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Stream the Debut LP from Quality Used Cars

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When I first heard “To Wendy Love Steve,” I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to make of Quality Used Cars; Francis Tait has a rather distinctive voice, and I wasn’t sure whether I was on board for it or not. But, when that chorus dropped in, I was stunned, and couldn’t wait for more. Today, we get more as the Good Days/Bad Days is finally available to stream. These feel like the songs you want to accompany your favorite storyteller; the songs have great narratives, wound about these gentle little Americana elements sliding off into the sunny horizon. I’ll admit, it doesn’t have that immediate reward that makes for the thirsty hits of today, but dammit if its not rewarding if you just bathe in the joy of Tait’s songwriting. Grab the LP from Spoilsport Records.

Oh, Yes Shares Broken Arm No. 2

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The longer you run a blog or whatever it is we’re doing here, the more friends you make along the way, like Jimmy of Lost Film. He reached out recently letting us know he’s started his own label, Relief Map Records. One of the first releases from the label is by Oh, Yes, and the latest single really warrants your ears, and hopefully turns you on to the band/label! For me, it honestly takes me back to the first time I heard Fevers and Mirrors; it sounded personal, but like I could record it on my own…but, then it ventured off into its own world, just like this tune does before the 1 minute mark; it’s what makes this tune special, what makes it more than that song you wrote in your bedroom. Crooked Wine Smile will be out on February 26th, so take a gander!

Pansy Release Anybody Help Me Single

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I’m really high on what Vivian McCall is accomplishing with her Pansy work, particularly with the latest single bouncing about in my head all morning long. There’s this late 90s lo-fi rock to it, particularly in that guitar sound, like a fuzzily distorted guitar ringing out of tune. But, the vocals dominate with this sensational melody that has this pop familiarity to it; it creates this brand of pop music that’s entirely unforgettable…the sound that will hopefully get future generations into great lo fi pop tunes. She’ll drop her debut LP on April 2nd via Earth Libraries, and it looks to be rewarding us all!

Gracious Losers Announce Six Road Ends

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While the opening moments of the new single from Gracious Losers begins with a foreboding guitar sliding and bending, don’t look to pigeonhole the track as some sort of everyday folk tune. Instead, Jonathan Lilley and his 9-piece super group develop the tune into a bit of a moody pop burner. It starts with the joining up of vocal duties with Amanda McKeown, drafting a new melody to glue the tune together. Moving forward, keys tinker in the background and those bending strings seem to swell and swing, almost exalting the vocal display. It’s a unique trick, allowing the song to sound both forlorn and uplifting; this is the kind of magic you can expect on Six Road Ends, the new LP dropping on March 25th via Last Night from Glasgow.

Dark Tea Share Deanna Video

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With another self-titled Dark Tea album on the horizon, I’m putting my headphones on up loud and indulging in the musical journey that Gary Canino always seems to take us on. Luckily, the band are also doing it with a little nod to LA noir films, so you get both the visual journey and the musical journey. I totally love how this song walks this line between Malkmus and Woods, offering both nostalgic wordplay and present day musical tendencies, spooning with one another. This paints the picture of an album that’s begging for that complete immersion, so prepare yourself to get lost inside what’s in store; Dark Tea drops on April 30th via Fire Talk.

Farewell Horizontal Share Doesn’t Matter No One Cares

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In case you haven’t checked in on Farewell Horizontal, you ought to scurry on over and give a listen to their latest record, An Argument with an Idiot. Pat and Lauren just keep churning out these little treats of guitar pop that will likely spin on repeat for the entirety of your day. The tune below is the perfect example; bobbing with hints of churning guitars, pulled under by the melodic undertow of the warm vocal delivery. It’s like this clash of the perfect musical titans, power-pop from Europe battling with the classic Oceanic guitar sound. Trust me on this one, you’re better off just turning it up and sitting back.

Dom and the Wizards Announce New LP

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Dom Trimboli perhaps is best known on our site for his work with Wireheads, who we’ve covered a bit, but his other project Dom and the Wizards is offering something refreshing new. A familiar beat opens the first few seconds before twisting into this plodding maraud akin to classic bard deliveries. It’s like a Renaissance Fair jester serenading you through the kaleidoscope of pop music; violin and light strumming accent the storytelling delivery of vocals, more often than not, spoken and not sung. I found this tune leading me down a path where the rest of the stuff in my box just felt really really mundane. You’ll hear this track on The Australian Cyclone Intensity Scale, which drops on April 2nd via Tenth Court.

Comfy Share Breaking the Habit Video

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We’re just about a month removed from the release of the very excellent Volume For, the latest LP from Connor Benincasa’s project Comfy. He gathered up friends from various acts like Remember Sports, Another Michael and more to record the album…and while its been out for a few weeks, there’s now a great video to accompany standout track “Breaking the Habit.” The video seems to be all about the adventurous day of a lonesome robot, though shooting off into the galaxy as an ending seems fitting, and perhaps the happy ending we all seek. This song’s got staying power too, from the jangle pop meets emo riffs, to the “oohs” that provide that melodic kickstart to your heart. What a listen! It’s available now via Dadstache Records.

Eades Sign to Heist or Hit

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Eades were getting some heavy rotation on our site last year, brandishing an energetic brand of pop rock with just a hint of swagger. Now, we’ve got news that the band have signed on to tastemaker Heist or Hit, who will be releasing a brand new EP from the band in April. This track’s all about the pop vibes, focusing on some of that jittering stutter-step guitar, plodding back and forth; it’s almost call-and-response, though with a hint at heavy alternative grooves. Their rocking abilities hand out on the song’s backside, as they let the track fade out with a rush of blood to the head.

Sook Yin Lee & Adam Litovitz Announce Jooj Two

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This song’s been bumping around for the last few days, and I’ve been battling rolling blackouts (not coastal fever) getting through emails and what not. But, Sook Yin Lee & Adam Litovitz have a new LP coming out via Mint Records, which is always as reliable as Lee’s creativity. With jooj already under their belt, Lee took control of the jooj two tracks while Litovitz fulfilled other responsibilities until his passing. Lee’s voice is one of those darkly distinctive voices; you can feel her haunting every corner of this track, accented by careful beats and loops as her solitary figure walks about town in the accompanying video. Jooj two is out on April 9th.

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