Juan Wauters Shares Mutuacion Video

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I think the first time I covered Juan Wauters was in the way way back, stretching back to 2013; his music was poetic and inspiring, and at the time, fell right in line with the indie scene. But, since those early recordings, we’ve seen Juan jump towards his routes, discovering the rich history of his own Latin American heritage and then incorporating it into his remarkable craft. A little over a week ago he dropped MVD LUV, an album he recorded from his birthplace in Uruguay; it’s an album that illustrates his history and his current trajectory. There was something in the guitar of of the tune below that reminded me of early Cohen, albeit with this Latin balladry tethered. I beg you to listen in to the lyrical moment that kicks off at 1:20, as its one of the most special moments here that sets the tune into this celebratory mood. MVD LUV is available now via Captured Tracks.

Tan Cologne Get Trentemoller Remix

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The latest album from Tan Cologne, Unknown Beyond, has only been available for a few weeks now, but having made a connection with Trentemoller, the legacy of their new record carries on with the aforementioned artist’s reworking of album closer “In Resin.” For the first few minutes, it sticks pretty near the original mix, though it strips some of the ambiance for a more delicate piano line that offers the song a bit of rhythm. Once the original time stamp is reached around 2:44, the song begins to take off, allowing Trentemoller to explore the negative space of the track. The piano holds the song stationary, the vocals get wrapped again and again, but the ambient notes sparkle in the distance, building a deep texture that’s sure to fascinate. You can hear the rest of the record on all the streaming services, available now from Labrador.

Obligatory Die Spitz Post

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Austin quartet Die Spitz are all the buzz in our fair city. Admittedly, I have a hard time writing about them, as I taught several of the members when they were wee tweens listening to Twentyone Pilots. But, I’m proud of them, and their recent signing to Third Man Records indicates their meteoric rise; I know our friend Marc from THEMM is an absolute huge fan. So, here’s a new single and video from their forthcoming LP, Something to Consume. They’re over in Europe right now if you’re looking to catch them at a show, or if you’re listening, click play to hear what the buzz is about.

Gino and the Goons Announce Split LP w/ Chinese Junk

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One of my favorite things about the American punk rock sound is that it was a no frills bit of belting, at least the sort that I gravitated towards. This new tune from Gino and the Goons completely embraces that sound, making it the perfect escapist banger for this early morning. The thumping of the drums works a furious pace into the mix, allowing for the buzzsaw guitar sound to hit you smack in the face; it’s best if this song is listened to at maximum volume in order to clean your ears out! If you’re digging it, the band just announced a split with Chinese Junk for Big Neck Records.

Pea Sea Share Silloth Green Video

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Felt like opening up today with this new Pea Sea track is the perfect way to get you feeling that weekend boogie, albeit from a UK indie outfit. I think the backbone of bouncing piano keys gives the tune a solid energy, keeping the track light while the guitars are able to work a solid growl into the mixture. Christopher Rollen has a solid vocal delivery too, but my favorite piece of his performance is when he lets it kind of rise and fall into the chorus, like when he howls “silloth green” for the first time; it’s a moment in time that makes the track worthy of returning to again and again. The new album, A Pyke of Patina Slate, is out next Friday via Sea Records.

Checking In on Brown Lemon

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There are just too many email to keep track, but I’ve been certainly geared towards an indie rock sound today, so why not plot twist and turn towards a bit of solid electronica. Brown Lemon will release their new effort Live from Jam Jail in a few weeks, and their electronic construction is everything I love about the genre. While the snap of the drum samples give the tune a slight lift at the opening, the bass and the dancing keys do the work to build an undercurrent of bounce. Like a painting, the tune moves forward as the group layer colors and brush strokes to build the texture into this immense electronic soundscape like all the early Holodeck Records band did. Just get lost in the movement of the tune, and look for the new record on July 25th.

BRNDA Share Peach Pit + Announce Total Pain

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When it rains it pours, and today is one of those days when there’s just a nonstop influx of sweet jams making it into my old inbox, like DC lot BRNDA who’ve just announced Total Pain today. It’s really hard to pigeonhole their sound too, making the opening banger all the more special. I can hear some remnants of the noisier indie rock stylings of maybe a Sonic Youth or Yo La Tengo, but there’s a bigger pop brand bubbling beneath the surface of this one. There’s also this infectious sort of chant the group go through twice in the tune, and the execution of that moment just cements the hook you’re going to endure when you crank this one up. Total Pain is out on September 12th via Crafted Sounds.

Technopolice Announce Chien de La Casse

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If you are out and listening to new jams, seeking for something that has the wily tenacity of Oh Sees early stuff, then you should definitely put French outfit Technopolice on your map today. They dropped a fresh track today to announce their new LP, Chien de La Casse, and upon pressing play, the guitars just jetted right through my speakers smashing me right in the face as they wriggled this way and that. There’s a certain hyperactivity that pulses through the vocals too, shouted emphatically, but also as if they were unable to do anything else. Furious and fast with a faint little hook. You can grab the new LP on September 26th via Howlin Banana Records.

New Jam from Marvelle Oaks

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This new tune from Marvelle Oaks caught me almost instantly, loving that growl that opens up the tune; they didn’t waste any time getting the edge into the track as they move into a bit more playful territory. Vocal moments get traded back and forth, then they get layered on top of one another, keeping the song joyous and instilled with a bit of cacophony that keeps the groove of the tune interesting. You’ll also get to hear little slacker rock jams coursing through the guitars in the song’s middling moments, so while the track feels rather fresh and current, it still holds a little twinkle of nostalgia for you all.

Ivy Share Fragile People Video

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After being away for over a decade, Ivy triumphantly announced their return last month. Today, there’s another single to share with you, and it illustrates the careful steps they took in the crafting of this assumed masterpiece; you can hear how they take a step by step approach, first a wash of keys, then percussion, then vocals…the bass opens it up with little guitar stabs jumping into further build on the textural touches. Their melodic touches throughout the tune ingrain the song in your subconscious, the way the best pop music does. It’s difficult to imagine what they had to go through to complete this record after the passing of Adam, but if this is the last official Ivy release, its a reminder of the group’s gifts since their formation in the early 90s. Traces of You is out September 5th via Bar/None Records.

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