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Dehd Share Final Single from Blue Skies

May 25, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

This Friday, Dehd drop that new album, Blue Skies. I’ve been pretty stoked with the band’s development, as the song’s just feel more complete, more textured. It’s clear just how much the band has put into the record, from the video work to the construction, so I won’t be surprised if the whole LP is just an absolute knockout from start to finish. Below is the final single from the record, and the performance from Emily should put everyone on notice that the band mean business. Blue Skies drops Friday via Fat Opossum.

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Lizzie Loveless Shares Window

June 23, 2021 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

If you were a big fan of TEEN, then you should definitely have Lizzie Loveless (aka Lizzie Lieberson) on your radar. Today we get to share the latest single from her forthcoming You Don’t Know LP, and for me, I’m sort of hooked on the way this song kind of goes back and forth with its presentation. In the beginning, it trickles slowly, like dripping pop droplets from the faucet. Steadied, the song then adds a little rhythmic texture, giving an almost rolling bounce to the song, energizing Lizzie’s vocals; then those drums notes become even more pronounced as backing vocals are layered too, continuing to build the pop wall within the confines of this track. Then, it all pulls back, reserving itself temporarily, only to run off and get carried away all over again; it’s the truest pop ebb and flow you’ll hear this week. Egghunt Records will release the new LP this September 17th.

<a href="https://lizzieloveless.bandcamp.com/album/you-dont-know-2">You Don’t Know by Lizzie Loveless</a>

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Lunch Lady Share New Single

July 15, 2019 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Okay, so I slept on this one over the weekend; I completely regret not sharing it with you earlier. Instead, I’ve been bouncing around my living room just letting this angular post pop music from Lunch Lady get stuck deep in the caverns of my mind. The rhythm section starts the show, giving off that toe-tapping diligence, but you’ve got to wait for the guitar work to sort of spin you up and twirl you about with their sharp little stabs. Rachel Birke’s voice, however, is the icing on the cake, adding this thoughtful haziness to the band’s swirly-pop vibes. Makes perfect sense their debut would end up on Upset the Rhythm; Angel drops August 23rd.

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Small Leaks Sink Ships, True Story

October 13, 2016 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Okay. I don’t know if it’s a true story, but I imagine that any leak sinks a ship if it goes undetected. Regardless, Small Leaks Sink Ships is one of those bands that is perfect for indie rock escapism. Their latest single seemingly echoes with every bit of the kitchen sink…each note place in its appropriate spot to maximize its connection with listeners. On this particular tune, the song has this vocal eruption just at the 1.45 mark that’s really special, and for me, it elevated the song, though I admittedly love the little details from the percussive notes here and there too. Their new album, Face Yourself and Remove Your Sandals will be released by Lefse Records in 2017, so keep your ears peeled.

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