Vern matz find themselves swimming in circles on this track, a warm, pensive slice of Americana, and a dreamy portrait of helplessness. As if circling the fish bowl, we’re reminded that circularity isn’t so bad when the company’s this good. “Fish Tank” is driven by different layers of acoustic guitars, gently fuzzed out, and driving drums that provide a fresh energy to the whole.
Another winner from the always-great Jigsaw Records, Ghost Thoughts recall the bright-and-breezy sound of early ’90s indiepop. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 11, 2017
Nashville’s Passion Fruit Boys nail the effervescent janglepop of ’80s college radio with bright guitars and immediate hooks. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 1, 2022
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021