Record Rewind Play features Annalibera‘s “Black Cat White Cat”:
Slow burning verses build into huge, sweeping choruses, vocalist Anna Gebhardt moving effortlessly through the vocal gears, as capable of throwing down dramatic long notes as soft lingering sounds. A staircase of staccato guitar motifs provide the framework that holds the piece together.
Pop Matters reviews Christian Lee Hutson‘s sophomore full-length Yeah Okay, I Know, out now on CD, vinyl and digital formats on Trailer Fire Records.
A quiet confidence exudes from Hutson’s grit-tinged vocal as he handles the miniature journey crafted by the rollicking folk-influenced opener…In the two years since his debut album, he has become more relaxed in his skin as an artist…The album has shown remarkable growth for Hutson, especially in the line of production and crafting his own muted instrumental atmosphere.
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Hear Nebraska catches up with Annalibera in advance of their shows in Lincoln and Omaha for an in-depth conversation and album review:
Dazzling, heartfelt songs…Much of the album feels like an internal battle between someone’s demons and their better angels, but what makes it so compelling is the album’s unwillingness to definitively state which is which. Throughout the album, there is a strong element of wanderlust, of restlessness, but it is counterbalanced by a subtle, very human, desire for peace and love and a good, happy life. More than anything, the album feels almost like a vocalized hope that those two ideals don’t wind up being mutually exclusive.
Even the Stars chooses Annalibera‘s “Black Cat White Cat” as track of the day, calling the song “stunning.”
The Revue reviews Karen Meat & the Players‘ new cassette, out March 3rd on Red Nude Tapes:
With her twangy voice, witty and amusing lyrics akin to Courtney Barnett, and a catchy, melodic indie-pop-rock vibe, the EP is smile-inducing, fun, and completely unpretentious. It’s full of energy and just a blast…The addition of the omnichord – an instrument that we love – provides a welcoming texture.
Shout It Loud Reviews shares Annalibera‘s video for “Black Cat White Cat,” the first single from their forthcoming debut album Nevermind I Love You, out on vinyl and digital formats on Sump Pump Records on March 24th.
Beautiful review from Aimless Skylarking on Annalibera‘s new single “Black Cat White Cat,” today’s song of the day:
It’s not just Anna Gebhardt’s impossibly gorgeous vocals and devastating delivery that has rendered me mute, the sparse yet haunting accompaniment is equal to the task. The Des Moines, Iowa based band has entirely enchanted me with this incredibly accomplished and affecting first effort. I find a new favorite part with each listen.
David Murphy reviews Karen Meat & the Computer for Beats For The Soul on Des Moines Is Not Boring. He has this to say about Karen Meat & the Players‘ debut cassette, out on March 3rd on Red Nude Tapes:
Somewhere along the way though, Elizabeth Arynn went and vanished. Her brand of easy going pop not only disappeared, but she did as well. As it turns out, Elizabeth Arynn was maybe just a phase. The person behind her was a singer/songwriter/artist named Arin Eaton. Eaton decided to spin away from Drifter and into a new whiskey fueled Nashville cow-punk named Karen Meat. Suddenly, Karen Meat was playing these new songs about fights and food but also Elizabeth’s songs, only with a snarl and an edge and, quite frankly, I didn’t like it. I didn’t like it because I thought it was bad (it wasn’t); I didn’t like it because I held Arynn so close to my heart and it seemed like she was long gone.
As my luck would have it, Arynn, Karen and Arin found a way to finally co-exist. And that wonderful co-existence is highlighted on Karen Meat and the Players new tape Karen Meat and the Computer. Karen Meat is still dominating, with her songs about junk food and overt blood metaphors, but you see the glimpses of pop sensibilities that made Drifter such a darling album for me…So let’s all raise our mason jars and flasks and cheap beers for a toast. Elizabeth Arynn is dead; long live Karen Meat.
