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Snake Lips Announce Cat Beach

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Felt like the opening jittery jangles of this new Snake Lips tune was the perfect way to kick off your Friday morning. They race right in, angular guitars whipping us into a frenzy whilst a smattering of drums shake up the scene behind the vocals. In terms of those vocal blasts, they get a little bit of call-and-response emphasis throughout the tune, creating a little bit of a pop sensibility from within the confines of an energetic little ripper. That pop moment only get further pumped up when they drop little “bops” as the track bangs to a close. Their new record Cat Beach will be out on July 25th via Repeating Cloud.

Artificial Go Release Hallelujah Single

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Not sure what is up with the water in Cinncinati, but the music scene there is ridiculously rich at the moment, and you can add Artificial Go to one of the hottest acts coming out of the city. Personally, I’m crossing my fingers for a Serfs/Artificial Go joint tour, but I digress. On their latest single, they take their sound and employ a little bit of what we’d expect from an Australian/New Zealand outfit…like a ringing Flying Nun nod, albeit one drenched in American alternatives, particularly in the bass work. The steady stomp matched up against those angular jangles hits all the right notes, giving us this little DIY shimmy I’ve had stuck in my head since yesterday. Musical Chairs is out on May 16th via Feel It Records.

Kilynn Lunsford Releases Promiscuous Genes

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When we reflect upon music as a commodity, we forget that our favorite acts were first and foremost artists, creators; they didn’t aim for algorithms or sponsorships, but rather lived, breathed and died for art. If you find yourself searching for such projects, might we suggest the latest from Kilynn Lunsford, who feels a bit like the demon spawn of Yoko Ono and Kim Gordon. On the latest single, your first greeting is this trudging stomp through some unknown hallway whilst echoes from spirits bounce across the horizon. As you push on, the song evolves into this anti-club banger, working on a heavy beat as Lunsford spouts free verse lines at the listener. Eventually, the song falls into madness, echoes abundant and everything seems like the world is falling apart beneath you. You won’t find a listen quite like this. Her new album, Promiscuous Genes, is out on May 16th via Feel It Records.

Labrador Share My Version of Desire Title Track

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Today appears to be a day for title tracks coming out, so stay tuned for another just around the corner. But, at the moment, let’s enjoy this great new Labrador belter. It’s a sway-with-a-partner bit of balladry, with Pat King’s vocals dominating the mix while a light strum on the old gee-tar builds the backdrop. While the opening feels a little light, they slowly build in some rhythmic elements, first with a shaker then adding in thumps of drums to build up that texture. It creates this swell of big feelings, and it’ll have you reaching for a friend to just hold on tight as you watch the world burn. My Version of Desire is officially out on May 30th via Safe Suburban Home.

Tilde Releases Light of My Life

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We deserve more music that feels like magic, which is where Swedish songwriter Tilde comes into play. She’s been releasing teases of a new record, with her latest operating as this striking chanteuse that calls you to her work. When you first press play, the song is stripped down, Tilde working atop a light strum with a little ambient buzz quivering in the distance; you’ll love her smoky tones as they glitter and sparkle from inside your speakers. If you’re patient, or completely enraptured, you’ll hear a slight bounce to the song, adding in some percussive elements deep beneath the tune, lifting the track by adding in layer after layer of texture. I just kept finding myself lost in this track, so it all seemed too perfect not to share with you.

Savak Share Child’s Pose Video

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It feels like Savak should be a huge name in the indie scene, featuring members of the Obits and Holy Fuck, and with a smashing rock record in their pockets, you’d think they’d be all the rage. Alas, they’re brandishing a bit of an older indie sound, using a distorted rhythm guitar to set up this wonderful chorus that seems to rain down pop sensibility on the listener; I love how it feels like its sort of a last gasp at getting the track’s message across, showering me in its melody. This is the sort of rock n’ roll that as of late seems passe, which is unfortunate because they just don’t make crunchy rock n’ roll gems like this anymore. Their new record Squawk! is out via Ernest Jenning Record Co/Peculiar Works Music on May 30th.

Allo Darlin’ Announce Bright Nights

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You knew it was coming, or at least you had your fingers crossed that it would come to fruition…and today is the day Allo Darlin’ announce their first LP in a decade. While they’ve often brought upbeat jangles, their new song embraces a gentler tone, something that feels like its near an indie folk sound, to a degree. Elizabeth Morris, as we would expect, is the shining star throughout, with her remarkable voice carrying a strong melody from the start to finish; she does get the occasional backing vocal to bulk it up, but her voice in the front of the mix is a huge draw. Bright Nights will be out on July 11th via Slumberland and Fika Recordings.

Cola Return with Mendicant

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I was just wondering what Tim Darcy and friends were up to last week, especially after seeing King Hannah (reminds me of a psychedelic Ought). Lo and behold, Cola return with their first new music since last year’s The Gloss LP. This new track kicks off perfectly, utilizing a sharp-staggered ringing of guitar jangles, all the while Darcy’s emphatic vocal delivery pops in perfectly between the lines. Their usage of a tracking whistle and uilleann pipes to flesh out the tune illustrate just how far they’ll go to flesh out their sound. Maybe this will be something that kicks the group back into production for a new LP!

Bouquet Offer All Living Rooms Single

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With just over a week to go before the release of Spellbreaker, Bouquet are teasing us with one final look inside the depths of the their LP. This one sneaks us into a soothing piece of pop, akin to early Beach House, as it carries a similar synthetic rhythm section allowing the rest of the sound to create the emotional tug that remains omnipresent. Carolyn and Max weave their vocals together, with Carolyn responsible for hitting the highest notes that hit the climactic tones. If you’re looking for an immersive pop listen, you’ll want to dive into the whole of Spellbreaker when it drops next Friday via Ulrike Records.

 

Welcome Strawberry Announce Desperate Flower

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Over the last little while we’ve been hyping up Oakland band Welcome Strawberry, and today, they announce their sophomore album, which I’ll obviously be anticipating. Their shoegaze vibe still operates as an undercurrent, but like many of their peers, they’re utilizing more propulsive percussive elements to give the song a natural movement. Those rhythmic blasts allow for the noisier elements to swirl and intermingle, continuously wrapping around one another and the listener’s ears. I really love the way the vocals are done here too, overlapping and embracing a dreamy sentiment. Desperate Flower is out on July 25th via Cherub Dream Records/a la Carte Records.

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