Tuesday Tracks: Your Weekly New Music Discovery – July 19

Young Fathers

Young Fathers, courtesy.

In this week’s Tuesday Tracks, Windser, Young Fathers and Joesef reminisce on days gone by, The Black Angels inspire a psychedelic trip, The Murlocs recount the start of a life of crime and Satin Jackets bring us back to the beach.



The Black Angels featuring Lou Lou Ghelichkhani, “Firefly”The Black Angels take us on a ’60s psychedelic rock trip with the latest single from Wilderness of Mirrors, out Sept. 16. The Austin band’s single is a woozy, wavy, synth-driven voyage into the same world as bands like Velvet Underground and The Doors. Lou Lou Ghelichkhani from Thievery Corporation sings vocals (in French and English) accompanying Alex Maas. Sitar riffs are sprinkled in between staccato Mellotron organ chords and shuffle groove drumming. The song call to mind images of summer sunshine and incense smoke. Be sure to listen responsibly. The Black Angels are kicking off their fall tour at the Psycho Las Vegas Festival on Aug. 20.


Young Fathers, “Geronimo” — Back from a four-year hiatus, this Edinburgh, Scotland trio’s new single showcases the facets of Young Fathers‘ multicultural origins. Starting off with a simple beat, the song builds on complex layers of sounds, looping around another like accelerating particles in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. The cacophony of sound builds into a cohesive set of elements that are dopamine-inducing in their harmoniousness. Then, just as quickly, the elements fall away, deconstructing the complexity back down to the simple hypnotic beat from which the song originated.  Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and G. Hastings are currently in the studio working on their fourth album.



The Murlocs, “Virgin Criminal” — The start of a life of crime is chronicled in The Murlocs’ ’60s-inspired psychedelic punk rock tune from their next album, Rapscallion, due Sept. 16. Frontman Ambrose Kenny-Smith describes the song as being about the protagonist breaking his first crime and getting off on the thrill of being an outlaw. The Murlocs play shows in San Francisco, Sacramento and Santa Cruz this fall.


Windser, “Friends I Barely Know” — This track describes the feeling of being lost in the luster of a new life while wistfully reminiscing about a simpler past. Hailing from Santa Cruz, singer, songwriter and producer Jordan Topf has written and produced for punk acts for years. This is his first solo project. He draws from his personal perspective, giving listeners a glimpse of his relatable experiences. “I’m standing in a mosh pit/ Surrounded by friends that I barely know,” Windser sings, describing dissociation that comes with embracing a new, foreign life—and doing so while attempting to make friends with strangers. His debut solo EP, Where The Redwoods Meet The Sea, is out Oct. 12.



Joesef, “East End Coast” — Bringing his own unique version of Scottish soul, Joesef wistfully recalls finding peace and comfort alongside tumultuous times in new love. The down-tempo pop tune features the soft, raspy whispering tones of Joesef’s voice riding breezily over the wavy crescendo of the mellow, muted track. Penned as a nostalgic ode to his home city of Glasgow, its stark and honest lyrics emote the pain and struggle of leaving behind home while uncovering reassurance and relief through relationships with others.


Satin Jackets featuring Ivy Falls, “Different Directions” — Satin Jacket’s nu-disco ditty drips with summertime, Ibiza beach club vibes. This German electronic act was conceived by producer Tim Bernhardt, who describes Satin Jackets’ sound as “sublimely laidback Balearic house and sun-kissed disco.” The tantalizingly mesmerizing beat syncs perfectly with Ivy Falls’ delicate vocals. It’s the second single off his upcoming LP, Reunion, out Aug. 26. Satin Jackets will tour the U.S. this fall, playing the Independent on Sept. 24.



Mel’s pick: I couldn’t help getting hypnotized by the rhythmic sounds of Young Fathers’ “Geronimo.” The way the song builds and then deconstructs brought on dueling feelings of satisfaction and regret at the end of such an intricate mesh of sounds.

Follow Mel Bowman at Twitter.com/melmichel.

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