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NEXT UP: Y/N L/N AND ATSUMU MIYA

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extras <3

not super important to the plot!!! llike i did choose every song for a reason but as of now (subject to change ig) they're not going to really be referenced the way "it was always you" and "for the rest of your life" will be

it was mainly just for fun!!

both are HEAVILY based off of lowertown if u couldn't tell

y/n / atsumu usually just work with the band but sometimes they publish their own songs

although they still are always bothering each other about helping anyway LMAO

like atsumu made y/n sing all of velvet ring

they need a drums part? they're asking noya

y/n likes making her own music with just her lyrics and her guitar to get out her feelings

atsumu's just kind of doing it for fun but sometimes makes deeper songs (aka all of "if i could go back in time"

intros will be next!! working a lil backwards <3

playlist with y/n and atsumu's most popular songs: here

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[eggyrocks]

EGGY I WILL CONTINUE TO TALK YOU THROUGH MY ADVENTURES WITH YOUR PLAYLIST UNTIL THE END OF TIME UNLESS U TELL ME TO STOP BUT TODAY I LISTENED TO DEBRIS BY LOWERTOWN WHICH WAS AMAZING AND I WAS LIKE hold on i know lowertown 🤨 I'M NOT SURE IF YOU'VE EVER HEARD caroline by them and idk if it's be your vibe but it used to be one of my favorite songs AND THE FAVORITISM HAS RESURFACED

NO I LOVE TO HEAR IT !!!!!! i thought you would like lowertown they seem like your vibe!!!!!! (/pos) also caroline was the first song by them i ever heard and then i immediately went on a listening binge 😭 THEYRE SO GOOD they’re one of my favorite bands to listen to in the late fall/winter. i think clown car might be my favorite song by them

[l3tterk]

REVIEW: Whirlybird - Dove is a Pidgeon

Dove is a Pigeon is the debut album by New York/Atlanta based band, Whirlybird.

The group consists of one Avery Milner who serves as lyricist, vocalist and plays guitar, as well as Matthew Hare on bass and PJ McFarlane who is (primarily) on lead guitar.

On this LP, Milner and the group work with long-time collaborator, Matt Mattson of Pendulum Studios, who takes charge of production, engineering and mixing. Finally, this record was mastered by Greg Hendler of Meadowlark Audioworks.

I first found out about this project back in 2020 as they performed as part of a charity live stream hosted by fellow New York/Atlanta based band, Lowertown (who you may recognise as former Dirty Hit signees). At that point, Whirlybird’s discography was fairly small, being comprised of one EP (Hot Flashes) and a series of covers and singles uploaded between Soundcloud and Bandcamp. The set was good, Milner showcased strong vocals and guitar work as well as perseverance through what I understood to be technical difficulties.

What particularly struck me during the set, however, was the newer works that were premiered - songs that later came to be known as “Borough Trash” and “New Bird Call”.  In the weeks and months following this introduction, I delved deeper into the Whirlybird back catalogue, picking out new favourites in “Corner of k and 22nd” and “I’m green (ode to trees)” but all the while still humming the tune to Borough Trash as it soundtracked my own travels to and from the “suburbs”.

It would be another two years before we received a studio version of that song, and during that time, we were treated to a spattering of song ideas on TikTok (in a collection aptly titled “song yard”), a cover of Liz Phair’s “Flower”, two live recordings as part of the “Eat, Dog Eat!” Festival (June 2022) and finally, a short (but very sweet) set of demos titled “Carriage House Sessions”.

After that, we had the rollout to the album that I (soon!) will be reviewing today.

At 8 songs and 31 minutes, this LP is very tight - with little meandering into half-baked ideas, providing a concise showcase of what I believe to be a lot of potential.

We start with “New Bird Call” which, as I mentioned was premiered some time ago. This is a straightforward acoustic opener, both introducing us to, and highlighting Milner’s vocals, which have subtle, old-timey flavour. The tempo ebbs and flows as we move between sections, giving off a distinctly human feel.

