With Oh My God, Morby has made a secular rock record consumed by religious imagery, a pop art exploration of deep anxiety, and his most interesting work yet.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Sebadoh - raging river - 2019
Of the track, Jason Loewenstein stated, "Wouldn't it be great if a big raging river came through here and washed away all the assholes?"
Act Surprised continues the soulful collaboration that's defined the band since 1991's Sebadoh III and 1994's Bakesale. The new batch of songs reaffirms how vital the creative partnership is between members Lou Barlow, Loewenstein, and Bob D'Amico.
When Barlow recently moved back to his home state of Massachusetts following a series of personal changes, he pressed the restart button and, in time, felt the incentive to reach out to Jason and Bob again to reunite and start work on a new album. The trio convened and began recording in their original stomping grounds in western Massachusetts where they first formed back in 1988. Along with producer/sound engineer Justin Pizzoferrato, Sebadoh have delivered one of the best records of their career. Act Surprised is a 15-song collection that's as dynamic and visceral as anything the band has ever committed to tape.
Brother Son - Candy - 2019
"Candy is a song that highlights the battle between life and love. It’s a cry for help for anyone to experience and work towards a free spirited life with me. A life free of worry and doubt built together by two congruent halves. Life can be tough but love can be as well, and it is important to be open to and experience it all with your significant other, which candy is trying to communicate."
-Brother Son
Blushing - "Dream Merchants" - 2019
Comprised of two husband and wife teams, Blushing is an Austin TX based dream pop / shoegaze quartet that originated in the summer of 2015 after Michelle Soto (guitar, vocals) shared her songs with long-time friend and classically trained vocalist Christina Carmona (vocals, bass). Picking up the bass, Carmona helped to fully flesh out tracks and the two incorporated their spouses Jake Soto (drums) and Noe Carmona (guitar).
Their debut EP "Tether" was self-released in 2017, followed by their EP "Weak" on Austin Town Hall Records in January of 2018. Gaining infectious momentum, Blushing have since been asked to play official SXSW showcases in 2018 and 2019, Athens Pop Fest and have shared stages with the likes of La Luz, Snail Mail, Sunflower Bean, BRONCHO and many more. They were recently picked by SXSW to be one of the featured artist in the 2019 SXSW Music Preview guide.
They released the single "The Truth" (b/w “Sunshine”) on October 26th both digitally and on 7" pink vinyl via The Nothing Song Records. Recorded, mixed and produced by Elliott Frazier of Ringo Deathstarr both "The Truth" and "Sunshine" showcase a growth in the band's expansive, cascading sound laden with ethereal vocals and fervent guitar, simultaneously capable of reining in with emotional and melodic space. Sunshine was also selected by KEXP as Song of the Day for January 3rd 2019.
Their newest single “Dream Merchants” is scheduled for release April 12th and comes ahead of their debut full length slated to be released Summer 2019. The quartet will be hitting the road this summer to embark on their first west coast tour.
Monday, April 15, 2019
computer science - Burial Club - 2019
"This EP took over a year to write and record. I was able to work with my now good friend, Ethan Baechtold, and I'm really happy with the result. I like it, I hope you like it too."
Tim
courtney barnett - Everybody Here Hates You / Small Talk - 2019
Side A: Everybody Here Hates You
Side B: Small Talk
B-sides from the album “Tell Me How You Really Feel”
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Downstairs Monsters - In A Flash - 2019
From the effortless hooks and nursery rhyme familiarity of The Beatles to Oasis’ anthemic sing-along choruses, this one-man band is keeping the spirit of English guitar bands alive in the heart of Israel, with his own uncanny knack of throwing out immediately catchy riffs. “In a Flash” is your perfect introduction to Downstairs Monsters, taking all of twelve seconds to get to the year’s catchiest chorus and never letting up.
TIM BAKER - ALL HANDS - 2019
Rolling Stone recently featured "All Hands" as one of their "10 Best Country and Americana Songs To Hear Now," noting, "The former frontman of Hey Rosetta! kicks off his solo career with this indie-folk anthem about his coming-of-age in Newfoundland. It’s nostalgic and nuanced, with a chorus that nods to Jackson Browne and a buoyant, bubbling verse worthy of Feist."
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