Memorials Share Wildly Remote

Verity Susman’s voice has been an omnipresent sound in my life (and my DJ sets); it can be strikingly beautiful and haunting at the same time, which is exactly what we get on the latest Memorials single. It’s hard not to hear some Nico nods in the simplicity of the craft, allowing the vocals to be the constant highlight of the song; the voice appears to be walking alongside the piano/synth notes, as if they’re walking together hand in hand. There’s some little noisy flutters, but they’re brief, letting the song resonate with you, sinking deep into your soul. All Clouds Bring Not Rain will be out on March 27th via Fire Records.

Cranking That New Voxtrot Jam

We hear at ATH are super excited for the forthcoming Voxtrot record, and another song means another moment we can take to celebrate the work of the group. On my end, I think the sparkle in this track comes from Ramesh’s voice; he captures this majesty and exhibits such range that it reminds me of his incredible songwriting prowess. Don’t get me wrong…if the rhythm section weren’t as tight and playful beneath the surface, none of it would come off as successfully as it does here. Plus, there’s the horn arrangements that add in a layer of texture that lifts the melody right into your ears. It doesn’t hurt that the video sees a group smiling and enjoying themselves once again…which perhaps is equally as powerful as the song itself. Dreamers in Exile will be out February 27th!

Broken Social Scene Are Back

It’s been over a decade since we heard fresh new music from Broken Social Scene, though I will own up to the fact that I generally try to find ways to sneak the band into my DJ sets, be that their own records or their side projects. Alas, the band return today with a jazzed up bit of indie rock, working with producer David Newfeld again to create this perfect mixture of horns and layered vocals. It’s a relaxing number, filtering horns through all the negative space to give a burst of liveliness to the subtle pop structure that pervades the tune. Really enjoying letting this kind of wash over me, especially as I hear there’s new of a Metric single and tour later in the day too! It’s Canada Day! Look for Remember the Humans on May 8th via Arts and Crafts.

Mandy, Indiana Share Sicko (ft Billy Woods) Video

There’s a lot of buzz around the forthcoming release from Manchester’s (#ggmu) Mandy, Indiana, and they’re offering up another glimpse at what’s inside URGH. This single has them skirting the edges of industrial electronics; they’re not quite pushing the envelope rhythmically, allowing the intricacies of their construction to do all the talking. That said, they’ve brought along NYC rapper Billy Woods to deliver some lines, which add a percussive layer to the track on its own presentation. There’s a cool little racecar riff as the tune draws to a close, just another example of the group’s desire to incorporate the real world into their electronica. URGH will be out on Friday via Sacred Bones.

Friko Announce Something Worth Waiting For

We’re sure that you’ll be hearing this song on all the cool kid sites, so we wanted to throw our support behind the new Friko tune, along with the announcement of their new record. This tune works like a classic rock ballad, primarily operating as a strummed guitar and these vocals that continue to crest throughout each moment; there’s definitely some Bowie-esque moments, particularly when the track shoots off in a new direction around the 2:35 mark. It’s a pretty special tune, and one that puts them alongside other young acts like Sharp Pins circling nostalgia in their own likeness. They’ll release Something Worth Waiting For via ATO on April 25th.

Dewey Share Outside of the Lines Video

The Parisian noise rockers, Dewey, will be releasing their Summer on a Curb LP in the next few weeks (2/13 to be exact!), and this new single is definitely one that should catch American audiences. Huge fuzzy riffs ring out from the get-go, but they’re patience, soaking your skin like a soft rain; the weight of those riffs pervades the entirety of the tune, keeping the tune grounded in power. A brightness still gets offered to the listener, with the vocals coating the top of the song in melodic sugar; you can also hear these bright little electronic bits working in the background, layering the track with a bit of classic pop sensibility! The new LP is being put out by Howlin Banana Records.

Don’t Get Lemon Share Matrimony Video

If you live in Austin, or the surrounding areas, you might have caught the new Don’t Get Lemon single on the 101X Homegrown radio show this past Sunday evening. But, you now have access to the video treatment of the song, fully embracing the nostalgia and the flashing homage to great 80s MTV. Musically, they let the synth work roll over and over, dropping glittering notes atop thumping grooves that should prove exciting. The verses definitely entertain with their energetic punch, though you’ll also find brief little interludes that highlight the craft of the Austin trio. Their bandcamp page has three different versions of the tune, and the accapella is definitely an interesting way to view the group’s craft!

Prism Shores Announce Softest Attack

Last year, Montreal’s Prism Shores delivered the most excellent Out from Underneath LP, and they’ve wasted little time, returning today with the news of another LP coming out in early Spring. In the song below, you can hear their lineage to noisy pop purveyors like Teenage Fanclub, building up swirling guitar bits in the background whilst pushing the vocals up front. For my two cents, there’s a definitive earnestness to their vocal performance, almost as if they’re fusing their power pop sound with hints of late 90s emo. It’s a successful track, and one that already has me looking for the funds to grab Softest Attack, the new LP out in April via Meritorio Records.

Final Joyce Manor Single

I’ll admit that listening through all the singles of the new Joyce Manor makes me feel about 20 years younger, as they’ve perfect classic pop punk sounds, albeit with a more mature perspective than where I was at 20 years ago! I love how they manage to balance the spirit of the song, musically speaking, with the slower vocal approach here, kind of keeping the listener off balance throughout. They’ve mastered the formula brandished by all their heroes, and in making it their own, they’ve got everyone excited for Friday’s release of I Used to Go to This Bar via Epitaph.

Dutch Interior Announce It’s Glass EP

Looks like we’re destined to spend are morning immersed in our feelings, as we’ve got another slow-burner from Dutch Interior. My first few runs through, I can’t escape the feeling of the early 00s indie scene, where acts like Wilco and Clem Snide were all the rage, blending indie rock traditions with heavy country traditions. If you listen closely, you’ll hear another guitar line just beneath the front of the heavy strum; it’s got this spirit that seems like it could make its own way into the world, and in doing so, that keeps me tethered to the stretch of string arrangements bulking up the overall texture. This track will feature on the group’s new It’s Glass EP, out March 6th.

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