Month: August 2024

It Thing Share Persian Rug Single

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Today the ladies are belting it out; we had UV-TV and Rose earlier, and now the howling pipes from Charlotte Gigi keep me coming back to this fresh tune from Melbourne’s It Thing. Upon a few run throughs, I’ve decided that this track is definitely a war between the discordant ringing of the guitars and Gigi’s voice; they have this sparring swirl, almost like a call-and-response between one another. It gives the song a natural tension that allows for the track to seduce the listener whilst it carefully moves towards its quick finish. A pretty special opening track from their new Spirit Level EP, out next week via Marthouse Records.

UV-TV Return with the Optimistic Wrench

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After a few years away, Brooklyn’s UV-TV have returned to the scene with a fresh collection of songs titled the Optimistic Wrench. They’ve always flirted with nostalgia, particularly by utilizing Rose’s dynamic vocal range, and here, they go even further back to the hey-day of Athens in the early 80s, which loosely ties to the way they came about some of the songs on the new LP; they utilized an Omnichord for build progressions, making them, like the Athens sound, wholly original here. It’s a sound tethered to post-punk in a sense, but moving beyond as they employ their own little percussive touches and jagged lines to bring it into the now. I know a lot of folks are excited for this one! The Optimistic Wrench hits on October 11th via Papercup Music and No Non-Fiction.

The High Water Marks Return with YFF

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The High Water Marks are one of my absolutely favorite bands from the last few years; their last LP, Your Next Wolf, was probably one of the greatest pieces of power pop we’ve heard in years. Now, they’re back with a fresh single to honor the election cycle, taking aim at fascism and all those who’ve encouraged it’s rebirth into the mainstream consciousness. While it’s such an incredibly important topic, there’s still much charm to this track that it’s hard to ignore their graceful approach to the subject, making you melt with melody like nothing else you’ve heard this week. Maybe not Beyonce, but a great political piece you can crank up real loud.

Casual Male Back With Another Hit

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Brooklyn based artist Tim Lapping has really been striking a chord with my lately with his new tunes under his recording moniker Casual Male. Dare I say, it might just be some of my favorite music from the entirety of summer 2024. Acting as a sort of close out for summer to me is this new tune about that familiar vehicle many of us used to learn our driving craft on “Hondo Civic.” This really plays into that late summer driving, very Americana feel of freedom, open roads, and a sense of total opportunity. Check it out below.

Casual Male will be releasing a self-titled, debut album on October 4th.

New Single from Joyeria

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I keep waiting for folks in the States to really catch on to Joyeria, as the project continues to impress with each new sprinkle of pop that comes our way. You’ll hear tons of similarities in the voice, from David Berman to Tim Darcy to Nick Cave…and that’s where you fall in love. That voice feels primal, like it’s escaping out of necessity, unable to be contained, and in such, you can feel the emotion, freshly smashing into you as it makes its way through the speakers. Musically, it’s the bits in the negative space that make me marvel, wondering how much I’ve missed, as the stark nature of the vocals forces you to focus on darkened space we often overlook…and here it’s filled with muted guitar lines and fuzzed out horn work. This song is part of a special cassette planned for a forthcoming art show…so be on the lookout for a couple of other tracks to pop up.

Abbey Blackwell Shares River or a Road

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When listening to Abbey Blackwell‘s solo efforts, you’re going to get transported; her work in a sense, is reminiscent of old folk singers, like this magical crossroads between Joni Mitchell or Joan Baez on guitar with the heavy dulcet tones of Nico. It’s an enchanting place to play, with Blackwell carefully detailing our impact on loved ones, and what we leave behind in moments of separation, all of it carefully balled up beneath this ornate strum. The video below has some wonderful digitalization, bringing the sentiment in Abbey’s work to a colorful screen near you. Her album Big Big Motion is out on September 13th for those looking to disappear into an artist’s musical statement.

Sybris Share Dead, Ready Gold On Hold

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Originally recorded in 2011, during the band’s heyday, Chicago’s Sybris are finally prepared to share Gold on Hold, the long awaited 3rd album. And, while the skeptic in you is surely wondering why now, the simplest answer is best: it’s just a good fucking record. My ears hear remnants of acts like Life Without Buildings or Pretty Girls Make Graves, while also harkening towards more recent trends that blend the harder edges of psychedelia and punk with a wink and a nudge. Just listen to Angela Mullenhour’s delivery, shimmying and shaking between the rhythm section, sort of sliding in and out with this prowess that lets you know both the song and the audience are eating out of the palm of her hands. Pop and spice and everything nice that’ll guarantee Gold On Hold is as awesome as I’ve promised. They release the record on September 6th via Absolutely Kosher.

Stream Sirens at Golden Hour from Phantom Handshakes

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Visiting this site over the last few year means you’ve likely caught wind of Phantom Handshakes, a New York outfit we’ve been praising since their earliest days. With that, we’ve watched them move from a quieted dream pop act to something that adheres to the genre’s style while still blossoming into something that feels bolder and much brighter. Their latest record, Sirens at Golden Hour, is a huge leap sonically, as all the little corners and bits that typically get swept under the rug are allowed to exist here, creating an entire record of pop tunes that feel heavier, though holding onto the pop sensibility. The darkness of “Apart” is still one of my favorite tunes, but you’ll notice that the entirety of the album just feels larger than life, displaying just how far the band have come in their brief existence. Stream the whole new LP below!

Black Doldrums Drop Hideaway

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Dang if London based label Fuzz club hasn’t been dropping some serious heat recently as purveyors and curators of modern, fuzzy psych rock. Continuing with the string of modern gems in the label’s catalogue is this dark wave psych number called “Hideaway” from fellow London risers Black Doldrums. I am personally loving the play here on what some might consider a fuzzed up, psych sound with a gnarly, darker, post-punk type vibe. For me, it creates something all together unique and fresh in the genre.

Black Doldrums have a new album entitled In Limerence due out on October 18th via Fuzz Club Records. Pre-orders are live now.

Robert Sotelo + Mary Currie Share Expectations

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We’re in a futuristic age, so we need futuristic music, and what better way to awaken to this world than by listening to this new single from Robert Sotelo and Mary Currie. From the instant you press play, you’re greeted with this mesmerizing stuffed creature, wiggling about as this cavernous bit of brooding no-pop pumps through your speakers. Hearing the vocals for the first time is what made my hair rise; it feels like some sort of spiritual seance, with both male and female vocals working to completely immerse the listener in this otherworldly march into the unknown. This is our first play into the duo’s new Dream Songs EP, out October 4th via Upset the Rhythm.

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