What I really enjoyed about the studio version of this older track is that Milner and Mattson opt for a stripped back approach. The instinct in many cases would be to try and build this instrumental up, fleshing out the landscape with extraneous bells and whistles, but there’s a remarkable sense of restraint in the production choices - it’s very honest, and feels as though we can hear all the details of the room in which it was captured. There is even background chatter, which again bolsters the human quality of this song - and speaking of bells and whistles, there’s actually a solitary “bell” sound on this which punctuates the instrumental perfectly. Lyrically, this track sees Milner work in some beautiful poetic lines, with favourites of mine being “Warm wet rain fills my head, tossing, turning inside me” and “the weeping willow decides when tears will fall”.

On “Morning Do”, we pick up the pace a little, introducing shakers and drums. I liked Milner’s doubled vocals - a staple of alternative guitar music.  My only gripe is that I felt it to be a little short, Milner does well to lyrically illustrate how time can often be felt to accelerate when around those we love (so perhaps that was the point of this track), though I would’ve wanted to linger in the moment a bit longer.

As I said earlier, “Borough Trash” has been one of my favourites since I first heard it. There's something about this one that feels bright and nostalgic (not in an overbearing way, though) and it never fails to put me in a better mood. The distortion on the guitar gives the track a nice sense of warmth and the panned slides make for some nice ear candy. In terms of the song’s musical progression, I’m a sucker for major-to-major movements on guitar, so when it goes from A to Am on the refrain/chorus I’m a very happy reviewer. I was grateful that they added the extended outro because it is my favourite part of the song and when the single version omitted it, I was slightly disappointed. Overall, this track is just a solid jam, and my favourite lyric must be "If time makes no sense, then spring forward and fall back again”.

“Reciprocity” was the last single dropped before release day. I really love the tempo shifts in this one - it initially took me out of the experience, but as I kept listening, it grew on me. Lyrically, there’s a real sense of proximity both emotionally and physically, with mentions of “sharing an orange”, “watching tv” and of course… being sick, which I think nicely communicates the depth of the connection Milner describes.

“Bridge under water” This one sees, Milner describe dealing with a flood in one’s residence. There’s a nice swing to this, almost as if we, the listener are bobbing in the water alongside Milner’s possessions. I’m loving the line “I brought a show dog to a gun fight” – suggesting that Milner (or the speaker of the song) was ill equipped to deal with the flood. I’m also a big wordplay fan, so the section that ends in “Water under the bridge” is highly enjoyable.

In the case of track 6, titled “Ghosts in the Garden” I feel as though this is sort of the spiritual successor to “Too Early” off Whirlybird’s first EP, the gurgling low-end on this number has an addictive quality to it, and I love the flashes of distorted guitar – hinting at a stormy, emotionally turbulent mood that contrasts nicely with the steadiness of Milner’s voice.

“Sidewalk” I heard this track as part of the “Eat, Dog Eat!” compilation tape that dropped in 2022. The guitars have an interesting ambling pattern, reminiscent of walking. I like the addition of tambourine and piano - its subtle, but effective, with the piano being so delicate that it but fleetingly catches your attention.

“Hunting song” is a wonderfully penned closer, Milner completes the throughline of bird references that suffuse the record with flying colours. I loved the line “I'll send the cat to go catch your tongue” and the way the instrumental explodes after “Now there’s a moment” is simply wonderful.

Whirlybird have come through with a very respectable record and I hope to hear more in the future!

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[acadiamck247]

favourite music genre? -📻

alternative indie 10000% but ill listen to anything weird. i rlly love the band lowertown and i think the lead singer is pretty

[bnt0]

Any band recs? I’m in desperate need of new music.

this was unnecessarily hard for me, as in I made it hard for myself. I feel like a lot of the music I like is love it or hate it. Also I’m bad at labeling genres. I’ll list some out and attempt to name the genre i guess so you can skip definite no’s lol

also you (and anyone else who wants to) should let me know your own favorite artists!

read more, I listed like 30 artists idk what you want😭

Petey (alt indie I guess?)

Lowertown (indie punk duo?)