Marquee Mag captures a photo set of The Lonesome Heroes on their tour date in Denver at The Walnut Room.
Power of Pop features Annalibera‘s new video for their first single “Black Cat White Cat” from their debut album Nevermind I Love You, out on vinyl and digital formats on March 24th on Sump Pump Records.
Shell Zenner shared the new Annalibera single “Black Cat White Cat” on her Amazing Radio show, with a brilliant introduction by Andy Von Pip:
John Molseed reviews Annalibera‘s debut album Nevermind I Love You for Pulse Magazine:
Annalibera’s “Nevermind I Love You,” set for release in March from the Des Moines-based Sump Pump Records label, is a beautiful, haunting collaboration between some of Iowa’s best musical talents…”Nevermind I Love You” is expertly written and performed, and immaculately composed with exceptional musical skill.
Latvia-based CLICK AND LISTEN IT reviews Annalibera‘s single “Black Cat White Cat” from their forthcoming debut album Nevermind I Love You, out on vinyl and digital formats from Sump Pump Records on Marc 24th.
Recalling Emir Kusturica’s hilarious to sorowful movie Black Cat, White Cat, following act seems drawing similar senses and experiences one’s had and seen going like clockwork. Annalibera, Des Moines, Iowa based trio, getting off the vulturous, all-consuming things and being influenced by more sophisticated ones, fashioned their debut single, Black Cat White Cat, sound astonishing at the full blast and tuned low due classick rock mood that doesn’t stop to rebel along angelic yet strong vocals you might catch in your heart. If you’ve got spelled, look after their next steps, including debut release Nevermind I Love You to be out soon.
Flagstaff Live features Levi Parham as a Hot Pick this week:
Levi Parham shines as a dazzling mash-up of radical down-stroke blues sung in the sultry vibrato of a terresetrial angel with perfectly groomed facial hair… Parham’s on a roll, piquing interest with every show in a display of soulful resonance that captures the spirit of the truest blues, though his catalog runs the gamut.
Rock and Roll Creations reviews Pollen‘s Buyer’s EP, coming out on cassette and digital formats on March 10th:
Full of heavy sounding tunes with a slight punk and indie tone to them, the band also try to highlight social issues with their well-crafted lyrics. With plenty of distorted sounding guitars and vocals, they manage to convey a feeling of living in the modern world with their music.
Groundsounds premieres NYC/UK 4-piece Frogbelly and Symphony‘s second single “Minderbinder” from their debut full-length Blue Bright Ow Sleep, an ode to the character from Joseph Heller’s Catch 22 and dedicated to the opportunistic existentialist punk in us all. The album is out in the U.S. on March 24th on CD, vinyl and digital formats from Labelship UK.
“The triumph victory was three Big Bend Brewery beers at the end”: The Lonesome Heroes talk to Big Bend Now about their tour and new album “Can’t Stand Still” in advance of tonight’s show at Big Bend Brewing Company.
The Deli Austin reviews Pollen‘s Buyer’s EP, coming out on cassette on March 10th:
It’s raw as fuck music, both in terms of its no frills, no bullshit approach and for its true garage band sound, and single “Supply Chain” is one that’ll get pounding around in your head for a while. It’s a little bit old NYC dancepunk with a bit of D.C.’s The Evens, plus some Austin awareness and DIY that work pretty well together.
“The Lonesome Heroes are a good fit for a homesick Texan…This is a friendly country record for a rocker like me.” OVRLD reviews The Lonesome Heroes‘ sophomore full-length Can’t Stand Still. Pick it up tomorrow night in Austin at their tour homecoming show and vinyl release show at The White Horse.
The Autumn Roses features Karen Meat & the Players‘ first single from their cassette Karen Meat & the Computer, coming out later this week:
“‘If I Were Yours’ is its delightful first single whose D.I.Y., 60s girl-group swing is blanketed warmly with handmade flourishes and a love for creativity.”
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