Last Day Deaf premieres Gregory Ackerman's new "indie folk gem," from upcoming LP Still Waiting Still

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Everything I've been feeling about these new Gregory Ackerman tunes is perfectly summed by Christos at Last Day Deaf:: "What we admire most about ‘Full Grown‘ is the artist’s intimate vocal performance, which is genuinely combined with the best possible string arrangement to unleash the most of this indie folk gem, and that ‘invisible’, soft veil of melancholy which is pervasive throughout the song. In just over 3 minutes, Ackerman is more than a dab hand to deliver a phenomenal wave of emotions full of lush harmonies and poignant lyrics, a perfect precursor off his upcoming full-length album Still Waiting Still, out in September."

V13 premieres The Enigmatic Foe's new A-side, while Ghettoblaster has the B-sides

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V13 has the premiere of “The Suffering Art,” the newest single from The Enigmatic Foe’s expansive upcoming album The Original Plan. The site compares band mastermind Jared Colinger to Squeeze, Depeche Mode, and The Smiths, contending that the song “capably and intelligently tows that thin line between melancholy and upbeat jangly pop.”

Colinger is also pinning two non-album tracks to each single release from the record. Ghettoblaster was kind enough to post the bonus tracks included with “Suffering Art:” "Let's Be Sad" and "Crisis (Home Demo).” Check that out here.

The Original Plan is slated for a July 30 release.

Treble Zine shares J Hacha de Zola's latest delightful noir hallucination

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We’re only a day way from the release of J Hacha de Zola’s East of Eden! Today Treble Zine is on the case with the music video for "Lost Space,” comparing it to work by Tom Waits and Lee Hazelwood and calling it "a delightful noir hallucination.” That also generally describes the entirety of my human existence, so I am relating to this!

Americana UK praises Chris J. Norwood's bravery

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Thanks to Americana UK, which wrote, “It’s a pretty brave career move to declare oneself as being uncool – but that’s exactly what Dallas-based Chris J. Norwood has done on this new song.”

The Boot shared the video for the song last week, telling readers that “Chris J. Norwood wants you to know the truth.” Stay tuned for more truth on Aug. 20, when the full length I Am Not Cool LP drops from State Fair Records.

Chris J. Norwood walks the red carpet in the new video for "I Am Not Cool," available now on The Boot

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Wow, sounds opulent! “Scenes of Norwood walking a red carpet, performing onstage and being approached by fans..."

Oh, wait… “Chris J. Norwood has a whole lot of fun making his point in the music video for his cheekily titled new single 'I Am Not Cool.' The new clip, premiering exclusively on The Boot, juxtaposes the singer-songwriter's life in the spotlight with mundane slices of life out of it."

Well hey - at least Chris got to experience just a little bit of that sweet, sweet fame. It's all about those red carpets, am I right?! Link in bio.

New album I Am Not Cool arrives Aug. 20 via State Fair Records, and each purchase comes with a free evaluation of what you're wearing (no, it doesn’t).

FLOOD shares debut single by Elroy, "Excite Me Much"

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FLOOD Magazine calls the new Elroy single "Excite Me Much” a "lounge-y, downtempo tune that boldly contrasts with its title,” while Elroy himself explains that "the guitar just sort of played the line from this song without me thinking or trying too much.” Well, jeez! I'd like to have my guitar write the songs for me, too! Hear it now!

The self-titled debut album from Elroy - a member of the Finn family (of Crowded House fame, amongst so many other ventures) as well as a touring part of Wild Nothing and Connan Mockasin - is out August 13 from Grand Phony.