Singles of the Week (09//24)

1) Chalk - Conditions II 

 

News from Belfast, UK noise-rock / dance-punk trio... 

 

All tracks written & performed by Chalk:

Ross Cullen - Vocal, Guitars, Bass, Synth, Textures 

Benedict Hardie-Goddard - Guitars 

Luke Niblock - Percussion, Drums 

Produced by Chris W Ryan & Ross Cullen Mixed by Chris W Ryan Mastered by Matt Colton Recorded at Start Together Studios + at home in Belfast. 

 

releases March 1, 2024 

 

(EP, 12" vinyl - Nice Swan)

2) A.J. Vega - Anti​-​Loss

 

 

 
News from New Jersey noise-pop / emo / indie-rock Alice Jane Vega... 

 

This is a brief collection of songs I wrote throughout 2023, a year which would prove to be one of the biggest emotional rollercoasters of my life. These three songs are but three vignettes that illustrate and document things I went through, be it in meatspace, on the internet, or in my own mind. The title is a reference to the overblown, heavily distorted production of these tracks. I plugged in my guitar directly into my interface and maxed out the input gain. The harsh, blown-out, treble-heavy noise it made served as the driving force for the EP's sound. As with practically everything I've ever made, I've had mixed feelings on these songs as they were worked on. I was afraid of following up my debut single, Bunnydeath, with something that was of lesser quality. However, listening through to the EP while looking at the art Travis drew for it, I knew it was meant to be. I hope you give these songs a shot, and hopefully you'll agree. All songs written and performed by Alice Jane Vega Additional production on "Next to Me" by POLYANA Ukulele on "Pieces of the Sun" by Lahire Mixed by POLYANA Artwork by masheddoq Photography by Alice Jane Vega Special thanks to Kay, Okay Thanks for his critical ear that helped let these songs be the best they could be. Thank you as always to Claire, Jay and Abby for their support. 

 

releases March 1, 2024 

 

(EP - A.J. Vega)

3) Oliver Beardmore - Dead Oceans 

 

 

 
News from Birmingham, UK dreampop / shoegaze... 

 

Oliver’s new direction defines a sonic palate which places him at the end of a more avant-garde lineage: inspired sonically by shoegaze and dream pop royalty My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive but with a melodic sensibility more akin to Lorde and Mazzy Star. 

 

Mix/Master/Engineer/Produced: Sam Bloor Drums: Peter Holland Artwork: rename_iz 

 

released March 1, 2024

 

 

(digital - Oliver Beardmore)

4) A Place In Prague - Eudaimonia 

 

 

 
News from Brisbane, Australia emo - punk / math - rock band... 

 

A Place in Prague is a five-piece 90’s emo/math rock band from Brisbane, Australia. New to the music scene, they deliver a wide range of sounds, from soaring choruses, heartfelt melodies, euphoric harmonies, and tight grooves. Inspired by bands like American Football, Sunny Day Real Estate, and TTNG, these guys are no strangers to provoking happy melancholic feels. All songs written and performed by A Place in Prague 

David F - guitar 

Jaide S - guitar 

Alex P - bass 

Anthony M - drums 

Matt G - vocals, lyrics Recorded and mixed by James North Mastered by Alex Rose Artwork by Brett  Randall 

 

released February 28, 2024

 

 

(EP - Alex Prendeckij)

5) Trinket - New Hobby

 

 

 
News from Brooklyn, New York jangle pop / indie-rock band... 

 

The songs from this EP all came about as my first few songs writing for a band. I started writing these songs around summer 2021. I had just gotten fired from a really terrible job, and was unemployed and really had time to throw my all into Trinket. Having that time to work on this band and record these songs felt like such a gift, and gave me the opportunity to really learn how to write, record songs, and manage my own band. 

 

releases February 29, 2024 

 

(EP, cassette - Sad Club)
 

vinyl:
Dollhouse - I Hate You Don't Leave Me (12")
Forceghost - Unknowing the Known (12")
EPs:
Championne - Championne /EP/
Seed Toss - Safe and Sound /EP/
Supportive Care - Inundated /EP/
Find Me Alone - To The Self, With Love /EP/
digi single, video:
Chewy Lucas - So Long
Crate - Julia
Basement Revolver - Red Light
Cloud Nothings - Running Through The Campus
HighSchool - Doesn't Matter
Yndling - Monopoly
The True Faith - The Means (ft. Dutch Experts)
Rew - Ruin
Swiss Portrait - Talk
SARM? - Save Me
Somewhere Underwater - Carry On
Local Authority - Hang The World
Heart to Gold - Can't Feel Me
Bad Breeding - Survival
Dog Date - Nuff Said
Disappearer - Endless Summer / Nothing Left
Happyvoid - Smear
Pelican - Adrift / Tending the Embers
Amber - Heavy View / Indigo
Bad Nerves - You´ve Got The Nerve
Psychic Graveyard - Your Smile is a Hoax
Frail Body - Devotion
L'appel Du Vide - Nacht
Life's Question - When I Meet God
Martha - A Praise Chorus / Crush
Carb on Carb - 2009
Peaking Lights - Mental
Guster - Keep Going
The City Gates - Lapidation
Head Sound - Optimistic
Torrey - Moving
Chastity Belt - Chemtrails
Spirits Of Saturn - Transfigured
Seablite - Faded (GLOK Remix)
softlightsymphony - Find You
Les Savy Fav - Guzzle Blood
Peel - OMG
Red Sun 1981 - Diver Down
You Wish - Spun Sugar
Blushing - Tamagotchi
Hinds - Coffee
Puremoon - Lend Me Your Ear
Profit Prison - A Matter of Tact
Principe Valiente - Something New
Sensuous Enemy - Soar (mixed)
SDH - Talk In Dreams (M!R!M Remix)
Rymdklubben - Fistfight
Sasha Rome · artemis orion · Mayari - Gentle Riot
Supercraft - The Final Step
Soft Kill - Come Hang From The Roof Tops
Ciaran McAuley - Love Loud (presents Elï)
Fred again.. - stayinit (feat. Lil Yachty & Overmono)
Kontravoid - Losing Game (feat. Chelsey Crowley)
mui zyu - the Mould
Miracle Worker - Leave Me Alone
Anastasia Coope - He is On His Way Home, We Don't Live Together
Bluhm - Hello To Heaven
How To Dress Well - New Confusion
Cigarettes After Sex - Tejano Blue
Eels - Time