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Bedridden Share Philadelphia Get Me Through Single

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There’s new singles coming out left and right, and my disastrous ability to focus on one genre sees me skittering between pop and soft rock and, well, bold blasts of rock like the latest from Bedridden. Their newest single wastes no time grabbing the listener, using thunderous pounding drum work to match up with the wriggling bits of discordant guitar noise. While the vocal entry offers up a soft underbelly, the tune still drives forward with such power that there’s nothing to do but brace yourself for wave after wave of smashing rock n’ roll. I also am quite appreciative of the fact they’re not trying to cleverly disguise their sound, just coming out with guitars and drums ablaze. Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs will be out on April 11 via Julia’s War.

Lawn Chair Return with Fancy New Single

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You’re going to want to crank this one up, as German posse Lawn Chair are delivering a hook-laden rocker. In no time, you’re thrust in into a a circle pit, spinning you about before the band pull back to let the sharpness of the vocals take over. Claudia’s delivery is definitely a winner here, clever and pointe, riding on the rhythmic pulse that’s luring beneath the surface of the song. There’s a bit of melody when they move into the chorus, but the group still keeps things on a knife’s edge, so if you’re not punch dancing in your room right now, please consult a doctor. Hopefully we hear more from the group real quick, as I just can’t get enough.

The Blue Knots Share Bike By

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You may recognize the name Danielle Stech-Homsy, who made a name for herself under the moniker Rio en Medio, but at this time, that’s on hold as she turns towards a new solo endeavor, The Blue Knots. Listening through the latest single from the record, there’s this childlike joy in its simplicity, resonating with the Danielle’s note that “it’s the stillness that let’s you see what’s going on beneath the surface.” Embrace that concept and sit with this song for a moment, let it hang about as the notes flicker in and out, listen for the careful details, whether that’s the percussive element or the vocals or the way notes begin to quietly collide as the song evaporates before your ears. The debut LP from this project, Becoming Noise, is out on April 25th.

Sophia Warren Shares Grin Single

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When Sophia Warren‘s new single hits you, it does so with this maturity that bewilders those who think age matters in songwriting; she makes 21 seem like decades spent honing her craft. The song wastes little time hanging about, with Warren immediately moving into this rhythmic musical stuttering, working her soulful voice in and out of the song’s spaces. It’s in those spaces where the craft and nuance show a mastery; I love the careful backing vocals that almost remind one of the Breeders at their peak, yet this is only the set up. A chorus comes soaring in, filled with the bravado of accomplishment and self-confidence, billowing with power as the track takes on dreamier rock tones. If you’re not impressed with the young Austin artists, keep an eye out for her new Adesso EP, which drops on April 30th via Tigris 33/Universal Music Group Mexico.

Swimming Bell Announce Somnia EP

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In the mood for a drifting bit of pop music? Well, Swimming Bell have you covered as they announce their new Somnia EP for Perpetual Doom. Songwriter Katie Schottland said she wanted the work on this album to “feel like sinking into water, where everything is softened and suspended,” and that sentiment definitely pervades through this first single, as you’re quickly immersed in a dream-like state, slowly moving through the ethereal landscape. One of the tricks I like, however, is the incorporation of the sliding guitar, giving a bit of a Western soul to the tune, moving it into a territory all its own. Somnia will be out on May 16th.

Quinquis Drops Dec’h Video

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When pouring through my inbox, I always rush to open recognizable names, like Quinquis; today there’s a new single from the forthcoming Eor LP, which has already gotten some love on the site. On this new single, the electronica is used as a narrative voice, rather than some overly-propulsive dance groove; I love that it’s almost barely crawling along, with this intense pulse working just beneath the surface. Using that groove, there’s this natural tension that holds your attention throughout, with whispered vocal notes moving carefully while these sterile synapses fire off intermittently. It’s an entirely different approach, continuously building the visual and sonic arts; the new LP is out on May 9th via Mute.

Rhymies Share I Dream Watching Video

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You read these here pages? Then you surely know Lauren Matsui, who generally operates as one of the guitarists in ATH faves, Seablite. But, today, I’m here to offer a nod to her solo work as Rhymies; it takes her tendency for dreamy textures and molds in a more electronic fashion. You can tell in the tune below that there’s a definite focus on the self-dance; the synthetic notes are sharp, but they’re subtle and tip-toeing, until you hit the chorus. It’s there that the speed picks up and the song begins to twirl you about with its shimmering exuberance. This song appears on the I Dream Watching EP, which is out April 11th via Dandy Boy Records.

New Jam from Will Johnson

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I’m a little upset with our friend Tony for running a new Will Johnson track while I was out of town, but nonetheless, his music is too good to ignore, so here we are. Will’s latest ballad is set to a synthesized Casio beat, allowing his voice to cling tightly to its distinctive resonance. What a career musician like Johnson can do, however, is visible. in the song’s latter half, where it takes an instrumental jaunt, almost narrating an entirely different story before letting the track draw to a close; he’s capable of keeping you with the magic of his lyricism or the gifts of his musical crafts…and you’re forever rewarded. Diamond City is out on April 4th via Keeled Scales.

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Share Hot Boy

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There’s something great about the simplicity with which Johnny Maraca and the Marockers approach their craft, cranking out a blend of old school rock n’ roll, albeit with a bit of a modern punch-up. You can hear bits of the Dolls or later garage rock acts, though here it’s dealt with such clarity that you’re instantly latched onto the hooks. And boy are there hooks! Even when his delivery is most biting, Johnny has these syllabic hiccups in his delivery that send chills down the spines of pop fans like myself. The new Little Heart record is a celebration of the great history of rock n’ roll; grab you copy on April 25th from K Records.

Amy Millan Shares Make Way for Waves

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After announcing a new record, Amy Millan is swinging for the fences, and she’s two for two on the singles, in my eyes at least. I found this tune quite stellar, and for once, it had less to do with Amy’s voice (which is still powerful), but more with the creative arrangement that works beneath the song. Sharp beats mix with piano notes and ebbing bits of bass guitar, waiting for the beat to thicken and the chorus to set off. Millan claims the song was pulled from a lost Stars demo, then handed over to songwriting partner Jay McCaroll, culminating in this tune. The hand drawn video was created by artist Gaia Alari, perfectly capturing the calmed nature of this tune. Amy will release I Went to Find You on May 30th.

 

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