@timayarlay dude hell yeah! That is one of the first bands I saw when I was in town and they ripped. So much so that it inspired me to start this thread a few months ago. Glad you’re on that wave too!

Were recommended on a show…. for good reason. They BRING it.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=die+spitz

Woah Smile is a song and a half! Feels good

I’m gonna check this out because I love poetry, and it’s great to see another person writing it, let alone putting together a collection. I’ll let you know what I think.

I write too, and I’m pretty much done with my third poetry book. The words are all there, I’m just adding some illustrations.

Anyway, I don’t wanna steal your thunder. Congrats on the collection (people always say congrats when you finish something like that for some reason)!

New single “taste” drops 9/27/24

attached is the album art:

Pre-save link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mistermorning/taste/

Hey thanks for posting this. I listened to this whole album today. First time to the band. It’s a great album. I can tell they put a lotta love into it. Every song has it’s own distinct personality, and the pacing is spot on. I really like the tone of the vocals. It sounds excellent on a production level, too. There’s just the right amount of layering and little instrumental bits to keep it interesting and invite mulitple listens, but it retains a simple feeling at its core. I’ll be...

Hey thanks for posting this. I listened to this whole album today. First time to the band. It’s a great album. I can tell they put a lotta love into it. Every song has it’s own distinct personality, and the pacing is spot on. I really like the tone of the vocals. It sounds excellent on a production level, too. There’s just the right amount of layering and little instrumental bits to keep it interesting and invite mulitple listens, but it retains a simple feeling at its core. I’ll be coming back to it for sure.

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MJ Lenderman’s new album Manning Fireworks has been on repeat in my office this past weekend. It dropped on Friday, September 6th, and features a raw alt-country sound that feels both fresh and nostalgic. I first heard of this dude in 2019 when he played at the Royal American with Daddy’s Beemer, and he has blown up since then. Part of this is because the band, Wednesday, in which he plays guitar, is also blowing up, but most of it is because his songwriting is rad and the hipsters have caught on....

MJ Lenderman’s new album Manning Fireworks has been on repeat in my office this past weekend. It dropped on Friday, September 6th, and features a raw alt-country sound that feels both fresh and nostalgic. I first heard of this dude in 2019 when he played at the Royal American with Daddy’s Beemer, and he has blown up since then. Part of this is because the band, Wednesday, in which he plays guitar, is also blowing up, but most of it is because his songwriting is rad and the hipsters have caught on.

Upon first impression, the record begs a comparison to Uncle Tupelo, the fathers of the alt-country genre and the predecessor to indie rock legends, Wilco. The difference here is that Manning Fireworks has a warmer, more accessible sound that also ties in elements of modern indie rock. But there is that detached vocal affect, coupled with existential observations and musings on human behavior.

I could name songs to check out, but I think the record deserves the full front-to-back listen. Plus, Lenderman did the choosing for you by releasing three excellent singles leading up to the album release: “Joker Lips,” “Rudolph,” and “She’s Leaving You” (featuring who is presumed to be Karly from Wednesday).

Okay, I’ll name one more: “Wristwatch” is my favorite song on the album right now, because of the changing use of the wristwatch imagery in the refrain. It’s just so well-written, and it invites reflection.

There are many different styles explored, but overall the record has a really cozy, open sound. There’s a comfortable amount of space on every song, and nothing feels rushed. It’s patient, thoughtful music that represents some of the best in modern indie songwriting. You’ll hear rock & roll, subtle acoustics, touches of string & brass accompaniment, a nice live swing to the drumming, and more.

The final song, “Bark At The Moon,” clocks in at 10 minutes, including a 6-minute outro that breaks down into white noise and fades to nothing. The title is a reference to playing Ozzy Osbourne’s “Bark At The Moon” late at night on Guitar Hero, as explained by the lyrics. Not only that, but it also contains a lyrical allusion to Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves Of London.”

Manning Fireworks is another solid album from one of the most promising young names in indie rock. If you dig this, you definitely need to check out the live album from last summer, And The Wind (Live and Loose!), plus Boat Songs from 2022. Peace!

MJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks

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Hey folks, my name is Roger and I’ve been making music under Mindwater for a looong time. My latest release, Black Mountain, is a deep dark blend of delicate fingerpicked folk styles and brain blurring psychedelic soundscapes. The album was born out of a solo camping trip I took, and plays out like a story of someone walking through the mountains and beyond.

The full length album comes with:

• a CD w/case
• a 12 page book of drawings and lyrics
• a QR code that leads to a website featuring a high quality download of the album, a player that streams the songs, a 100 page story (with photos), and a bonus track
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Hey folks, my name is Roger and I’ve been making music under Mindwater for a looong time. My latest release, Black Mountain, is a deep dark blend of delicate fingerpicked folk styles and brain blurring psychedelic soundscapes. The album was born out of a solo camping trip I took, and plays out like a story of someone walking through the mountains and beyond.

