Cats of Transnistria Prep IV
We’re all over the Finland scene today, with a brand new single from Cats of Transnistria…one of my favorite acts on the Soliti roster. That said, they’ve mostly been quiet for the last few years since 2019’s Aligning…save for a single that seemed like a one-off for the moment. Well, today you get to visit their ethereal realm as they make the announcement that they’ll be releasing IV this Spring. When listening here, just imagine your favorite shoegaze bands focusing entirely on their shoes, dreamily being swayed back and forth by the vocals. Background moments are punctuated by thundered drum hits and walls of dense sonics, though it all hangs in the balance, waiting to see if it will crash upon you. You’ll have to listen to find out, and look out for IV this March.
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If you’re not paying attention to our coverage of the Finnish scene, don’t skip over the tunes we’re bringing you today. The simplistic opening 26 seconds of this new 
When I first heard this Caroline Strickland tune, there was something in it that felt so moving and powerful, like when I first head Sharon Van Etten’s “Serpents.” It had that same sort of traditional indie rock songwriting, though coated in this almost gothic vocal, like a pained soul doing all they could to contain themselves. And just as I thought the song had delightfully settled into it’s own skin, the 2:30 mark hits and there’s a nice little plot twist with a choral of voices singing the refrain of “you are one of the prettiest girls of heaven,” adding a nice little touch to close the tune out. Caroline’s new Martha’s Calling EP will be out on March 7th via 
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