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Sorry I Missed This: Abram Shook Shares No, Not Carolina

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Going on vacation leaves you in some email pits of despair, but I think I’m officially out, as I’ve reached the end of all the missing emails with this great new Abram Shook tune. As was hinted at his last few singles, he’s crossing into that funky rock category, letting the guitar lines go on a nice little jiggling walk through the tune. Shook, for his part, has these softened vocals, almost like gasps of breath whispering into your ear. Again, we have Abram changing directions, giving us glimpses at his past, while forging new musical direction, which, if you ask me, makes him one of the stronger artists in our ATX hometown. Look for a new album on the horizon my friends.

Always You Share Crimson Red Video

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Looks like today’s a very easy indiepop listening sort of day, which is never a bad thing in my opinion; I’m following up that Geoffrey O’Connor tune with the latest from Always You. Oddly, the video (like O’Connor’s) also features a rose, though I suppose that’s tied to the song’s title. But, enough of that. This song’s all about the piano/keys build the song’s backbone; it allows the steady beat to give pace while encouraging billowing atmospherics to wash over the vocals. Speaking of the voice, they’ve got this melodic haze, a sort of fog machine of warmth and pleasantries indicative of the promise that the band’s forthcoming Bloom Off the Rose seems to be setting up; it’s out on July 16th via Shelflife/Discos de Kirlian.

Geoffrey O’Connor Shares Brand New Single (ft Jonnine)

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a devoted Geoffrey O’ Connor fan, whether that was through his role as a songwriter with Crayon Fields, or his underrated solo output. On this brand new tune, he’s working with Jonnine, who plays the accomplice, with both artists having this delicate croon to their voice. Personally, I just love the textured arrangements in O’ Connor’s songs, with little woodwind instruments popping their heads out from behind the synthesized shrubbery. For me, this is the brand of pop music that makes me swoon, enchanting and polished, elevating the genre beyond the trappings of kitsch. Geoffrey will be releasing For As Long as I Can Remember, his new solo LP, via Chapter Music on August 6th.

James Leonard Hewiston Shares Waiting for a Call

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James Leonard Hewiston has a brand new EP coming out at the end of July, so he’s been teasing us with the hits from that forthcoming release. “Waiting for a Call” is definitely a stand out, utilizing the slick combo of the 80s synthesized hooks to contrast the angular knife cuts of his guitar work. At time, things sound frantic, as if Hewitson is trying to escape an unknown assailant. Those melodic vocal tones are also omnipresent this round, even when the song feels like its reached the pinnacle of James’ anxiety; hooks and tension throughout, oh boy! Commercial EP will be out on July 29th via Win Big Records.

Sungaze Share Body in the Mirror

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Here’s my admitted confession…99% of the time, if a song doesn’t give me lyrics in the first 40 seconds, I’m likely going to skip it, unless I’m knowingly diving into instrumental works. But, on the latest Sungaze tune, the due manage to captivate me, despite having no lyrical content until after the 1 minute mark. Have I become such a sucker for the sound of that fuzzy buzzy guitar with hints of jangles and steadied rhythm’s behind it? Ivory Snow’s voice, however, seems to actually move away from the dreamier realms and flirt with that sort of purgatory between psychedelia and shogeaze; it’s light at times, almost like a sort of spiritual effect cresting in all the right spots. In the end, I’m stoked to hear all This Dream as the band clearly are taking notes on all my favorite bits and rebranding it in their own fashion; the record drops on August 13th.

The Head Share New Single

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Atlanta’s The Head just dropped this great new single, and I feel like its definitely up my tastes as of late. Of course, on “French Girls,” there’s soft jangling, swirling and turning in the front of the mix; it’s part nostalgic pop and pop modern jangling. I’d be remiss if I didn’t give the band a little nod for the heavy tones of the vocals, which definitely will hit your ears in that Moz territory, though hopefully with a sweeter soul. Then you also get “Slipping Away,” which sort of peels away the upbeat energy in favor of a more subtle affair; I mean, pardon the obviousness here, but the song does feel like its sort of “slipping away” through your fingers. Both tunes are hits, so dig in.

New Damon & Naomi Tune

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As much as I hate posting stuff that I know is all over the place, it’s always going to be hard for me to ignore something from Damon & Naomi; Galaxie 500 is somehow always on every playlist I make, or every DJ set I build in my mind. Still, as a duo, things aren’t exactly the same, though I’m still mesmerized by the tones of Damon’s voice, just like I’ve always been. Their new album A Sky Record is a collaboration with Kurihara, though this tune feels like it could also be J Spaceman, such is the pacing of the track. I love how they leave all this open space in this track, letting you have that moment of reflection as the guitar notes scuttle off into the song’s distance. The new LP will be out on August 6th. But for now, go on and get the feels.

Lizzie Loveless Shares Window

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If you were a big fan of TEEN, then you should definitely have Lizzie Loveless (aka Lizzie Lieberson) on your radar. Today we get to share the latest single from her forthcoming You Don’t Know LP, and for me, I’m sort of hooked on the way this song kind of goes back and forth with its presentation. In the beginning, it trickles slowly, like dripping pop droplets from the faucet. Steadied, the song then adds a little rhythmic texture, giving an almost rolling bounce to the song, energizing Lizzie’s vocals; then those drums notes become even more pronounced as backing vocals are layered too, continuing to build the pop wall within the confines of this track. Then, it all pulls back, reserving itself temporarily, only to run off and get carried away all over again; it’s the truest pop ebb and flow you’ll hear this week. Egghunt Records will release the new LP this September 17th.

Did You Hear About the Geddy Laurance/Michael O Split?

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It’s always great to have friends reach out to you and point you in the proper direction, so I’m glad that I heard about this new Geddy Laurance/Michael O split tape before it was too late! We’ve covered Michael O many times (as Mantles and solo), and Geddy played drums in everyone’s favorite, Boyracer, so now we get them both together! With the GL tune, you get a little more pacing, primarily with a faster strum and thicker drum beat; the Laurance vocals do have a touch of a fading daylight feel to them, sort of wilting as they hit your ears. You’ll also find a contrasting guitar line working against the strum, sort of like the counter-punch to the jangle, which was a really nice recording touch. Michael’s tune has some bop to it, so don’t think its totally gone, but his voice sounds a touch fragile in the tune below (which I adore); there’s also this backing vocal popping in that sort of reminds me of Television Personalities somehow. And, this probably sounds like a slight, but there’s just a certain feel to Mr. O’s tune that almost feels like its still in the works, like things aren’t finished or polished; its pop honest at its finest. If, like me, you’re in love, then grab the split from Safe Suburban Home this Friday!

 

Slow Rosary Shares Montserrat

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Please. Put aside six minutes of your time today. Sit somewhere quiet and listen to this new single from Slow Rosary. At first, you get this slow strum and dramatic vocals, stark in their presentation, with powerful lyrics from Rene Duplantier; the lyrical storytelling recalls the works of other literary songwriters like Meloy, Darnielle or Oberst. Progressing, the song seems to carry this undercurrent, this loneliness that swells with emotion as we all fine common ground with the tune, falling deep into the song as little flourishes begin to seep through the speakers. Just before the song hits the 4 minute mark, the tune erupts, drums roll over you and cymbals crash as the twang of the guitar wanders about your room; it feels like an album’s worth of music accomplished in just under 7 minutes. Refinery, the debut album from the project, will be out August 27th.

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