Warm echoes of synth are thrown into percussive motion as dreamy musicality is contrasted by a harsh tale of reality in Pool Radio’s “Voices”. Against the soft synth silhouette, a dialogue of disappointment, isolation, and separation from family matriculates, expressing regret and sincerity despite a physical absence. What begins in the sleepy clouds is shaken awake to its senses.
Chicago
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Ganser @ Empty Bottle
Ganser is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to their 2016 EP, This Feels Like Living.
You can catch Ganser at Empty Bottle on Sept. 5th with The Hecks and NOTS.
NYC
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Hite brings Appalachian folk to C’mon Everybody 08.25
Drawing from both Appalachian folk music and modern experimental acoustic styles, Brooklyn based artist Hite ( aka Julia Easterlin) presents a captivating sound alongside illustrious storytelling. In March, Hite released her debut album, Light of a Strange Day, a tranquil and harmonious record featuring delicate vocals that carries listeners to a southern mountain soundscape. Catch Hite at C’mon Everybody 08.25, but for now watch the video for the song, "Light" below. –Tafari Lemma
NYC
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Elliot & The Ghost perform at Mercury Lounge 08.25
Brooklyn band, Elliot & The Ghost, will be performing at Mercury Lounge on August 25th alongside Best Behavior. Most recently, the band released the single “Turn Off Your Radar” (streaming below), a playful yet dark alt-rock track that draws from pop, punk, and rock-and-roll. The song kicks off with an indie pop sound, while low vocals lead into an alternative rock-driven chorus. These darker undertones are tethered by lead singer William Thompson’s unleashing of scratchier and more daring vocals in the second verse. Be sure to catch the them light up the stage in a few weeks, and check out the music video to their latest single below. –Pearse Devlin
Toronto
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ROOFTOP LOVE CLUB – RELEASE PARTY FRIDAY AT THE ‘SHOE!
Brand new single from two piece garage band Rooftop Love Club…“Oscillate”. It starts with a heavy guitar lick along with thumpin’ drums. The duo stays tight on all the stops n’ starts throughout the song and as the song progresses all the licks and fills increase in intensity. Part way through the track they break down and the guitar gets really bluesy until the drums hammer back in and they both continue to raise hell. Their new album “Jejune” is available now. The release party goes down Friday August 18th at the Horseshoe Tavern alongside Brenda, The Mercy Now, The Two Times and Electric Spoonful. – Kris Gies
NYC
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Elliot Root to release ‘Conjure’ LP on 8.25 + kicks off tour with Rainbow Kitten Surprise
It’s easy to see how the heavy-hearted alternative pop of up-and-comers Elliot Root came to fruition, as the four-piece band formed in the heart of Music City itself. Since releasing their EP Thoughts From Yesterday last year, Elliot Root has seen their fair share of success. They’re following up with their debut LP called Conjure, set to be released on August 25th. They’ve already shared four singles off the LP, the most recent being the soulful stadium-ready anthem “Stay” (streaming below.) This isn’t a track to be listened to through headphones, which is a good thing considering they are beginning a tour with Rainbow Kitten Surprise in a couple of weeks. They will be playing a Nashville show on September 2nd at the Live On The Green festival. – Lilly Milman
NYC
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Abraham King release melancholic single “Spit” + play Friends and Lovers (08.18)
The latest single “Spit” (streaming below) by Brooklyn band Abraham King has been a long time coming. The four-piece has been a work in progress ever since frontman Adam Eisler started it as a solo project back in college. Now the full-fledged band is gearing up to release a debut LP later this year, and if the rest of the album is anything like “Spit,” then it promises to be something special. The 90’s influenced single is a fuzzy and nostalgic melody-driven explosion of a kind of melancholy you can bang your head to. It’s also a refreshing return to the two-minute long song, which leaves you wanting more. They will be playing their next show at the Brooklyn venue Friends and Lovers on August 18th at 6:30 pm. – Lilly Milman
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Birth House” – Etheric Felines
It’s always nice to find new music in your inbox that truly brightens your day. So much so that we couldn’t wait to share it with you. Take this new feel-good jam, "Birth House," from fledgling local act Etheric Felines, for a spin "again and again"! The music/video art collective is made up of writer/singer/artist Katie Ross (Cicada O’Kain, Parhelion), musician/artist James Kalinoski (Living, Flesh Prince), and writer/rapper/artist Andrea Bullard (Acid Orphan). "Birth House" bounces along with an undeniably contagious groove, beautifully accented by flourishes of brain-teasing samples, while Ross’ endearingly sweet vocals melts away the constant stresses that seem to be more apparent in our daily lives. It’s Etheric Felines’ debut single, which was mixed and produced by Lucas Coudry (Living, Inverness), and is available via Philly’s own Magic Death Sounds. We are also looking forward to the visual art that should surely be coming in the near future, soundtracked by this electro noise-pop gem.
L.A.
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Carly Harpur Hollander crafts bouncy electropop on “Little Less Shy”
Carly Harpur Hollander is an earnest romantic on "Little Less Shy." With a brazenly glossy production, Hollander captures a genuine exuberance that evokes the sweet innocence of artists like Carly Rae Jepsen and HAIM. There’s not a trace of irony to be found, as Hollander is always in full command of the song’s slinky, widescreen hooks with heart-swelling joy.
"Little Less Shy" is the first single off of Hollander’s debut EP, Turn Down Your Mind, Open Your Eyes, which is due out later this year. Listen to the track here.
Philadelphia
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New Krispy Kareem EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Subdued frustration morphing into melodic release as "Midatlantic Chow Tipping" opens Krispy Kareem‘s new EP Krispy 1. "Golly" serves a quick burst, before "Sugar Bean" ebbs and flows between hushed intimate restraint and swells of a gate-opening chorus. The album draws one in close to personal distance, then delivers messages for all to hear collectively.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “The Possibility” – Worriers
SideOneDummy Records will be releasing Survival Pop, the forthcoming album from Worriers, on September 29. Its latest single, “The Possibility,” enthusiastically proclaims an immediate desire to escape the limits of one’s hometown and the potential of a relationship from an unexpected source. It’s a flashback, photo-exuding confidence, while providing an emotional context. Worriers are set to take the stage on Friday, November 3 at Johnny Brenda’s, supported by Thin Lips and Katie Ellen.
