Author: nathan.lankford

Curling Drop New Single

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Admittedly, this new Curling single’s been out for a week or so, but there’s definitely no reason to skip over this striking A side single, and it’s accompanying B-side. Their style on this single hits at sort of a mixture of softened indie rock, though spun with a certain sense of longing that’s super thrilling; there’s something about it that feels very late 90s, like a lot of bands stepping out of those post-emo shadows into more ornate indie rock. Listen for those really crisp high notes that span throughout various moments on the track, and each time it hits, I’m just crushed. The new single comes at you via Royal Oakie.

Sassyhiya Announce Take You Somewhere

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Fresh off of the catchiness of “Kristen Stewart,” London’s Sassyhiya return with the announcement of their brand new LP, Take You Somewhere. They jump right back into the joy of life with another infectious number, teasing you with noise before bouncing into the upbeat jangling that sets up the vocal work. Those vocal notes seem to ride on the crests of the rhythm section, going up and down as the track pitches back and forth, though the second foray into the verse seems a bit softer tonally. You should definitely have Take You Somewhere on your radar, as it drops on November 8th via Skep Wax.

The Convenience Share Two New Singles

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New Orleans outfit The Convenience are back with two fresh tracks that definitely have piqued our interest this morning. On one hand, they take a page from acts like The Embarassment or Omni with “Routiner”, stretching out jagged riffs and creative rhythms into a post-punk vibe that’s balances between frantic and pensive. They flip the script for “Postcard,” which features some great fiddle work from Max of Lawn; the chorus in this one definitely hits home, feeling like the best moments of some of our favorite Aussie bands. Little bits of buzzsaw creep in, filling out the backdrop, going beyond the basics. Both tracks are available today courtesy of Winspear.

Trauma Ray Share Spectre

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When looking back at this year’s albums, trying to figure out what will wrap up the Best of the Year lists, I’m hoping that this new Trauma Ray LP ends up on a lot of lists. This new single builds quietly, creeping along in the shadows with this slowcore styling. Suddenly, it erupts and drops in this block of noise, billowing through your speakers, and with the appropriate volume, rattling the inside of your house. It’s both quiet and loud, and always moving and morphing, which I adore as a listener. You’re really going to want to grab a copy of Chameleon, out October 25th via Dais.

Pop Filter Share For Me Single

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There’s only about a week left until Pop Filter release their latest masterpiece (I’m assuming!), but they bring us one more single to illustrate just what makes their work so rewarding as a listener. Since they’re way way back as Ocean Party, they’ve always employed multiple songwriters, and in fact, every member has penned songs, so on the new single, they’re taking almost this sort of post-psychedelic dream scape route. They lock into a groove, aided by luxurious string arrangements, then the song sort of spreads out, slowly like a cloud of fog moving inland, lifting the listener as they embrace the melody. Just another reason Ray and Lorraine’s should be on your radar before its October 4th release.

Roma NYC Share Never Knew Single

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Next Spring we’ll get a new release from Roma NYC, so we should make sure we’re all well aware of the craft hanging on the horizon. You’re met with twisting jangles and driving pop vibes, all built around this little bit of a whisper that works as the vocal. I love the way it switches between a dominant presence and one that feels more ethereal in nature, all the while the guitars dance and twirl behind. Tons of switches keep the dreamy nature from feeling like its playing into some of the overdone corners of bedroom pop, and thus, in this presentation, it feels quite refreshing.

The Chairman Dances Share Hadn’t Tried

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With Evening Song on the near horizon, I’ve been anticipating more little sprinkles of pop from the Chairman Dances, and that day has come with “Hadn’t Tried” looking into a kind of matured indiepop vibe, akin to what Voxtrot have been doing with their work of late; there’s an elegance that goes beyond the shimmering texture and studied bounce. For me, the success hits just near the 1.5 minute mark, as the vocals soar, with perfected backing vocals layering the melody. Musicianship with this outfit knows no limits, as they take the song’s latter half and spin it into this open expanse of jazz-inflected grooves, solidifying their peerlessness on this side of the pop realm. Evening Song is out October 11th.

Jamming This Spun Out Single

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When Chicago band Spun Out first got going, they were lumped in with a lot of psych pop acts, and that’s all well and good, but their latest single is indicative of the band’s drive towards pop. At times, the brooding bounce offers up a bit of post-punk, but once the vocals come in the song takes on this yearning struggle, seeking solace on the other side of the horizon. That rhythm section alone, pounding away, makes this song’s vibrancy sing allowed furiously, with textured synths matching up with the vocals to brandish a forward-thinking brand of pop. We’ll see if we’re right when the band drops Dream Noise via Shuga Records on October 25th.

Lorie Share Find Your Way

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Clearly, we’re fans of folks that take a stab at a progressive bit of rolling pop, taking some of the early elements from acts like Broadcast or Stereolab, then spinning it in a more angular fashion, like Lorie here. They’ve got a new self-titled EP you can dive into as we speak, but wanted to offer up this gem of a tune to whet your whistle a little bit. They do exactly as I suggest, hitting the droning pop sound with an infusion of energy, particularly in the way the cymbals work themselves into the songs. It reminds me a lot of En Attendant Ana, though this Atlanta group aren’t afraid to turn up the noise just a bit.

Skirts Shares Run + Announces Tour

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Dallas-based Skirts last dropped us new music way back in 2021 with Great Big Wild Oak; it was a fairly quiet affair, mostly relying upon bedroom pop stylings from songwriter Alex Montenegro. But, with such an incredible batch of songs, the project began to hit the road, and with that, Montenegro felt more comfortable recording with her band. This tune definitely displays a fuller sound, whilst still holding to Alex’s personality; you’ll hear screaming guitars at the start, almost as i they’re embarking on a shoegaze rendition. But, those covers get pulled back, letting us glimpse the introspective craft of Montenegro. This single comes with the promise of new record for Double Double Whammy, as well as a solid tour out East through the later weeks of October.

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