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Another Creative Writing Track

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If Willie Nelson were a fan of guitar pop music, he’s always have Meritorio Records on his mind, and today, the label is back in my sights with the latest track from Creative Writing. Their newest single is one of the group’s oldest tunes on the forthcoming Baby Did This LP, and it’s one that takes the jangles to a more nostalgic setting, almost working a classic rock sensation into the way the guitars ring out. It perfectly sets up the warmth of the vocal too, which sits just behind the front of the mix, presented as if its a ray of sunshine blessing us with its presence. They even go so far as to turn the last minute or so into a sort of breakaway boogie that would make CSNY a little jealous. Give it a listen and order Baby Did This before its October 3rd release date.

The Cords Release When You Say Goodbye

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While we often comment on the youthfulness of the Cords, it has become more than clear that the duo have no intention of shying away from big pop tracks. I mean, if this track had come out in the 90s, it would have made it onto every single soundtrack or mixtape that came our way. There’s ringing guitars and a left-of-the-dial sentiment, all of it circling like a buzzard high above a horde of pop fans such as ourselves, each one of willing to drop, if only to have these delightful songs play again. Bright pop music might have faded, but songs this good don’t come out every day; you’ll want to grab the self-titled LP on September 26th, courtesy of Slumberland/Skep Wax.

Another Altai Track

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At this point, we’ve almost heard the entirety of the debut LP from Aussie act Altai, but when you hear this new single, you won’t mind getting another peek under the covers. When it opened, I could certainly hear a little throw-back, those punctuated riffs feel very 80s in their sentiment. But, what I love about this track is the way it begins to twist and turn, changing before you even notice its movement. By the time the drama drops in via the synth lines at the 1 minute mark you’ve already given your soul over to the track, and when it sweeps you away, you’re all the better for it. Back and forth and back into beautiful textured pop with a smoky vocal that should have All At Once on your radar; it drops on October 10th.

The Latest from Sweet Nobody

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It seems like my listening rotation is all about those huge guitar riffs, which is why I love this new Sweet Nobody single that just hit this week. Instantly you’re greeted with the angular jangles that I adore, knifing their way right into our hearts with a huge wash of danceable licks and thumping drum beats. You want to throw your arms in the air and just shout along to the sweetness of the chorus, calling out those lovers and companions that always seem to be up to no good. High energy and a chorus you won’t mind getting stuck in your head.

Stella Donnelly Shares Feel It Change

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News of a new record from Stella Donnelly was already in the air this year, and late last night those nerds of us grabbed this number from overseas news sources and instantly were charmed. The tune embraces a brooding drive to it, with some light guitar twinkling dancing in the background; it’s Stella’s voice in the chorus that rings true, however, letting the guitars chatter on with a brighter energy that reverberates across the room. It’s hard not to watch the video and feel the charms pouring through the screen, wether its that huge grin or the playful dancing (perhaps an homage to her duet with Methyl Ethel), there’s something in Stella’s sincerity that consistently rings true. Love and Fortune will be out on November 7th via Dot Dash/Remote Control.

The Mary Onettes Announce Sworn

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If you’ve been reading our site the last few months, you should have been expecting the welcome news that the Mary Onettes have a new LP to offer us this November. As ever, they’re wrapping dreamy guitar notes around a sugary sweet center, using synthetic structures to provide the rhythmic pulse and atmospheric wash. For me, having been a fan since their earliest release, it’s always been the cresting of the vocals that’s won me over; they seem to embrace the shadowy elements of the genre, offering this sort of deluxe wintry vibe that’s blankets your life and record collection for years to come. Sworn is dropping Novemeber 14th via Welfare Sounds and Records.

Morwan Announce Vse po Kolu Znovu

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Ukrainian outfit Morwan are here to provide you with a glimpse of humanity in crisis; they’re embracing the dread, not merely of their world, but of that existential dilemma facing us all. That fear and observance of the time bleeds into their new single, carefully marching you into this harrowing realm where its nothing but bleak landscapes and shadows. That said, glints of hope dance on the wings of guitars, popping up intermittently as the weight of the vocals forces us to reckon with the pressing times we face; this matches with the band’s promise to seek something that allows us to “feel something real once again.” I love the way it cascades off into the night in the track’s latter half, only to complete the circle by swinging the song back into play. The group will be releasing Vse po Kolu, Znovu via Feel It Records.

Giant Day Offer Golden Times

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One should have expected that Giant Day would only continue to evolve and flesh out the sound they established on Glass Narcissus, but when you listen to Golden Times, you’re going to be transported to a timeless classic that seems to exist in a universe all its own. While operating with a droning guitar can be treacherous, the way this tune spins while transmitting visual light images completely took me aback. Is it noise, or has the drone evolved into some sort of beautiful mechanism for modern pop? You can tell by the careful steps of the duo’s vocal work that they’re not shy about intoxicating melodies, foraging for unmined pop gems in the psychedelic caverns of our minds. Be prepared to press repeat as often as possible; this tune will remain part of your life if you grab the group’s new LP, Alarm, out on October 10th via Elephant 6.

Dreamcoaster Are Dancing to Your Favourite Song

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If you’re in need of a slightly dreamy guitar track that is bounding with energy and yet seducing you with these careful wails in the distance, then you’ve got to crank up the newest Dreamcoaster track. It’s a clever title track, as that pervading energy seems to embrace the song’s title, though you can feel just a dreamier status by holding tight to the lyrics, built with a sweetness that allows the slight guitar growl in the right speaker to hang just on the edge of the tune itself. It’s a classic sound, but one the UK outfit manage to execute perfectly, putting us on notice for their forthcoming LP, Imaginary Reflections, out on October 3rd.

Pleased to Meet You: Silk Daisys

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Guess we’re starting out our Tuesday with quite a particular vibe, though you won’t hear me complaining over here, especially now that Silk Daisys are on my radar. The project is a new from James Abercrombie and his partner Karla Jean Davis, and they’ve stretched their sound into that nostalgic arena of dream pop. Those crisp little guitar notes brighten the melody then fade into the distance, letting the lush soundscape collect your emotions as Davis sets up her vocal delivery. I love the way she seems to embrace a bit of French pop, kind of offering this “too-cool-for-school” warmth, or as the kids say, “very nonchalant;” it all works to bridge the sounds together, making the dreamy state couple of with a more accessible pop structure…albeit one encircling a bit of a gothic theme. Pleased to meet you!

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