Junior Astronomers - That's Why

I found no meaning listening to these fools
All this work just gonna make me dull
That's why
Wasting my time
Listening to Amy
At least she's right

The first time I heard "That's Why" by Junior Astronomers I thought it was a track from an old Cribs album. Seriously. So it was a bit of a surprise to find out that it's a new track from a band from North Carolina. They've got a few EPs, a few singles, and a previous record, 2013's Dead Nostalgia, which is quite good. Lots of raw, old-timey (heh) indie rock edge whilst still being abundantly approachable. It's good stuff. I'm looking forward to hearing a bit more from them when their new album drops later on this spring.

RIYL: The Cribs, Manchester Orchestra, Cloud Nothings, The Libertines

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Infinitefreefall - Beautiful People

Five steps away from you feels like an eternity
Something about you just says you won't get close to me
And i start to feel claustrophobic from everyone in my sight
It's like every single perfect person is in this city tonight 

All these beautiful people under these flashing lights
I swear i'll be one of them on one of these nights 

Stay alive til the weekend comes
Forget your name and fall in love
I want to be just like you 

I really like this song and have been waiting for a time to post it. It's ambient chill seems perfect for a Spring Sunday afternoon. I haven't been able to come up with much info about L.A.-based Maxton Stenstrom (aka infinitefreefall) so just sip your iced tea and listen.  

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PWR BTTM - Big Beautiful Day

There are men in every town who live to bring you down
Make themselves feel bigger making you feel small
My advice is to look incredible
As you make their lives regrettable by being your damn self
God, it's so exhausting

I've sadly never seen performance art rockers PWR BTTM, despite a few chances over the last year. I'm really hoping I'll be able to jump on an opportunity soon. In the meantime I'll be enjoying their surprisingly Hüsker Dü-esque "Big Beautiful Day", and anthem to embracing the quirks that make us all unique and giving a big fat finger to the haters.

BONUS - the video. So much sparkle. :)

RIYL: LVL UP, Diet Cig, They Might Be Giants, Hüsker Dü, Car Seat Headrest

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Electric Guest - Oh Devil

Oh, Devil; I know you're afraid
Sometimes it's hard to learn from all your mistakes
Oh, Devil, I'm glad that you came
Yes, I should learn how to live because you won't go away

Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me, again

Oh, Devil, I'm back for a while
To look a doctor phone, look for your number and die
Oh, Devil, I made my own hell
And deep inside I'm sure I got it all by myself

My last night of SXSW this year was a weird one. Bounced around from place to place with my friend, biding our time until the acts we really wanted to see came on much later... but fatigue and a faulty contact lens kicked in before then. Anyway, Electric Guest ended up being the last band I saw, so it was good to go out on a high note. With some definite funk, soul, and disco references in their pop, their whole set was really fun. AND I've got a truly fun fact for you: these guys also write songs for SNL/Lonely Island! (Yes, "Dick in a Box" is one of their co-writes, ha)

RIYL: Neon Indian, STRFKR, Miike Snow

Joy Room - Late at Night

Ever since you've gone I've had a one track mind
Baby girl I dream about you every night
Picturing your face when I turn off the light
So I drink a little more and maybe smoke tonight
Whatever makes me hit the floor or makes me feel alright

Whew! I'm back from Oz and ready to listen to all the great music Kerri uncovered at SXSW. I had some serious FOMO whilst she was rocking the streets of Austin, for a variety of reasons, but, hey, I can't really complain either. She did a killer job of holding the fort! So what do I have to share? Not much at the moment, but what I do have is good. "Late at Night" is a straight-forward rock song from London-based rockers Joy Room. It's a jangly, fast-paced number, perfect for getting one back in the swing of things.

RIYL: The Strokes, Sundara Karma, Franz Ferdinand, Courtney Barnett

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