Produced by Uniform Recording’s Jeff Zeigler, Rabbits to Riches has a new EP, titled My Idea. A backend bounce is coupled with Brigitte Benecke’s relaxed yet emotively-resonating vocals on the band’s title track. Things appear to be coming to a head. A decision needs to made, but the pleasant melody suggests that a hopeful delay may be in order. The Philly trio will be holding its record release show this Saturday, July 14 at Space 1026, supported by Zeigler, Emily Bate, and Cora Sone.
Portland
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Plastic Cactus has a New Album Out
Plastic Cactus just released their second album, Moth Eyes. Plastic Cactus has always strived for a beach goth aesthetic, and they really hit the mark with this album. It is the ideal fusion of a Spaghetti Western attitude and the style of a vintage Halloween party. Listening to “Tumbleweeds” you can practically feel the hot sun on your shoulders. Moth Eyes is also a testament to the band’s skill. They weave gloomier and darker elements into their songs without dampening the album’s overall mood. On “Offbeat” the tempo rises and falls throughout the song, blending a slow crooning with faster surf beats. The softer harmonies and gentle guitar chords blend together seamlessly. It adds a pleasant lightness to band’s moody surf. It’s definitely a song you should add to your summer playlist.
Plastic Cactus’ next show will be July 20th at Turn Turn Turn along with Melt, Baywitch, and Swamp Meat.
By Avril Carrillo
Chicago
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Campdogzz “Run Wild” Video
Campdogzz have released a video for the latest single, “Run Wild”, from their forthcoming album, In Rounds. The video is a travel log, of sorts, and was filmed by Jess Price in Tulsa, OK.
In Rounds will be released via 15 Passenger on August 3rd, and you can help Campdogzz celebrate the release on August 4th at Hungry Brain.
Philadelphia
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New Data LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Have you ever found yourself wondering what a post-apocalyptic pack of roving hackers who speak in Comic-Sans incantations would sound like? Data, the Philly-based duo comprised of Nina Ryser and Gabe Adels, may have just conjured this pleasantly absurd hypothetical into existence. Invisible Witnesses is the second release from the group and follow up to last year’s Divine Creature. Warbling keyboards interlaced with punchy, staccato guitar lines mark the band’s signature sound, with Ryser and Adels’s vocals vacillating between crooning and shouting. The track, “Touchdown Tonight,” feels almost like an homage to the late Don Van Vliet, while the contrasts between recordings like “Give Me Away” and album opener, “Heart So Sad,” display the dynamics that make the album drift effortlessly between jittery grooves and refined singer-songwriter passages. Invisible Witnesses is now available digitally below and on cassette via Single Girl Married Girl Records. – Josh Kelly
Chicago
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Beach Bunny “Painkiller”
Beach Bunny has released a Matt Gehl directed video for their new single “Painkiller”. The new single follows the band’s fun Surf Rock, ’60’s Rock, influenced sound lead by the powerful vocals of Lili Trifilio.
You can catch Beach Bunny at Square Root Chicago this Saturday, July 14th, and at Subterranean on July 31st.
L.A.
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Jenn Champion shares raw and relentless new single, “Coming for You”
Jenn Champion’s “Coming For You” has everything you’d ever want in a single – good friends, testimonial lyrics, visual captivating sequences, and aesthetically pleasing artwork. For five months, she worked with co-producer Brian Fennell (of SYNL) to create the synthesized masterpiece that was originally supposed to be a rock album, according to Champion. A lyrical genius, a statement I don’t throw around too often, but it adequately describes Jenn Champion and “Coming For You:” “tell me about the lines you fell for and tell me how they always break your heart.” Captivating, refreshing, soothing, jamming, ruthless, raw and relentless, Champion’s artistic capabilities are far past the point of no return.
Single Rider, Champion’s forthcoming album, will be released this Friday, July 13. She will be performing at the Bootleg Theater on August 16 at 8:30, so throw some glitter on your face and show some support for this powerhouse. Kayla Hay
Chicago
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Michael Beharie & Teddy Rankin-Parker “Paper Tiger”
New York’s Michael Beharie and Chicago’s Teddy Rankin-Parker have joined forces to release their debut album, A Heart From your Shadow, via Warsaw label Mondoj. The duo met over a decade ago at Oberlin College and have carved their own unique musical careers, but always wanted to collaborate at some point. What they have created is an adventure in experimental, ambient, and inventive music and sound.
The album latest single is “Paper Tiger” and is accompanied by an animated video by Eduardo Enrique Meza.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Lighthouse” – Katie Ellen
“Lighthouse” kicks off Still Life, the forthcoming EP from Katie Ellen. Gritty, guitar licks interlock with the warm, personal observations of Anika Pyle’s vocals, which are further accentuated by harmony, creating a semi-relaxed, eye-of-the-storm effect. Expressing optimism yet tinged with a sense of loneliness, it tears from both sides, and conveniently ramps up and rips as it reaches its conclusion. Still Life is due out on July 20 via Lauren Records, just in time to accompany the band on tour this summer with Lemuria and Dusk. (Photo by Elena de Soto)
NYC
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Future Generations announce new album + talk about gear on Delicious Audio
After the initial warped drum beat, it only takes 8 seconds for Future Generations to kick in to full alt-pop shine on new single “All The Same.” The track is the first from the Brooklyn group’s newly announced sophomore album, Landscape, out September 13 via Frenchkiss Records. “All The Same” moves Future Generation’s sleek alt-pop into more synth and electronics heavy sounds than the band’s 2016 self-titled full-length. The highlight of the song comes in the form of a arpeggiated synth melody that floats the chorus. Listen to “All The Same” below. – Cameron Carr
Read this interview about gear with Future Generations on Delicious Audio.
Chicago
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Foreign City
Foreign City is Synth Rock sounds of Nicolas Tiparescu. Back in April he released his debut single “What To Do With You”. The sound reminds us of mid-2000’s band’s like The Bravery or We Are Scientists, and we are definitely on the look out for more from Foreign City.
NYC
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Nate B. flexes his creativity with “Take U Out” single
Nate B., aka Nathan Bajar, isn’t afraid to add honey to your tea. His songs convey a lo-fi funk akin to Bibio but with vocals along the lines of Frank Ocean or Serpentwithfeet. His forthright lyricism envelops your brain like an opium cloud and the dreams that follow are sumptuous indeed. He’s still fluttering just below the radar, but with some of his SoundCloud tracks drawing almost 20k views, it’s only a matter of time. He’s also a photographer of note, so recognize creativity is the man’s oxygen. – BrokeMC
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Blue Line Baby” – Nothing
Another sonic glimpse into Dance On the Blacktop, the forthcoming album from Nothing (scheduled for release on August 24 via Relapse Records), has been revealed. “Blue Line Baby” weaves between the soft innocent nature of the vocals and the rougher, combative side of the instrumental swells. Finding a union in those contrasting elements of hushed and heavy is a jarring musical memory. You can feel Nothing at Union Transfer on Saturday, October 6, supported by Swirlies, Big Bite, and Smut! (Photo by Ben Rayner)