Carly cosgrove (pop punk I guess?)

hot mulligan (pop punk)

The front bottoms (pop punk?? Big chance you already know em)

mccafferty (definitely recommend if you like the front bottoms. Defunct)

bay faction/dba James (great emo/pop punk/alt band turned solo project)

porches (alt pop? Dream pop? Kind of. He’s super unique!)

daisy the great (two gals making alt/indie pop I guess)

carolesdaughter (emo pop w the prettiest voice)

Bastille (eh eh oh eh oh known for pompeii but they’re an incredible band)

samia, Phoebe Bridgers, and Tommy lefroy (sadgirl music)

runnner (alt indie, chill, kinda sadboy)

ericdoa, glaive, aldn, and guardin (SoundCloud/emo/rap/pop? lol)

Wednesday Campanella (really fun jpop outfit)

Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan (contemporary bluegrass)

Waxahatchee (and her new project plains) (folk country I guess)

Field medic (indie emo folk)

Triple one (Aussie rap group lol kinda grungey)

I’ll stop here lol I could totally keep going. if anyone actually wants a good rec based on what you’re into, you could totally dm me

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Hourglass - idialedyournumber [WED 11th Sep "24]

Recommendation for this week is "Hourglass" by idialedyournumber. I found these guys from the music video for their song "Bunny Goes 2 Business School" and haven't looked back since. Their music is an amazing capsule and display of lofi and analog techniques and how they can be implimented and integrated into the world of music. honestly its kinda a breath of fresh air from all of the hi-fi noise rock music out there + I honestly prefer the sound that they carry within this genre and think more bands and artists should play around with older lofi techniques within their music regardless of the music they make. 

Honestly ones to look out for and given they continue what they're doing I feel like these guys could be massive within the space!! 

For Fans Of: Los Campesinos!, Late night drive home, Machine Girl + Lowertown

Favourite Song(s): Bunny Goes 2 Business School + The Home We Built Is Gone

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[fuken-whtevr]

A Short Introduction

'sup dickheads

my name is Ellie (she/her), transvestite

this is a side blog for all sorts of alternative subcultures; whether that be punk, emo, goth, whatever, scene doesn't matter

Wish I could dress more alt, don't have enough clothes sadly. Although I'll work on my diy this summer

fav bands and other stuff under cut

fav bands (subject to change):

Against Me!

Will Wood/ Will Wood and The Tapeworms

Dead Kennedys

The Distillers

Michal Cera Palin

Palmtree

Lowertown

Sorry Mom

Green Day

The Cranberries

Misfits

pfp is a pic of me, edited of course

did you know that plants can scream?

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[cynofur]

had an art block so I decided to just listen to one of my favorite bands (lowertown) and start scribbling ultimately resulting into this

follow me on twitter i make free art there

listen to debrris, best person you know :3

[l3tterk]

Shout outs:

Music I've loved over the last couple months, lot of guitars in here - it's just what I've been feeling.

Whirlybird - Borough Trash

Whirlybird's Borough Trash has been one of my favourites since I first heard it all the way back in 2020 when it was performed as part of a charity livestream hosted by the band, Lowertown. There's something about this one that feels really bright, yet nostalgic (not in an overbearing way, though) and it never fails to put me in a better mood. It's a solid jam and my favourite lyric has to be "If time makes no sense then, spring forward and fall back again" - I've been buzzing about this line to bascially anyone who'll listen. Whirlybird (like all the musicians on here) deserves so much more recognition than they currently get, so I'd implore you to give it a go if you're into indie rock.

Harry Teardrop - Midtown

2.

Midtown by Harry Teardrop has been in heavy rotation since it dropped a couple of months ago, loving the sound on this one, there's an interesting mid-section where everything sort of switches up, I always anticipate that part because it goes so hard.

Hana Stretton - Soon

3.

The new Hana Stetton album has been part of my daily morning routine for the last week, it's so calming and I can really picture the landscape in Australia due to the wonderful incorporation of ambient sounds/textures. To be honest, I'd recommend the whole album from front to back, which is why I've linked the bandcamp page. There's a stong folky vibe on this one, but if you're going to listen, do it when you're outside, preferably walking!

noah - can't swim/leave it

4.

A slightly older pair of tracks (released 2021) than what I was originally planning on putting on this list, but I've really gotten into noah's music recently, so I thought I'd add it, theres an ever present lofi (tape?) atmosphere gives everything this warm, fuzzy feeling which I cannot get enough of also the short film is absolutely beautiful!

JPEGMAFIA x Danny Brown - Garbage Pale Kids

5.

Peggy's done it again! Danny Brown was so much fun on this one. You have to just experience this one...so, so good.

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Coming up Gigs and concerts of this week to go!

