Formerly known as Sports, Remember Sports will release their forthcoming album, Slow Buzz, on May 18 via Father/ Daughter Records. Its lead single, "Up From Below," wastes little time, jumping out of the gates at a frenetic pace. A seemingly breathless vocal delivery matches the track’s instrumental intensity. Reflecting in an ongoing emotional-evolution, the song quickly gathers momentum while opening a portal into personal perspective. Remember Sports will headline Everybody Hits on Friday, February 23, where they’ll be joined by Tall Friend, Boosegumps, and Slow Ref.
Philadelphia
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New Hurry LP Available for Streaming
Every Little Thought, the new full-length album from Hurry, will officially be released on February 23 via Lame-O Records. In advance, the trio recently shared a video of themselves sitting consumed by their phones, with a sign that reads "EVERY LITTLE THOUGHT Hurry ‘world premiere’" hanging behind them while the album plays in its entirety. The collection of songs continues the group’s trend of producing crisp, melodic, personally-insightful music that moves with a loose but purposeful pace. The tracks go with the flow; however, they do manage to soar when the opportunity knocks. The band will be hosting its record release show at Everybody Hits on Saturday, February 24, supported by Amanda X and Worriers‘ Lauren Denitzio performing solo.
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New Track: “Chains” – Lovelorn
In the aftermath of Creepoid’s final show, its offshoot, Lovelorn, has emerged with a debut single. “Chains” finds Anna Troxell, Patrick Troxell, and PeteJoe Urban pulling listeners into a haunted space. Anna’s vocals serve as the candle light leading the way through a labyrinth, as the backend marches in line and the guitar stirs, doubling down on the menacing atmospherics. You can catch Lovelorn’s first live Philly performance at Underground Arts on Sunday, March 25, with Dead Meadow and Dallas Acid.
Toronto
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FRIGS – New Record Friday, US Tour!
This Toronto 4 piece band is getting ready to release their latest record “Basic Behaviour” this Friday February 23rd. You can have an early listen to FRIGS’ few tunes on their bandcamp page. The record opens with a wild track “Doghead” that might have you a little bit puzzled as to what the record is all about. It acts as a great hook though as the next track “Talking Pictures” settles into a dark alt-rock setting with some 80’s vibes to it. They have a calm yet frantic energy about them. These guys and gal will be heading through the States including a stop in Austin for SXSW in the next couple months. Their tour finishes up right here in Toronto at the Garrison on April 7th. – Kris Gies
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Josh Mover & the Shakers – New EP, Shakin’ The Monarch Tavern 02.23
Toronto indie rockers Josh Mover & The Shakers just dropped their latest EP on Friday February 16th. The first single “When I Steal Your Heart” is an alt-rock love tune with catchy melodies and a healthy dose of 90’s throwback energy. The main inspirations for this record were an unfortunate end to a relationship and anything by Tom Lehrer. Mover & The Shakers are celebrating the release of “Into a Ghost” at The Monach Tavern on February 23rd with Dante Matas and Locomotive 8. – Kris Gies
Chicago
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Post Animal “Ralphie”
Post Animal has released the first single, “Ralphie”, from their label debut full-length, When I Think Of You In A Castle, which is due out on Polyvinyl on April 20th.
The single perfectly demonstrates the band knack for catchy Psych-pop and features contributions from returning band member Joe Keery from Stranger Things fame. Joe is no longer a touring member of the band, but did provide vocals and guitar for this new album. He joined Post Animal back 2015, and is still very close with the band.
You can catch Post Animal at Lincoln Hall on April 27th.
Philadelphia
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New Slomo Sapiens EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Hot Milk, the new EP from trio of Slomo Sapiens, recently surfaced. Sweaty, slithering rock & roll pours out of the speakers. Harnessing fuzzed-out guitar riffs reinforced with sly, rumbling-through-the-streets rhythms, the band concocts a sugary garage-psych confection. Counterbalancing contagious vocals that switch gears on songs like “Floater,” with a heavy, omnipresent foundation, the batch of tracks appears playful at moments, but still packs a punch.
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Sounds of searching from Americana artist Lauren Calve
Solid voice, solid backing band, well thought-out lyrics dealing with feeling lost and out of place; all in all Lauren Calve makes a convincing Americana artist. “Be my home” she implores on the refrain to her latest single of the same name, as if she is being driven to desperation by feelings of being out of place. On the track, Calve yearns for the same thing every Americana artist yearns for, an idyllic, peaceful, rural America that probably never was, but nevertheless lives on in the popular imagination as something to give people hope for a different world.
You can catch Lauren Calve March 9th at Black Cat.
-Mike Dranove
NYC
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Ambient folk rock duo Nassau to play SXSW on 3/16
Ambient folk dads Justin Wilcox and Jeffrey Silverstein, aka Nassau, make some pretty sweet, evocative tunes. Their debut record, Heron, arrived last September to eager listeners on Bandcamp. Their songs are stripped down to twangy guitar, reverb-heavy vocals, and a little bit of drum machine, highlighting the duo’s great, old school songwriting chops. Nassau are headed to SXSW Music Festival in Austin, playing 3/16 at 18th Over Austin. –Geena Kloeppel
Philadelphia
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New Clamfight EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
An unrelenting menace radiates throughout III, the latest album from metal quartet Clamfight, which is available via Argonauta Records. Engulfed in an epic, long-view field of riff-rattling, the journey progressively pushes forward. A quaking, deep-embedded groove rumbles, setting the stage for the haunting command of a roaring, vocal display. An ever-explosive, instrumental force is delivered with calculated precision.
NYC
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Hot Flash Heat Wave prepare to take on SXSW and embark on a national tour
With the saccharine retro sound that Hot Flash Heat Wave has coined as their own, even the repeating line from their breakout single “Gutter Girl” (streaming below), “I don’t need nothing expect for my gutter girl,” comes off as kitschy, rather than sleazy. There’s just something completely natural about the way the four high best friends blend together fuzzy guitars with recklessly fun harmonies. At its core, their sound is good, clean garage rock, infused with 60s pop sensibilities and a production value that is through the roof. It’s no surprise that they are already gearing up to embark on their first national tour, with several Bay Area dates throughout March and a pit stop at SXSW. Currently at the forefront of the Bay Area DIY scene, they’re one of those bands that actually deserve all the hype they are getting (and then some.) Catch them in San Francisco on March 7th at The Independent, and check out their Facebook page for the rest of their tour dates. – Lilly Milman
Chicago
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Cafe Racer at Empty Bottle (Tonight!)
Cafe Racer released their sophomore album, Famous Dust, today, Feb. 19th. The album features the previously released single, “Pretty Track” and "Two Times A Day” and can be purchased on vinyl through Maximum Pelt.
The band celebrating the new album with a free show tonight at Empty Bottle with Ethers and GOSH!.