Spills has released their second single of 2019 called “Shadowed”. This is the LoFi Synth Pop of singer/songwriter Brandon Dmitri.
The single’s B-Side is called “Simple II” and the single also features a “Clarity” remix.
NYC
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Twist and shout with Egg Cream’s new LP, plays Alphaville 1.7
Jangle pop project Egg Cream crafts vintage bops evocative of sock hops and soda bars with a grunge-y twist. New record Can’t Stop The Cream is a smattering of concise, primarily minute-and-change songs characterized by catchy hooks, drum machines, bravado-laden vocals and synth flairs, creating music you’d expect from a parallel dimension Buddy Holly. This album will immediately be at home with fans of Christopher Owens / Girls, or those with a penchant for rockabilly seeking a more contemporary spin on the genre; give it a listen bellow, and see Egg Cream at Alphaville on January 7th alongside Paddlefish and ZZZwalk.
NYC
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Answering Machine wax unoptimistically on “Bad Luck,” play Gutter Bar 1.9
Self described “sad and fast” Brooklyn powerpop quintet Answering Machine live up to their own characterization on new single “Bad Luck,” embedding their most recent output with a healthy dose of shredding and brightly lachrymose lyrics. Unwashed guitar tones underscore the progressive churn, positing a melodically grungy instrumental line, made clean by the occasional explosive solo and front woman Samantha Campanile’s sunny vox; neither depressive nor wholly optimistic, “Bad Luck” is a good groove for a warm (yet overcast) afternoon, or visiting Coney Island during the offseason. Listen below, and see Answering Machine at the Gutter Bar on January 9th, supporting Math the Band.
NYC
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Groove into the new decade with Gold Casio at Mercury Lounge 12.31
Since their relocation to NYC, Portland-bred indietronica outfit Gold Casio has been persistently tearing it up at venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and while the band has been quietly at work at their next forthcoming effort, their performances are something to behold. Witnessing tracks from their most recent EP SINNERS at Berlin this past September, it’s hard not to be impressed by the band’s ability to render the breadth of their nudisco in real time, from the breakbeat four-on-the-floor of “Make You Mine” to the start-stop stutter of “Love vs Logic.” Perfect for fans of Chromeo (or their Pacific Northwest compatriots Yacht), the band’s true magic can only be captured in a live setting; as such, you should stream them below before catching them at Mercury Lounge on New Year’s Eve, supporting Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue and French Horn Rebellion, but only if you want to start the decade in an undisputedly funky fashion —Connor Beckett McInerney
New England
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Goose debuts year-end single “Wysteria Lane”
Goose, the band from Norwalk, Connecticut, surprised with a year-end single so fun it had to save it for last. The year-closing single “Wysteria Lane” is funky with its smooth ‘70s guitar riffs, hot bassline, and reverberating vocals that evoke a festive feel. Known for its excellent live performances, Goose is a group that injects that communal feel into each piece, and this new single is no different: close your eyes, turn up the volume and feel the vibe so lively. The final seconds of the track are exquisite; the overall composition is primed for a solid live showing to come. Stream the new track below to kick off your weekend right. – Rene Cobar
NYC
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Fantastic Negrito’s 2-night NYE residency at The Chapel
As he does all things, Fantastic Negrito is celebrating the end of decade in style. The singer combines passionate blues meets soul meets R&B and is a performer you won’t want to miss. Fantastic Negrito is playing a two-night residency at The Chapel, concluding with a New Year’s Eve show. What a way to end a decade and what a forceful way to start the new year. Here’s a taste of some of his latest work, featuring blind dancer Odil Gerfaut. Presented by Folk Yeah, get your tickets now. –Lucille Faulkner
L.A.
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rook&nomie electrify with coldwave mastery on “me&you”
On Twitter, rook&nomie advertise themselves as a "gay girl band from the cutest hell", but their ghostly coldwave suggests something more grim than cute. That’s not to say that their new album me&you isn’t a wonder of sound; the duo create webs of haunting melodies and spectre-like backbeats that provide gut punches of intensity even in their quieter moments. The album’s lyrics invoke images of cruelty — as well as love — towards oneself and between two people, creating scenes of darkness where little specks of light fight to shine through. On me&you, rook&nomie sing in search of that light. Take a look at the music video for "azure paler than the sky", a track from me&you, below. – Will Sisskind
Chicago
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The Hazy Seas “Heavy Heads”
The Hazy Seas recently released a new single called “Heavy Heads”. This is the first single from the band’s forthcoming self-titled debut album which is due out in January.
This is the work of Alec Heredia, Jack Komos, Jacob Leyba, and Tim Hutchinson.
You can catch The Hazy Seas at Empty Bottle on January 6th with The Knees and Brass Calf.
Chicago
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Town Criers III
Garage Rock group Town Criers recently released second EP of the year and their third overall, Town Criers III.
The band was interviewed by Jennifer Machuca for Music Why Not! two years ago after having just released their first two singles, and you can relive that full interview below.
Chicago
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Horrible “Shortsighted”
Post Punk group Horrible recently released a new EP called “Shortsighted”. The three song EP contains a new track called “Myopia”, and two rerecorded versions of older songs.
This is the work of Pat Bond (Guitar/Vox), Jeff Gonzales (Drums), Joey Hribar (Guitar), and Phil Skurski (Lead Conga Whistle/Bass/Vox/Rhythm Conga Whistle).
Austin
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Tasi Floats Chill Vibes Over Lo-Fi Beats
Tåsi’s music is described as “coral reef meets poetry,” and as abstract as that sounds it’s also the perfect descriptor for Marlon Hedricks’ romantic, lo-fi rap. Tåsi urges himself and his audience to reflect, a theme that plays out both lyrically and sonically. His production is smooth but not entirely unfractured, with beats and drops that create a mirroring effect within each song. It’s a very chill, relaxing house of mirrors.
Tåsi does a lot of collaborations, blending his sound well with the sound of his fellow musicians. His most recent release was East 10th St, a 5 song LP he produced with Lungfulls, Falling Awake Sound Therapy and Malekinho. Tåsi & BLakchyl wrote and recorded the entire album at 1609 East 10th, a street that has significant meaning for both artists. As they say in the description, ”this is our love letter:” The LP starts out strong and ends even stronger. The speech sampling done on “DDD” is thoughtful and powerful, but it doesn’t distract the audience from the song at all. It’s a great example of Tåsi’s strengths as both a solo artist and a collaborator.
-Avril Carrillo
Chicago
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Mooner “EML 101 Vol. 2”
Mooner has teamed up with Kit Shields again to release their second collection of covers, EML 101 Vol. 2. They first did this back in March 2017, and this go around have selected songs from bands like the Bee Gees, Elvis Costello, Poison, The Jam, Depeche Mode, Weezer, Hall & Oates, and many more.