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Dean and Britta and Sonic Boom

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Really, if you’ve been on the indie side of the musical pond, just the names of Dean & Britta & Sonic Boom should mean something to you, and well, they’ll mean more now that three have joined forces to set up for a holiday album titled A Peace of Us. What better way to announce this blessed union than by sharing a classic from Willie Nelson, “Pretty Paper,” working with a stripped down affair that works around a well crafted electronic background, toying with the dueling vocals that buoy the pop sensation throughout. In a strange way, it also kind of sounds like a B-side from an early Magnetic Fields tune, and I’m here for it. Carpark Records will release the album on November 22nd.

Nap Eyes Share Dark Mystery Enigma Bird

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Perhaps we’re way off base here, but listening to the new Nap Eyes single, I feel like I’m in the hippest jazz bar around; there’s a great crooner on the mic, locked into this charming delivery, towering over the audience. Behind him, the best band in town, working on crafting a solid level of percussion and rhythm, and in doing so, they’ve built this realm where you can imagine our crooner spinning and grinning before an adoring audience. But, as the track furthers, fiery guitars shoot across the horizon, filling out the room before them, and suddenly you feel alive. It’s a powerful move, taking it from a solo performance to a full audience experience. They drop The Neon Gate on October 18th via Paradise of Bachelors and Paper Bag Records.

Red Sleeping Beauty’s October Pop Single

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What a treat this year has been for fans of the Swedish pop outfit, Red Sleeping Beauty, and here we are in October with their new single from their monthly pop series. This is a heavy synth wash, working really carefully by driving a heavy bubble beneath the smoothed vocal delivery. Vocals and drum samples weave in and out, with synthetic musical spotlights shining through to put a little shine on the hooks that drive the band’s sound. The sad thing? There’s only two more months of delicious pop, and we’re salivating to hear what’s in store before 2024 wraps up.

Fred Thomas Announces Window in the Rhythm

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For as long as I can remember, Fred Thomas has been a part of my indie experience; I think one of my earliest grabs from the college radio station was a promo copy from Saturday Looks Good to Me, though I think his solo album Changer might be one of my favorites. So, like Fred on his new work, I begin to look at the past and how it defines the future, how my tastes or my life has evolved. Thomas, narrates his own journey, and much of what we’re told about Window in the Rhythm is a statement on that reflection; he’s looking back, but even looking the organization of the LP, you can see that things have changed, or grown. His storytelling is very much the same, almost matter-of-fact sincerity, but the musical landscape takes time to breathe, letting you absorb the craft in its entirety. Really looking forward to hearing the rest of this; Window in the Rhythm is out via Polyvinyl this Friday…vinyl to ship later!

A New Mount Eerie Single

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Sure, you were supposed to hear this Mount Eerie single yesterday, and hopefully you gave it a listen. But, if not, then you can certainly stop in here today and give it a sample. Going through it several times now, the minimalism in the verse is what perfectly brings me back to the early joys of Mount Eerie; the sampled backdrop works perfectly for Phil’s voice, reminding me of the joys of discovering acts like Pedro the Lion and, well, the Microphones. Simple and emotional, even in its brevity it accomplishes so much. A new album, Night Palace, will be out on November first via P.W. Elverum & Sun.

hhhhhh Share Return Receipt + Drop The Loooooong Goodbye

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Been a hot minute since I really indulged in a more classical brand of paisley psychedelia, but this new single from hhhhhh is hitting the spot. Despite all the swirling guitar work that seduces the listener, it’s the finer details of this song that really pull you into the shadowy realms. From the gentleness of the voice to the heavenly twist of the backing vocals, you feel as if you’re tiptoeing across the morning dew, angelically traipsing through the wintry woodlands. Love a good visit to the sounds of yore, and if you’re like me, slide into the new LP, The Loooooong Goodbye.

 

Cast of Thousands Share So Much Better

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We’ve been keeping our eye on Cast of Thousands, particularly as we worked with songwriter Max Vandever and his band Flesh Lights on our own little label. They just dropped a brand new single from their next LP, Third House. While there’s still a bit of attitude on the new project’s songwriting, Max has turned his craft into punching out way bigger hooks this go round. You’ll reap the rewards once you crank the volume up real high, relishing in the swagger of good old fashioned rock n’ roll. They’ll be dropping Third House next week, so get ready to salute those about to rock.

Florist Share This Was a Gift Single

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As we change into the seasons and the end of another year of reflection, the introverted music begins to brim with emotion within, thus falling in love with this new Florist single was made easy. Emily Sprague’s vocals always feel comforting, but the way they sort of roll in step with the percussion adds this seamlessness that continues illustrates the tightness in the group’s craft. Plus, as a human who dabbles in writing about music, you’re going to be hard-pressed to find a lyrical line that encompasses that concept more than “I just want music in my life/I just want us to sing along.” Pretty special line from a continuously special lot; their single brought to you by Double Double Whammy.

A Place to Bury Strangers Share Fear of Transformation

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This Friday, the digital version of Synthesizer will be out in the world. And, as this song indicates, A Place to Bury Strangers continue to grow and transform. This song doesn’t pummel you or bombard you with noise, but there’s a ton of weight and darkness, all lurking in the shadows. There is a guitar screeching and crawling through the background, but the majority of the tune relies upon this pounding club rhythm, driving the track forward. At times, it almost feels like its a dance track, something Ministry would have pulled off, which I’m totally here for on my end. New LP hits on Friday via Dedstrange.

Naked Roommate Share Broken Whisper

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There’s a lot of anticipation for the forthcoming Naked Roommate record, at least over on our end of things. The feeling of this record is a little brighter, if you’re going off the singles, and this latest track definitely feels like a huge summer block party. Utilizing horns and snapping percussive elements, they lock into this playful groove that feels like a boogie-down barbecue, bumping the joyousness when the whole gang joins in for the vocal work that they drop right in our lap. Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you and your friends can’t have a helluva time listening to the Pass the Loofah; it drops on October 25th via Trouble in Mind Records.

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