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More Music from the Wind-Ups

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I have been cranking the Wind-Ups new stuff pretty consistently, with each hit scratching a different little itch. Their latest sing is a bit grimier, almost in a sort of Misfits meets the Spits sort of way; it’s got a buzzing that’s consistent and forceful, pushing your speakers to the max as you turn the volume up. Still, what’s great about the group is their ability to work both heavier edges and melodic pop moments into what they’re doing; this is what has me enthralled as we proceed towards the release of their new LP, as it seems no sound is wrong on this record. Confection is out next Friday via Dandy Boy Records.

Circling Back to the Stayres

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It isn’t always easy to keep up with the constant flux of new music coming out of Austin (though our friend John at 101X Homegrown crushes it on the weekly). So, it seems like we missed this new record from the Stayres, and I wanted to hit back on that to make sure I’m giving their Duplex LP a little more love. They embrace a sort of early 90s rock aesthetic (and no, not grunge), more of a kind of mixture of punk and late Replacements vibes. They mix it up too, so each track, while tied together, has its own vibe; I’m quite partial to “Don’t Touch the Humans” and “Cora,” with each one operating a slight bit of bravado and assuredness. I’ll drop those two tones at the bottom and encourage you to check out the rest of Duplex HERE.

Galore Share Bastard Video

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There is something so powerful about the jangling of a guitar that just makes the world open and say awesome, like on this new Galore track. You can’t deny that the minute they started chugging away at those jagged riffs that your spirit instantly picked up, much like the joy the band takes in smashing things throughout the accompanying video. The vocals do a lot to carry the song as well, switching back and forth between the wistful dreaminess of indiepop and an emphatic punch up when the whole gang joins in on the fun. Everything about this track just feels like this is the world we should be living for, so grab Dirt from Speakeasy Studios SF on July 25th.

Popidiot Prep Sweet Marmalade

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After starting out with a little bit more of a midweek contemplative tune, I thought it only appropriate that we spin a slight groove into your ears as we hit that hump day. Finnish-Estonian group Popidiot have a new record coming out next week, and this wonderful new track was just made available, thus it should be prepared for you. This song is all about subtlety, despite having a solid groove that serves as the backbone; it hangs just on the edge of a proper club thump, teasing the listener in the best way possible. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of joy in here, but it doesn’t bang you over the head…well, until about the 2:27 mark when it erupts with this fervor and added vocal texture that’ll have you spinning about in your desk chair. Sweet Marmalade is out July 7th via Seksound.

Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats Announce Wao

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In a world where independent music has increasingly become a commodity to trade on cool, it’s great that there are still artists like Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats. The supergroup, of sorts, met upon a Shabason/Krgovich tour, and in the span of four days, they managed to meld into one unit, thus leaving us with the benefits of their new album. A carefully constructed manipulation of beats and samples opens the tune, opening the door, so to speak, to the entrance of piano and vocals, creeping and tip-toeing around every sonic corner. In the completion of this tune, you’re left with this sense of wonderment, like you’ve been taken on a journey, but more of a spiritual one, as your physical presence never moved; these bits of movement, pushed by sonic manipulation hint at the joys that await on Wao; the album will be out on August 29th via Western Vinyl.

Teethe Release Hate Goodbyes

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This new single from Teethe shares accompanying musicianship from folks in the Wednesday/Hovvdy camp, but really, I continue to just dive right into their relaxed approach to slowcore. On this number, the entirety of the tune feels like watching the blurred horizon bouncing off the asphalt on a summer drive along an empty Texas highway; it’s obviously careful in its pacing, but the arrangements around the edges definitely create this wholeness that continues to illustrate the promise that the new record brings with it. Magic of the Sale is dropping on August 8th, and if you the participants in the recording process are anything to go by, the album feels like its already built for the masses.

Nuclear Daisies Drop Infinite Joy Single

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If you are marking things down on your calendar, you might want to pencil in August 1st, as that’s the drop date of the new LP from Austin’s Nuclear Daisies. The band features Alex Gehring of Ringo Deathstarr, which should build in some expectations of their sound, but, like many folks in the shoegaze genre they’re flexing their craft and making it into something a bit more refreshing. This single has a heaviness to it, almost an industrial brand of electronica, hitting with wave after wave; it’s balanced out by distorted guitars driving the rhythm into your brains. That big sound gets split right through the middle with Alex’s voice hitting some angelic dream pop notes, creating this tasty little melodic center you’ll want to bite right into. First Taste of Heaven hits on August 1 via Portrayal of Guilt.

Lorelle Meets the Obsolete Announce Corporal

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You will certainly needs some patience with the new single from Mexico’s Lorelle Meets the Obsolete. This is not due to you having to adjust, but rather the way the group have formulated their new release, creating this sort of step by step build to the completed tune. At first, its all minimalism, beats and ambiance built in to accompany the visualizer; they layer vocals and a little bit of a more pronounced beat on top, letting that ride for another minute or so. Still, the song’s not even started, until that groove drops in and the beats just move back and forth, growing more punchy and bold. The wash of electronics that hits you in the latter half is a perfect benchmark for what’s to come on their new album Corporal, showing they can play with both the abstract and mainstream in their songwriting; the new LP is out on October 10th. Ven a Tejas amigos!

Give Madrone a Listen

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In a world where everyone is trying to turn over rocks to find the next Soccer Mommy or Phoebe B, I’m over here cherishing acts like Madrone. The Cali band sound really similar to Merce Lemon’s most recent LP, in that sort of post-folk smokiness that just hangs on you like a dense fog. That said, they take it and twist it into obscurity, seemingly; it sort of reminds me of the earliest Elf Power records where great pop moments got churned into madness. Take the track below, kicking off almost like some bluegrass indie roots rocker, but the weight of the vocals alone feels heavy, creating this anxiety that builds as extra vocals are layered. The mix works well too, in terms of meeting with my earlier sentiment, as often it feels like they got the last ounce of juice out of their amps. Definitely worth checking out their Eponymous Debut Masterpiece.

Sunshine Sound Asylum Drop Milady

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Soul music is burned deep in the hearts of American music, and as of late, there’s been a huge resurgence, and I know RayRay and I are big fans there. Sunshine Sound Asylum caught my attention as they hold tight to the swinging melodic formation that makes the sound so infectious. This single, however, also holds tight to a bit of a heavier feel, almost swampy, like the song’s perspiring as it drives the groove right into your heart. Just thought it was a fun summertime ditty that’ll make you sweat and swing with whoever you find near ya.

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