New Bop from Terry Venomous

Somewhere in between the lines of King Krule and the Fall, you’ll find the work of Liverpool’s Terry Venomous. Thought his latest track from his forthcoming EP would be an easy way to slide right into Friday. This tune revolves around a steady little beat that stays locked locked in the groove. Light keys twinkle and guitars sway and swing all around the vocal delivery, which carries a bit of a heavy smoker croon. It’s a super casual way to kick your Friday right into gear, letting you get your playful best ready so you can go out and win today! Look for a new EP in April!

Sachet Announce Brand New EP, Share Lead Single

It’s been a hot minute since we last heard from Aussie outfit Sachet; they last released Nets in 2020. But, we can breathe easier knowing the group have a fresh EP on the way for us in 2024. While the band fancy themselves as a prog-pop outfit, they’re not straying too far off from classic punk meets pop vibes. You can hear some of the Debbie Harry playfulness in the vocals this go round, hitting those crystalline disco notes as the band snakes its way through a sort of musical call-and-response. Plus, you’ll find just a bit of punk ethos squeaking in too, adding some sharp licks that build the tension. Totally digging on it, so looking forward to The Seeing Machine EP, out next February via Tenth Court.

Finnish Postcard Ready How to Mute Crows

Guess I’m in love with classic pop rock sounds today, as the latest single from Finnish Postcard definitely has that classic sound; the walls of noise that scream through the song can’t hide the track’s natural inclination towards seeking out the melody. I keep finding myself circling back just to hear the vocal delivery; there are these little moments when they seem to kind of climb in tone, only to climb back down that mountain; you’ll know it when you hear it. But, just as the song’s bravado swirls, the band pulls back to draw you into a more pensive close, leaving you with your emotions. If you dig it, How to Mute Crows is out this Friday!

The Red Pinks and Purples Share New EP

Having released The Town That Cursed Your Name earlier this year, The Red Pinks and Purples seem to have been uploading EP after EP, some new stuff, some rarities and some covers. I’m pretty sure the tracks from Murder, Oral Sex and Cigarettes are new, but to be honest, Glenn’s so prolific, you never know what’s new or what’s old but new again. What I do know, is that the RPPs Bandcamp is one of the many reasons I love the format, and one of the thing I know a lot of folks fear with the passing of the torch to whatever entity is in charge now. You can’t really go wrong with anything Donaldson pens, and there’s just something so continuously charming that you’re blessed if you have the time to invest in listening from start to finish here.

Wishy Announce Paradise EP (Levitation Artist)

Sure, this new track from Indiana’s Wishy popped up yesterday, but seeing as the new group featuring Kevin Krauter is making their way to Austin in a few weeks we wanted keep the band in your thoughts. Kevin’s sharing lead songwriting duties with Nina Pitchkites, who takes over the vocals here, giving the song the melodic backbone that allows the noisiness to swirl and spin about. On one hand, its sort of working with bedroom pop tendencies, offering up a sweetness that feels intimate; the flip side of the coin is the incessant push forward with noisy notes shooting off like fireworks in and out of the core. Paradise EP is out December 15th via Winspear.

No Drama Announce New EP, Share Happy Dog

If you’re looking outside the traditional circle of indie rock, might we suggest checking in on Touluse’s No Drama, who’ve just announced their self-titled EP via Hidden Bay Records/Seitan’s Hell Bike Punks. Immediately you’ll feel the weight of the track, as it hits with this big wash of noisy riffs before settling into that melodic groove that runs through the core of the song. Despite being from France, the band are locked into the current style of noisy pop prevalent in the states; it’s capable of making you swoon just as easily as it will encourage you to turn the speakers all the way up. Sink into the charms of No Drama today!

Lavender Blush Share New Single

While early recordings melded the sounds of distortion with pop tendencies, the rumor has it that the latest release from Lavender Blush will pull back a bit on the noise work, letting the band’s power evolve more organically. Our first listen to their new work has the band immediately forcing toe taps with a driving rhythm section and a marched vocal delivery. Longtime fans needn’t fret, as the group still has keenness to work those pedals back into the mix, as you can hear feedback lurking here and there, opening up just before the two minute mark, bringing the song to a noisier close. You Love Me Now Wait is the band’s forthcoming EP, it’ll drop on November 17th via Shelflife.

Fanclubwallet Releases Small Songs Vol 1

The term bedroom pop gets thrown around (yes, even by me!) far too often nowadays, but Fanclubwallet‘s new Small Songs Vol 1 EP really seems to grasp the concept in its totality, as songwriter Hannah Judge were a one-person project: all Hannah, no filler, with a visualizer for the EP’s single. I love the quite buzz of the keyboard as it shifts in tones; I really love the simplicity, which allows Judge to maximize the hooks once the beat drops into the track. Both beat and vocals seem to work in unison, matched up with one another, like they weren’t meant to sync up. If you’d like to hear more, stream the whole thing HERE.

Dancer Share Love Video, Announce New EP

If you haven’t caught on to Dancer at this point, you’re likely missing out on some of the best music-makers in the the UK right now; you’ve got members of Nightshift, Robert Sotelo and more combining to bring this brand of post-punk your way. Honestly, there’s something in their craft that sounds like a more pop-centric brand of Life Without Buildings. The vocals have that vibe where they feel almost distant, though they clearly have that melodic draw that keeps you focused. Circling around the vocals are these angular riffs that sparkle and twist around a thick rhythmic groove. They’ve just announced the As Well EP, which will be out on October 13th via Gold Mold Records.

Single Bullet Theory to Release c. ’79 EP

There’s not much recorded material out there from Single Bullet Theory, aside from their eponymous LP…but that’s about to change, as the band are unearthing a collection of songs recored in the late 70s, titled c. ’79. In order to tease the forthcoming release, we’ve got a sneak peek at one of the outstanding tunes you’ll be able to get your hands upon. I love the perfect balance between the verses and the chorus, straddling the grit of early punk rock vibes and the anthemic pop rock that would dominate the 80s. Playful little guitar upticks give the song a bit of spirit, but you can hear the track still delving back into the band’s more raucous tendencies. This is one of those release that you’re going to just crank up, so send your thanks to Feel It Records who release the EP on September 22nd.

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