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Weakened Friends Rip Through New Single

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Hopefully you have already heard the news that there is a brand new Weakened Friends LP on the way, but in case you haven’t, well, here we are. I’ve been writing about the band since around 2017, just before they dropped Common Blah; I even managed to book them at an impromptu SXSW show…so if I’m being honest, they’re one of my favorite acts of the current pop rock circle. Sonia and Annie play with abandon, offering listeners this forceful sincerity that you can’t escape; I think this song captures that energy perfectly as they smash into the chorus with such melodic ferocity that I’m already anticipating cranking this up for some air drumming at a stoplight near you. Feels Like Hell will be out this October through Don Giovanni.

Dancer Share Happy Halloween

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Having gathered accolades for their brand of post-punk exploration, Dancer mix it up on their latest single, a sign that the band are growing into their own sound. I love the nostalgic feel of the guitars this go round, hitting on some of those early 2000s indie rock riffs. Gemma’s voice fits in perfectly throughout, and you can hear her confidence as she belts out huge notes in-between the jittering jump of those aforementioned riffs. The line “it’s me/it’s me/it’s me” sets up a huge playfulness too, furthering the idea that she’s one of the most creative vocalists working in this indie rock niche. Like a soft and sweet version of Royal Headache, and you all need that. More or Less is out on September 1st via Meritorio.

Shame Share Quiet Life Video

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For all the post-punk resurgence that’s gone on, I stand by that I think Shame do it best. Their live shows were dripping with sweat and tension, but they’ve also adhered to a style that’s certainly an amalgam of indie rock sounds, making their records far more interesting. Here, it almost sounds like a kind of garage rock shimmy to kick off, sort of jittery and frantic, but run through an acoustic punch. I think that contrast between the kind of galloping guitar and the growl in the vocals is the perfect set up, but also one that is supremely rewarding. I’m all for being aggressive, but the way they balance the soft and heavy fits perfectly into my old man ears. Their new album Cutthroat drops on my kid’s birthday, September 5th, so double the reason to celebrate; it’s out via Dead Oceans, followed by a big North American tour in early 2026.

Nihilistic Easyrider Shares Two New Jams

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Jacob Duarte is already a fairly big name in these parts of Texas, known for his role as the front person in Narrow Head. But, the last month or so we’ve been focused on jamming to his Nihilistic Easyrider solo work, bringing you two fresh tunes to jam to today. You can almost take these two songs as a split, one showing Duarte’s leanings towards a softer bit of indie rock, while the other harkens to his pop punk roots. I loved the guitar playing on “Weekend Fever,” as it definitely feels like stuff you heard in the late 90s emo scene; the guitar lines show some great musicianship too, so I don’t want you overlooking that! “Facedown” is a bit more aggressive in nature, like the best Saves the Day song that was never written…and its brief, so you’ll want to dive in real quick! Look for Deluxe Edition on July 25th from Run for Cover.

New Alt-Rock Jam From Thistle.

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While we were closed up on Friday for some holiday, Northampton based upstarts thistle. released this bangin’ new single called “it’s nice to see you, stranger” and I had to share it this morning. It has a groovy, sort of alt-rock grungy vibe to it, loaded with fuzzed out guitars and subdued vocals. Noisy, a tad hazy – love it. If you’re into it, the band has a new 5 song EP of the same name which you can stream on bandcamp now. Physical copies of the release are currently up for pre-order now via Venn Records.

Girlatones Ready Split with Forever Son

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If you went and visited my plays in the year of 2020, you’d probably see a heavy bit of Girlatones on there; I adored Horn if You’re Honky. So, just last week I caught wind that they had a new split planned, and had already dropped a few new tunes I didn’t even know about! They’re both brilliant, and they illustrate exactly why I love the group, letting their albums kind of embrace all the good sides of pop songwriting, but blowing any which way the band choose. Look at the spritely feel of “Only the Best,” popping and weaving like some of the sharpest indiepop around. Then, “On the Wall” masters the moments, like the tonal switch from second 24 to 28, hitting me with an emotional arrow while the tune stomps on. I’ve also included a Forever Son track from the split, so you can further sample what’s coming your way soon. Three great song, one post! By the Book is out on BDK Records on Friday!

 

Angel T33th Drops Mika 2000

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As I just want to revel in the full body sounds of music this morning, you know a track like the one from Angel T33th just hits right. There’s something dark lurking in the pulse of the beat, and even with the dreamy nature of the vocals, there seems to be this sense of quiet resignation coursing through. But, when the beat drops and changes directions towards more of a stabbing electro pulse, you can let your body and mind completely free, and I’m totally in awe of that moment, for myself. There’s a new record coming out later this year, so keep an eye out if this seems like the right fit!

Max Threat Share Clorox Polaroid

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There’s definitely a dark cloud hanging over Texas at the moment (more so than usual), so I’ve been digging deep into the saved tunes pile, kind of trying to find the mood for my brain to chill…which is where this Max Threat tune hit. At times, the murkiness feels like a brand of shadowy club pop, and your body is immersed in giving itself entirely to the rhythm. Other moments have these stabbing notes that collide and crash into one another, like a bastardized version of Blank Dogs where everything feels like a beautiful mess. Just an exploratory bit of pop that I was glad floated my way this morning.

Billy Bonbon Share Tomorrow

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If you look over to the Parisian outfit Billy Bonbon, you’ll find a young band playing a boisterous brand of pop rock, albeit with the slight influence of shoegaze and dream pop. I love how they approach their songwriting with this sense of fervor that’s undeniable, as they almost make this song a heavy growl that you’re forced to confront. They balance out a sugary vibe that works against the harsher elements that crash upon the listener, particularly in the way the two vocal pieces seem to work against one another. In a way, it reminds me of early Surfer Blood with bit more allegiance to noise!

K Boswell Shares Under the Gun Video

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Kristina Boswell should be familiar to our readers, as she helms Austin’s Kay Odyssey, who’ve been frequently featured on this site. But, at the moment she’s off on her own, working under the name K Boswell, and just dropped this haunting new number. Beneath the surface of the song lives these trickling little electronic notes; it leaves the song with plenty of space for Boswell to drape the track in bending guitar notes and hazy ambiance. Her voice hangs in the corners of those notes, like a spiritual of some sort flickering light upon the listener from the shadows…I’m sure some folks might even throw a little Kate Nash nod her way after hearing this tune. Always glad to support K Boswell, and you can too by listening or grabbing something on her Bandcamp.

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