Ultrabomb - "No Cap"

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Ultrabomb, the supergroup consisting of Greg Norton (Husker Du), Derek O'Brien (Social Distortion, Agent Orange, Adolescents), and Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum), has a brand new single out. Their previous singles have sounded like a combination of the members' other bands, and that's no different with "No Cap." This new one leans a little more heavily into Soul Asylum territory, especially from their pre-"Runaway Train" period. It's very melodic and has that 90's catchy alt-rock sound, but it also has a strong punk rock edge to it. It melds dissonance and melody perfectly, and is going to have fans of Ultrabomb's members thrilled upon first listen. Supergroups are one of our favorite things here at If It's Too Loud..., and Ultrabomb are one of the best out there.

Greg Norton says of his band's latest single:

“There is a lot of noise to keep us distracted. Everyone has an opinion, informed, and not informed. I'm at capacity with all the bs, let's start real conversations.”

You can listen to "No Cap" below. The Bridges that We Burn is due out May 1 on DC-Jam Records/Virgin Music Group. For more on Ultrabomb, check out the band on Instagram and Facebook.

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Liam Kazar - "Shoes Too Tight"

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Photo by Alexa Viscius This may be Liam Kazar's debut single, but the Chicago based musician already has an impressive resume, having worked with Jeff Tweedy, Chance the Rapper, Steve Gunn, Daniel Johnston, and others. "Shoes Too Tight" features childhood friend Spencer Tweedy on drums, Lane Beckstrom on bass, and Ohmme on vocals. It's an absurdly fun and groovy little song that is a party waiting to happen. What he gives us here is a timeless song that could truly have been released any time since the 1960's (ok... maybe not the 80's...) There are elements of classic rock, 60's crooners and R&B, indie rock, modern Americana... it's really just packed with everything in a cohesive song that maintains the vibe the entire way through. You can watch the video for "Shoes Too Tight" below. For more on Liam Kazar, check him out on Instagram and Twitter . He's also raising money on his Bandcamp for Constellation and The Hungry Brain. ...
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Izzy Heltai - "Father"

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Photo by Joanna Chattman I've been referring to Northampton, MA based Izzy Heltai's music as mainstream modern folk with just enough of a unique spin to keep it appealing to music snobs, too. His latest single, "Father," might be the perfect example of that. It's a quiet, deeply personal song that starts off painfully sparse but ever so slowly builds and builds as it goes on. It walks that line between accessible/mainstream and indie expertly.  You can watch the video for "Father" below. Father , the upcoming debut album from Izzy Heltai, will be out October 9. You can pre-order a copy here . For more on Izzy Heltai, check out the artist's website .
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Lex Leosis - "Mind Your Business"

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Lex Leosis might be Toronto based, but she spent a lot of time in California's Bay Area working on her hip hop sound. She's also traveled all over the United States to collaborate with other artists. Her latest single, "Mind Your Business," has a strong 90's hip hop feel to it. It's dripping with attitude, and Leosis's flow is in full on attack mode. The 90's vibe could be because of the fact that there is no R&B chorus, keeping the song pure hip hop, which is rare these days. This reminds me a lot of Oompa's songs, which is a huge compliment coming from us. You can listen to "Mind Your Business" below. Mythologies , the upcoming album from Lex Leosis, will be out later this year. For more on Lex Leosis, check out her Facebook . Mind Your Business by Lex Leosis
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