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The Blue Knots Share Bike By

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You may recognize the name Danielle Stech-Homsy, who made a name for herself under the moniker Rio en Medio, but at this time, that’s on hold as she turns towards a new solo endeavor, The Blue Knots. Listening through the latest single from the record, there’s this childlike joy in its simplicity, resonating with the Danielle’s note that “it’s the stillness that let’s you see what’s going on beneath the surface.” Embrace that concept and sit with this song for a moment, let it hang about as the notes flicker in and out, listen for the careful details, whether that’s the percussive element or the vocals or the way notes begin to quietly collide as the song evaporates before your ears. The debut LP from this project, Becoming Noise, is out on April 25th.

Roi Turbo Announce Bazooka EP

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As I combed through the missed emails of last week, there was the announcement of a new Roi Turbo EP, which had me dancing in my seat. The McCarthy brothers spin some of the most joyous electronica about, and with the rolling maneuvering of this track, pulsing and shining in all the right spots, you can feel the music take control of your body. These feel like modern disco songs, feeding off our primal inclinations towards rhythmic movement, shaking us with grooves that keep you dancefloor-ready. Their Bazooka EP will encourage you to get a little movement on your own terms; it drops on April 25th via Maison Arts.

New Dean Wareham Song/Video

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High upon my list of releases this Spring is the new solo effort from Dean Wareham, who just happens to be one of my musical go-tos. On this latest single, the song seems like it’s going to be a somber affair, lightly drifting along, guitar notes intertwining with the melody. Listen to the 48 second mark, and you’ll start to hear a new layer of guitar that lifts the song into a superb little pop dance that sparkles like a classic tune from the days of yore. Dean’s new LP, That’s the Price of Loving Me, will be out on March 28th via Carpark Records.

Shishi Share Dog OK Visualizer (SXSW Artist)

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I have a sick kid, so for the first time I’m able to dive through all these damned emails, and in there is this fun tune from Lithuania’s Shishi. The group is on my list of acts to catch when they roll into town for SXSW, and hopefully we’ll get to hear this new single, as it’s got this playful bit of garage meets post-punk attitude. Springy little guitar lines wiggle in and out of the tune, and I’m all for that; they up the ante to the fun by including some group vocal delivery, bringing in an old school vibe that will surely get stuck in your head. They’ve just signed to Birthday Cake Records for a forthcoming EP, so stay tuned!

Did You Check Out the new Roi Turbo?

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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.

Greg Mendez Signs to Dead Oceans

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Last year was a huge year for Greg Mendez, as the singer finally seemed to received the accolades that have been circulating about his name for years. And, what better way to follow that up than by a signing with Dead Oceans, as he’s just announced today. While the song itself is fairly simple, mostly working with a keyboard and Greg’s vocals, there’s something about a careful listen that really unfolds in this magical way. You can hear the tape rolling, detailing this innocence that seems to come with Mendez’s craft, letting you know and think that you’re the only one he’s singing to, in the most special way. First Time/Alone EP is out on October 18th.

Photay Shares Video for Air Lock

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There’s nothing like getting yourself caught up in the week, so before you dive into Wednesday, let Photay mesmerize you with this spiritual bit of electronica…along with its accompanying visual adventure. While some of the beat-work recalls the drum n’ bass constructs, there’s this open nature to the tune’s evolution, kind of building it into this electronic score for some scientific documentary piece. Some robotic vocal moments spring up in the track’s latter half, just like a bud sprouting from the cracked Earth. This tune appears on Windswept, which drops on September 20th.

Phantom Handshakes Share Dusk Enchanted Visualizer

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Avowed Phantom Handshakes fan over here, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting the whole of their new record, but for now I’ll do with another tasty tease. “Dusk Enchanted” is one of those tunes that completely captures the song’s title in its sentiment. Heavy guitar tones weave the pattern here, providing the element of darkness as it creeps into the sky; you’ll find that feeling creeping into your room too as the song begins to unfold. Federica’s voice, however, captures the whole of the fading light, sparkling as the last remnant of the sun before we settle into the night. And through it all, the melody is wholly intoxicating, and you won’t be able to pull yourself away from this beautiful number. Sirens at Golden Hour is out on August 21st.

Unwed Sailor Share Blue Tangier Single

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Having just caught Mogwai play the other night, it seems fitting that I’m settling into my midweek with a fresh track from Oklahoma’s Unwed Sailor. Both bands have always operated in like territory, creating narratives within the realms of instrumental rock, much like this single below. At its start, it’s harrowing in a sense, synth notes washing over a thunderous riff, until the the lead guitar begins its journey. That journey sees a glimmer of light work its way into the track, telling a story of reaching out of the darkness to find comfort, which is where you are just after the 1 minute mark. Thundering noise sneaks in too, but it’s a reminder that there’s a natural ebb and flow to the tale coming through your speakers. If you’re into instrumental storytelling, you need look no further than Underwater Over There, out May 10th!

Bop Along to New Bibi Club

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I really can’g get enough of this new track from Bibi Club; I was instantly hooked with the pulsing beat work that sets the tune at the start. From there, however, the song opens up into this rocking bit of guitar pop, while the undercurrent continues to provide energy throughout the middle. I can already hear folks making comparisons to other Francophile acts that use electronics, but for me, this is different; it feels more rocking and lighter in a sense, like it’s trying to free itself from the confines of that style a bit. Plus, that hook is just too damned good to walk away from. Feu de Garde will drop via Secret City Records on May 10th.

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