There is so much great new music coming out on a daily basis, and today, Dissonants brings you the start of a brand new column called Remarkable Recent Releases, which aims to highlight some of these tracks, EPs, and albums.
Adjust The Sails “Working Man”
Adjust The Sails has been consistently releasing music throughout the course of the year, and the newest piece is a track titled “Working Man.” The lyrics tackle multiple themes, from self-improvement and not “giving in to vices” to the desire of quitting the 9-5 life to pursue other career paths to getting older and watching your friends and peers reach major life milestones. The reflective songwriting is combined with extremely catchy melodies and instrumentation to make another very memorable track.
House Parties “Tiny Rooms” (EP)
House Parties stepped foot into the scene at the beginning of this year, gradually leading up to the release of their debut EP, “Tiny Rooms.” The Texan pop-punk and easycore group bring together drop-tuned riffs and breakdowns (“Makes Sense”), infectious melodies (‘Broke,`” Tiny Rooms”), and attention-grabbing performances (“Collateral”) to create a very strong debut.
Jack Conway “Bullshit”
Continuing a string of releases, Jack Conway has released “Bullshit.” The stripped-down demo allows for the emotion to shine through (especially within the vocal performance during the chorus). Sophisticated piano and guitar leads join a dreamy vocal performance and heartfelt lyrics (“I tell myself lies so I don’t feel any pain”) to make a simple, yet powerful track.
Jordan Coffey “Mean Girls”
Hailing from Maine is metal musician Jordan Coffey, who recently dropped her latest single, “Mean Girls.” With lyrics like “so keep walking away with your head down, just in case you forgot which one of us wears the crown,” the track serves as a middle finger to bullies, haters, and anyone else who’s ever tried to tear you down. The verses are much more aggressive, while the massive chorus is much more melodic, and the performances throughout the song make it even more empowering.
K4YLEE “FADED MEMORY”
K4YLEE impressed me with her new single, “FADED MEMORY.” The softer and more minimalistic verses prepare for the anthemic choruses that follow, with an emotion-filled vocal performance sung over the line “what happened to the way we used to be?.” Elements of pop and rock are seamlessly tied together to create a phenomenal single overall.
One Flew West “Holes In My Jeans”
Beloved Colorado locals One Flew West are back with another new track, “Holes In My Jeans.” The song is the second single from their forthcoming debut album, “The Blur,” which will be released on March 25th, 2022 (pre-order here). Alongside their previous single “The Blur,” this track also contains the irresistibly catchy hooks that the band is known for, and sets a strong precedent for the rest of the record.
Promise Game “Sleeping Weather”
New Hampshire-based band Promise Game has been consistently evolving their sound with each release they’ve put out this year, and their new single “Sleeping Weather” is no different in that regard. The darker composition in the verses and choruses focus on elements of emo, alternative rock, and post-hardcore, while the extremely energetic instrumentals and captivating vocals in the bridge throw bits and pieces of pop-punk into the mix, and listeners can also expect to hear unforgettable synth leads throughout the entire track.
Stand Atlantic “molotov [OK]”
Following the release of “deathwish” earlier on in 2021, Australian pop-punk legends Stand Atlantic are continuing to get a little bit experimental with their sound through their latest single, “molotov [OK].” The raw and slightly more aggressive vocal tone and accelerated instrumentation showcase a heavier side to the band’s sound, and the main hook will have listeners shouting along.
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