Dazy Release Surprise I Get Lost EP

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After dropping the adored It’s Only a Secret EP in October, Dazy has returned with the brand new I Get Lost EP. The sound on this EP is definitely blending the lines of where pop and indie rock meet; you can’t deny that the energy and joyousness of these three songs isn’t infectious. You can hear a blend of bits of beat work in the background, akin to ATH faves Dummy, though this is spun in more of the fashion you’d expect from Beck, as opposed to noisier side of the coin. That said, “The Crush” does pull in a bit more pace to the overall approach, while still adhering to the pop hooks that Dazy is becoming known for these days. Stream it all below.

Pretty Lightning Return with Glade Runner

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We’re getting down to the end of the year folks and it seems like most sites are focused on top songs, lists and year end wrap ups. While we may or may not get there at some point, we’ve still got new tunes coming in for top 2024 contention just before the year end break. My old German pals from Pretty Lightning just shared new track “Glade Runner” and it’s definitely trying to sneak it’s way into my year end list. It features that downright nasty version of psych laden blues I’ve grown to love about the band’s sound over the years. Dig it.

Pretty Lightning will release this track as part of a new album entitled Night Wobble which is due out February 21st.

Fantastic Purple Spots Drop Video + Share New EP

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Over on our label side of the site, we began the year with the excellent Vibrations Now EP from Austin’s Fantastic Purple Spots. Thus, it seemed only fitting that we wrap up the year by tossing out the final musical statement from the project: Spotsylvania Lullabies. Prior to the holiday break, we shared a nostalgic leaning classic rocker, “Flowerland,” and today we’ve got a video version of the tune to run for you below. It’s the perfect encapsulation of their sound, melding their work from both EPs into a psychedelic world of blended colors and imagery. In terms of the new EP, officially out Friday but streaming below, it reminds me a lot of the early Clientele records, living somewhere between experimental psychedelia and pastoral rock n’ roll…perfect for your Winter listening, so stream it below!

Swansea Sound Share Christmas Single

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Every year around this time, our email inbox is flooded with indie rock Christmas covers and various holiday delights, but the only one that matters is this new Swansea Sound Christmas Single. They’re not here to redo your caroling routine, brandishing their own witticisms and crunchy riffs, continuing to work on the interplay between Hue and Amelia. While they enjoy a little bit of poking fun, that vocal melody from Hue that slides into the chorus is absolutely spot on. This single comes with B-Side “Dreamland” too, with lots of various purchase options, including one that comes packaged with their latest LP, Twentieth Century!

Strange Lot Release It’s Always You

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Over the last handful of years, Strange Lot has been making a solid name for themselves in the Austin music scene, and it appears as they’re nearing their own pinnacle as this fresh single illustrates the group’s quality, while also throwing down what makes them more of an outlier in an oversaturated psych realm. The genre as it stands has the propensity to lock in a groove, let that pulse and move, but always hold the song steady; we don’t see the band striving to escape that. However, most acts employ a more traditional guitar sound while the Strange Lot seem content to lurk in the shadows of their work; it elevates their craft into a more cinematic realm that feel more traditional in its willingness to step away from the masses. This tune will feature on the group’s forthcoming LP, with Alex Mass and Jim Eno taking on production/mixing roles…so you know it’s a big deal.

Listen to Zack Keim’s New Single

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Outside my window at the moment, the weather is slightly cold and misting, which begs a nice ballad, perfectly fit for the voice of Zack Keim. When this single first came through, I thought to myself how it felt like an old version of M. Ward; he had that same tonal quality while still feeling familiar and friendly. The musical production has this understated elegance too, bordering between confessional indie rock and buoyant crossover pop. It’s a moving tune, and one that should put Keim on your radar as he prepares for the release of his Battery Lane LP, out in February via Super Sport Records.

QUINQUIS Shares Morwreg

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This might be the final piece from my catch up game, and what a doozy! QUINQUIS is the project of Emilie Quinquis, and she’s combining her entrancing vocals with a deep love of pulsating electronica. She pulls out her voice first, selling you on its majesty, all as a subtle beat begins to build beneath the surface; it doesn’t cover the voice completely, careful not too overplay itself. But, there’s a moment around the 2 minute mark where the beat gets to shine on its own, heavy and thumping, with a blinking bit of percussive samples barking at you over the top of a budding synth line…and then the vocals drop back in to finish the job. All of this brought to us courtesy of Mute.

Facs Share Desire Path Video

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Chicago’s FACS are an absolute powerhouse; they’re name continues to rise in the indie press, and based off their singles from the forthcoming Wish Defense LP, that meteoric takeoff is much deserved. Upon pressing play, rumbling drums roll you right into a warped wall of distorted guitars, bending the atmosphere and creating this disorienting darkness. But, just as they seem settled into a hazy realm, they turn the song into a colder post-punk territory, punctuated by a few lyrical bursts (“It ties you up/it ties you”) before receding. I love the way they’re straddling two territories in the same realm, and this has me salivating to hear the entirety of the new LP. Wish Defense is out in February via Trouble In Mind Records.

The Innocence Mission Share Your Saturday Picture Video

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Over last week’s holidays, I spent quite a bit of time with Midwinter Swimmers; I was excited to spend my week of relaxation with the album, as it arrived just in time for the Winter weather to finally reach Austin. And, the Innocence Mission, dropped this accompanying video to reaffirm their gentle joy, illustrated and animated by Karen Peris herself. I love how the imagery and artistry correlate to the group’s history, though the new record’s art reflects more of the approach on Befriended. Nonetheless, this band should never be overlooked, thus I’m here to remind you of their importance in your life. Grab their new LP HERE.

Gus Baldwin and the Sketch Drop Slacker’s Prom

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While the Winter weather tends to put me into my feels, there’s still a thirst for the energy that Gus Baldwin & the Sketch bring to my speakers. While they push forth in this new single, their typical tenacity is offset a little bit by the vocal delivery; Baldwin’s voice is a little calmed and hazy, setting up these perfect “oohs” that deliver a teaser hook. This is all perfect, as the energy pours through the speakers, punishing the cones as the drums thunder and riffs do their best to shred everything in their path. The Sketch will officially be out on January 25th of next year!

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