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Massage Return with Coaster

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I honestly hadn’t thought about LA’s Massage in quite some time, though I’ll admit that I adored their last LP, Still Life. Well, after a little breathing room, the group have returned with a new record, Coaster, and we’ve got that delicious debut single from the record below. On my first few listens through the track, it reminds me a lot of the late-era Pains of Being Pure at Heart, where the guitars feel secondary in relation to the overall blanket of sound that washes across the room. It’s soft and sweet, though there’s a weight to both the lyrics and the volume, providing a boldness that balances the track perfectly. Such a welcome return; they’ll drop Coaster via Mt St Mtn/Bobo Integral/Prefect on October 9th.

Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats Cover MBV

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We previously brought you the first single from the forthcoming Wao LP, a joint effort between Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats, and today we’ve got another, as no one can escape the draw of covering My Bloody Valentine. Honestly, the structure of the tune itself is pretty spot on, in terms of pacing and overall ebb and flow; I think that in their own way, however, they add a brightness. Where as the original can feel heavy and drenched, there’s a clarity to this cover, particularly in the vocals themselves, lifting the song in this ethereal fashion that brings it closer to the listener. There’s a new level of beauty to this song, and I think that makes the coverage all the more meaningful. Wao is out August 29th via Western Vinyl.

Golden Apples Share Mind

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This new track from Golden Apples is a jam from start to finish, but for me, some of the greatest joy are the little musical nuggets hanging inside the track itself. When it opened with a snappy drum groove I was on board, but then this crisp guitar meanders into the picture and I was locked into the song. Russel Edling’s voice has this familiarity, in both the tone and the style, though I particularly love the punctuated hit at 50 seconds, erupting into this boisterous bundle of love that you can’t deny. Going forward the song then begins to layer in some textures that completely open up the dynamic, and I’m totally here for it. The new album, Shooting Star, will be out on September 19th via Lame-O Records, with an Austin date in September too!

 

Lutalo Celebrate The Academy Deluxe Edition with Cracked Lip

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What better way to celebrate the one year anniversary of your debut album than by throwing in a few new tracks and re-imaginings of the original? Well, Lutalo and his label Winspear are doing just that, and the track below is brand new to all of us! I love how the liner notes acknowledge an adoration for Rob Crow, which is something that I adore, not to mention notice every time I listen to the guitar lines. The little melodic wiggle at the 1:18 mark adds a nice little textural touch, as does some of the more spoken vocal deliveries. If you’re into grabbing the new LP, the Academy Deluxe Edition is out on September 19th.

The Beths Share Mother, Pray For Me

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While the earliest transmissions from the Beths were energy-filled guitar pop at its finest, the opening notes of their latest single drop in a bit of a left turn…though that shows a willingness to take some risks on their newest LP. This one mostly operates in the most simplistic form, working with carefully picked guitar notes and a gentle vocals from Elizabeth Stokes. The track feels (and has been acknowledged) as if its more about Stokes own connections and understanding of her parents, particularly mother; it’s a relatable subject matter, as we all get tend to evaluate our parents and our upbringing as we grow. A quiet tune that adds depth to Straight Line Was a Lie, out August 29th via Anti.

Snooper Go Worldwide

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When it rains it pours, and with so much good music dropping today, we wanted to be sure we didn’t forget about Snooper. The group have gained hordes of fans due to their exuberant live shows filled with stage props and more! Their return comes with a blistering piece of punk, thundering through your speakers with that huge growl from the bass. I know the live show and the frantic nature tend to get all the applause, but Blair’s work, particularly in the “As-ASAP” delivery is a reminder that the band wouldn’t have the draw without her sensational delivery bringing in hooks galore. They’ll be dropping Worldwide on October 3rd via Third Man Records.

Shaki Tavi Unleash Lip

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The last month has had a lot of great coverage on Shaki Tavi, and admittedly, I’m always a few days late to the singles, but I’m on my game today folks! This brand new single just blows your hair back with sheer volume; your ears will certainly be left ringing if you don’t watch the volume knob carefully. To me, this single reminds me a lot of acts like Hum or Far from the late 90s alternative scene; they were loud and abrasive, but their songs always revolved around a melodic center, as you’ll hear in the single below. The way they’ve balanced the noise with the vocals in the mix works perfectly, and you can certainly hear why the masses are paying attention to the joyous noise coming our way. Minor Slip will be out on August 15th via Felte.

Cyan Pools Announce Ecstatic Visions

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When you get a press release that claims a band is “unbothered by trend or zeitgeist,” you tend to approach such claims with skepticism. But, when listening to this new Cyan Pools single, I can hear that statement ringing; they sound a little bit like this, but also a little bit like that, and not a moment feels formulaic or phoned in for the masses. There are weird moments when it almost feels like prog-rock, using the vocals to kind of tip-toe around the track bit by bit. Then, it explodes into this euphoric chorus, which in a way reminds me a lot of the late 90s emo/pop punk (I don’t mind that one bit), particularly in the intermingling of the vocals. They’ve announced their new album Ecstatic Visions, which drops on August 29th via Dandy Boy Records.

Dragnet Drop Alta Vista Single

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Frantically racing into a tune is the right way to go, if one were to ask me. Dragnet clearly know how its done, rushing right in with the feuding guitar lines stabbing at one another, with one a little more open and expansively jittery. The furious rush of the drums will certainly beg you to try and keep pace, and you’ll be surprised at how seamlessly the vocal delivery fits into the production, especially as the tune can feel like it’s spinning out of control in the best way imaginable. This is the second ripper we’ve heard from their forthcoming Dragnet Reigns, which drops on August 15th via Spoilsport Records.

Nuclear Daisies Share Toad Single

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What does one do after spending years in the shoegaze/dream-pop realm? Well, like many peers, you pivot to some of the earlier sounds, much like the folks in Nuclear Daisies are doing on their latest single. Sonically, there are elements of the current dreamy genres, though the distortion/feedback seems more like a curtain than an interactive piece; it’s the backdrop atop which the group layer Alex Gehring’s vocals and this 90s electronic groove, straddling the past of acid house and presenting it in an updated fashion. This is the latest glimpse at their new album, First Taste of Heaven, which will drop this Friday via Portrayal of Guilt.

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