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The Telephone Numbers Share You’re Nowhere

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Wouldn’t you believe it? Two great labels unite to bring a great new band from San Francisco? The Telephone Numbers just announced The Ballad of Doug via Paisley Shirt Records and Meritorio, two labels we’ve written about numerous times. Oh, and is that a Glenn Donaldson sighting in the credits? That’s like the hottest commodity in songwriting right now. But, all hyperbole aside, the light circular ring of the guitar strum and harmonizing in the vocal work is just the delightful side of pop I’d like to call home. Thomas Rubenstein’s vocals on his own do have this heavy indiepop tinge, not unlike our friends in Tres Oui, which seems fitting given both bands adoration of Prefab Sprout. Required listening? Duh! The record’s out on June 4th!

Tim Cohen Shares One Last Single from You Are Still Here

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We’re just a few weeks away from the release of Tim Cohen‘s new album, You Are Still Here, and with that, there’s one final single to entice you to rid yourself of a few dollars. What I love from my listens so far is the simplicity and confidence in what Tim’s doing with this record. This jam is just this quick stomping riff, with emphatic lyrical delivery from Cohen that matches every note; the clarity on his voice really illustrates that growing trust in his pipes. There’s also this cool middling section to break the song in half, which I was totally digging (almost hoping he flipped in entire second song inside this one). Have a listen, and grab You Are Still Here from Bobo Integral.

New Silver Girl Return with Pale Statement Pieces

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After their debut LP, Olli Happonen reconfigured the line-up for his group New Silver Girl; they’ve spent the last few years just learning to play together, jamming out and creating chemistry. Today, we get the band’s first recorded output, which shows the group returning to the top of their game. The rhythm of this song really sets it all up, using this pounding beat to allow Olli to craft these gentle vocal lines atop his careful strum. Still, the chorus has the whole band joining in, giving us this really steady musical climax that’s worth its weight in gold. Plus, the band are still into exploring the space in the song, as you can tell by the meandering solos in the song’s middle, leading to a soft moment that sets you up for another punch from the chorus! The song’s available everywhere via Soliti on Friday!

Gorgeous Bully Share Sick of Everything

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I’ve always been a huge fan of Gorgeous Bully, and since 2018’s Closure, the project has mostly been quiet…though that doesn’t necessarily mean songs haven’t been written. Today we get to hear one of those, and while brief, its exactly the stuff I love about this band. It’s just a really straight-forward rock tune, with a heavy strum and a theme I think the entire world can relate to over this past year. The perfect hint of fuzz on the vocals is quite endearing too, just pumping in the hooks. Looking forward to hearing more as the year goes on!

El No Share Move In Twos Video

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Nate Farley and Craig Nichols have an envious musical resume (GBV, Bellringer, Breeders), but currently split between Texas and Ohio, these two El No founders had to find some middle ground to flesh out their latest LP, Nothing is Possible. They managed to find some middle ground in Memphis, dragging a handful of demos to flesh out their record together in one place. You can feel that energy in the “Move In Twos,” with the opening guitar line feeling itself like an endless journey down dark highways. But, as the white flickers from the video and the drums stomp, the song takes on this communal feel, the sound of friendship being birthed before your ears. The visualizer has this hypnotic effect, flashing white in the midst of a black backdrop, somehow still giving off a warm glow that encapsulates the song’s natural emotion. Look for Nothing is Possible on April 1st via Overthought Musik.

PACKS Drop Silvertongue + Announce Take the Cake

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For many of us, “Silvertongue” is our first listen to PACKS, and what a way to start things off! It’s 3 minutes of fuzzy riffs and cooled vocals that announce the band as an act we should all have on our radar this year. Personally, I love the space the song gives to the guitar work, letting it ring out in various spots to keep the edge of the song there as singer Madeline Links lets her voice fade atop those riffs; it just gives the song more of a distinct feel, like it’s not being dialed in with a formula. My two cents anyways. Plus, better news is Take the Cake, the debut LP, will be out on May 21st via Fire Talk/Royal Mountain.

Alex Rieglman Shares Animal Ending

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Our good friend Alex Riegleman is one of the members of our (and your) faves Big Bill. But, he’s been afforded the time to work on some tunes of his own, and we’d love to share one of those tracks with you today. The song doesn’t waste anytime pushing right into it, kind of like a classic rock meets Jeffrey Lewis; it employs traditional songwriting with Alex’s penchant for melody and creative wordplay. I love the heavy brief guitar solo in the tune’s middle, breaking up the style just enough to keep the song from growing stale. We’re always stoked to see what our friends are working on, aren’t you?

Fresh Share Girl Clout

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As Spring begins to roll out, I have this natural inclination towards hook-laden pop punk, a la Spook School or or Marth…and today, there’s a new tune from Fresh. The London outfit blast through this with furious speed and pounding rhythm, stylistically stepping in line with the aforementioned bands, both punchy and hook-laden. Lyrically, Kathryn Woods takes aim at the musical patriarchy and faux allies going through the motions, begging the men and music fans in general to be better. The song rips, and so do the words, so spend a little time letting the song tear through your speakers. It’s good for you.

Catching Up with Fishboy

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I’ve covered Fishboy on and off since we’ve been running this wee site, but Eric Michener’s so prolific that it’s admittedly tough to always stay up to date (that’s on me!). But, there’s a new record coming your way really soon titled Waitsgiving, and though I’m a few weeks late, why not celebrate that news hitting my desk by sharing this video! The music reminds me of a combination of Jay Reatard and Grandaddy, but maybe with the sort of idiosyncrasies in the lyrical playfulness included (which is the stable Fishboy mark!) with this earnest delivery. But, not sure which is greater, the song of the rad video? You decide! Then be sure to grab the LP, as it drops on April 2nd via Lauren Records.

Sweet Whirl + Gregor Cover Have You Ever Seen the Rain

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Generally speaking, I shy away from cover songs; it’s just not my thing. But, who doesn’t have a soft spot for “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” Plus, who wouldn’t love to hear their favorite up and coming artists, like Sweet Whirl and Gregor unite to put their spin on it. The duo turn the classic rock ballad into this slinking synth pop snake that weaves its way into your brain, somehow nestling right next to the original. I love the dense combination of the vocals during the chorus, giving a heaviness to those notes, rather than letting them soar wistfully as they do in Credence’s version. Both artists are also great in their own right, so be sure to visit their solo work as well…all if you can find with Chapter Music!

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