by Madison Blom | Mar 26, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Formed in 2012, Asa Eisenhardt and post-punk outfit Nostalgist has announced the release of their next full length album Disaffection by the end of March. Not only are they releasing digital copies of their album, but they have also produced vinyl records that can be purchased as well. The six-track album offers the very best of Nostalgist with all of the same undertones, nuances and flares that have rocked their fans since the beginning of the band. Disaffection is meant the follow bands prior albums, Of Days Long Ago (2015) and 2013’s EP Monochromatic. Since the release of their last album three years ago, the band has been working tirelessly to produce more music that not only captures their unique sound in an album, but also to make music that their fans around the country could enjoy.
Nostalgist’s music is comprised of heavy, ethereal post-punk rhythms and sounds that are completely their own. This has not changed with the release of their new album. Before the release of the full collection, Nostalgist has release “Present:Tense,” which is the first single of the forthcoming album. Within the music there is increasing tension and pressure that seems to rise with each second that elapses. With the release of their successful single, we have all the expectations and hopes that the music community will react similarly to the release of the full album.
Disaffection is out Friday, March 30th. Keep up with the band here.
by Meredith Schneider | Mar 26, 2018 | 5 to 7, snapshot, visual
On a balmy 88 degree day, with direct sunlight beating down on us, the ever-extraordinary Elle Exxe sat down to do a quick interview and portrait session with us. You can check out the interview and a few of our favorite shots from that day below!
Keep up with Elle Exxe here.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Mar 26, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
From the beginning of their formation, Fond of Rudy – a four piece indie alt pop band out of Brighton – has planned on creating pop music that brings your emotions to the forefront with catchy lyrics and great production sound. Their latest single, “Next”, is a song that dives into the serious issues in life. This song captures people fighting a battle with themselves and life. The song may seem like a pop track but if you listen closely, you will find a deeper meaning. “Next” shows that as humans we do not have to be perfect all the time and when we fall apart it is not our fault.
The song is perfection from start to finish with its great vocals and smooth beat behind it.
Keep up with the band here.
by Meredith Schneider | Mar 23, 2018 | snapshot, visual
On Friday, March 16th, we caught up with the guys from Marmalakes on the streets of Austin, Texas during the SXSW madness to take some photos and do a fun little interview. Check out some of the photos below, interview to come!
Keep up with the band here.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Mar 23, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Music duo CVIRO & GXNXVS (pronounced ’Cairo’ and ‘Genius’) are planning to take the world by storm with their new single “Lady”. The duo is planning on dropping their EP this year, and boy is it going to be stellar. Amongst the group, CVIRO is the vocalist, while GXNXVS is the producer. As a duo, they have already released a few records together such as “Sober” which hit number 5 on Spotify’s Weekly Global Viral Charts.
From the moment I pressed play, the beat from lady began to consume me. “Lady” gives off an R&B vibe from its sound. The song is amazing from start to finish. CVIRO & GXNXVS deliver hit after hit that makes the listener anticipate their upcoming EP.
Keep up with CVIRO here and GXNXVS here.
by Meredith Schneider | Mar 23, 2018 | 5 to 7
DC-based quartet BRNDA is hitting the ground running, almost literally. While the band is on tour, they’re also set to release their new full-length – a collection titled Thanks For Playing – on March 30th. The preorder includes an instant download of two already available tracks – “House Show” and “Five Dollar Shake” – which just so happen to be perfect for this warmup our country is (hopefully) starting to experience for spring.
Despite the madness in their lives currently with the new release, the band sat down to chat briefly about the album, displaying their dry humor along the way for our eager ears. Check out our words below!
Each of you are important assets to the band. How did each of you get into music?
Actually, we’re not that into music. What we like is podcasts.
Fair response. Thanks for Playing is your third release. What makes this album different from the previous ones?
We haven’t released a record since 2015. This is our first time releasing a record in 2018. This is our first third release. This is the first time Christian has ever played bass on a BRNDA record – he is our bassist. This is the first record featuring a song where Leah sings lead. This is the first record we partially recorded at Alex’s house in Mt. Rainier. This is the first record featuring Dave soloing with guitar feedback. This is the shortest record we’ve ever made. We also worked with a different group of people this time, they are mentioned later in the interview so we won’t mention them just now.