Music lovers, get ready to rock on. Music is the one and only mental feed that can calm your mind through all the stress. This week's WhatsOn editorial Tama has compiled a list of the largest music festivals and shows taking place around the globe that you may attend. 1. When We Were Young (festival) When & where: On Saturday in 2022, Avril Lavigne, Paramore, and My Chemical Romance will perform When We Were Young (October 29) Las Vegas Festival Grounds, United States of America 12:00 on Saturday, October 29, 2022 The event's first announcement stated that it will take place on October 22, 2022, for one day only. Due to the high demand for tickets, more days on October 23 and 29 2022 were added. The festival made the announcement that it would be back for a second time in 2023 with Blink-182 and Green Day as its headliners on October 11, 2022. The lineup for When We Were Young 2022 is HERE! With My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Bright Eyes, AFI, the Used, Bring Me The Horizon, Boys Like Girls, Avril Lavigne, Dashboard Confessional, We the Kings, Alkaline Trio, Manchester Orchestra, Dance Gavin Dance, the All-American Rejects, Anberlin, 3OH!3, Atreyu, the Ready Set, Jimmy Eat World, La Dispute, the Wonder Years, Hawthorne Heights, Car Seat Headrest, and more. 2. Lindsey Buckingham Tour: Fall 2022 Tour One of his generation's most original and compelling musicians is Lindsey Buckingham. The seven studio albums and three live albums he has recorded as a solo artist, starting with 1981's Law and Order and going through 2021's Lindsey Buckingham, his first solo album since 2011's Seeds We Sow, highlight his ear for melody and his distinctive fingerpicking guitar approach. The new album was praised for having "all the recognizable elements of his sound: melodic hooks, intricate production, multilayered vocals, and shimmering guitar" and was named one of the year's top 10 albums by Entertainment Weekly and Newsweek, respectively. It was described as "a California pop-rock meditation that draws on his Golden State roots and probes what Buckingham knows best: the intricacies of relationships" and on a 2021 North American tour, during which Glide praised his live guitar playing as “captivating and flawless.” WED, OCT 26> PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS, BRISTOL, TNRSVPNOTIFY ME THU, OCT 27> THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, LOUISVILLE, KYRSVPTICKETS SAT, OCT 29> HOYT SHERMAN PLACE, DES MOINES, IARSVPTICKETS MON, OCT 31> PABLO CENTER AT THE CONFLUENCE, EAU CLAIRE, WIRSVPTICKETS 3. Beabadoobee and Lowertown Line-up: Beabadoobee, Lowertown Although it was very little, the setting was lovely. The event itself was fantastic, however, the physical location was gorgeous and the personnel was really nasty. Of course, Bea was outstanding, but the entire band was outstanding. Overall, it was very entertaining and pretty intense (in the nicest way). With 30 scheduled shows, Beabadoobee is currently traveling to three different countries. The 9:30 Club will host their next tour stop before hosting them there one more the following night. View all of your chances to witness them in person below! 25 – 26 October 2022 Venue> at 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC, US Friday 28 October 2022 Venue> Brooklyn Steel, 319 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY, US 4. Jessie Reyez Tour: The Yessie Tour This fall, JESSIE REYEZ will embark on a protracted North American tour in support of her next album, Yessie. The 29-date tour will get underway on October 13 at the Oasis in Miami, Florida, go through November, and finish on December 4 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Dates of Jessie Reyez's Tour 24 October - Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California 25 October - SOMA, San Diego, California San Francisco, California, October 27 at The Masonic Portland, Oregon on October 28 at Roseland Theater Seattle, Washington on October 30 at Paramount Theatre Vancouver, BC on October 31 at The Orpheum Read the full article

[kaddos]

omg hi bae may i also request a playlist?

YES ABSOLUTELY!!! this one was so fun i loved making it <33 sorry it took a while awjfgds i put a lot of love songs cos i see u reblog like a painting of strawberries and it makes me emo in the BEST way possible ur blog is so cool!!! i hope u enjoy the playlist <33

1) The Verge by Bad Moves 2) The Comfort of a Laugh Track by Roar 3) Autumn Leaves by Joe Pass 4) Kissaphobic by Make Out Monday (sorry <33) 5) Love Love Love by The Mountain Goats 6) Paper Planes by M.I.A. 7) Zen by X Ambassadors, K.Flay, and grandson 8) George by Lowertown

heres the playlist!! :)

[charliewatson]

okay but olivia and avsha from lowertown radiate so much grunge band percabeth energy... i need this au