Tag: video

Hand Habits Share Their Private Life

Leave a comment

Call it old age or whatever, but I’m admittedly getting swept away, emotionally, by certain pieces of late. For instance, the simplistic beauty and elegance in this fresh Hand Habits tune simply took me aback. Meg Duffy’s voice has little other accompaniment through the first few minutes other than this climbing piece of piano work; there’s this feeling of baring it all that seems to resonate with that moment, which alludes to their willingness to kind of let the sounds and songs find themselves this go round. It all leaves you with this moment where you’re sort of levitating in this empty space, just floating with you and your mind and the song on loop. This song features on Sugar the Bruise, out on June 16th via Fat Possum.

Redbud Share Acoustic Version of Summer Moon

Leave a comment

In a little over a week, Austin group Redbud will pack up as a duo and hit up a few shows in New York and Philly (they’ll be joined by friends for full band sets in NYC) during the second week of May. In order to entice folks, and remind everyone about the talents exhibited on their recent Long Night EP, they’ve shared an acoustic version of “Summer Moon” for all to enjoy. The band version of the EP steps the sound up, appropriately, adding these textures that give buoyancy to Katie Claghorn’s songwriting. But, the acoustic version, as you’ll see, has this powerful intimacy, due to both the proximity of the video’s film, but also the gentle strum and Claghorn’s facial expressions; you’re likely to get a similar experience if you catch them life. So, if you’re in the NYC/Philly area the second week of May, stop by. Plus, the group will be moving about Texas the following week!

Firestations Announce Thick Terrain: Share Undercover

Leave a comment

This week has been a strange one for me, as I’ve felt sort of musically stuck; I get caught up sometimes in the whole cycle of the game that I forget that I mostly don’t care, and I’ll keep coming back regardless of pats on the back or what nots. Today, this really rad tune from Firestations floated on, and it just sort of transcended all the bullshit, leaving me with this striking pop rock tune I wanted to play again and again. I’m definitely drawn towards the magic of the duel vocal delivery effect, but the best musical high came from the shift into the chorus; it was a brief bit of euphoria that I couldn’t quite get away from, nor did I want to do so. Just a reminder of the pull of well executed pop music. If you’re looking to get carried away, might I suggest indulging in the band’s new record Thick Terrain, out July 14th via Lost Map Records.

Beach Fossils Share Run to the Moon Video

Leave a comment

When listening through the latest single from Beach Fossils you can feel the sense of freedom and joy that Dustin Payseur has alluded to in the press bits for this album cycle. You can still easily slide into the sort of dreamy moments, but there’s this seeming weight lifted from the music, maybe just in the strumming of the guitars. There’s even a sentiment that feels omnipresent in the world the last few years, albeit spun through the perspective of a New Yorker: “living in New York it can grind you down.” Sure, that’s New York, but just the world in general can leave that weight atop your shoulders, so finding a bit of pop like this to kind of let the spirits free is vital to our existence. You’ll find this emotional reprieve on Bunny, which drops June 2nd via Bayonet.

The Clientele Announce I Am Not There Anymore

Leave a comment

If I were to be honest here, I admittedly haven’t thought about the Clientele in quite some time. That’s not to say I don’t listen to their record, only that time, and my continuously rapid consumption seem to have passed them by these last few years. But, that being said, there announcement of I Am Not There Anymore, their first LP since 2017, is a welcome bit of news. Interestingly, the band still sounds very much the same as they always have; you can hear it in the ornate guitar lines and vocals. That said, the density in their work seems to be lighter this go round; their inclusion of jazz and bossanova elements seem to give some feathered pop flurries to what’s in store. Looking forward to hear what this all sounds like when it comes together; the new LP is out on July 28th via Merge Records.

Dress Warm Announce Stepping Away; Share Fortune Teller Video

Leave a comment

I first fell in love with Dress Warm last year as they were prepping for the release of A Cowboy on Ice; it’s been only a few short months, and there is already a fresh EP in the works for fans like myself. Having spent a lot of time with their last release, one can easily hear the charms of modern guitar pop going through the core here, though I’ll say the intricate nature of the guitar work this round seems to have leveled up. That said, there’s something frivolous in the way they approach this track; they seem to be so carefree, all the way down to the accompanying video. If you’re looking for a special little pop nugget, then might I suggest jumping right to the 1:13 mark? Stepping Away will be out on May 6th.

Far Caspian Announces The Last Remaining Light

Leave a comment

When we caught Far Caspian during SXSW I wasn’t quite sure what to make of the set; I felt like I had pigeonholed Joel Johnston in that sort of post-dream pop realm. But, in that set, I got a glimpse of what was in the works with the Last Remaining Light, definitely leaving a lasting impression on me. This new single works on multiple levels, at times merging math-y tendencies with those dreamy moves, although the nature of Johnston’s voice leaves you with an element of the pastoral. It’s like the world somehow found the next Gravenhurst then forced them to become the next Pinback, and if that makes sense, you’ll totally get why I love this track. The Last Remaining Light is out July 14th.

Vanity Mirror Share Dandelion Wish

Leave a comment

Listening to Vanity Mirror is like taking a step into a magical time machine; you get transported to a period of pop songwriting that seems to rooted in late 60s style, albeit with a modern approach to recording and arrangements. In that approach, the duo seem to have created this purified pop that seems indifferent to the stylistic flare across the cool-kid Spotify playlist. Personally, there are certain moments in the song’s sonic changes that made me absolutely swoon, like the switch in vibe that hits at the 1:13 mark of the song. Having recently announced their debut, Puff, you can expect more classic pop from the group on May 12th.

Greg Mendez Releases Two New Singles: Best Behavior + Hope You’re Doing Okay

Leave a comment

It seems like there are a lot of folks out there falling in love with Greg Mendez, and with these latest singles hitting today, I imagine there will be more folks digging through Mendez work. Honestly, as a blogger for the last 15 years or so, I’ve admittedly used the Elliott Smith comparison a lot, but in these two songs, the album’s final two tracks, I feel as if we’re as close as we might ever get to finding another voice so meaningful. There’s this fragility in Greg’s voice, something that just lets his words hang effortlessly in the air, waiting to find a person who needs the comfort his voice will offer. All of this is layered carefully atop a light strum, giving off that intimacy that makes you feel as if you’re in on the secret. Greg Mendez, the album, will be out on May 5th via Forged Artifacts/Devil Town Tapes.

Blues Laywer Drop Video for Someone Else

Leave a comment

How can you listen to a Blues Lawyer song like “Someone Else” and skip by? Drums and guitars and vocals all drop in simultaneously, immediately bringing in a rush of enjoyment to your ears. There’s something in this tune that feels like a classic 90s alt rock jam, offering up a warm melody with the faintest grit from guitar distortion ringing beneath the surface. But, for me, the selling point comes in the brief rhythm switch from the drums right at the 1:50 mark, setting up this mantra that explodes into this joyous bit of power pop to close the tune. If you haven’t purchased your copy of All in Good Time, then what the hell are you waiting for!? And, if you’re fortunate enough to live in the PNW, they’ll be running a quick tour through next week with Chime School!

1 … 67 68 69 70 71 … 205
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com