The full length album comes with:

• a CD w/case
• a 12 page book of drawings and lyrics
• a QR code that leads to a website featuring a high quality download of the album, a player that streams the songs, a 100 page story (with photos), and a bonus track

It’s on Bandcamp if anyone is interested in listening or grabbing a physical copy. I currently am not participating in “the streaming services.”

 

Thank you for your time! Thank you for being alive! See ya

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I’m an artist new to The Back Bar, interested in writers illustrators hyper emo creative types. Wassup?! Here is a link to my bandcamp if you’d like to get to know me better.

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Post your link and I’ll listen back. Bye for now

~ SS

New Lindsay The Mathlete single coming on Friday the 13th! NEW ALBUM ON 30TH!

Our new single called “Specter” is coming out on the 13th! And along with it our new album “The Holborporean” on the 30th. “Specter” is an instrumental track recorded over the summer with a 60s Freakbeat sound. “The Holborporean” is a thematic concept album with a sound rooted in 60s and 70s pop rock.

(Pictured below: The covers to “Specter” and “The Holborporean” in respective order)

New Lindsay The Mathlete single coming on Friday the 13th! NEW ALBUM ON 30TH!

Our new single called “Specter” is coming out on the 13th! And along with it our new album “The Holborporean” on the 30th. “Specter” is an instrumental track recorded over the summer with a 60s Freakbeat sound. “The Holborporean” is a thematic concept album with a sound rooted in 60s and 70s pop rock.

(Pictured below: The covers to “Specter” and “The Holborporean” in respective order)

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@Mister-Morning Congrats! that is super dope. Hope it continues to rise!

My song Smiles just hit 20k streams!!!

words can’t even describe how this feels, haven’t had any song get this level of attention since my first demos.

If you’ve listened to any of my songs, I luv u.

🩵💛

Time for another playlist update. All of these songs were mentioned either in this forum or on the main blog between now and the last playlist update.

Thank you to everybody who contributed, and to all the independent artists for sharing their own music!

Community Radar Playlist Update – 9/3/24

1. Hotel Hugo – “Dance Hall”
2. Reverse Cowgirl – “Bayou”
3. Black Zola – “Voyage 13”
4. Brave Baby – “Little Buzz On”
5. Don Merckle – “Cabin in the Woods”
6. CARLS – “Cheese”
7. Johnny Holliday – “FEEL”
8. Nu & King Cutler – “HOLY SON”
9. Casey Wells – “Setback”
10. Billy Strings – “Stratosphere Blues/I Believe in You”
11. Avery Kotler – “fault line”
12. PortBaby – “Chosen”
13. Can – “Paperhouse”
14. Sidestep Dog – “Don’t Forget Me”
15. Conor Donohue – “Hold On To That Feeling”
16. MJ Lenderman – “Joker Lips”
17. Homemade Haircuts – “Great Lakes”
18. Illiterate Light – “Norfolk Southern”
19. One Below – “Texas Toast”
20. Dr. Dog – “Talk is Cheap”
21. Waxahatchee – “Crowbar”
22. Donny Hathaway – “Jealous Guy”
23. T.S.U. Tornadoes – “Got To Get Through To You”
24. Angelo Mota – “all good”
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Time for another playlist update. All of these songs were mentioned either in this forum or on the main blog between now and the last playlist update.

Thank you to everybody who contributed, and to all the independent artists for sharing their own music!

Community Radar Playlist Update – 9/3/24

1. Hotel Hugo – “Dance Hall”
2. Reverse Cowgirl – “Bayou”
3. Black Zola – “Voyage 13”
4. Brave Baby – “Little Buzz On”
5. Don Merckle – “Cabin in the Woods”
6. CARLS – “Cheese”
7. Johnny Holliday – “FEEL”
8. Nu & King Cutler – “HOLY SON”
9. Casey Wells – “Setback”
10. Billy Strings – “Stratosphere Blues/I Believe in You”
11. Avery Kotler – “fault line”
12. PortBaby – “Chosen”
13. Can – “Paperhouse”
14. Sidestep Dog – “Don’t Forget Me”
15. Conor Donohue – “Hold On To That Feeling”
16. MJ Lenderman – “Joker Lips”
17. Homemade Haircuts – “Great Lakes”
18. Illiterate Light – “Norfolk Southern”
19. One Below – “Texas Toast”
20. Dr. Dog – “Talk is Cheap”
21. Waxahatchee – “Crowbar”
22. Donny Hathaway – “Jealous Guy”
23. T.S.U. Tornadoes – “Got To Get Through To You”
24. Angelo Mota – “all good”

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What’s up y’all! My band, Hotel Hugo, dropped a new tune called Dance Hall two weeks go. I made a playlist of our complete catalog in case you wanna hear more. Much love!

 

 

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