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Wombo Release Neon Bog

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There is something refreshing in the approach that Wombo take to songwriting, at least if we’re to believe the narrative. Their current single, for instance, came about as a recording error, leaving the group with this haunting little march that they fine tuned into this structural masterpiece. Rather than have one focal point, the song seems intertwined with both its mood, themes and title…with Sydney commenting on how things can get murky in relationships, so you find yourself slogging through, weighed down by history, much like one would do if they were stuck in a bog. It’s refined and orchestrated perfectly, tethered to the band’s trademark craft; this continues to weave mystery and promise into Danger in Fives, out August 8th via Fire Talk.

Pot Pot Announce Warsaw 480km

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I cannot think of a single release in the Felte Records catalog that I dislike, and now they’ve added Pot Pot to the mix, signing on the band to put out their Warsaw 480km LP. This is a song where patience is absolutely key, though you’ll find it easy with the motorik drum work entrancing you from the start, soon joined by a ringing guitar that does the same. The vocals are emphatically delivered in a spoken manner, each line delivered with power to set the lyrical meaning in stone. Mark Waldron-Hyden remarked that the song was a reflection on finding solace after a long road of darkness, reflected in the line of “how/can we get there/canwe get there.” If you dig it, it drops on September 19th!

Tearjerk Share Wind + Announce New LP

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This brand new Tearjerk track ran on our friend John’s 101X Homegrown show, so if you’re not listening there on Sunday, not sure what you’re doing with your time; the group also played our party with John that we throw as a kickoff to SXSW here in town back in 2024. And the good news is, the band have just announced their forthcoming LP, and in doing so, share this great new jam. There’s a little bit of a Texas country in the songwriting, straddling the country meets indie swagger, but its the vocal change at the first chorus that will have you locked in. It takes this steady stroll through the verse and bursts into higher range, illustrating just how powerful Vanessa Jollay’s voice truly is. Keep an eye out on this one, as the track comes with the announcement of And the Angels Whirr hitting this August.

Another Far Caspian Tune

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The forthcoming Lp from Far Caspian is one to keep an eye upon, as Joel Johnston’s project is certainly one that’s blossoming before our eyes; you can just tell by all the attention around the new LP just how high expectations are for Autofiction. This latest single has a great guitar line that is also the focus of the video below; it’s a pretty choppy note, giving some natural rhythm to the tune itself, which is meaningful, as there isn’t a true percussive note (aside from the nearly silent metronomic beat that slides in midway). Instead, another guitar begins to twist behind the heavier strum, layering the tune with it’s light-hearted melody, soon to be joined by the dual vocals that overlap in wintry blanket of harmony. It’s a song about texture and detail, which is what makes all Johnston’s work so mesmerizing. Autofiction hits on July 25th.

The Wind-Ups Drop Cheer Up

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If you need your hair blown back today, might I suggest you try on this fresh track from the Wind-Ups? It begins with a spoken sample and a growling gurgle of guitar beneath the surface; the marching tone sets the tune afloat, letting you kind of bounce your body in step with each snap of the snare. But, at 40 seconds, they jump down on the pedals, erupting with this huge wash of noise and volume, driving home both an adoration of noise and pop hooks. You’ve got to stick around too for a little while, as they’re expertly throwing plot twists into their songwriting, like the hook-laden section just after the 2 minute mark. Crank this one loud, and grab a copy of Confection from Dandy Boy Records.

Chris Staples Shares Doesn’t Matter Now

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For all the noisier stuff I’ve been embracing today, I think the quiet of Chris Staples new single is one of the best ways to settle into my Tuesday. For the most part, the tune feels pretty simple, with a light strum and Staples’ voice remaining the focus for the first bit; drums kick in after the first 30 seconds, opening the song to more arrangements that support Chris’ gentle guitar play. Musically, the song’s moving when it gathers all the moss and rolls forward, but the magnificence of the track relies upon the voice. It’s something that feels both intimate and familiar, yet there’s this sense of longing that makes you yearn to sit in quiet with the tune itself. A nice little treat, and be sure to pick up Don’t Worry before it hits on August 5th.

Retail Drugs Announce rECKless dRIVing

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I was super into the last jam we heard from NYC project Retail Drugs, and today we get the great news that there’s a new LP on the way titled rECKless dRIVing…out on August 1st via Angel Tapes/Fire Talk. This song allows songsmith Jake Brooks to slowly manipulate the guitar sound, letting it embrace some of the popular melodic notes of the post-punk genre; Brooks pokes hols in the tune with this mysterious vocal, barely audible above the mix. Before you reach the 1 minute mark, the song begins to kind of hum with feedback, erupting into this shattering bash of noise that pushes the expectations of bedroom pop.

Winter Releases Misery (featuring Horse Jumper of Love)

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This new effort from Winter was already high upon my anticipation list for the year, but with their latest single, Samira’s got Horse Jumper of Love on board too, illustrating the draw of her powerful songwriting. Over her last several releases I’ve marveled at how the project manages to channel the softer side of bedroom pop while filling it with this upbeat energy that makes your body respond to every little note. HJoL provides the heavy strum that runs through the track, which for me, serves a lot like the traditional rhythm section, with the notes operating more like a continuous drum hit that allows for Winter to blanket the tune in her smoky whisper. Adult Romantix hits on August 22nd via Winspear.

Cory Hanson Loves Lou Reed

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While we have all grown accustomed to Cory Hanson‘s work in Wand, I feel like the masses generally sleep on his solo stuff; I can’t believe he’s already up to his 4th solo LP. This new single drops in an elegant bit of balladry, working with a piano backbone that allows for negative space to be filled with string arrangements and saxophone work. There’s also a bit of dry humor too, while Hanson brings up Lou’s quirkier traits, such as his role as a “tai chi master.” Throughout, there’s this solemn reverence that you can feel in each note on the piano and in the quieted fragility of Cory’s voice. Really looking forward to the entirety of I Love People; it drops July 25th via Drag City.

Anna Tivel Announces Animal Poem

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If you are going to announce a brand new album, you better come out swinging like Anna Tivel has with the title track from her forthcoming Animal Poem. The lyrical content alone plays with juxtaposition in such a striking fashion, and yet I continue to sort of get stuck on the “you breathe/then you’re not breathing,” though I suspect that’s my own anxieties of the world shining through. All of it, even its commentary on how difficult it is to be someone who loves are delivered in such a careful fashion that you can feel yourself sort of traipsing through the song as each syllable rolls off her tongue. Musically, the shooting star of a guitar line at 1:29 totally broke me, in the best possible manner. Cannot wait to see how the rest of the record unfolds for listeners; Animal Poem drops August 29th via Fluff & Gravy Records.

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