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Stream The Hannah Barberas Into the Wild LP

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I don’t know about you, but my hypochondria/anxiety are full on at the moment, so I’m going back to my comfort zone…the tried and true indiepop I adore. Luckily, we’ve got Into the Wild, the just released LP from the Hannah Barberas, blanketing me in charms and melodies. I love that the band have a distinctive sound for the genre, which seems to be as diverse as possible within the confines of their influences; they bounce around, trade vocalists, share vocals and ultimately provide you with every direction one would like to see things go in the realm of pop. My favorite tunes are “Our Girl is Gone” and “I Like You in Blue.” The new album is available via tons of great people like Subjangle/Gazer Tapes/Doo Lang Records.

That New Young Scum Single

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One of my favorite LPs of the last few years is the self-titled Young Scum LP. The band have been mostly quiet since its release, at least musically speaking…until this last week when they dropped a brand new single. Indiepop fans will fawn, particularly with the natural hop that goes along throughout the song; it’s part rhythmically propelled and part of the circular jangle of the guitars. There’s comfort in the warmth of the vocals too, which seems particularly important in the world today; I just wanted to get wrapped up in this song, and hope you do too. As of now, it’s just a single, but a reason to celebrate nonetheless.

Ditch Days Share Baltimore

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Earlier this year I stumbled upon Portuguese outfit Ditch Days, and with their EP on the horizon, I’m more than happy to share another tune from that release. This new track’s great, as it slowly drifts in by way of this meandering guitar line and hazy vocals. But, there’s the slightest uptick in pop sensibility that turns out around the 1:15 mark that really elevates the song’s vibe; I think it was there that I fell in love with this tune…especially with that buzz of guitars in the song’s distance. You can find this tune on Office Space, which is slated to drop this March.

Lost Film Shares Baseball

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Did I mention how much we love Lost Film? I put Zero Summer as one of my favorite indiepop releases back in 2019, and Jimmy and his guitar pop work are back with a brand new Between Melting and Freezing EP. As always, Hewitt manages to make the mundane seem extraordinary; here, he’s talking about his adoration for baseball. It’s tied up in this really catchy drum beat, which really serves as the song’s focal point, aside from the lyrics. Sure, there’s some atmospheric notes swirling around the two like pop vultures waiting to swoop in, but they never seem to interfere with the simple hooks of drums and vocals. This release should be out pretty soon via Utility Tapes.

Listen to New Bloodshot Bill

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Sometimes your allegiance to a label opens up doors you hadn’t expected, such as my willingness to spend time with anything Goner Records releases…like Bloodshot Bill. The songwriter brings something along the lines of a more updated version of Johnny Cash…maybe we can just brand it as punkabilly…as it certainly seems like it shares that lineage. Whatever be the case, I’ve just really enjoyed this song…been playing it all morning on and off; it’s like a palate cleanser of sorts, something refreshing when the rest of the world sounds the same. The new LP, Get Loose or Get Lost, will be out later this year via Goner.

Indigo Bunting Return with Two New Tunes

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Please do not sleep on Indigo Bunting; they’re one of the last hidden gems in the Austin music community. Sure, they’ve popped up here every time they drop something new, but the city by and large is sleeping on what might be one of the best acts in town. Today, they quietly share what might be their two best songs to date, so we’ve got to share them with you. “I Fell Through” is this drawn expansive brand of psychedelic pop viewed through a folk kaleidoscope; you should have this tune on repeat all day long. But, just because they can craft the dreamy side of things, don’t think they won’t switch it up on you and bring a buoyant number your way, like “Detail of Preceding.” This number has these lightly jangling guitars and this feverish vocal delivery that might make some folks think of Panda Bear. Fuck, this band rules. Listen.

Choir Boy Share Toxic Eye

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I’m a little late to the Choir Boy game over here, but I’m happily jumping on board. They blend a touch of nostalgic 80s sound and wrap in it in the current approach to bedroom/dream pop; it really is the melting pot of everything I adore. The guitar notes are subtle jangles, stretched with effects to hit those meandering dream pop notes. Still, a sucker for melody can’t run away from the “ba da ba” melody emanating from the chorus. Pure timeless pop music at its finest if you ask me; Gathering Swans will be out via Dais Records on May 8th.

Es Share Hidden Track

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One of the records I’m most looking forward to this year is the brooding post-punk of Es, who’ve just shared their latest single from their debut. You can’t escape the ominous feel of this track; it feels as if we’re being surrounded, smothered…only to make one last ditch effort for survival with this song. I thought adding nice little synth line before the 3 minute mark added in some pop sensibility that may have gone unnoticed otherwise, allowing listeners just the briefest respite from the dark. The band release their debut album Less of Everything on April 3rd via Upset the Rhythm.

SXSW Interview: Suburban Living

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Well we all know at this point SXSW is officially over. We are hearing a lot about many unofficial shows proceeding as planned, with our annual Sunday kick off show still a go. Thought the fest is cancelled, it still seems like a fun thing to talk to bands who were originally on the bill to see what life is like on the road. Today I’ve got one last interview for you from Philadelphia based group Suburban Living. It seems like a fitting way to end this series as these are some of the best, and most thoughtful answers so far. Hit the jump for the interview.

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Catchy Track from Beachtape

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I’m a big sucker for solid pop rock tunes, and damned if this new track from Brighton’s Beachtape isn’t one of the best I’ve heard as of late. Though the song packs a solid punch, volume wise, I like how the edges are rather softened, comparatively speaking; the chorus riffs don’t quite reach the stereotypical level of distortion as their peers, which actually allows for the band to push the melody by way of the vocals. Those vocals pull of a nice trick to with lines like “I won’t hold my breath” suspended in air, only to fall into the song’s more rocking moments. Their new single comes with the announcement of their Bigger Picture EP, out April 10th via What Marbles?

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