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Piggietails Announce Self-Titled Debut

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For those of you that have followed the Australian scene over the last however-long, there’s a distinctive sound that’s been omnipresent for the last two decades (and beyond); it’s a sound that has elements of Flying Nun and nods to Go Betweens all about, and perhaps tragically labeled as dole-wave. But, in the end, acts like Piggietails make it all worth it, as the charm of his style never fades. The group announced their debut LP, and it’s working with this really steady and snappy beat that allows for the circular jangling to get you caught up in your feelings. A softened vocal comes in, presenting you with this calmed effect that seems intertwined with the musical vibe, just kind of bobbing up and down on the rhythm. They’ll release Piggietails on September 19th via Spoilsport Records.

Pleased to Meet You: My Generation

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I have been keeping an eye on Post Present Medium, the label working out of LA that’s responsible for the most recent Chronophage EP. Just recently they dropped this rad tune from My Generation, which is an act completely new to me, so why not give you a listen? I was drawn into the track by that ringing guitar sound coursing through this one, but then the kind of disaffected vocal delivery reminded me of a wandering Lou Reed; there are also some curled syllables that reminded me of Courtney Barnett. The group rides out the groove, letting the track sort of make its own path with those jangling guitars and light tambourine giving just enough texture for the song to grab you. Will it get to you?

The 1981 Announce New 7″

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You deserve to crank up your speakers for this one; you’ll want to feel the blast of the riffs melting your face. But, don’t think of the new single from the 1981 as a “one-trick pony,” as it’s definitely more than its power-pop parts. Sure, that’s all in there, particularly if you’re diving into the verses here, but you can find a little bit of jangling brightness and old school alt rock mixing it all up inside. When they turn the sugary sweetness up around the 2:28 mark, you’re going to rush out and grab their new 7″ from Dandy Boy Records…it’ll be out on August 29th.

Slugfeast Unleash Detective Single

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It might take you a moment to try on this new Slugfeast track, but just because it feels like bedroom noodling when it opens doesn’t mean you should dismiss it immediately, as you’ll be missing out here. There’s this heaviness to the single once it locks into place, dropping in with these heavy riffs behind Claire Tauber’s voice; she honestly would fit right alongside some of our favorite singers like Merce Lemon, albeit with a bold brooding behind her. In blending heavier vibes with the more melancholy vocals, they’re like a black hole for the indie masses, about to such everything into their space; be on the look out for a new record as the group have just signed up to work with Cherub Dream Records!

Grace Vonderkuhn Shares Forever Loved

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While going through the emails and such, I came across this Grace Vonderkuhn tune, instantly leaving me wondering why I had missed the track. It’s got this carefree rock instinct to it that instantly let me loose upon the world; it was like a cleanser, washing the trends and hype and my sins away. Ripping right through the speakers, you’ll get the same gratification as a listener, but don’t get hung up on the punkish nature, as they breakdown into a more metal moment seconds later, then cleverly jam it all out to the end. Grace Koon’s vocals come across as animalistic here, not quite growling but not quite human. Excited to hear more about their new record, Into the Morning, coming out later this year.

Joyer Announce On the Other End of the Line

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You’re likely going to be hearing this song talked about a lot in the next few days, and that’s excellent news for Joyer. For us, that’s better news, as this new single comes with the announcement of their new LP, On the Other End of the Line. On my side, I’m totally in love with the vocals; I can’t put my finger on why I’m drawn to them exactly, but that tonal warmth has me completely wrapped up in my own feelings. I mean that first verse just drops in and floors me every damned time. They surround the breezy voice with these twanging guitars that sound right at home among us Texas folk…just another reason we’re fawning over here. The new LP will be out on October 24th via Julia’s War Recordings.

Retail Drugs Share Little Dog

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Some songs you hear will haunt your conscious forever, which seems to be the case for Jake Brooks of Retail Drugs, as he’s had “Little Dog” bouncing around in his head for several years. As a listener, if you don your own set of headphones, you, too, will find the track’s magic will haunt you; I love the simplicity of the track and its somewhat off-kilter drumming. It kind of feels like a warped tape you discover in your attic, and find that you’re magically invested in its storytelling and magic. A little bit of backing vocals too add this textural depth that took me to a whole new mental space, so you can tell that I’m looking forward to rECKless dRIVing, which drops via Fire Talk/Angel Tapes on Friday!

Massage Return with Coaster

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I honestly hadn’t thought about LA’s Massage in quite some time, though I’ll admit that I adored their last LP, Still Life. Well, after a little breathing room, the group have returned with a new record, Coaster, and we’ve got that delicious debut single from the record below. On my first few listens through the track, it reminds me a lot of the late-era Pains of Being Pure at Heart, where the guitars feel secondary in relation to the overall blanket of sound that washes across the room. It’s soft and sweet, though there’s a weight to both the lyrics and the volume, providing a boldness that balances the track perfectly. Such a welcome return; they’ll drop Coaster via Mt St Mtn/Bobo Integral/Prefect on October 9th.

Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats Cover MBV

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We previously brought you the first single from the forthcoming Wao LP, a joint effort between Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats, and today we’ve got another, as no one can escape the draw of covering My Bloody Valentine. Honestly, the structure of the tune itself is pretty spot on, in terms of pacing and overall ebb and flow; I think that in their own way, however, they add a brightness. Where as the original can feel heavy and drenched, there’s a clarity to this cover, particularly in the vocals themselves, lifting the song in this ethereal fashion that brings it closer to the listener. There’s a new level of beauty to this song, and I think that makes the coverage all the more meaningful. Wao is out August 29th via Western Vinyl.

Golden Apples Share Mind

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This new track from Golden Apples is a jam from start to finish, but for me, some of the greatest joy are the little musical nuggets hanging inside the track itself. When it opened with a snappy drum groove I was on board, but then this crisp guitar meanders into the picture and I was locked into the song. Russel Edling’s voice has this familiarity, in both the tone and the style, though I particularly love the punctuated hit at 50 seconds, erupting into this boisterous bundle of love that you can’t deny. Going forward the song then begins to layer in some textures that completely open up the dynamic, and I’m totally here for it. The new album, Shooting Star, will be out on September 19th via Lame-O Records, with an Austin date in September too!

 

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