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2nd Grade Share Three New Singles

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Every couple of weeks, 2nd Grade are dropping a couple of singles, or in this case, three new singles; I’m hoping we’ll get to hear the entirety of their new record before the whole record drops! “I Wanna Be On Your Mind” employs the modern take on powerpop, albeit the softer version that feels best for headphone listens. That’s not the case for “Like a Wild Thing,” which hits the speakers with a little more emphatic punch; the guitars just have more swagger to them, driving that rock fight into the track. “Uncontrollably Cool” almost feels like its adhering to jangling indiepop, particularly with those crisp guitar notes that circle throughout. All these songs pop up on Scheduled Explosions, available for complete enjoyment on October 25th via Double Double Whammy.

AUA Share Allies Single

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While AUA prep their third album, I’m just now getting into the old ones, all because this new jam totally rips. It’s sort of a progressive punk styling, working with this rhythmic sensation that really drives the song, naturally. I mean, they’re just employing synths, bass and drums, and manage to create this wall of chaos that continuously grinds and churns right in your ear. There’s even some little synth solos, bringing the noise to the forefront as they bring you into the darker textures that unfold in the latter half. They’ll be releasing Painkiller No. 1 on November 8th, for those willing to take some risks.

Did You Listen to the Dancer/Whisper Hiss Split

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Kicking myself in the rear again, as this Dancer/Whisper Hiss record was definitely something we wanted you to get into on Friday, especially as the Bandcamp sales went to the artists and one of our favorite labels, HHBTM. This special release brought Glaswegians and Portlandians together like never before, both spinning their own take on radical post-punk. Each group tossed out some videos, too, last week, and again, I failed you by not being on top of things! So, I’m rectifying that below. There’s six tracks from each band, and might I recommend “Movable Objects” if you’re a one-stop shopper. Regardless, grab a copy of the Split 12″ HERE, and check the videos below!

Alpaca Sports Return with Tomorrow I’ll Be Fine

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It’s been a minute since we last heard from Swedish popsters, Alpaca Sports, but they return in a huge way on their brand new single. They’re channeling that soulful jangle that most folks associated with Sarah or C86, and while I can certainly hear those moments shining through, the vocal harmonies craft something a lot more recent. To me, and I’m only one person, they kind of seem like the culmination of studying the melodic constructs of Pains of Being Pure at Heart; they strip the structure in order to offer the saccharine side, leaving us with this glittery pop gem that is currently stuck bouncing inside my head. We’re being told there’s a new album on the horizon, courtesy of Elefant.

Slack Times Share Coattails Single

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Looking back again at last week’s great releases, we felt like we couldn’t let Meritorio Records hog all the headlines, so we saved this Slack Times track for you, as nothing is likely to sweeten a ditty from this trio. After a little bit of a lineup change, they’ve really honed in on their craft, taking a walk down the slow-burning that resembles a bit of the fog-pop scene of current San Francisco, or maybe even the nostalgic wayward jangles of Galaxie 500. Honestly, if there’s anything to be upset about, it’s the fact that their new Gone Things EP only has 4 songs; it drops on Friday!

Max Bien Khan Shares Stranger Single

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When I pressed play on Max Bien Khan‘s new single, there was something instantly warming, something that felt like home to me. Working over what sounds like sampled drum bits, Max begins to narrate a story a wandering soul who finally finds a companion with the need for like-minded wanderings. A light strum and subtly beautiful pieces of arrangement bring the track to life, leaving the listener with something that smells a hint like M. Ward, though a bit more left of the dial, if you ask us. Keep an eye out for Flowers, the new LP, which drops on November 1st.

Mt Misery Share Sunday Song

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If you woke up today feeling like the world has you down (I hope that’s not the case), then might we turn you onto the latest from Mt. Misery; they offer up their new single like flowery breeze, blowing through your room and making everything feel absolutely refreshing. It’s like if Teenage Fanclub and the Lucksmiths had a beautiful new born baby together, it would sound exactly like this, mixing bits of both bands to create this swirl of pop music that’s almost too charming to be true. Once you’ve had a listen, you’ll know why we’re saving a spot for the group’s new Love In Mind LP, out on November 1st via Prefect Records.

Kim Deal Dazzles in A Good Time Pushed

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Admittedly, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from Kim Deal‘s new stuff. Sure, she’s an absolute legend, and to be fair, I’ve got few reasons to doubt her craft…still, we’ve seen some folks drop the ball on their return. This is absolutely not the case for Kim, however, as she’s dropped another remarkable single that feels as vitally important to the current industry as her work was back when that one band she was in was huge (and then that other one too). I love the build in this song, the guitars growl beneath her voice, perfectly setting up the rising action to climax at “we are having a good time.” It balances with the really special rhythmic bubbling beneath, which comes as no surprise considering her bass-playing bad-assery. Nobody Loves You More is out on November 22nd via 4AD.

Solid Blood Shares Western Sun + Drops New EP

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I had really hoped to get this new EP from Solid Blood up on Friday so you could spend your Bandcamp dollars in the right place, but alas, I got caught up in the State Fair with my kids, so I didn’t quite get to it. Needless to say, the Houston project just dropped the Western Sun EP, and the album’s title track is certainly something that fans of the dream pop/gaze genre are going to swarm towards. On my end, there’s something fairly distinct, as the music at times feels akin to the early boisterousness of Broken Social Scene, though spun through walls of feedback, and simultaneously grasps at something that feels wholly Texas. Pretty special way for you start your week, I must say…courtesy of Who Is Rue Defense.

 

Last Week’s Jams (9.30 – 10.4)

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It’s always strange when I feel like I didn’t do a good job covering new jams, yet I end the week with 20 or more new tunes we’ve tried to get you to crank up…and last week was definitely one of those…feel like I barely dipped my toes in the pond of goodness. Alas, there were some great tunes for you, particularly if you’re into the Australian scene, with new stuff from both Pop Filter and Skegss, not to mention the Oceanic adjacent Jim Nothing. Naked Roommate threw down an end of Summer block party, while Austin’s Cast of Thousands let us say hello to some old friends. Tons of stuff to indulge upon here, so feel free to let me know what I might have missed along the way.

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