Welcome to Sound Station, the place we’re highlighting the very best new tracks that got here out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Fairly Sick, Zach Tabori and extra.
Fairly Sick’s “Black Tar” meditates on claustrophobic relationships
Forward of their forthcoming debut album, Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile, Fairly Sick have unveiled their softer facet with their newest single. On “Black Tar,” vocalist Sabrina Fuentes recounts an asphyxiating relationship over a foreboding, wistful instrumental. Its accompanying video reveals the heavy toll of somebody paralyzed by worry and doubt. Test it out beneath.
Zach Tabori’s “Alligator” is LA mayhem
Think about if Frank Zappa donned an alligator masks and romped round LA inflicting mayhem. Then flip your consideration to the chaotic visible for “Alligator,” which must be seen to be believed. Turkish multi-instrumentalist Zach Tabori unleashes a hard-chugging nod to his love for rock ’n’ roll because the titular alligator self-destructs. Alongside the way in which, he harasses workers at Cindy’s Diner, eats laundry and robs a comfort retailer. How’s your Friday?
Nick Hakim’s grainy hypnotism
Nick Hakim is the romantic kind. On “Occur,” the psych-soul crooner appreciates the quieter moments, like watching the daylight brush in opposition to your associate’s pores and skin. Sonically, the observe is slow-boiling and intimate, with piano thrives from Alex G and Abe Rounds on drums to spherical out Hakim’s hazy vocals. COMETA, a set of affection songs, is out Oct. 21 by way of ATO Data. Hear beneath.
notfortheo are seaside bums on “just a bit bit”
Keep in mind the times when Washed Out’s “Really feel It All Round” felt ubiquitous and inescapable? Now, notfortheo are ushering within the subsequent era of chillwave. Within the lo-fi visible, the Toronto trio rollick round on a tropical seaside, soundtracked by a buoyant groove. You possibly can virtually really feel the humidity and haze within the video beneath.
THICK create exuberant punk
THICK’s “Happiness” is spiked with loads of ’90s nostalgia. “This tune explores the methods we search validation and the way it motivates the way in which we work together with the world round us,” THICK say. “Whether or not you search for it externally or internally, it begs the query, ‘Who is that this all for, and is it ever sufficient?’” Their new album, Pleased Now, is out at the moment by way of Epitaph. Additionally, peep that killer cowl artwork.
Area Medic’s unfiltered folks
Area Medic (aka singer-songwriter Kevin Patrick Sullivan) is again along with his newest observe “i take into consideration you on a regular basis,” a two-minute slice of well-meaning folks. The observe is a lesson in distinction. Vibrant instrumentals and upbeat vocals contradict its darkish that means, with Sullivan saying he was struggling along with his sobriety on the time of writing. develop your hair lengthy should you’re desirous to see one thing that you could change is out Oct. 14 by way of Run For Cowl. Hear beneath.
