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SAVAK Release American Vernacular

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While the earlier tunes from Savak have embraced a matured indie rock ethos, they branch out into the farther reaches of the genre with their latest single. From its start, the track almost feels more atmospheric than anything, taking these spaced out sounds to sort of wash over the room before the thundering gallop of the drums sneaks into the picture. Here you get to hear the guitars spring to life, winding their way through the maze of ambient echoes, creating a path that the vocals can follow as they, too, sneak in slowly; they’re more spoken than sung, letting the brimming of the burn spring to life a little. If you dig, keep your eyes out for Squawk, which drops next week via Ernest Jenning/Peculiar Works!

Lulu Drop Tous les Etes

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While I admittedly find myself limited in my understanding of French, I do find that my love of good old fashioned rock n’ roll is still going strong, thus why I chose to crank this Lulu track in your ears. It’s got that satisfying staggered riff that has your feet tapping and your body bouncing up and down, ready to rock without a care in the world. They drive the pace right at you, letting you free when they drop into the group chorus, maximizing the joy and punch you’d get from a classic power-pop chorus. And, just as you think the track’s over, stay tuned for a sneaky bit of pop fun at the back side! Look for their self-titled album via Howlin Banana on June 6th.

Brood22 Share New Single

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While I cannot seem to find a ton of information about new Portland project, Brood22, I can assure you that dipping into the slowed magic of their sound will be worth your time today. There’s an inherent loneliness in the guitar tones, which I find absolutely magical, with slight little bends in the strings that let the notes shoot off into the night sky. That slow approach perfectly fits the vibe of the vocals, embracing the weariness of the pace and in a sense, just existing, as best they can. It’ a tough sound to describe, but fans of slow burns will surely appreciate what’s in store below.

Fresh Winter Tune + New Album

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I had no idea how big Winter had gotten until I clicked on the link to their new video, and lo and behold, it’s blowing up. That’s not why we’re here though, as we’ve been fans of the act for quite some time. Well, Samira is knocking it out of the park, so the love of this tune’s quite deserved; it’s got a little intro here that opens up just after the 1 minute mark, if you’re looking to skip right to the sugar. I am a huge fan of the way she walks this tightrope in her songwriting, almost jangle pop, though equal parts kind of alt-rock, ready to erupt at any moment. Pair that with the sugary style of the vocals, and well, you can see why she’s blowing up. Her new album, Adult Romantix, is out in August via her new home, Winspear.

They Are Gutting a Body of Water Share American Food

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As a comfort eater myself, the thematic element in the new track from They Are Gutting a Body of Water is something I can relate to, as we all seek comfort and vice in our own ways. But, I also turn to music, which is where the band continue to branch into territories that push expectations and classification beyond their peers. Their guitar lines this go round are pretty simple, kind of bringing the rhythm out as this twanging piece that gets to hang in the air with all the other indie rock acts. But, behind there’s another faint guitar line, not to mention loads of sampled and digitalization in the studio that shows them fucking around completely with our modern formula. It’s brilliant to see them employing everything and not sounding at all like they’re just phoning it in! This track also comes with the announcement of their signing to ATO Records/Smoking Room/Julia’s War.

Pachyman Shares SJU Single

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Pachyman is going home, or at least he’s making an homage to Puerto Rico, thus the song’s reference to the San Juan Airport. I’m really looking forward to Another Place, his latest record, as it seems like he blends the sound into something really special each time a release comes our way. This little dub track takes a bit of guitar and stretches it into a vibe that just feels like the hippest strut you’ve ever seen, but at the same time, there’s this indifferent cool that lets you know the world is going to be alright. If you’re willing to take a trip into the cool waters of Pachyman, grab Another Place from ATO Records on Friday!

Dummy Share Bonus Track from Dumb EPs

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When Dummy first burst onto the scene, you could tell they were a band in flux, moving from other projects to create something bold and new; you can hear how far they went in that goal by relaxing to the ambient piece below, one of the 3 bonus tracks available on their forthcoming reissue of the Dumb EPs. According to the group, the song came to be as a reminder about “simple gesture calming extreme anxiety,” which is perhaps still an aim we’re all seeking in this hell-hole of a world. That said, this track takes patience, as life does, so settle in and let the electronic wash splash against your ears, with the band in no rush to hurry their texturizing of the tune. The Dumb EPs will drop via K/Perennial this August.

Fortitude Valley Release Sunshine State Video

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Our pal over at Specialist Subject Records have already gotten a lot of ATH love this year, with new stuff from Don’t Worry and Soot Sprite…and now we have more reason to rejoice as they’ve scheduled a new LP for Fortitude Valley at the end of the Summer! It doesn’t take long for the group to embrace the carefree pop rock of similar acts like the Beths, bringing out these huge walls of riffs that get tightened around a really sweet melody. Songwriter Laura Kovic is using the song as a way to reach back and talk to her teenage self, perhaps circling back to reimagine who she is or was. There is no shortage of hooks in this track, and one can assume that Part of the Problem, Baby, will be just as such.

Soraia Drop Alright OK

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Not sure what is in the water this week, but this is the second track with either an artist or a song title employing the work “OK.” Regardless, I had a hell of a time listening to this new track from Soraia, who I admittedly know very little about. They’ve got the backing of Steven Van Zandt, but I was just instantly blow away by this huge voice; it absolutely crushes you with its power. Still, there’s this little curve of sweetened curl at the side of the track, which ultimately opens the song up for this magnificent hook-laden chorus, reminiscent of Austin’s own A Giant Dog; it sound like the sweetest riot you’ve ever hit up, so join in while we await the group’s new EP.

Ok Cool Announce Debut LP

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I have been missing really solid female pop rock, akin to my personal favorite Weakened Friends…they’re currently on the road (no Austin show?!), so OK Cool get to fill my need! The band announce their debut LP today, and do it with a classic pop rock fashion, though I love them the most when they really stretch the vocals to their most guttural intentions. In the recording process for their debut, they kept the production to themselves, which gave them complete control to bridge the melodic moments with the aforementioned bite, leaving us with these hook-laden rockers. tThey’ll release Chit Chat on August 1st, and hopefully hit the road with an Austin date!

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