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Hannah Lew Shares Sunday

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Hannah Lew‘s new record is going to be absolutely huge, if not commercially, at least in the aim of the musical element. On the latest single from the LP, we get Lew building a world of pulsating synthesizer lines; these are done in a classic fashion, that’s reminiscent of every brilliant moment on your favorite 80s movie! The dreamy approach of the vocals is certainly one that lurks in the shadows, allowing the vibrant rhythmic beat to pop and push the pacing of the tune. You also get a nice video accompaniment here, with director Luciano Talpini Aita exclaiming that the film footage is a reflection of “simpler times from my childhood.” You can grab the self-titled debut on April 10th via Night School Records.

Heavenly Share Scene Stealing Video

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The new single from Heavenly opens with one of the band’s secret weapons, the combined swell of melody from Amelia and Cathy, and that gets things started in the right direction. Angular strums come in, with the the bass and drums creating a head-bobbing bounce that provides the energy with a light sway as they dive into the tune’s jittering grooves. Little bits of synth and guitar stabs are offered in this instrumental breakdown that reminds me how close jangling guitars are to classic reggae stepping. They’ve incorporated a modern twist on the A-Ha classic “Take On Me” video that you can catch below, only it’s spun through a YouTube video format as opposed to the comic version from the original. Highway to Heavenly is out via Skepwax on February 27th.

Touch Girl Apple Blossom Announce Graceful

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I’m a longtime champion of Austin’s Touch Girl Apple Blossom, and we’ve been patiently waiting to inform you of their signing to one of my personal favorite labels, K Records/Perennial. The legendary label has had their hands in some great indiepop, especially of late, and TGAP knock it out of the park on their debut single here. They drop in dueling guitar lines instantly, letting the jangles rip before Olivia enters the scene with her vocal performance; I also don’t want to overhype the angular guitar notes, as the group has a ridiculously solid rhythm section that builds the infectious nature of their work beneath the surface. Olivia’s vocals are picture perfect too; she has this great knack to sit within the rhythm, bouncing her syllables in unison, but these slight vocal twists like the tonal change at the 40 second mark just melt you to the floor. We couldn’t be happier for the group, and we’re looking forward to grabbing Graceful on May 15th. Also…they’ll be touring through March with Good Flying Birds, so keep your eyes out for a show near you!

Deatcrash Share NYC Video

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I wish I still went on long road trips with a cigarette dangling out of my mouth, as this new Deathcrash tune is the perfect song for such a ride. The group operates in an interesting fashion, coming off (to me) like a pop version of McClusky; they have this British sentiment that offers sincerity in the most fascinatingly mundane fashion, and I’m totally here for it. That being said, they also embrace a cleaner, pop side of the rock industry, so you get the best of both worlds, especially if you’re turning your volume up full blast to bang your head with the windows down! Somersaults is out on February 27th via Untitled Records.

Memorials Share Wildly Remote

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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