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Massage Share No North Star

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Every so often you come across a tune that seems to encompass the world’s status, and nothing seems as indebted to today as the new single from Massage; the press release calls this a “bittersweet anthem for anyone who’s ever felt adrift,” and I can surely second that feeling, as its difficult to grasp reality at present. But, the brightness of the tune certainly cements the group’s infectiousness, pulling in some textured vocal work throughout that adds this brilliant layer of depth to the rush of ringing guitars. In the end, despite the sense of wandering and restlessness, the tune seems to share an aura of hope, a promise for a brighter moment on the horizon. Here’s to hoping for that, and hoping you grab Coaster from Bobo Integral//MtStMtn on October 10th.

The Melody Chamber Announce Debut LP

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Those of you that continue to find yourself charmed by crystalline guitar lines that seem to cascade through your speakers are going to love The Melody Chamber (not to be confused with that other like-minded act). This Richmond outfit have built a sound that holds tight to this huge cinematic presence of great guitar music, while the steadiness allows the group to illustrate their patience in the songwriting. They’ve no need to use gimmicks, instead choosing to rely upon wispy vocals melting into your heart while the rhythm section pushes the focus forward. Little details of twisting guitars and synths coat the backdrop, but you’ll come to find joy in the way they’ve mastered the simplicity of sound; look for their self-titled debut via HHBTM on November 7th.

Flypaper Share On Your Mind

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We’ve obviously been real high on the work of Rory Sear and his project, Flypaper, with both RayRay and myself extensively covering his work since the debut EP a couple of years ago. But now, on the horizon is the newest installment from the songwriter, with a sneak peek via PNK SLM waiting for you below. Instantly, the folk inclinations are there, but I love the approach and its clarity, allowing Sear’s voice to sparkle and the guitars to sort of reverberate. This works in contrast with a lot of the studio magic folks are using, so it offers up this purity that I haven’t seen a lot of lately. If you dig, like we do, Forget the Rush is out on November 7th.

Shy Boys Return!

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Many of us considered Kansas City’s finest Shy Boys to sort of be done with the music game as we had not heard anything from them in 5+ years. Pleasant surprises are always welcome though, and today’s news of a new single from the lads was sheer delight. And yeah, this new single “Upperclassmen” is an absolute banger of a track, showing a heaviness we’ve never seen before from the band’s output. Hell yeah. We make assumption that more is on the way, but of course we will keep you posted when more news heads our way.

Living Hour Drop Best I Did It

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We are just about a month out from the release of the new Living Hour record, and I’m super stoked to hear what the band have created. On this new tune, it’s got the perfect set up for the quietloud functionality, drifting in carefully until you cross at the one-minute mark where the tune erupts into this billowing blast of dissonance. They reserved moments build the tension, fluttering with softened melody, all of it leading you towards the big payoffs; I could listen to that first 1:15 again and again. Their new LP, Internal Drone Infinity is being released on October 17th by a trio of powerhouse labels: Keeled Scales/Paper Bag/Beloved.

Woods Deliver Double Single

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It’s nearing Fall, or late Summer as we call it here in Austin, and with that, wistful Winter tunes are necessary; there are no finer purveyors than Woods, who are set to head out on the road for a quick little jaunt up the East Coast. To celebrate, the group are offering up a couple of new tracks, both of which you can stream below. They’ve sort entered their peak Grateful Dead, bridging the boundary between classic folk rock and modern indie sounds, all of it built for campfire sing-alongs with your best friends. Their first show on this East Coast tour is Friday night in NYC!

Optic Sink Announce Lucky Number

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Post-punk tracks are a dime a dozen, but I’ll always welcome the bands that are stretching their own sound, like Memphis Trio Optic Sink. They manage to work on this groove that begins with almost this sort of break-beat influenced groove, akin to something you’d hear in the late 80s underground. Natalie Hoffman takes on this cold industrial vocal approach, sharping delivering each note over screeching electronic pulses. When the tune turns in on itself, it revels in its own magic, tripping and hopping in that territory where club music meets punk in a glorious hug. But, you’ve got to stick around to the end to hear the group really take the sound into their own hands. Lucky Number is out on October 31st via Feel It Records.

Lucky Share Olden Goldy

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Our interaction with Andrew St. James goes years back, long before we helped put out a release of his on our little label of love! But, he’s kept at it, and as of late he’s focusing on Lucky, a new project with some friends in the Bay Area, offering a bit of a nostalgic bit of classic rock vibes. Their approach reminds one of the warmth of that generation, fusing these huge riffs with hint of Americana, using the vocals to gather folks around and bring the past into the future. Their self titled Lucky album seems to be sliding right into the perfect mixture of San Francisco’s past and present, so if you’re looking for that ride, be on the lookout for the LP, out now via Royal Oakie.

New Music from The Twirlies

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Those of you with a gentle leaning towards pop are going to fall in love with this single from the Twirlies. It’s a light traipse through the woods, sort of a softened gallop or a casual sail on a breezy afternoon, working with these subtle drum strokes that carefully move us forward. That said, it was the intertwining vocals that caught my ear first, wrapping around one another in this gentle fashion that makes you feel as if nothing else in the world is going on aside from these two voices cohabitating. Their a fairly new Norwegian outfit, so keep an eye out for more, as this is only their second ditty!

Field Hospitals Drop New Pop Hit

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Minneapolis quartet, Field Hospitals first popped up on our radar in May with their Ethel Green EP, but they’ve already returned with another ditty that illustrates their ability to write infectious pop hits. They approach this new number with this earnestness that rides the back of the smattering of drums, pushing the energy from the guitars enough so that the swing allows for dueling notes of brightness combat one another. Those of you who love the early works of Ducks Ltd will love this, and we’ll cross our fingers that they get right back to work on more new tunes!

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