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Last Week’s Jams (4.6 – 4.10)

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It was a super busy week in the biz, with tons of tunes, and I’ll be honest, I kind of stayed in my own lane and maybe didn’t reach out to cover as much as I could have, but I definitely stayed glued to some bangers. Just listen to the 1-2 punch of the opening two tracks on his playlist and you’ll definitely be humming along to Slippers and No Suits in Miami too! Local love for Cormae and Cactus Lee illustrated the variety that Austin’s scene keeps churning out year after year. Plus, some more pensive pieces from acts like Diles que no me maten and runo plum made the cut, so be sure to sample those tunes too!

The Latest Slippers Single

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I’m absolutely in love with K Records right now, as they’ve been the most consistent in putting out charming record after charming record, much to the dismay of my wallet! Slippers is their latest signing, and the project helmed by Madeline BB seems to have just exploded into the indie stratosphere. I really love the latest jam from the new record, as it seems tethered to a kind of bratty brand of punk or garage rock, which I totally love. Don’t get me wrong, the endearing fascination with jangling and hooks is omnipresent in the band’s work, but this one certainly feels like its been penned with a little bit more attitude, adding yet another layer of enjoyment to the group’s much anticipated Slippers 08 LP, out on June 5th.

Les Big Byrd Share Big Flood

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It’s Friday and I’m chasing feel good vibes to ease my way into the weekend here. So here I stumble into this new jam from Swedish outfit Les Big Byrd. It’s got one of those styles that totally feels like its just locked into the sun on the horizon, the windows down and the air billowing through, grins upon the faces of everyone in the car. That said, this is a long drive down that coastline, as the group embrace their pop sentiment, then stretch beyond into some territory that’s definitely grooving in the psych-adjacent territory. Just buckle yourself in and let the track carry you with it, then you can thank me down the line; their new LP Ruin Everything is out on June 5th.

Love Burns Announces Pavement Drawings

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I’ll happily hang my hat on being the tiniest footnote in the story of Phil Sutton and Love, Burns. Phil’s songwriting first came to my attention as a member of Pale Lights, and I was able to look beyond his poor taste in football clubs to help put out It Should Have Been Tomorrow on cassette. Well, he’s just announce a new LB album, and shared a bright bit of jangling pop that kicks off the new records. You can hear Sutton channeling a bit of late era Grant McLennan in the songwriting, or at least that’s what I’m hearing, with a nice dose of backing vocals from Jo Roman playing their part to thicken the texture of the track itself. Pavement Drawings will be out on May 29th via Spinout Nuggets and Jigsaw Records, so grab a copy early so you can catch Phil and company play down at the Athens Underground Pop Fest.

No Suits in Miami Drop Talk to Myself Single

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We’ll spend a little bit of time today hanging out in Sweden, and why not kick that off with No Suits in Miami and their tasty new jam. There’s no time wasted here as the vocals are right there in your head moments after pressing play; I think the match with the tones of the guitar fits perfectly too, bringing in this light breeze of pop. The band mention that this is a jangle pop tune from a band that spends too much time listening to Elliott Smith (not a bad thing!), so you’ll find some of that emotional pull in the lyrics of this track. Let’s hope they find that place of piece and keep cranking out tracks like this one!

Cormae Share Mindst8

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If you’re into anxiety-inducing punk rock, you’re going to love Austin’s Cormae and their brand new single. The tune screams out of control from the get-go, whether that’s from the sharpened guitar cuts or the continuous roll of the rhythm section, all of it forcing you to catch your breath as you soak up their fervent blasts. Still, even with such a whirlwind of fury and hooks, they double-down, with these monosyllabic vocal “las” to take up some of the pop space the group endlessly aim to create for their listeners. They can be sharp, they can be playful, but they can never be boring. Keep an eye out for them as they hit the road this summer with Of Montreal!

The Same Sky Share Emo + Drop Haunting in the Mountains

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Hopefully you’ve already got The Same Sky on your radar, as I think it’ll make it easier for you to understand where they’re coming from with the lead track on their Haunting in the Mountains. While the title hints at a certain infamous genre, the only thing that really seems similar is the overlapping guitar work, perhaps notable in acts like American Football or even some of Braid’s more careful workings. The rest of the tune is an opening glimmer at the whole of the LP, using these jagged guitar lines and off-kilter stylings to keep pop fans interested. Seemingly, it’s moving all over the place, in and out of gazes and in and out of punk nods, which is just one of the many reasons you should get yourself a listen below, then jump HERE to catch all the new songs!

Did You Check Out the Latest from Christina’s Trip

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It’s super hard to keep track of the Oakland music scene, particularly as there are a handful of really incredible small labels keeping it real, such as Cherub Dream Records. Recently, the label did a 3-way 10″, and I’ve really been enjoying the track from Christina’s Trip; Mox and Natasha Sandworms also feature on the Lucky Three 10″. This one’s tough to really identify as to where the hook lives; I love the guitar sound that opens up the track, offering up this sort of jagged alt-rock blend of dream pop. But, that doesn’t mean we can dismiss the vocals, bringing in a really sugary softness that will make every moment on this track worth your time.

Sadboi Simon Has Nothing to Offer

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Ha! That title’s totally misleading, as Sadboi Simon clearly has something great to offer, otherwise I wouldn’t be stringing all these poorly written words together. Honestly, when this song kicked in, I was a sucker for the production; it’s got strings and this huge ringing percussive groove to it that throws back to the classic vibes of the 90s. Then that’s all pulled back just a little bit to let the verse come to life in a solemn way, only to open a it with that heavy weight that feels an awful lot like “Dry the Rain” by the Beta Band. You’re really going to love tripping out to this.

Diles Que No Me Maten Announce Escrito en Agua

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This Mexico City outfit, Diles que no me maten, has been on our radar for quite some time, we were fortunate to have caught the group and their intoxicating sound at Levitation late last year. That said, it’s hard to tell where their music will go, as it seems more spiritual than musical, immersing listeners in the Spanish poetry and mysticism, with the music playing as the undercurrent. On their newest single, you get a rolling rhythm that provides movement throughout the tune, with the vocals slithering in between the rhythm and the ring of guitar notes on the outskirts of the landscape here. Their new record, Escrito en Agua, is already certainly going to be something you’ll want to spend time with, and I imagine, like their live sets, the music will move and transform beneath you, much as our do the same; the LP drops on June 12th via Moonlight Activities.

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