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Adrian Marner Shares Cracks of Time

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This summer Adrian Marner will be releasing The College Years, and I’ve really been marveling at some of the singles coming from the record. His songwriting on the below single seems pretty simple, drawing on the magic of his voice; it reminds me of a strange cross between Elliott Smith and Matt Pryor, so it carries that elegant construction with the faintest hint of the emotive qualities that both those artists put into their voices. Plus, the heavy strum on the mix is something that always gets stuck in my head, as it brings in that level of intimacy that draws you into bedroom recordings and whatnot. My interest in Adrian is piqued, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for The College Years, which drops this summer via Zerowell Records.

Last Week’s Jams (4.3 – 4.7)

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There was a ton of great music dropping last week, which seems to be the norm for this Spring…not that we mind one bit. I tried to give some love to our Austin friends like Jana Horn and Letting Up Despite Great Faults, who both dropped new releases…and new tunes from Batty Jr. and Born Twins too, so keeping the ATX alive. It was good to hear new stuff from Estonia’s Pia Fraus, who’ve always crafted great landscape shoegaze. New stuff from Cindy and Beach Fossils wasn’t a bad way to slide into the week either, but we closed it out with a fun feature between My Favorite and Holy Wire. Check it all out.

Fatal Jamz Drop Cult Star

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I didn’t have a ton of time, but I absolutely couldn’t resist posting this seductive Fatal Jamz tune that just dropped today. It’s a synth pop croon performance for the ages, part nostalgia, but every bit stepping into the present; especially when the chorus slides into the picture, toying with the song’s structure. There’s something in this that also feels like a nod to Pet Shop Boys, which occurs right when the song sets up that aforementioned chorus, ultimately leaving with this delectable little morsel of pop that you’ll be devouring all day long. Whether you choose to dance alone in the dark or drive down that lonesome highway, this song should be on the stereo.

My Favorite x Holy Wire — Remix + Interview

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Late last year, My Favorite released the Tender is the Nightshift EP, which featured the standout tune, “Blues for Planet X.” Little did we know that the artist behind the music had other ideas in plan, including a remix by Austin musician Holy Wire, as well as a getting to know you piece from both the artists. They reached out to ask us if we’d be inclined to share, and of course we jumped at the chance! So, if you’re looking for your everyday Bandcamp stream, you can jump right HERE. We’ve also got the great video for the tune streaming below too!

After the jump, you can check out the interview piece run by Michael Grace Jr and Alain Paradis! It’s filled with humor and insight into both artists and their work.

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Sam Zalta Shares Altar Single

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I love coming across a tune from an artist unknown that just blows your hair back, in whatever fashion that may be. This Sam Zalta track did just that, though a few of you might know Sam as a touring member of Bambara. It’s sort of this ritualistic ballad, feeling like you’re walking into some room filled with cloaked figures and candlelit pathways (Ed. note–I wrote this before looking at the album art–don’t hate me). But, where the song bursts into this more euphoric shape is where I really found the love, as it contrast the moment of shimmering beauty with the heavy weight of the song’s verse, particularly when there’s one file explosion near the song’s end. I’m a sucker for a song that mixes dynamic juxtaposition with such ease, so definitely putting Memento Mori on my radar for its May 12th release date.

Knife Girl Share Eat You Alive

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Having received tons of praise last year with the release of Uniform, Finland’s pop mastermind Knife Girl return with this pulsating pop hit. There’s something kind of oddball about it, particularly in some of the vocal tones, but you can’t deny that turning this up doesn’t just get your body shaking and grooving as you listen through. The song throws out the concept of love in favor of giving into that animalistic lust, which definitely is the vibe you get from this song. I love my pop music upbeat and out there, so thankfully Knife Girl is still giving us those hits. Thanks to Soliti for putting this on our radar.

Smalltalk Share UR Letter

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Georgia’s Smalltalk is a project that’s new to my radar, but I’m pretty sure there’s a lot of folks out there that would be interested in the projects sound. My first run through I was definitely attracted to the sharp jangling guitar work, set against a background of fuzziness that created this sort of upbeat brand of shoegaze. Songwriter Andrew Keith plays it smart, leaving his voice low in the mix, which forces the listener to really invest in order to get the song’s melodic rewards. Felt like this was a great way to jump into a Thursday morning. You’ll find this hit on the band’s new Rosemary EP.

7ebra Release Done with the Day Video

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When I caught 7ebra during SXSW part of their charm was the dynamic between the twins; I hadn’t really heard anything aside from the lead single, so the performance was more impacting. But, with a new single here, I’m starting to realize what my subconscious already knew. When you press play below, the song seems to begin fairly simply, a vocal and a strum pushing on; there are some slight backing vocals too. Just as you start to settle in, the duo begin to add in their little textural flourishes like the notes from the keys hiding just beneath. A steadied beat enters too, and the whole song begins to swell and wrap around you, as if you’re an insect caught in a web, with the band playing the role of the spider, wrapping you in their silky pop. Need to be enchanted? Bird Hour is out May 5th via PNK SLM.

Estrella del Sol Announces Figura de Cristal

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You all know how much I love Mint Field, having extensively covered the band and caught them when they’ve made it up to Austin, so I’m really excited to hear the new solo project of Estrella del Sol. Today she announces a new solo effot with this drifting bit of ambient pop music. A heavy synth note rings on, with discordant strings and vocal samples hanging thinly in the air; they’re quickly pushed to the background, as if we’ve added another dye to the mixture, with Estrella del Sol’s vocals serving to push the pieces to the background. Slight little guitar twinkles hang in the air while the song fades out via atmospheric notes; it’s quite the calming sensation, like watching sands of drip slowly through an hourglass until there’s nothing left. The new album, Figura de Cristal is out June 30th via Felte Records.

Cindy Share Earthly Belonging Single

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If ever there was a band coming through with a new LP that needed praise and adoration then it would absolutely be Cindy…though I’ve been hoping folks would catch on far earlier. Each single that drops from Why Not Now seems to up the ante on the band’s sound, expanding into an almost bouncy bit of pop on their latest. The rhythm section controls the song here, kicking out this steady little gallop that serves as the backbone for a solid vocal performance from Karina Gill. Strangely, this song seems like a natural progression, and in the whole of the record, it doesn’t feel out of place one bit, as the charm they’ve delivered has always been there, they just push it way up front. Seriously, how is this not already one of the best albums on everyone’s list? Go grab a copy of Why Not Now from Mt. St. Mtn.; it drops on April 14th.

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