Runo Plum Shares Pink Moon

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One of the acts that I missed during SXSW was Runo Plum, who shared another track today from the forthcoming Bloom Again. In the front of the track, you get an ornately plucked guitar and the softened vocals that make the project so endearing. But, whereas that would often suffice for an artist, Runo Plum’s work gets a bit of an extra touch, as the core of the song seems to be layered atop a warm desert ambiance, providing this heavenly drift that wouldn’t be out of place on a Volkswagen commercial (IYKYK). Bloom Again is the much anticipated LP, slated for release on May 8th via Winspear.

No Peeling Announce EP2

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If you were paying attention to the music world, there’s no way you missed the frantic brand of punk coming out of Nottingham when No Peeling released their first EP last year. They blast out on their latest single, rushing with this jagged brand of rock n’ roll that will likely draw similarities to Snooper, though their brand feels a little deeper here. Their use of electronic bursts create this tension like things are breaking loose, as if the world, or the office, is spinning out of control; it’s a great contrast considering the tune hits out at the mundane office supplies. They whet your appetite just enough, then close things down, meaning you’ll have to keep it on repeat all day…or at least until May 1st when EP2 hits via Feel it Records and Wrong Speed Records.

The Norwegian Blue Share A Different Light

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While we patiently await the debut EP from The Norwegian Blue, Erik Aamot has teased us with yet another offering from the Electric Pop Group guitarist. It’s a light bit of classic indiepop sounds, with crisp guitar notes that jangle and dive, opening up into a melodious chorus with soft textures beneath to build the tune. For instance, this track features a really bright horn solo, layering the song with some warmth that certainly finds the tune growing in its majesty. Really looking forward to hearing more from the project, so keep your eyes on Matinee Recordings who have handled Erik’s previous work…and this single too!

Maxwell Farrington and Le Superhomard Share Lorene

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If Leonard Cohen were making music today, I have a feeling it would sound quite a bit like Maxwell Farrington and Le Superhomard. The duo create a rich sound that pulls from the subdued brand of electronica then match it up with the dulcet tones of Farrington’s croon; it feels like a timeless piece, yet very much molded to fit the modern generation. It makes sense they’re presenting this new single in a video format, as the track has a very cinematic nature to it; you can hear these little electronic pulses pushing forth, almost as if they’re accenting a climactic moment, or much the case here…a great accompanying vocal. They’ll release Window Tax via Talitres on April 24th.

Above Me Announce Soften the Blows

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The work of Rick Altieri has been featured quite a bit on this site, whether in Blue Ocean or Aluminum, but today we focus on his newest project, Above Me. Just this past Friday he announced a debut LP for Dandy Boy Records. It’s playing in that territory that seems to have taken off quite a bit, using dominating beat work and screeching guitars to build these mesmerizing soundscapes. Altieri then drapes these lush vocal tones atop the mix, and you’ve got this blend of harsh industrialization with ethereal wonder. Definitely a sound that builds and builds, so be sure to keep your ears open for Soften the Blows, which arrives on May 1st.

Duane Hoover Shares The Way That Things Fall Apart

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I love the line that Duane Hoover is walking with his latest single, somewhere between a classics rock n’ roll sound, garage rock, and hints of power pop. Hoover’s voice has this nostalgic glam touch to it too, akin to Bolan, so you’ve got this whole world rolled into one catchy little hit. You throw it one way, and the tune embraces that hook and turns it into a swinging pop ditty, but you twist it around and there’s this punk rock ripper waiting to erupt. All that, yet Duane just sits in the saddle and rides the tune of a lifetime, meeting the rock n’ roll gods as we await The Way That Things Fall Apart EP!

Golden Tiles Announce Set Up on the Leaves

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Cruising through the singles sent my way, the Golden Tiles was one that resonated and, even in its brevity, sat with me for some time. So I went back, and here we are. Below you’ll find the first single from the forthcoming Set Up On Leaves, and the lo-fi vibe is perfectly fitting for a Monday. There are certainly areas where you can hear the discord and feedback get sent to a dominating wall of noise, but they don’t even let it get above the surface, and in doing so, they’ve created another bit of natural tension. Don’t get me wrong, there are these light little hooks in the song, but they’re holding their cards close to the chest, almost teasing us with this offering. It has me looking forward to the release of Set Up On Leaves, which hits on May 1st via Antiquated Future.

Fire Man Shares Marry You

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I love listening to an artist that feels like an outsider, someone who still feels like they’re channeling their best self to make music that’s meaningful, which is where I landed with Fire Man. There’s an immediate left-of-the-dial nature to it, particularly in the voice of Caio Brentar; those notes are sedate and delivered purposefully, though careful enough to not rock the ship…until its called for. Then, with a stomp on that pedal, distortion rings out and confronts the listener with Brentar’s voice soaring over those crunchy riffs. This is the second single from the forthcoming How to Erase Everything LP, which will hit on May 8th.

Last Week’s Jams (3.30 – 4.3)

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I started off with a bunch of bangers, then ended up with a sputter, but such are the perks of a site beholden to no one…we just get to write about what we love. For me, I was really enjoying the newest single from Victoria, not to mention great new stuff from Rural France and Greg Mendez. RayRay brought out some bangers from Honey I’m Home (one of our favorite SXSW acts) and Oakwood too. It was also good to see our pals in Shortcuts back at it, with a new lineup featuring local legend Eric B from Big Bill playing bass; it’s an expat power pop affair! There’s a few OG versions of songs that got remixes this week, so when you’re cranking Comet Gain and the BVs, feel free to visit the site to hear their remixes and remasters!

Victoria Offers S.C.R.A.P Video

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Looks like our morning here is going to be spent with some ramshackle pop, of the best sort, of course, which is why we’re going to open up with this new tune from Victoria. The Aussie outfit have just shared this single, and I can’t help but hear the lineage of the region’s sound hanging in the vocals; there’s that slight sense of yearning and wonderment in their, all of it put to a steady snapping march from the snare. Guitar sounds throughout have just the faintest jangle, with a bit of dreaminess layered in behind the carry that sort of drifting brand of pop to your ears. This might be my favorite track of the week, if I’m being honest; it’s available courtesy of Scenic Drive Records.

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