Month: August 2023

Bobsled Team Drop Analita Single

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Having taken some time off to sit back and work on new music, Belfast’s Bobsled Team are back with their first it of new music since 2021’s The Colours Blur. The duo don’t waste any time here trying to get their hooks in you, entering on the back of a bounding drum roll that pushes you right into the joyous vocal intro. Really, all they need are these vocals; the song soars as the vocals intertwine, then overlap, all the while rising and falling to meet up with the rhythm. This song just exudes energy, so turn it up and indulge your sweet tooth!

Plastic Mirror Share New Single

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I was first introduced to LA’s Plastic Mirror last summer when they had this delightful single that seemed to drop out of nowhere, and they’re back again with a couple of two new tracks. Their first EP had this broad pop approach, sort of letting the layers and the song structure play of the negative space to build emotion. This go round, the band seem to have employed a bit more urgency within, as there’s a newer pulse that pushes the track forward. The band’s allegiance to rally grand pop structures, circa mid90s Britpop, is still omnipresent, and as you listen, you’ll feel the anthemic nature of their craft when you hit those chorus bits.

Elephant Stone Return with Lost In a Dream

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Having dropped a few of their more exploratory pieces already this year with the Dawn, Day, Dusk EP/Single, Elephant Stone is continuing their path through the forest of psychedelia. Listeners get pulled in quickly by the snappy drum work; it’s propulsive in nature, thus providing the guitars plenty of space to move in and out of the dreamier realms. Velvety vocals were prescribed, but as much as I love them through the verses, there’s a really striking moment at 1:20, shining a ray of sunshine right into your ears that completely melted me. I’m continuously impressed by the band’s ability to grow and turn back on themselves some 14 years into their career, consistently carving their own path in this musical realm.

Get Moving With Freedom Fry

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The French-American married duo Freedom Fry has long been on our radar for their danceable, indie pop gems. While pumping out tons of hits and seeing songs placed in multiple hit shows and movies, the group also released a stunning EP entitled La Soire.Now trying to close out the summer with a potential song of the season jam, Freedom Fry just released the new single “YOLO” earlier this morning. If you weren’t up and on your feet already, this jam is sure to get you moving along to the beat.

The 1981 Share Notebox Single off Move On LP

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Spoken word samples and a ringing guitar line pull you into your speakers when you press play on the newest single from the 1981. Soon enough, the drums kick on here and build this stomping brood that recalls some of the early Jesus and MC power hooks. But, then a cymbal crashes and the track turns more melodic momentarily, bridging the gothic structure with a bit of understated cool. I love the way the vocals really churn here, reminding me of all the loud guitar acts from the late 80s/90s that never turned away from bringing in melodic vocal hooks that kept you coming back again and again. The band will be releasing Move On via Dandy Boy Records on August 18th.

Daiistar Share Another Single from Good Time

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I’m really interested to hear what Daiistar‘s debut album sounds like; they’ve been toying with me on every single they’ve dropped. Sure, they’re all in the same realm…psych, dream pop, shoegaze, but they’ve added in some layers to mix the tunes, which, for now, is keeping me on my musical toes. Plus, it’s all been really good, so you can’t argue with that start. This latest track from Good Time feels a bit like if Brian Jonestown just went off the deep-end into a sort of heavier realm; you can feel the weight of the guitars as the track swallows you up. Slow pacing only builds some solid tension, yet it never quite gets released, jamming out on the edges of dream pop as the song draws to a close. Fuzz Club will release Good Time on September 8th.

Playful Pop from the Cowboys

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As of late there’s been a shitload of posturing about what’s cool and who’s cool in the scene or whatever you call it, but when you hear this track from the Cowboys you’re reminded that pop music supersedes all that bullshit; it’s about joy and frivolity, which is exactly what you get here. A stomping keyboard line sets up a ska nod (just me) that gives the track this insane bounce that will likely let you jump around the room joyously. Then you hit that chorus where the band turns the garage pop tendencies into a pure doo-wop swoon you’ll keep spinning on repeat. If you remember that rock n’ roll is fun and you can afford to take your life less seriously, then grab The Sultan of Squat, on August 25th via Feel It Records.

Scarves Share Candy Bar Single

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Long ago, in a blogosphere far away, I wrote extensively about Scarves and their record, Delicate Creatures. Fast forward to last Friday, and the band dropped a fresh track, emailing us to let us know that the songwriting just clicked, and they were having fun just writing again, so they pressed record, and here we are. Musically, the group still feel like they’re a few degrees away from Death Cab, though having spent a lot of time with the band’s music, Niko’s vocals feel more natural and honest…so maybe Gibbard circa We Have the Facts. The tune unfolds casually, almost stream of consciousness in a sense, and with a strum, its over, leaving you with just an inkling of extra joy in your day.

The Ballet Share At the Bathhouse Video

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You should already have the Ballet‘s Daddy Issues on your playlist, as its one of the hit pop records to have dropped this year, particularly if you imagine yourself as a fan of heavy synth pop. But, if not, we’ve got you covered, as they just dropped a fresh video for their standout single “At the Bathouse.” For me, and I’m sure Greg’s probably tired of the likeness being thrown out there, but this does feel like an early Magnetic Fields tune, albeit one dripping with hooks. That euphoria translates to the choreography created by Emmy-winner Al Blackstone, providing a voyeuristic approach to a bathhouse. But, in that Greg sees the song as detailing bathhouses as places that “can feel serious but also playful.” And in the end, the dancing alone might let you find yourself a home. So be it the groove or the video, be sure to check out Daddy Issues, available now via Fika Recordings.

 

King Khan Shares Bonus Track from Invaders Score

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Having leant himself to the score for the Invaders, King Khan finally has his songwriting and stewardship on the horizon for a physical release, courtesy of Ernest Jennings Recording Co. Felt like today wouldn’t be right if we didn’t share this stunning bonus track from the “digital version,” featuring Miranda & the Beat on vocals. Much like the movie, this song feels like its rooted in the 60s, taking on these powerful smoky notes that don’t seem like they’ve been replicated every since then. Honestly, I think what makes this track, for me at least, is that fucking bravado from the string arrangement; it reminds me of how lush orchestration really is the “chef’s kiss” of classic soul. So, the double LP of the score will drop on August 18th, so if you’re kind of, sort of, into great sounds, grab it HERE.

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