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Travel Back in Time with The Invaders

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Through the hard work of labels like Earth Libraries, we occasionally get to get into something that unfortunately slid under our radar, much like the world of the Invaders. The Alabaman bunch are brandishing a brand of rock n’ roll that falls somewhere between Modern Lovers and the Nerves, albeit with a bit of a Southern bit of flare. It’s crazy how crisp and joyous this lead single is, sounding like it could line up next to any number of the late 70s punk rock acts, which is when the band were a working group. Earth Libraries will be releasing Designer Genes EP on May 2nd.

The High Water Marks Drop Old Farm Witches

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Through most of their listens, Norway’s The High Water Marks have given us pop-infused rock n’ roll, but they pull back on the reins a bit here, releasing a bit more of a pensive pop number. Light guitar strums are accented by equally careful percussive bops, with some synthetic textures layered into the background, perhaps creating that witchery alluded to in the song’s title. But, the title is more than that, as it is a clear statement on female empowerment, standing in the face of the continuous inequalities women face around the world, putting out the seemingly internal flames of injustice placed upon those who would think differently. Their new album Consult the Oracle is out May 16th via Meritorio Records.

Justin Sconza Share Broken Glass Video

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We’re opening up today with a couple of fun pop ditties, this time bringing out a new video from Justin Sconza. He’s recently released his latest LP, Standards, and now offers a video for “Broken Glass,” which is a reflection on time, as you can tell by the imagery and wormholes working throughout the visual representation. I love how this song fails to be pigeon-holed, as I first wanted to lump him in with the masses for power-pop purposes, but then realized that his melding of time imagery also gives this more ethereal pop nature, moving the song into the textured realm of dreaminess. In the end, it’s like dreamy power-pop, so if that’s something you could get into, you know what to do.

Cleo Handler Releases Compare & Contrast

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In the past weeks I’ve written a lot about Jeffrey Lewis, mostly because I love his occasionally self-deprecating humor and his matter-of-fact storytelling. But, Cleo Handler is here to take up a similar space on Compare & Contrast, with the below single one of the standout tracks that shines a light on her craft. It’s just a witty little confessional tune, but it gives Handler ownership of her own existence, seemingly telling a jilted lover to move over as this space belongs to her! It all comes across in this playful fashion, aided by the brevity, that you chuckle, go to the next song, knowing you’ll be circling back to listen to the whole of the record today!

Show Pics: Hey, Nothing @ 3Ten (3/28)

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After a grueling run at SXSW 2025 a couple weeks prior, a pallet cleanser was due. Ryan and I headed out on a Friday evening to catch Hey, Nothing, a two human project out of Georgia making the dream of the 90s come alive. Along with them, we got the check out Sean Solomon‘s solo project. Sean is a member of Moaning and also a talented animator. It was a younger crowd, attending BECAUSE of social media, not in spite of, and I was happy to meet a new group of live music fans talking about traveling to see shows. Rad.

More on the show and PLENTY of pics to come. Click through, fam.

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New Corasandel Track

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Missed this new track from Corasandel last week, and seeing as I’ve been a big supporter of the group, I wanted to rectify that this morning. Oddly, this song seems to embrace the artwork for the single, taking a slower brand of fiery indie rock and weaving it in and out of our consciousness, coiling inside our ears. A slowed pace allows the song to sort of tip-toe about, with the lightest percussion ticking away behind the snaking guitar. It’s more of a patient build, letting the track’s energy seep into your pores, the way great songs do. They’ll have a new EP out on April 18th.

Thor & Friends Share Anne Sexton’s Monocle

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For years, Thor Harris has held up the creative spirit in Austin, like Atlas with the globe on his back; he’s more revered than most, operating with a quiet humility and a willingness to spread positivity whilst pushing back against the inhumanity of the world. And as such, he’s amassed Thor & Friends, collecting like-minded musicians to complete his musical imaginings. Below, you get the newest installment, a recorded segment from the tune “Anne Sexton’s Glasses,” which will appear on his new record, Heathen Spirituals. This number centers around marimba play, but it’s clear the goal is crafting a sound that operates as a united front…and it’s clear that he’s got friends and musicians helping him see out his vision (including one of my old co-workers; I see you Melissa Nguyen Lype). If you’re into art, be sure to order Heathen Spirituals from Joyful Noise Recordings before its May 16th release.

The Black Watch Prepare For All the World LP

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I know the indie world (myself included) love fawning over the likes of Robert Pollard, but he might not be the most prolific songwriter on the scene; you should all check out John Andrew Fredrick and his long running project The Black Watch. It seems every year, the group offer up at least one record, and as is the case this year, we’re getting a double album called For All the World. On my first few run throughs of the lead single, I’m really impressed with how huge this band sounds right now; there’s this continuous drive that rushes the song, while John seems sated, sitting in the middle of the mix to deliver his vocals, awaiting the swell of strings all around. If you’re into a musician’s musician, this should be your jam! The new record is out this June via Atom Records.

Dazy Delivers Pay No Mind Single

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At the moment, I’m really loving what Dazy is delivering with the latest single; it’s like a weird mixture of J Spacemen penned songs with the heavy club vibes that have been circulating through indie rock the last few years. It creates this heavy circular wash that’s entirely pop oriented, though run through a psychedelic wash, which is no doubt owed to the production help he got this round from Ryan Hemsworth. Kind of love how all these acts are revisiting those old school sounds, envisioning a future for indie rock where we’re all just totally blissed out. The song brought to you by Lame-O Records.

Triathalon Share Drop Down Single

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If you’re looking at hits this year, you’ve got to consider Triathalon‘s “Rip” as an ultimate contender; they aim to mix it up, however, on their latest single from the forthcoming Funeral Music LP, with “Down” taking a little bit of a tempo nod from the track’s title. Similar to the lead single from the record, this one’s brimming with these noisy little elemental guitars, though I’ll admit that in this presentation, they slink further into the background. Moving in this manner allows the vocals to kind of hang in their dreamy state, letting the notes reverberate in a cleaner fashion. All the while, you’re enthralled, as the beats in the distance capture your ear, continuing to build on the stranglehold Triathalon have on my listening rotation. Funeral Music hits on May 16th via Lex Records.

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