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Weakened Friends Announce Debut LP

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Don Giovanni has pretty reliable tastes, and it looks like the label has secured another success story, today announcing the debut LP from Weakened Friends. Founding member, Sonia Surino has this incredibly distinctive voice; it almost seems like a nervous tick, almost something primal and uncontrollable. This lends itself well to the band, as you can feel the passion in her delivery, often times culminating in the crashing of cymbals and distortion. There’s a little polish after the minute and a half mark, giving a nostalgic nod to 90s college radio classics. Look for Common Blah to drop on October 19th.

Another Charmer from Molly Burch

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It should probably come to no surprise to us, by now, that Molly Burch would charm us all over with her latest single. For my two cents, I love the playful, almost tropicalia-esque guitar chords being used in the distance. It plays as the great set-up for the deep smoky tones that dominate the various verses in the album. She also takes on a more crystaline vocal during the chorus, once again illustrating what a powerful music tool Burch’s voice can be. Her new full lenght, titled First Flower, will be released by Captured Tracks on October 5th; it’s probably going to be ridiculously good.

Another Pop Delight from The BVs

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Earlier this year, the BVs dropped a great EP release via KUS, but now they’re moving to drop a new 7″ on the great Cloudberry Records. The track seems to work with a looped percussive elements and a driving guitar line toeing the careful line of jangling. The vocals have this calm delivery that almost makes you feel as if you’re sitting near the band while they give a sort of melodic spoken word performance. It’s not every day that indiepop gets executed this perfectly, make the anticipation of a new release this Fall all the more enjoyable.

Power Pop Punk from Tommy and the Commies

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There’s quite a resume for Tommy and the Commies, from Statues to Strange Attractor…but no matter what, this group of Canadians are their own entity. That being said, you’ll find the lead single on their new Here Come LP lives on a weird intersection between the Buzzcocks and Marked Men; it’s punk rock, and yet it’s not. For me, those dagger guitars riffs and anthemic yelps can only encourage marching in a circle arms a-swinging (safely, mind you), occasionally jumping to meet the vocal call. It’s fun and its pop and it comes out on September 28th via Slovenly Recordings.

Paul Alexander Announces LP Under Two Medicine

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Admittedly, I haven’t even thought about Midlake in some years, though that’s not meant as a slight to the band. So it’s good to see that Paul Alexander will be stepping out on his own under the moniker of Two Medicine. Our first listen to anything from the album is quite special in my mind; it’s like a sheet on clothesline, billowing in the wind, and with each gust, it soars higher and higher into the air. And that’s all just surface level ear candy, but the real treat is the careful worked happening below with harmonies and quiet bubbling bass providing the song with some advanced texturizing. The debut LP, Astropsychosis, will drop on November 2nd via Bella Union.

Charmed Indiepop from Lost Ships

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Recently a lot of the indiepop fans have been whispering, carefully, about Lost Ships. It’s no surprise then that the band drop a gorgeous 4 track EP that you’ll all soon be clamoring for. I’m about four listens through, and I alternately switch reference points between The Lodger and The Lucksmiths. Some of the guitar work is sharp and angular, almost dance-worthy, but then you take a track like “Rose Sings the Big Tunes” and you’ll find it hard not to nod towards the Lucksmiths. Their Best Laid Plans EP is a wonderful way to pass the time, and, like me, you’ll feel charmed that these are out there in the world.

Wondering Track from Denh Izen

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It might be far too early to even make this comparison, but 17 year old Tavish Westwood is taking steps in the shadows of King Krule. You’ve got his age, and that throaty baritone at play in this Denh Izen song…but ultimately it’s the natural wondering mentality of the track that brings us in closer. Minimal percussion is used throughout, allowing the guitar to just seemingly hang out in midair; it’s intoxicating in its presentation, and surprising powerful considering Tavish’s youthfulness. This single is part of his new Storage Solutions EP, which is being handled by Memorials of Distinction at the end of the month!

Ski Lodge Quietly Drops New Tune

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I’m really enjoying the way Andrew Marr is working with is Ski Lodge project; he’s slowly just dropping tunes as he works towards a new LP. And now we have one of those such tunes, a slow jam of sorts built upon light guitar rings and a piano backbone, leaving plenty of space for a somewhat forlorn Marr to operate with his voice. He seems to be working with the concept that he’s not accomplished all that he set out, a lament of missed opportunities. When its all said and done, you’re left with another striking entry into the catalog; let’s just hope we don’t have to wait too long for more new tunes.

Summer Salt Release Another New Single

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Long ago, we could claim responsibility for helping Summer Salt to new heights, having released 2 EPs with the band on our label. But, now all the success is on the band and their hard work; they tour non-stop, driven by playing to all their fans. Andwith that success comes new label, Epitaph, who will be releasing the group’s newest effort, Happy Camper at the end of September. This is perhaps the best way for you to start off your week, with the band offering their take on traditional harmonies, maximized by Matt’s ever-powerful harmonies atop the band’s work.

Another Tune from Jason Bemis Lawrence

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After years of working for other people, Jason Bemis Lawrence is coming into his own as a songwriter. He opens his latest single with this bounding piano line that works over steady percussion. What otherwise would come across as a fairly simple tune is elevated by the lush strings that surround Lawrence voice/performance. I’ve always been a sucker for these swelling musical movements, aided by orchestral maneuvers; I’m not going to change it up now. If you enjoy it as well, you’ll be pleased to know that Another Hotel Hallway is only a few weeks away with a full release on September 7th.

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