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Frog Share Spanish Armada Var XV

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I continue to be impressed by the wayward wanderings of Frog and their consistent stretching of their song. After releasing a nod to a lovelorn Dracula, they’re back with another bit of storytelling, this time centered around the Spanish Armada. With all the historical references one would be likely to compare the group to early Decemberists, though I think the way the song structures work here, the group’s music feels much more grounded in a kind of garage jam. The sound of the drums and the falsetto-stretched vocals just offer a sort of sonic push into a band that continues to just play out what feels right in their own world. there’s nothing quite like Frog. This glimpse into the Count is another reason to keep the forthcoming LP on your radar; they drop the album on September 19th.

Big Cry Country Drop Something Blue

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You definitely deserve to rock out this morning, and what better way than to dive into the latest EP from DC outfit Big Cry Country. This tune below is one that grabbed my ear, taking a great rhythmic thump on the snare and riding the rest of the song around it and the vocals. Those vocals are exactly what we’re all loving at the moment, on the verge of losing control, but holding tight to just enough melody to make us swoon, particularly when it hits the soaring joy of the chorus. Gritty guitar riffs swirl around and manage to rough up the tune in all the best ways possible. Turn it up super loud then go jam the whole of Something Blue.

BUNNI Shares Voyage Single

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When I spun this BUNNI tune for the first time, I was struck by all the nostalgic indie nods it makes, without feeling obvious and overdone. Starting, it takes almost this mixture between Elephant 6 and Grandaddy, but then it sort of looks into a lot of the little trip-hop moments that crested in the UK in the 90s. Then it sort of pulls in some of the space-aged psychedelia you’d find on a Spiritualized or Flaming Lips jam, so as we all should, I went back and played it again and again, further immersing myself in the purity of these tripped out pop vibes. Look for a new LP on the near horizon!

Last Week’s Jams (9.1 – 9.5)

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There were some that covered more than us, and there were others that didn’t quite cover as much, but I’ll admit, feel like us only hitting 14 songs in a week was just scratching the surface of what came out last week. Still, we had Meritorio Records crushing the week’s end with new tunes from Strange Passage and the Wesleys. My personal favorite tune cranking out in under two minutes was that new jam from Teenage Tom Petties. Good to see the Apartments back too, so we ran the first single from their forthcoming LP, not to mention peeked back at the latest LP from The Fisheremen Three. It’s a quick run through this week, so make sure you crank it up and enjoy the ride!

The Wesleys Drop Magic Wand Video

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As previously mentioned on these here pages, the heralded label of Meritorio Records is busy this week, and after an early jam, we’re back with the latest from the label…a new video from the Wesleys. This tune’s a bit of a pop punch, giving you this frenetic jangle kick with snappy drums and quick guitar rips. There’s something in the sound that feels like a balance between Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever and Ducks Ltd, with a mixture of the two feeling like the bands perfect balance. There’s a couple of little mini guitar solos that remind us of just solid guitar pop in their construction, and reminds me of the purity of the genre. Not to mention, its all strung together with this excellent video! Their new release, Explosive Device, is ready for your enjoyment on November 7th.

Teenage Tom Petties Announce Rally the Tropes

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I cannot wait for the rest of ya’ll in America to really get behind Teenage Tom Petties, especially as they’ve got a new record, Rally the Tropes on the horizon. This first single is just a straight ripper, indicating that Tom Brown and company aren’t done with kicking ass in 2025. The entirety of the new record is a celebratory experience, with Brown reveling in the joyousness of the group’s creation, as well as the power they’re now cranking out. The stuttering start that sets up the hook at the 16 second mark rules, recorded perfectly so that when the tune drops in you’re bouncing off the walls with the world’s largest grin stretching from ear to ear. Rock n’ roll is supposed to be fun, and no one is having as good a time as this lot. The new LP is out via Repeating Cloud and Safe Suburban Home in October.

Strange Passage Announces A Folded Sky

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It’s a busy day over at Meritorio Records HQ, with two new singles dropping, but let us first check in on their announcement of a new Strange Passage LP. Their early work drew in Felt and Feelies comparisons, and you can still hear that in the swirling sound of the jangling guitars, but the rhythmic work in this first single sets you up in a slightly different fashion. The way the drums kick and stomp in a smattering of noise is a bit more punk forward, so you get a bit more of a energetic grab in the front of the tune. The vocals have that disaffected delivery, swaggering in with a juxtaposition of nonchalant and emphasis; it sort of reminds me of Neutrals, if they were a bit more spiritually light. A Folded Sky is the name of the new LP, and it drops on Novemeber 7th.

Checking In on The Fishermen Three

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We had a brief cool front here in Austin; it dropped almost below 90 degrees for about an hour today, so for us it felt like Fall was on the way. With that, we can revisit the recently released album from the Fishermen Three, the long running project of Simon Beins and friends. He’s gathered a lot of big hitters to bring his songs to life, from Jack Johnson to Herman Dune, so the pedigree of folks is there…and so are the song. I really loved the tune hanging out below, particularly with its sort of soft brush stroked drums signaling a slight march to the the melody. What kind vocals too, especially as the track layers in the various arrangements; I especially loved the horn blasts that popped to life. If this feels like a tune for you, then check out Infinite Feeling, available now from Royal Oakie.

Another One From Ghostwoman

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Our pals from north of the border GHOSTWOMAN have a remarkable new album coming out tomorrow and it definitely should be on your list of things to pick up and listen to over the weekend. As you anticipate the one day waiting period, the band just offered up one more tease in the form of this hot single called “5 Gold Pieces.” This duo is truly crafting some downright dirty vibes with heavily distorted guitars, frantic drums, and an overall feeling of urgent, distorted blues rock. Hit me with more of this.

The new GHOSTWOMAN album, Welcome to the Civilized World, arrives tomorrow via Full Time Hobby. Get your copy now!

Joyeria Drops the Swimmer

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I suppose I’ll open up this morning with a little back to back swimming nods, as this fresh Joyeria picks up where the previous morning single left off, taking the swimming to “The Swimmer.” There is something in the construction of a Joyeria song that feels like he’s the natural successor to early Beck; it’s definitely rock music, but he’s going to flirt here and there with elements of great pop songwriting. Here, there’s a hook running right through the center, and you can’t avoid it, but it’s spun with this element of harshness coming from the slight little growl lurking in the voice. The new Graceful Degradation EP will be out on October 31st via Speedy Wunderground.

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