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Hectorine Announce Arrow of Love

March 7, 2025 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

So as to not be too rock forward today, I pulled back a bit to offer you this new tune from Oakland’s Hectorine, which offers more of a slow-dance pop style you’ll hopefully enjoy. There’s something in this that sounds like a montage scene from 80s pop culture, whether its the trickling keyboard notes or the saxophone billowing in the distance, it’s all about the mood altering style that changes your morning perspective. If you’re in the market for something a little subtle and not quite so in your face, sink into your chair and soak up the warmth of Hectorine; they’ll release Arrow of Love via Take a Turn Records on May 23rd

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R.E. Seraphin Shares Expendable Man

March 19, 2024 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Our old pal R.E. Seraphin released this great track from his latest LP, but, as I was fairly busy, I had to be sure I celebrated its release one week later…so here we are. For me, this song’s all about the sort of rolling pop, be it the drums or the whispering fashion of Ray’s vocals this go round, there’s something in it that just seems like a roller coaster of gliding pop. You’ll also find some quick little spurts of snappy rhythm and emphatic vocals in the chorus, giving off just a wee bit of attitude to keep it in the realms of rock n’ roll. If you’re digging it, Fool’s Mate is out this Friday via Safe Suburban Home and Take a Turn Records!

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R.E. Seraphin Preps Fool’s Mate + Shares Bound

February 20, 2024 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Think we’ve got 2 degrees of separation from R.E. Seraphin, but that’s neither here nor there, as we’ve got a fresh LP and a new track that immediately require your attention. A light little jangle and a wash of atmosphere opens things up, with the song taking a propulsive bass line under its wings as they push towards a meet and greet with the melodic center force. Seraphin’s vocals have a really nice warm jacket atop, perhaps with a nod to the album’s producer Jason Quever (Papercuts)…and whatever, it’s a really nice move that really takes Ray’s songwriting to the next level. Fool’s Mate is the new album, dropping on March 22nd via Take a Turn Records and Safe Suburban Home Records.

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Al Harper Announce the Analemma Observation League + Shares Single

January 26, 2024 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

There’s been a run of really great tunes lately that bounce between a folkier historical vibe and modern pop flare; you had that great Waxahatchee hit, and now you’ve got this fresh single from Al Harper. Carefully opening with vocals and piano, the song welcomes you in the saloon, but once you step foot inside the song you’re caught up in the steady bounce of the songwriting. You can ride the backbone of that groove, just as Al does, letting her vocals take on this classic American vocal that’s perfect for a performance at the Grande Ole Opry. But, while you can hear the lingering tinge of Americana working in the song (and the line-dancing of the video), there’s still this vibrance that courses throughout, serving as a reminder that there was a time when great music just was, and we didn’t need genres and reddit threads. If you’re looking for classic rock n’ roll vibes, might we suggest you look into Al Harper’s new album, the Analemma Observation League, out February 23rd via Take a Turn Records.

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