We quite like the Bunnymen-inspired (maybe a bit of Foals too) Dan Carey-produced “Everything (Deathless)” from London-based Jack Ridley a/k/a JW Ridley. “Everything (Deathless)” operates on an engine of Cure “A Forest”-esque segmented rhythms set with dynamics-driving synth sweeps and the odd bit or bob of electronic noise. “Everything (Deathless)” is out via a limited 7″ on Speed Wunderground on February 10th.
Angeleno transplants (via Philadelphia) Mt. Joy turn in currents events-conscious (a bit of empathy set off into Trumpland) new one “Sheep”. Soulful in a sound palette way that suggests the track could’ve been released at any anytime in the last 40 years or so, that universality/timelessness adds a significant bit more punch/support to the track’s weightier lyrical content. We dig.
The Internet’s Matt Martians announced debut solo LP The Drum Chord Theory with first stream “Diamond In Da Rough”. “Diamond In Da Rough”, the track, hits a early/mid 70’s funk stride cast about breezy proto-disco guitars. The Drum Chord Theory is out January 27th and features collaborations with Tyler the Creator, Syd, Kari Faux, Steve Lacy, and more.
World conquerors SOFI TUKKER’s (the duo picked up a Grammy nom!) latest is the slinky/broody Brazil/Latin-influenced is “Johny”. SOFI TUKKER can be reached at 1-866-445-6469.
The Bryson Tiller tourmates THEY. fire forward potent new one “U RITE”. The track’s minimal composition and immediate flow indicate a new more direct feel to the L.A. duo’s sound that we’re most definitely into.
The latest from CO artist STéLOUSE is the 90’s/new wave house sounds of “Lovers” which features newcomer vocalist BRAVE. “Lovers” plies a bit of a different dimension of STéLOUSE’s style where the main groove of the track is more the driver (the vocal and drum track working in a symbiotic way as one larger instrument) and the palette of sound is more dance-y. We’re into it. Check out “Lovers” and look for more from STéLOUSE soon.
The second in GEMS ongoing new track every full moon series (following on from “Blow Out the Light”) is “Free Fall”. The new one is an A+ exercise in rap-influenced rhythm structures melded to gaze-y guitars and modern indie pop melody. Spin “Free Fall” below.
We’re into the melodic and quieting sound of Welsh newcomers Kidsmoke and new track “Waves”. The song marks on a great nexus of immediate melodies, a restrained but potent instrumental setting, and an overall big-sounding accessibility that stands out to us. Get introduced to Kidsmoke and “Waves” below.
