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Friday Album Streams: Lightheaded, Blue Ocean, Mope City and More

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There’s only a few more sleeps until all the music folks decided to hibernate for the year, so better be sure to listen to as much new music as possible, right? Well, on this Friday, we’ve got a couple of really delicious records for you to devour, if that’s your thing. No need to wax poetic here, just links so you can fall in love and spend some quality time with your new favorite LP.

Lightheaded – Good Good Great (Slumberland Records)

Mope City – Population 4 – (Tenth Court)

Blue Ocean – Fertile State (Slumberland Records)

A Beacon School – yoyo (Grind Select)

Half Dream – Will I Still Bloom (Self-Released)

Upchuck – Bite the Hand That Feeds (Famous Class)

Tar Of Drop Ey Vayy Single

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Feel like I needed something working more towards left-field, so I have been gravitating towards this new single from Tar Of from Brooklyn. I’m tempted here to refer to it as an instrumental piece, although there’s clearly a vocal soundtrack that is the driving force here; it kicks off just before the 30 second mark, pushing the track into this frantic territory. Throughout the track, horns honk in and out, accenting the negative space that works behind that central groove. If you’ve not heard the group, check out their other singles from the forthcoming Confidence Freaks Me Out; its been a definite treat on my end. The LP is out via Sound as Language on October 27th.

Chad Vangaalen Shares Earth People, Drops Split EP w/ Astral Swans

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In what I hope is a nice little ode to the Dr. Octagon, Chad Vangaalen shares a new single from his Split EP with Astral Swans. If you’ve been following Chad over the years, this track sparkles with is trademark ability to blend folk and electronics in a manner that still feels refreshing and new, as opposed to some bit of cliche indie rock. There’s these ghostly chorus moments that rise into an eruptive punch, then things subside as the song seems to be breaking down on itself…but it doesn’t. Instead, it continues to push forward, moving and bubbling, like a weird combination of Elf Power meets Flaming Lips. Full EP is out today!!

Red Pants Share On a Wire

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I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to the new album from Red Pants; Not Quite There Yet seems like the perfect record to wrap up my year end list. For me, the record operates in between the lines of really incredible melody, with hints of fragility, like on this latest single’s vocals. And, while that closeness seeps through your speakers, there’s still a bit of a heavy edge to the playing, providing all you old punks with the ability to grasp the straws of cool. Plus, the DIY aesthetic from Lambeth and Nekola carries such sincerity in all aspects (music, videos, artwork) that it’s definitely refreshing in a time when we throw that word around too often (myself included!). Not Quite There Yet is out on October 27th via Meritorio, and it’s going to rule!

The Uptights Share Tor Aukrust

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You’re just waking up to today; you’re a bit weary as you rub those little flecks of sleep from the corners of your eyes. On the stereo, you hear this beautifully solemn song from the Uptights, something that makes you aligns with your exact state. The song rolls, tosses and turns slowly, like you, arising from your slumber. There’s this cavernous depth, like the fog cruising through your mind before you’ve showered and had that first cup of coffee. Something about this just feels like a musical awakening, and we’re all the better knowing that someone’s put music to our every day routine. The Norwegian outfit will release I Was Dreaming on October 27th.

Captain Starlet Share Self-Portrait Single

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We’ve been relying upon the good folks over at Safe Suburban Home Records to bring us great pop hits from the UK over the last few years, and they’ve got a great new AA single for your ears from Captain Starlet. The lead single, “Self-Portrait” here definitely recalls a very British sound, think of Teenage Fanclub without some of the fuzzier edges; I love how the chorus changes the direction, bringing in more of a classic pop rock sound. “Running Water” is a bit lighter, almost channeling a bit of surf rock in the strum of the guitars; the vocals also take on that light mist that washes upon you while you dip your toes in the seas. Check out the single below!

Hard Copy Share Airlines

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Another week and another chance to turn you all onto Hard Copy. They’re working under a punk umbrella, most assuredly, but perhaps one of the things that’s most intriguing is the way the album twists and turns in on itself, changing directions. Here, I feel like there’s some Byrne meets B-52s at play, but there also seems to be this sort of indifference towards either, especially in the way the lyrics occasionally get delivered in an almost haphazard step by step basis. Then the song moves into this narrow dreamy state, with the vocals punctuated and erratic, letting the band bounce every which way they choose. It’s a fascinating journey, and one of the various reasons you should have 12 Shots of Nature on your radar; it drops on October 20th via Feel It Records.

The Native Cats Share Another Single from The Way On is the Way Off

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Up until now, the majority of the tunes from the newest Native Cats LP have been sparkling in brevity, but this time, we get to hear the band twist and sputter in glorious post-punk fashion. You’ll get sucked in by the snapping drum beat, thumping at times, but mostly working to keep the song’s energy at its punchiest best. Put your near next to the speaker and you can hear the growl of the bass, vibrating as the tension grows and grows. Little bit of discordant noise joins up to sputter and howl in between the great vocal lines delivered by Chloe Alison Escott; you even get some backing vocalists joining the fray as the song pounds to a close. Look for The Way On is the Way Off via Chapter Music on November 10th.

Elephant Stone Share The Spark Single

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The great thing about listening to a band for years is you kind of get to hear them move and change, much like the people in your own life. With Back Into the Dream slated for release early next year, we’ve got another Elephant Stone track that has the band almost riding into pure guitar pop territory. There’s a nice little key-based bounce along with some cascading guitars in the foggy distance, but the core of the tune almost seems to ride upon this delightful jangle, with a soaring vocal that’s probably one of my favorite recordings of the band to date. You’ll be able to get your hands on the LP at the turn of the new year!

No Drama Announce New EP, Share Happy Dog

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If you’re looking outside the traditional circle of indie rock, might we suggest checking in on Touluse’s No Drama, who’ve just announced their self-titled EP via Hidden Bay Records/Seitan’s Hell Bike Punks. Immediately you’ll feel the weight of the track, as it hits with this big wash of noisy riffs before settling into that melodic groove that runs through the core of the song. Despite being from France, the band are locked into the current style of noisy pop prevalent in the states; it’s capable of making you swoon just as easily as it will encourage you to turn the speakers all the way up. Sink into the charms of No Drama today!

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