Accessory Shares New Singles

As avowed Dehd fans, we’d be remiss if we didn’t at least shine a light on Jason Balla’s new-ish solo work as Accessory. There’s a construction similarity in the way the song’s he’s just shared sound, but in that same fashion, there’s definitely something lighter burrowing up from beneath. Each of the two tracks seems textured with imperfections and charm, starting off in this sort of solitary mode that unfurls into a great expanse of pop magnificence. “Ums” is a bit brighter than “Do You” upon first listen, but the last minute of the latter is just this blissed out expanse of indie rock you can’t ignore. Play both of these jams as much as you want, as you won’t tire here.

Home Front Drop New Single

I was just talking to B.Gray yesterday about my need for something that felt energetic like the best of synth pop, but had just enough of an edge to keep my rock n’ roll desires in check. Lo and behold, Home Front drop one last glimpse into their Watch It Die LP; it sounds like the Killers, if they weren’t so dramatic, instead growing up with a skateboard beneath their feet. The whole of the song embraces this anthemic quality, as if they were building arena rock hits they could deliver to you in small dingy spaces that would make you feel alive. The new LP is out on Friday via La Vida Es Un Mus Discos.

Bill Callahan Announces My Days of 58

I don’t think we all listen to enough of Bill Callahan; I’m not saying that he’s going to solve world issues, but hearing a new single immediately brings me to a place where I can find my own peace. When you press play below, you’re going to meet a deep-throated croon and lower octave strums; those heavier notes begin to embrace a lighter, hopeful strum, which in turn, changes Bill’s voice. For moments, he flirts with pop stardom, as string arrangements buoy his notes, only for Callahan to retreat into his more solemn delivery. Like all his work, it feels as if he’s operating as if each song has its own linear plot, twisting and turning until the tune hits a climactic moment that highlights his songwriting craft; the accents and nuance in the backing arrangements definitely highlight each little movement. Drag City will release My Days of 58, which comes out in February of next year!

Keeled Scales Sign Hiding Places

We love our good buds over at Keeled Scales, and we hope you all enjoy the good tunes they bring your way…like their latest signing Hiding Places. They announced the signing with this delightful slow burn indie rocker from the NYC outfit, and you’ll quickly hear why they’ve already got our ear. While the song opens with a distorted wall of noise, the tune quickly moves into territory of great pop songwriting, akin to the recent work of acts like Wednesday and Jay Som; it’s heavy, but never shying away from an affection for great hooks. The group plan to release a new LP via the label next Spring, so keep your ears warm and ready.

New Video Mikky and the Doom

A few weeks back the good folks of Mikky & the Doom reached out with their new video; I totally loved it, but then life caught up to me and it got lost in the world of unanswered emails. I should have been on it though, as this track’s blown up in a matter of days…deservingly so. The tune offers up a blend of sultry garage rock and glam pop, sort of like if you got a punk rock version of Chromeo coming at you; the lyrical content is clever and meant to be fun, packaged in this gritty bit of hook-laden rock. Word on the street is their finishing up an album, so keep an eye out for a fresh record!

More New Music from Leatherette

You know I love to keep you up to date on the Italian scene, and one of my favorite groups overseas is Leatherette, who’ve just dropped another jam from their forthcoming Ritmo Lento LP. This track specializes in a blend of slowcore and post-punk, creating this wash that lets you soak in the waves of guitar as they nip at your ears again and again. I’m also a big fan of the way the group kind of combine their vocal work, all of the voices coming together to really deliver an emphatic bit of last minute joy. The new LP is out on November 28th via Bronson Recordings.

Night Teacher Share World to Close + Drop Year of the Snake

Mondays are great for reflection, and in that spirit, I’m circling back to some old emails and releases like the recent LP from Night Teacher. I’ll admit, the single below is good, but it avoids immediacy, begging you to follow singer Lilly Bechtel’s vocal moves, calling to you like some sort of folk siren, waiting to smash your ship to pieces. That eruption does jump in, beautifully executed at the 1:29 mark where it bursts forth which such force that I immediately opened up the old laptop to start writing. It’s a really great jam, and once you fall in love below, you’ll want to skip over to hear Year of the Snake, the new LP that just dropped!

Last Week’s Jams (11.3 – 11.7)

While the previous week seemed like the music biz was doing their typical song and dance, closing down releasees to focus on the lists and what nots. But, this week picked up, at least on my end, as we covered tons of new releases and new singles. There were a couple of out-of-the-blue announcements that I was grateful to enjoy, like brand new Just Joans and Kiwi Jr, both of whom just dropped some straight bangers into my mix. I really loved the new Pansy single, as its one of the more special tunes in the mix this week…and that Hirons single had its own way of captivating too. Along with all that, it was good to see Natalie Jane Hill back in the fold, as well as Emma Russack. Little bit of everything for you, so dig on.

Friday Album Streams: Strange Passage, Longing Louisa, Stella Donnelly and More

As the year nears its close, there’s a handful of releases that are worthy of your listening experience. We wanted to run through a couple of them so you had some stuff to enjoy as you browse Bandcamp on the first Friday of the month. You’ll find some mellows jams, some guitar pop, and some powerhouse vocals…all of which we encourage you to enjoy by clicking below! Don’t forget to support your artists and labels.

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Emma Russack Shares New Single

I missed out on the first new single from Emma Russack, one of my favorite songwriters from the Aussie scene; she’s got a new EP titled 5 Timothee Chalamet Instagram Captions coming out in a few weeks, and I’m definitely loving this new single. If you listen, it almost feels like a little country ballad penned here in Texas, with a kind of wayward swing to it, punctuated by Emma’s sparkling voice. As a middle school teacher, the double entendre of the song isn’t lost on me (nor my students who find it hilarious). As always, her songwriting craft and charms as an artist are on full display; the new EP is out on November 21st via Dinosaur City.

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