Author: nathan.lankford

Last Week’s Jams (9.1 – 9.5)

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There were some that covered more than us, and there were others that didn’t quite cover as much, but I’ll admit, feel like us only hitting 14 songs in a week was just scratching the surface of what came out last week. Still, we had Meritorio Records crushing the week’s end with new tunes from Strange Passage and the Wesleys. My personal favorite tune cranking out in under two minutes was that new jam from Teenage Tom Petties. Good to see the Apartments back too, so we ran the first single from their forthcoming LP, not to mention peeked back at the latest LP from The Fisheremen Three. It’s a quick run through this week, so make sure you crank it up and enjoy the ride!

The Wesleys Drop Magic Wand Video

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As previously mentioned on these here pages, the heralded label of Meritorio Records is busy this week, and after an early jam, we’re back with the latest from the label…a new video from the Wesleys. This tune’s a bit of a pop punch, giving you this frenetic jangle kick with snappy drums and quick guitar rips. There’s something in the sound that feels like a balance between Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever and Ducks Ltd, with a mixture of the two feeling like the bands perfect balance. There’s a couple of little mini guitar solos that remind us of just solid guitar pop in their construction, and reminds me of the purity of the genre. Not to mention, its all strung together with this excellent video! Their new release, Explosive Device, is ready for your enjoyment on November 7th.

Teenage Tom Petties Announce Rally the Tropes

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I cannot wait for the rest of ya’ll in America to really get behind Teenage Tom Petties, especially as they’ve got a new record, Rally the Tropes on the horizon. This first single is just a straight ripper, indicating that Tom Brown and company aren’t done with kicking ass in 2025. The entirety of the new record is a celebratory experience, with Brown reveling in the joyousness of the group’s creation, as well as the power they’re now cranking out. The stuttering start that sets up the hook at the 16 second mark rules, recorded perfectly so that when the tune drops in you’re bouncing off the walls with the world’s largest grin stretching from ear to ear. Rock n’ roll is supposed to be fun, and no one is having as good a time as this lot. The new LP is out via Repeating Cloud and Safe Suburban Home in October.

Strange Passage Announces A Folded Sky

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It’s a busy day over at Meritorio Records HQ, with two new singles dropping, but let us first check in on their announcement of a new Strange Passage LP. Their early work drew in Felt and Feelies comparisons, and you can still hear that in the swirling sound of the jangling guitars, but the rhythmic work in this first single sets you up in a slightly different fashion. The way the drums kick and stomp in a smattering of noise is a bit more punk forward, so you get a bit more of a energetic grab in the front of the tune. The vocals have that disaffected delivery, swaggering in with a juxtaposition of nonchalant and emphasis; it sort of reminds me of Neutrals, if they were a bit more spiritually light. A Folded Sky is the name of the new LP, and it drops on Novemeber 7th.

Checking In on The Fishermen Three

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We had a brief cool front here in Austin; it dropped almost below 90 degrees for about an hour today, so for us it felt like Fall was on the way. With that, we can revisit the recently released album from the Fishermen Three, the long running project of Simon Beins and friends. He’s gathered a lot of big hitters to bring his songs to life, from Jack Johnson to Herman Dune, so the pedigree of folks is there…and so are the song. I really loved the tune hanging out below, particularly with its sort of soft brush stroked drums signaling a slight march to the the melody. What kind vocals too, especially as the track layers in the various arrangements; I especially loved the horn blasts that popped to life. If this feels like a tune for you, then check out Infinite Feeling, available now from Royal Oakie.

Joyeria Drops the Swimmer

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I suppose I’ll open up this morning with a little back to back swimming nods, as this fresh Joyeria picks up where the previous morning single left off, taking the swimming to “The Swimmer.” There is something in the construction of a Joyeria song that feels like he’s the natural successor to early Beck; it’s definitely rock music, but he’s going to flirt here and there with elements of great pop songwriting. Here, there’s a hook running right through the center, and you can’t avoid it, but it’s spun with this element of harshness coming from the slight little growl lurking in the voice. The new Graceful Degradation EP will be out on October 31st via Speedy Wunderground.

Pleased to Meet You: Pelts

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The good people at Fika Recordings have been turning me onto great pop music for the last however many years, and they’re not stopping by introducing us to Danish outfit Pelts. This bass line has an immediacy you won’t be able to turn away from, swinging in to dance in lock-step with the stabbing guitar line; it’s all a set out as the tune wiggles into its main foray once the vocals calmly join. Those matter of fact lines for the track to kind of move in and out between the constantly moving lines of both guitars; you can almost sense the internal movement pushing along as the track cranks out these wonderful hooky guitar licks. Really excited to hear their new Swimming EP!

One Last Sneak Peek at Cate Le Bon’s Michelangelo Dying

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It took the new track from Cate Le Bon only about 32 seconds to remind me why her music is so fascinating and enduring, in my brain anyways. The way she plays with the vocals throughout nods to little snippets of pop history, whilst still feeling ornate and supernatural. Musically, there’s lots of space to manipulate, and at times the tune seemingly moves in and out of your consciousness, pulsating with the grooves that echo and swell behind le Bon. I just love the satiated presentation, as Cate seems completely confident in her role throughout, and in no rush to reach out and fill in with the fads. Michelangelo Dying drops on September 26th.

Pulsing Pop from Aitis Band

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Something about the new single from Aitis Band sort of provides a bit of an escape from reality, although one might find that juxtaposed to the anxiety-inducing video. You’ll be drawn into the tune by its continuous groove, the pulse thumping as sampled sounds scream through the distance. Pushing on, a buzz begins to reverberate, though the careful construction allows the group to hold the reigns, never quite letting you go on that spiritual journey your body is seeking. In fact, you find yourself trapped, caught in the industrial cosmic propulsion…and never the happier. You’ll hear this tune on their new IV, which drops on October 10th.

The Wind-Ups Drop Video for Pain In Your Heart

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Weary of getting to lost in the wash of morning pop vibes, the Wind-Ups just dropped their newest video, and it offers a different side of pop music. It’s a gritty number on the surface, but lurking beneath is the sense of playfulness that the group manage to capture on the recoding of their most recent LP, Confection. Chanting at first, they use a not to Laverne and Shirley to kick off the noisy wash of grooves that suck you immediately into their exuberance; it’s like a call and response of sorts, with a willingness to just have some fun while you’re cranking out the volume. If you can’t hear the fun kicking on below, maybe you should just grab the LP from Dandy Boy Records, and it’ll all make sense.

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