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Enjoy This Nature Walk Tune

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There’s the slightest cool front that’s blown through Austin, so its kind of left me in this weird musical ADHD state; my tastes are all over the place, but I’ve definitely settled on this new tune from Canada’s Nature Walk. It almost sounds like this perfect bedroom pop recording, though the vocals on this tune have this heavy tone to them, that sort of balances the track with this solemn mood. But, this is the only song that features Fox, the singer, as the other tunes on the King of Wands EP have a more organic nature to them; its this really moving collection of songs that you’re going to really appreciate spending some time with today.

The Agency Share To Fumble is Divine

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While I may have an admitted addiction to pop tunes, I still have a penchant for a good melodic slow burner, like the latest tune from the Agency. The band’s gift is the way they set up the listener throughout the song, slowing things down to a crawl…then they come back with the slightest little bounce, just the quickest little jump up. It’s so slight that I probably didn’t even catch all those little moments on the first run through, but it kind of lets the song bleed between this sort of melancholy psychedelia and sly subversive pop tune. This track appears on the forthcoming In the Haunted Woods LP, out later this year.

Farewell Horizontal Share Where Did All the Fun Go to Die

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Just when you think you have the Melbourne scene pigeonholed, another band like Farewell Horizontal pops its hard offering a slight glimpse at just how incredible the music is in that fair city. I love how this track sort of flirts between the casual pop sounds of the region and this sort of light indiepop. It’s the sort of track you never want to end; you just want the song to kind of hang around in the aura behind you, just lifting your spirits ever so carefully. Pat Walker’s slight little toy with the word “fu-un” really does it for me too…I’m such a nerd that I swoon over little moments like this. This track appears on the group’s new LP, Avoiding the Void, which you can grab for the NYOP right HERE.

Topographies Share Rose of Sharon

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What do you do if your dad played drums in the Cure? Well, if you’re Gray Tolhurst, you start your Topographies and drench your sound in those nostalgic atmospheric notes and circling angular guitar licks. I love how this has that old school feel to it also, allowing for plenty of space to come into the song; it brings the melody to the forefront, giving the song and the listener breathing room. Sometimes I just feel like we’re beaten over the head with hooks, so its nice that it’s not pushed all the way down my throat from the get-go. It’s a solid tune from a promising band who will drop their debut Ideal Form in December!

Playful Pop Number from Club 8

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I couldn’t imagine a better way for you kick off week than with this brand new single from Sweden’s Club 8. I honestly can’s stop pressing play on this one; it reminds me a lot of Chairlift’s “Bruises” in a certain sense, but still feels slightly refreshing. That’s entirely due to the interchange of the male/female vocal roles, and perhaps the more subtle organic feel of the song. You never really know what you’re going to get when this lot drop a release, but I do know one thing’s for sure…if you press play, you’re going to be wishing you could listen to this song for the rest of the day. Bet.

The Black Watch Share the Lonely Death of Mary Hansen

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As an avid fan of the Black Watch, I think the forthcoming record has the possibility to be one of their strongest to date. You can hear John Andrew Fredrick really pushing himself sonically, especially when you take into account the earlier single from the new album, “The Nothing That Is,” offering us a slightly playful disco sound. Here on the new single, the band swirl the guitars around your ears, almost in a disorienting fashion. The rhythm section pounds away, steadying things, matched by the solemn delivery of Fredrick; I love how there’s a great vocal foil too, bringing in a touch more melody to the heavier tones John offers. Is it possible that after all the albums and all the years that the Black Watch are just now hitting their stride? We’re definitely in for a ride when Fromthing Somethat drops on October 23rd via Atom Records. (Photo by Brendan Holmes)

Wicketkeeper Share Thunderous New Single

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Wicketkeeper hadn’t been on my radar until they united with one of my favorite labels, Meritorio Records, for their new Shonk LP. It was a good discovery, as I was able to go back and enjoy the band’s early EPs too…equally as awesome. But this new single my friends, this is what you need in your life. Jumping in immediately with infectious rhythm and swirling noise, I couldn’t pull myself away from the stereo. It’s this huge wall of sound that opens up the door perfectly for the softened melodic vocals, sitting like a boat in the storm as riffs crash and drums pound all around. Shonk will drop on October 16th. Excuse me while I go punch dance around my living room.

Give Austin Albright a Listen

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Magically came across this short little collection of songs from Austin Albright, and I’ve really been digging what he brings to the table. There’s almost a nostalgic pop sound here, sort of clear of all the modern trappings of following others…in the end making it quite refreshing. His steadied delivery comes across as a little unsure of its power, which makes it all the more endearing to me. Plus, if you come to this page from time to time, you’re likely a fan of records, so the lyrical storytelling might also hit home for you; though I might disagree with Austin’s final conclusion on the matter. If you dig it, there’s a couple other songs on the Well, I Guess That’s Okay EP.

Steven Van Betten Shares Flame In Your Eye

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Undoubtedly, the pandemic/quarantine has changed a lot about the way artists are recording and communicating with one another. For LA’s Steven van Betten, who plays with Fell Runner and Kidi Band, recording in his living room seems perfectly fitting for his voice; it’s that intimate sound, barely crackling through your speakers as your mind drifts to wherever it wants to head. This is that shared whisper between artist and listener. Some days you just wake up and you want something comforting, and for me, this song speaks to that sentiment. Plus, it’s part of the Future Unknown Series, which is donating proceeds from all releases to Black Lives Matter LA.

Daphne Tunes Organizes Covered

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Our good friend Santiago has been a big part of our site and our label; the label released an LP from his band Growl, and last week we released the Pelvis Wrestley tape, a band of which he is a part. But, he’s really been focusing the last few years on Daphne Tunes, and this time around he’s organized a bunch of friends to throw together some recordings of their favorite tunes; the release is aptly called Covered. There are some other ATH Records alums on here in the form of J Halp (of Marmalakes) and Most Likely (Sam of Growl), but also some great locals we love like Emily and Al of Van Mary or Teddy Glass. Just wanted to give a shout out to the release, with all proceeds going to Urban Roots Initiative. Stream it, love it, buy it, enjoy it.

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