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Best Wishes – A Shortcut To I Was a King

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It seems like as long as we’ve been running this site we’ve been covering the work of I Was a King, and for those that weren’t there along the way, they’ve announced a compilation that’s the perfect introductory collection for those that haven’t quite whet their power-pop whistle with these greats. The band have worked with legends like Robyn Hitchcock, Sufjan Stevens and Norman Blake…to name a few. For me, the fascination has always been the gentle roll of Frode’s voice; there’s this intimacy that’s met by a certain almost pastoral nature, almost as if its a sort of wisened sage whispering to you. Honestly, if you ever wished to be transported to a place of happiness, “Lighthouse” is a great place to being; you can find it on the group’s Slow Century LP too. Once you’ve dipped your toes into the storied history of this great act, be sure to order a copy of Best Wishes – A Shortcut to I Was a King…dropping on March 7th.

Jeffrey Lewis Is Just Fun

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As I listen through the latest single from Jeffrey Lewis, I admire his craft more and more, relishing in the quick wordplay that he works into his latest little pop opus. He covers adulthood here, and whether he’s discussing the hardships, the ultimate settling here is a reminder that the bare essentials of life’s joys can be whittled down to just finding the fun. The songwriting is simplistic, in a sense (obviously I couldn’t pull it off), so you get to look into the great lines he’s put together, or revel in the stop animation utilized to pull this video together. The Even More Freewheeling Jeffrey Lewis will be out on March 21st via Don Giovanni and Blang Records.

Check Out Dusty Lucite’s Old Feelings Video

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Dusty Lucite has been on my radar recently, and when this new single came to light, I was definitely grateful to see D. Crane of BOAT on board for the recording. For this track, there’s some pure magic in the winding of the track itself; the vocals seem to bend around each corner, almost circling one another in some other-worldly orbit that keeps the two united and yet at odds. Speaking of bending…some of the guitar notes take on that Pacific Northwest bending lean, and it all just swirls inside your ear canals; it’s the perfect bit of escapist pop music, and thus, I implore you go back to Dusty’s last album, Normal Harder.

Low Monroe Releases Deviant Hotline Video

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While we admit to throwing certain generic modifiers into a lot of posts (unfairly so, occasionally), but as unfortunate as that can be, there’s no better way to turn you onto Low Monroe than by depicting them as the bastard child of Bauhaus and Joy Division. When listening to their new “Deviant Hotline” tune, you can hear the darkness, but like the aforementioned Manchester outfit, there’s a buoyancy to the shadows, particularly in the drive of the rhythm section. Guttural vocal tones give you that intoxicating stomach knot, built upon anxiety and primal desires, coating the tune in this ominous texture. You deserve post-punk like this. Go ahead, get lost in the darkened corners of this great jam.

The Matthew Teardrop Orchestra Drop Hard Feelings Video

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Wanted you to wake up this morning with some riotous energy, and what better way to embark on that journey than to grab a hold of a new video from The Matthew Teardrop Orchestra. Last last year, they dropped their excellent self-titled EP, and one of the standout tunes now gets the proper video treatment, giving us the opportunity to throw some weight. This song is as anthemic as it gets, with the constant howl of “hard feeling” hitting the listener time and time again; it brings me great joy to just belt this one out at the top of my lungs, just as Matthew Teardrop does! They carry their punk aesthetics throughout their hometown of Detroit, and in the back of a van, illustrating their ties to their home and the joy with which they approach their songwriting. Crank it up my friends. Grab the EP over HERE.

Triathalon Announces Funeral Music

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Out of a period of heartbreak, hardship and ruminating on memorial service music, Triathalon have come out swinging for their new album, Funeral Music. Their balancing act between heavy riffs and gently whisper-sung vocals is absolutely perfect; they even use these screaming squalls of feedback to shoot across like sonic stars of noise that break through. It’s like a metal song, but with personality; take the twinkling little key notes and the ebb/flow of vocal tones and there’s this brilliant heavy pop song just hang out there perfectly. Each crest and crash just fills every inch of space with absolute power, and if I’m being honest, this might be the jam of the week…and we’re just getting started! The new LP is out May 16th via Lex Records.

Lowmoon Drops Won’t Change Your Mind Video

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Been a bit all over the musical map this morning, with a little of this and a little of that, but really excited for the dream pop vibes on this new single from Lowmoon. The Yorkshire-based project is certainly crafting some nostalgia, albeit in a much more modern presentation. Drums have this snazzy sharpness that creates this rhythmic pulse that glues all the pieces together; you get jangling guitars and melodies galore that climb through your speakers, all of it working well within the delightful contrast of the two vocal styles on display. This is the perfect Friday dance track you’ve been seeking, and it’ll be on the new Cathedrals LP, out April 25th via Safe Suburban Home Records.

Vulture Feather Shares Flesh and Electronics

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Today’s the day my friends, as you can finally enjoy the entirety of the new Vulture Feather LP; the band have been hit on our radar with earlier singles…and there’s one more big bold statement to stream below before you dive into the entirety of the LP. Something about the thundering nature of the drums and chug of the guitars continues to remind me of the good era of Wolf Parade, though they’re tossing in a lot more angular riffs, filling the song with this anxiousness that is swept up perfectly by the soaring drama of the vocals that howl throughout. Enjoy the tune below, and if you dig, go stream the It Will Be Like Now HERE; it’s out today from Felte.

Cross Record Drops God Fax Video

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While the fragility of Cross Record‘s work was on full display with Charred Grass, the new single from the forthcoming Crush Me illustrates the artistry Emily and company have put into the new album. In the opening minute and a half, you get this punch in the gut, this sort of musical equivalent to losing your breath as Cross sneaks her poetry into the distance. There are moments when the sound is so discordant that you can’t even believe that it’s Cross Record, but perhaps thats the point, as the lyrical content seems to revolve around a somber moment. Crush Me will be out on March 21st via Ba Da Bing.

Swervedriver Release the World’s Fair

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Sometimes the reissue strategy is great for both bands and labels, as is the case for Swervedriver, who come out today with new music, fresh on the heels of their reissued 99th Dream. This listen from their new EP is a swirl of contrasting noise; there’s this heavy buzz that creeps back and forth in the hidden passages of the tune, while a bounding piano line creates this sinister frivolity in the front. Weaving in and out are the wispy vocals, like the howling of a ghost from the beyond; it all creates this disorienting punch which is the perfect way to get your day going. The World’s Fair EP will be out on March 7th via Outer Battery.

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