We stole that headline from PopDust, who debuted the stream of Philadelphia band MINKA's new EP yesterday, going on to say, "the five-song collection is positively jam-packed with bangers: heavy guitar, sexy lyrics, and a fun-loving energy driving every note." Stream the EP exclusively at PopDust, and if you're in the Philly area, grab your tickets to their show at Boot & Saddle right HERE.
Ann Arbor collective Fallow Land are releasing a new video for their single "Faux" today via Treble. The song itself, songwriter Whit Fineberg tells us, "expresses a time when I so badly wanted to conform to someone else’s needs, that I fantasized about being able to recreate every aspect of myself down to my molecular structure.”
Treble describes the video as "moody and melancholy" as it follows a young man presumably experiencing similar thoughts. They also warn, "There’s an eerie twist ending, however, so while the patient pace of the video seems more contemplative than plot-driven, just wait until you get to that last scene."
Phoenix based label Fervor Records have announced the June 16 release of a double LP comprised of three decades of cult hits, deep cuts, b-sides and rarities from the archives of Floyd Ramsey. Ramsey had a remarkable ability to spot and nurture talent including recording engineer Jack Miller (The Rolling Stones, The Monkees, The Animals), musician/songwriter/producer Connie Conway, songwriter/producer/artist Lee Hazlewood (Duane Eddy, Nancy Sinatra, Dean Martin), and icons including Waylon Jennings, Wayne Newton, Duane Eddy, and famed Wrecking Crew guitarist and Billboard Chart topper Al Casey to name a few. Preorder the album HERE.
Athens, GA slack rockers Wieuca have shared a track from their July 14 LP, Guilt Complex, via Stereogum who compare the track to "jammy psych and jagged old-school indie rock á la Sonic Youth." Stream below and preorder the album on Bandcamp.
Portland dance gods Gold Casio have announced a release date for their Fever Dreams EP. The band were recently named the "best emerging electronic/experimental Portland-based artist" by The Deli Portland. The Portland Mercury raves, "The band melds campy, gold-plated disco with glitchy indie-pop, and the result is groovy and danceable—you can’t avoid this boogie fever, so might as well let it infect you." Keep an eye out for this band to break through on a national level with their June 23 EP release.
Treble has premiered the new video from NC's Junior Astronomers, saying "Against the upbeat, emotional charge of the catchy, guitar-driven song, the clip depicts frontman Terence Richard lying on the ground and breaking up with a girl, looking lost and a bit bewildered as a result, and the weird and wild aftermath. It’s a great fit for any festival-bound road-trip playlist you’re putting together."
The Body Language LP this track is taken from is due out June 9 on Refresh Records.
