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Chris Canipe Shares Barely Stitched + Drops Monuments

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I wanted to start 2026 being kinder to myself, thus needing musical accompaniment that is equally kind, thus where I landed with Chris Canipe. This Missourian is writing tracks that land somewhere between Yorn, Tweedy and Pernice, with lineage linking back to Americana and folk, though built with a bit more rock spirit to keep it feeling lively. While there’s definitely some aspects that snap on the back of the drum work, the way Canipe’s vocals sweep in offer your a sense of inner peace. If you go through this track and find some love here, you’ll want to be sure to swing through all of Monuments, his latest release, which coincided with the release of this ditty.

Last Week’s Jams (1.5 – 1.9)

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My goal this year is to cover as much new music as I can, while clearly staying in my lane and straying from the folks rinsing and repeating PR blasts. Walked a fine line last week, bringing in tons of new stuff. The big news for me was that a new record from Heavenly is finally announced, not to mention a long-awaited new LP from the Twilight Sad. There were some good Austin connections via Pullman, Winged Wheel, BS and Daily Worker too, with bands and labels from our town. Big hitters like Cate Le Bon, The Orielles and Dry Cleaning also had new singles comes out, so you’ll find those lurking in here too! Dig in and kick back.

Side note: Spotify sucks. Looking for hints on other playlist generators that support labels and bands.

Stuart Pearce Delivers Dances with Starships Video

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Last Spring, Stuart Pearce released the delightful All This Vast Overproduction, but great records never disappear, so Stuart has decided to revisit the closing track, “Dances with Starships.” When this tune kicked off, it sounded to me like a British version of Pavement, and I mean that in the best way possible. The pop driven chug of the guitars circle back again and again, with a growling guitar clearing the way for this burst of hooks to settle into the chorus. It’s clear the song’s a standout, but seeing as it was hiding at the end of a great record, not everyone listens all the way through. Perhaps now you’ll give it some time and go back and hear the record in its entirety…courtesy of Safe Suburban Home.

Daily Worker Share The New Insicerity

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Seems to be a great day for really solid rock vibes, which doesn’t mean they all have to hit you over the head. Just listen to this new tune from Austin band Daily Worker, who manages to bring a whole lot of swagger to an acoustic strum. After years in Cotton Mather, Harold Whit Williams knows how to provide listeners with the perfect hook, but it might be the accompanying vocals behind his voice on this one that cement the joy, almost bringing in a late 60s classic rock swell…which isn’t too far off from the meandering psychedelic guitar notes. Always great to hear new music from the project, and even better news that they’ll release Prefab Maverick via our friends at Repeating Cloud on February 20th.

Andronoids Return with Two Hearts Can’t Be Held Apart

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It’s been a few years since we’ve heard from Swedish pop purveyors, Andronoids, but with a new single hitting this week…why on Earth wouldn’t I be here to cover it. Interestingly, it’s a semi-instrumental track, albeit one that employs a great deal of voice work throughout the song. On the front end, you’ve got a jangling bit of guitar pop working, pepped and propped by the snare smashing in the front of the mix. When you hear the vocals, they’re working in this sort of hazy underground, which, if I’m being honest, gives them more of an ambient wash. But, that works perfectly in this mixture of the tune, offering up a bit of obscure in a land of sugar. Turn it on, then listen again and again.

Daniel Romano’s Outfit Announces Preservers of the Pearl

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Not sure it would quite feel like a fresh new year if there wasn’t a fresh piece of music from Daniel Romano’s Outfit. Today they drop the news that they’ll be kicking out Preservers of the Pearl for a March release, and our first listen confirms that we’re guaranteed good times across the board. It’s a no bullshit rock n’ roll approach, bouncing upon the jangle of cymbals, tambourine and snapping kicks and snare; Romano’s ability to meld hooks and grit are unmatched these days, and the chorus here definitely doesn’t hurt anyone. Also nice to see a little Austin connection by way of the collective’s Carson McHone, who put out her own great LP last year! Look for Preservers of the Pearl to arrive on March 13th via You’ve Changed Records.

Fazed on a Pony Shares the Perfect Swan

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We’ve got to ease into Friday, or at least that’s my approach as this softened track from Fazed on a Pony comes through our emails. This track is the latest single from the New Zealand project, with the release of Swan still a few weeks ago. On my side, this song was all about balancing the gentle vocal work with the quiet strumming of the guitar; the notes are crisp, but the song does get a wee change as it moves to a close. Right after you cross the two minute mark, the tune takes on more of a swell, and while it’s subtle, it was one of the charms that has me looking forward to the new LP; it drops on January 23rd via Meritorio Records.

The Orielles Offer Double Single

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The crafting of careful noise is a gift, and today’s new singles from The Orielles displays the craftsmanship that often seems unparalleled. Billowing in for a near two minutes, the song seemingly toys with ambiance, only to build into a wall of noise and movement, perfectly aligned with the accompanying video. Flipping that over the second track takes on more life, though still dwelling in an ethereal realm of modern pop music. Really excited to see where the band travels on their new LP, as the group was one of my SXSW highlights a few years ago when they opened up for New Order. Only You Left is out on March 13 via Heavenly Recordings.

Cate Le Bon Drops Brand New Single

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If you perused any Year End List for indie rock last year, you assuredly saw Cate le Bon’s name popping up after the excellent Michelangelo is Dying. The artist has wasted no time, returning with a brand new single that features additional vocals from St. Vincent. Drifting in carefully, the song crafts this striking presence before the vocals even come into play; I think that’s one of the magical things about le Bon, as her music works in two different plans that seem to overlap with one another. When the artists hit upon the line “it’s always the same” the track begins to operate as a seance, the perfect meditative piece for your day. Cate will be hitting the States throughout January, so keep your eye on your city’s music schedule!

Memorials Share Cut Glass Hammer

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Call me crazy, but I’m thinking that the new record from Memorials is going to be one of those albums you keep coming back to throughout the year. On their latest single, you can already hear the group flexing their work with textured synthetics, layering vocals and electronica atop one another, building in that propulsive manner that drew us all into the depths of Stereolab. Close ears will hear little flutters of noise and ambiance, illustrating the details the duo has put into their craftsmanship on this record, offering up more than your modern fare. Sing into the melodic buzz of this jam and prepare yourself for All Clouds Bring Not Rain, out March 27th via Fire Records.

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