A pleasant mix of folk’s old and new trajectories, Brooklyn seven piece Dirty Bird’s new single “Eventide” seems tailor-made for periods wherein time surreptitiously passes. “Behind the shadow of the day’s final thoughts, I walk, still I’m endlessly searching for dawn,” echo the track’s vibrant refrain, a mix of soft percussive fills and an interwoven tapestry of guitars, banjo, and baroque-like vocal accents. Lush and inviting, it’s ironic that “Eventide” would make prime listening for a walk through an idyllic meadow during a period wherein we should all (still) be staying inside — for the time being it provides an acoustic reprieve that’s perfect for fans of bands like San Fermin or the Decemberists. Download it below (all proceeds go to the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund). Photo by Anthony Mulcahy
Neo-grunge DIY act The Waking Point releases new single “Bad Girl”
DIY newcomer Sadie Belica released "Bad Girl" earlier this month; it’s the latest single from her project The Waking Point in 2020. Leaning into the grunge vibe, "Bad Girl" portrays an abusive relationship through Belica’s intense vocals and instrumentation. During the pandemic, Belica has put out music through which she airs out her most painful experiences; you can hear the trauma in every beat of "Bad Girl", which you can listen to below. After that, take a listen to Belica’s "Rose Colored Violence", her debut release this year. – Will Sisskind
Delaney is not afraid to mix it up in new record “A Small Remaining Quantity of Something”
Manchester, New Hampshire, group Delaney has a new record that explodes with all the emocore goodness you desire for a celebratory weekend. A Small Remaining Quantity of Something contains tracks like “The Ghost of Better Times,” which pops with mighty harmonizing choruses, drum fills for days and even atmospheric breaks for a breather before the mosh madness. The group goes beyond the garage aesthetic with layered tracks like “Thief,” which add piano embellishments to back the melodic vocals, soaked in melancholy, and, yes, the song erupts too. “Broken” is no-holds-barred rock and roll, showcasing the versatility that has always made emocore a beloved and seemingly unforgettable music genre. For a weekend to remember stream A Small Remaining Quantity of Something below. – Rene Cobar
Sonny Falls “Pleasure Center Century”
Sonny Falls has released the second single, "Pleasure Center Century" from their forthcoming third album All That Has Come Apart / Once Did Not Exist.
This project is a double album split into three movements, and the band, fronted by Ryan “Hoagie Wesley” Ensley, plans to release it slowly over the course of the year via Elise Okusami’s Plastic Miracles.
Justice Hill “New June”
Justice Hill has released a new EP called "New June". Hill, a professionally trained pianist, recorded the EP in isolation this Spring, and this is the first new music from him since the 2019 single with Eshé "The Right Time".
This is blend of Soul and Psych Pop and the EP’s title track is accompanied by the visuals below.
Ze’ev “GTPurp”
Ze’ev has released a reimagined version of their 2018 album GTP called GTPurp. Aside from chopped and screwed remixes of each original track they have created a new song called "Untitled" that was made of samples from the original GTP multitracks.
100% of all lifetime sales of this album will be donated to assata’s daughters, a black woman-led, young person-directed organization rooted in the black radical tradition.
Beyond Deth “Accept Your Fate”
Black Metal trio Beyond Deth has released their sophomore album, Accept Your Fate, via Vargheist Records. This is the work Jon Corston (Vocals, Rhythm guitar, bass), John Bravo III (Rhythm/Lead Guitar), and Rob Halloran (Drums).
8-bit crEEps “weight”
8-bit crEEps have released a new single called "weight". This follows-up their latest EP, "Warm and Happy", which was released back in February.
The song speaks to the moment we find ourselves in with lines like "there’s adventure in trying not to die". All proceeds from the singles will be donated to My Block, My Hood, My City.
Eric Slingo “Nice To See You”
Eric Slingo has released a new single called "Nice To See You". This is just Eric’s second official single and first since 2018, "Arrows at the Moon".
Sonically, this is anthemic pop with elements of rock and a very radio friendly sound.