Did You Check Out the new Roi Turbo?

Digging deep this week to kind of cover all the hits, so my brain’s clearly all over the place. That being said, I’m totally enjoying this space-aged ditty from Roi Turbo. Okay, maybe it’s not a ditty, as it’s purely instrumental, but there’s definitely enough movement that the euphoria won’t fade. They take the song up, as you can see in the video, working to craft an industrial energy, then they pull back, and just as you are about to leave the dance floor and grab a cup of water, they pick right back up and push into the more explorative territory. It’ll have you bobbing your head and tapping your toes, so crank it up and get busy.

Dean Wareham Shares That’s the Price of Loving Me

Around my house, there’s been a lot of hubbub over Dean Wareham; my wife and I are fighting over who gets to watch the kids while one of us goes and watches Dean do a Galaxie 500 set. But, today, let’s turn our attention to his current endeavor, his new solo LP. While Wareham’s voice always has power over me, the drums on this single are what I keep shuffling back to; they’re offering up a simple gallop, and in that, they also seem to throw in a little bit of a tropicalia influence. Textured string arrangements further the depth, with the guitar working in between the vocal stabs, with the whole of the song taking on this ethereal plot twist that you’ll adore. That’s the Price of Loving Me is out on March 28th via Carpark.

Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward Announce Pure Candy

For all the trends and all the subreddits, it’s always gratifying to know that there are artists like Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward who seem to revel in the simplicity of the songwriting milieu. Today we come to you with news that the two will join forces for Pure Candy, their third collaborative LP. Our first sneak peek is a recipe of sorts; it’s a concoction for the perfect person, seemingly, all of it worked over sliding guitar licks and bubbling bass grooves. There’s this little tonal shift that occurs after each verse, hitting right after the words momentarily cease; it’s dug itself right into my ear canals and I’m hoping its made itself a home. Claus Frohlich created the video using some of Jad Fair’s drawings, continuing the uniqueness of the project. Pure Candy will be out on March 7th via Shrimper and Stationary Heart!

Lone Striker Drops Blip One

We here at ATH are huge believers in Tom Brown; he’s been a joy to cover as part of Teenage Tom Petties and Rural France, but his Lone Striker works is gifting us a glimmer of a different side of Tom. On his latest single, the track and its accompany video all encompass a walkabout; the soft snare touches provide a marching beat, albeit one that work’s at a glacial pace. But, like all things Brown, there are some finite little charms he sprinkles into his work; I’m in love with the sort of ghostly vocal sample that haunts this number. That overlapping vocal approach throughout doesn’t hurt one bit either, setting up the strings to hit you right in the heart. His self-titled album will be out on March 14th via Safe Suburban Home.

Y Is Nature Release Video for The Fool

Woke up in search of finding something that was airy and drifting, which is where I hit this Y Is Nature track. The Norwegian project is focused on crafting spy pop, dealing with themes of suspicion and secrecy, which is clearly apparent in the vocal work on this new track. I loved the subtleties of this number, moving from a predominantly vocal performance to a late night chill pop piece, lightly bouncing upon the beat and groove. The careful craft leaves plenty of space for Tuva Svensden Hesmyr’s voice, and she owns the core of this song; she also is the character in its film. Look for Evasion, the new album, to drop this March!

e4444e Offer Liberation

Wherever you find yourself today, you’ll want the hope that “Liberation” brings you. e4444e builds this atop a sampled beat and a continuous strum, creating this continuous March forward. From there, the ability to move in and out of lofty vocal notes has the song sort of cresting on wings, soaring through your speakers with this brightness that will fill your room (and heart) with a bit of warmth. This song offers you a moment to reflect, then break the chains of whatever seems to be in your way, carrying you off into a better space. This track appears on Authentic Natural Tradition, which hits on May 31st via Dinosaur City.

Above Me Prep Debut EP

My first introduction to Rick Altieri was through his work as a member of Blue Ocean, but he’s now focused primarily on his work as Above Me. While there’s still some dabbling in the noise and explorative guitar sounds, this new single indicates a more electronic approach…whether that’s necessity or choice we may never know. Listening to the craft, there’s a lot of sonic similarities to last year’s Dummy LP, bridging the gap between the mechanical and melodic; I love the way this tune begins to open up with the vocals operating almost as an extra texture, then kind moving out into the ether. The 8 track debut EP will be out this Friday via Dandy Boy Records, but you can stream it early by clicking HERE.

Buffet Lunch Prepare Perfect Hit LP

Amidst the shittiness of the world, we’re greeted with a bit of solace today, with Scottish outfit Buffet Lunch announcing their newest LP, Perfect Hit. They too, are in a mellowed mood, as you’ll notice by color symbolism in the track’s title, though that creates this sort of playful indifference, displaying a group locked into one another whilst vibing out. It takes nearly 2 minutes for the group to work their way out of a jam session, turning the track into this sort of whistling bit of brilliant art pop, all hanging to the cliffs of bounciness. In a way, it sort of feels like a modern take on Park Life, and I’m totally thirsty to hear the whole of the LP; it drops on April 4th via Upset the Rhythm.

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Announce Little Heart

While I often find myself swept away with fads, I love going back to good old fashioned rock n’ roll to get my day started, which is why I’m grateful this Johnny Maraca & The Marockers tune dropped today. The group’s not necessarily pushing new boundaries, instead they choose to revel in classic nostalgia; they’re sound takes a punk ethos and applies it to the OG rock style. Johnny, for his part, carries that bravado and bite that fascinates teens and makes old fogies like me boogie in their seats. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a big allegiance to Johnny Thunders either. Look for the group to release Little Heart via K Records on April 25th.

Hooky Team Up with Winter for Water Season

Philly’s Hooky made a lot of noise last year with their Mirage LP, but for their new Water Season EP, they’ve teamed up with ATH fave, Winter, to make a collaborative recording. All of this opens with a wickedly warped guitar, bending and snaking through your speakers as they await the steady march of the drum bits. Samira [Winter] enters the picture, her voice finding the perfect setting as it’s velvety cool seems manufactured to cozy up alongside of her counterparts here. Hooky seeming raise the ante, building in textures that appear to offer more volume, but there’s no phasing Winter as she chills out and does her thing. Really excited to hear more from Water Season; it hits on February 14th via Julia’s War.

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