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Leatherette Share Delusional Video

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Italian outfit Leatherette have been on our radar quite a bit of late, with a really great EP that dropped just a few weeks ago. One of the standout tracks on that listen is now getting a joyous video, etched in the band’s own playfulness. It’s a stark contrast to the undertones of the song itself, though the rushing rhythm section does make way for that energetic bubble bounce we all know and love. When the vocals jump in, they seem to be catching on to the rhythmic vibes, kind of hitting on each little note, giving them this sort of melodic jump, building in some pop ethos to the group’s sound. Check out their Itchy + Delusional EP when you’re done jamming this tune!

Last Week’s Jams (2.17 – 2.21)

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Even with Presidents Day offering a slow musical roll, we covered a ton of music last week, at least in our brains. There were some standout tunes from the likes of Triathalon, Now and Scrounge…but also got to hear from one of our old favorites, Pia Fraus. We started to dip our toes back into the SXSW scene, with RayRay grabbing an interview from Gold Star. Then we made sure to rep our friends in Keeled Scales, who had a big week with new Will Johnson and Emily Hines. You’ll get to hear some off the beaten path post-punk from Private Lives and Low Monroe. Speaking of the Low Monroe tune, it’s strange that the two longest tracks on the playlist are both Aussies (the other from Tropical Fuck Storm), and they’re both labeled to have an identical running time. Who knows what that’s about. Press play below.

Bagdad Drop Somewhere Nowhere Single

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There aren’t too many Polish bands breaking across the pond, but Bagdad has some really rewarding sounds that you’re going to love. There are elements of Nirvana Unplugged in some of the rising vocal tones, and I’m thinking of “Jesus Dont…,” but maybe that’s just. my ear. Still, the slow-burning growl of the guitar sound does feel nostalgic in every sense, though with it, there’s a sweetened chorus awaiting listeners, ready to highlight just how much the band adore layering their sound with hooks. Cool vibes are your thing, so be sure to look for their They Don’t Know EP, which drops on March 27th via Rite Field Records.

Gum Parker Release Hive Single

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When you press play on the below Gum Parker tune, you’ll be greeted with a rapid riff rushing the song off into pop-punk madness, and for that, I’m grateful. If I’m being honest, there are elements of this that remind me of latter Against Me albums, where there’s a tenacity, but a lurking sense that there’s an adoration for pure joy and pop. Just listen through here and you’ll here this repeated “woahs” layered in to make sure there’s a maximized exuberance, like the aforementioned acts meets later year Thermals…it’s enthusiastic pop rock at its finest. Look for the group to release their debut The Brakes LP on April 11th via Repeating Cloud.

Stuart Pearce Announce All This Vast Overproduction

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I’m having a lot of fun this morning cranking up the latest Stuart Pearce single, and if I’m being honest, part of is the joy of just trying to follow what they’re doing. At times, there’s this proto-punk approach, kind of like a modern rhythmic pulse with Kraftwerk as the forefather. Then, they just go on these little diversions, throwing in these synthesized sounds that fill the track with other-worldly noise, and in that, they’ve throw all convention in the trashcan and created their own thrills. Ultimately, that’s where I fall for this lot, as they just seem to enjoy every inch of every song, and an energy like that is intoxicating. They’ll drop All This Vast Overproduction on March 28th via Safe Suburban Home.

Emily Hines Joins Keeled Scales Roster

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Austin-based label Keeled Scales has one of the strongest rosters around, particularly if you’re one that is inclined towards folk leaning songwriters. Over the years they’ve introduced us to Katy Kirby, Jordan Moser, Julia Lucille…and now they’ve signed Emily Hines. With her signing, she’s released the below single, with this beautiful warmth in the recording that immediately draws in the listener. The strum creates this reverberation that just hangs in the atmosphere while Hines voice gently wafts across the room; it’s a marvelously intimate performance that reveals the sincerity we can expect when a full length comes our way. If you’re in town for SXSW, she’s be playing at the Keeled Scales/First Date Touring Showcase at Chess Club.

Mould Share Snails Single

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Have a feeling my listening is going to be all over the map today, so why not throw Mould‘s new riotous jam right in the mix? The immediacy of this track is felt almost instantly, with guitars and drums greeting you, shoving you right through the door before you even get a chance to catch your breath. They tie that into the vocals, with all pieces feeling like they’re running rampant about your living space, with those thunderous drum sounds pounding on your ear drums. But, it’s not all furious paced joy, as they break it all down for a gang vocal pop explosion, which is one of the things that makes this song so joyful. They release their Almost Feels Like a Purpose EP on April 24th via 5dB Records.

MIEN Share Empty Sun

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Rock n’ roll supergroup MIEN have a new record dropping this Spring via Fuzz Club, and in today’s episode of songs that rock, we get to peek behind the magician’s curtain. As the song opens, it begins with a sampled bit of looped beat work, with Alex Maas (of Black Angels) working in his vocals; the drums begin to unravel, snapping into place as shrieks of guitar fill the background. In their press, the group claims that a great deal of their songs begin just as the aforementioned explanation, then they expand into the final product that we have before us. The story continues to unfold when they release Evil People into the world on April 18th.

Lunchbox Set to Reissue Evolver

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Many moons ago (and many emails, Sorry Mike!) Lunchbox sat in their basement in between travels and recorded Evolver back in 2000. But, even avowed Lunchers like myself have not really gotten to indulge in the joys of the record, that is until now, as Slumberland Records have announced they’re reissuing the LP this Spring. We get one listen, and it’s interesting to hear in comparison to last year’s Pop and Circumstance. Sure, there’s a noisy element coursing through the album, built upon a DIY ethos and underground identity, but some of the pop moments and horn usage have always been there, so you get to finally connect all the dots. Grateful to the band and the label for having this out in the world. Evolver is out on April 18th!

Private Lives Drop Psychic Beat

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Over the last few years, Feel It Records has turned me onto some great acts I might not have caught onto otherwise, and as I circled back on yesterday’s news, there was this great Private Lives tune to share. My initial draw was Jackie Blenkarn’s voice; it’s got this pre-riotgrrrl yelp to it that teases the links between punk and classic rock n’ roll vibes. Behind her, there’s this quick rhythm and jittering guitar stabs that feel over-caffeinated in the best way possible. Blenkarn’s voice through the chorus delivers the sweetness to dose you with pop, while the band takes on a moment to remind you of their adoration for the old school with a ripping little nostalgic solo. They’ll release Salt of the Earth on March 21st.

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