What has been the biggest accomplishment that has come from Thanks for Playing?
Our greatest accomplishment of this record has been the collaboration with other cool people. Thomas William Rossi (Reyna Valencia) recorded it at lurch studios in DC; Justin Wm. Moyer (of so many of our favorite bands… Edie Sedgwick, Light Beams, Puff Pieces, Antelope, etc etc) mixed the record; TJ Lipple of Inner Ear mastered it. Christian’s sister Hadley Whittle painted the piece that is the cover art. Adam and Blake from Banana Tapes are putting it out. The National Film Board of Canadian Industry provided the footage for our recent music video for House Show. You’re writing about it. You’re reading about it. We’re collaborating.
What was the best part about developing the album?
Probably downloading the Adobe Creative Suite 10-day trial multiple times on multiple computers in order to create the album art j-card. We’re grateful for their love and support and collaboration.
We feel that! (Currently working on a trial of Lightroom.) You are out on tour right now. What sort of different experiences have you all had since being on the road?
Being on the road has a way of expanding your family. We kicked it with some truly wonderful people on this tour. We’ve been touring with Poppies, our forever buds from new York. We played the Community Records 10th anniversary celebration in New Orleans, a very special night in a very special town. We also played Mammal Gallery’s temporary location in this gorgeous former department store and shared the bill with 3 Great Bands (Breathers, Sad Fish, True Blossom). Touring around SXSW is like jumping into a giant vortex of favorite bands and friends that converges on Austin. We played three wonderful showcases. Dave saw Shopping and had a religious experience. All in all very good things and times.
What plans do you have after you wrap the tour?
Do laundry, vacuum the van, celebrate Torrey’s birthday, play our tape release show on March 29th, attend the melted mag release show at bathtub republic on March 31st, and then collaborate on some new songs.
Where do you see yourself as a band in the next 5 years?
Probably on tour.
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Preorder your copy of Thanks For Playing here and Keep up with BRNDA here.
by Madison Blom | Mar 23, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
After releasing his widely popular and acclaimed single, “Good for That,” fans around the world looked forward to what this artist had in store for them in the future. With his newest release, “SFWU,” that exposes toxic relationships for what they are. Through lyrics clear as crystal, rising hip hop artist L8LOOMER is able to express thoughts and feelings in a unique way that not only conveys a topic, but deep thoughts and feelings that are highly relatable among fans and followers. This new single is meant to be the anthem for those incarcerated in toxic relationships that are fighting the continuous battle between love and hate.
Despite the serious nature that this theme presents, clever artistry allows L8LOOMER to not only create a rhythm and beat that is memorable and easy to sign along to, but he brings light into his music that sheds itself over previously shadowed ideas. Through these methods, L8LOOMER reminds his fans that love is meant to be lighthearted and enjoyed by all those who are involved. Although there hasn’t been much work released by this artist, there is evidence that he will continue to grow in talent and popularity as he continues to hold true to the sound persona that he has developed since his debut.
Keep up with L8LOOMER here.
by Meredith Schneider | Mar 23, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Oregon-based beach rock/alternative collective Cities & Coasts – comprised of singer/songwriter/producer Nathan Hedges, drummer Michael Gould, engineer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Weaver, along with a list of accompaniment – has completely tickled our summer-lovin’, springtime-craving fancies with their latest track “Long Time Coming”. Set to a mid-tempo, head-boppin’ beat, we can almost feel the sun’s warmth dancing on our shoulders when we spin this record, and we’re all about sharing that wealth.
Keep up with Cities & Coasts here.
by Abby Trapp | Mar 22, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Band of Gold just premiered their single “Well Who Am I” off of their forthcoming album Where’s The Magic. PopMatters describes the band sound as “A really unique take on pop music… an intriguing sound.” It is in fact an intriguing sound as the track is quirky, unique, and very zany. What you think is going to start off as an alt-pop song, leans into a rock guitar solo, but not until the vocals pick up the pace and end the song abruptly.
The most interesting part of “Well Who Am I” is the bands’ seemingly random lyrics. It starts off “I like the way you comb you hair” and is followed by “I like the neatness of your hair….but I don’t think you’ll ever dare.” The uniqueness and array of sounds/genres is what makes this song so fascinating, and addicting.
Keep up with the band here.
