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Pleased to Meet You: Twirlies

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There’s a lot of great pop music coming out of Norway this year (High Water Marks!), but I hadn’t heard of Twirlies before, but am glad to have stumbled upon their sound this Friday morning. While they call Norway home, you can certainly seem them fitting into a number of various pop scenes around the indie sphere, mostly Glasgow and Athens (Georgia). They employ this marvelous sense of melody, almost pulling at nostalgia as they try to bring it into the present with overlapping vocal harmonies and clarity in production. A new group dropping some bright pop music? Thanks Cafe Superstar for sending this our way!

Fetching Pails Share Ruiner Video

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I felt like the best way to begin the coverage of today was to take off with a patient tune, as I’ll need that wrapping up the end of the school year over here. In that, the latest track from Nashville’s Fetching Pails works perfectly, as it almost drifts upon a synthetic note and accompanying vocals for nearly a minute. Admittedly, it’s a bit of a slow crawl, but the reward comes when the drums begin to snap into the picture accompanying Jill Townsend’s voice, leading the listener on this ethereal adventure, fluttering up and down with her vocals while careful beats bubble and fade beneath the surface. And, the final explosion near the tune’s end will be your treat for your patience. This tune comes courtesy of yk Records.

Premiere: Lung – Clown Car Video

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Here we are again with another rad tune from the confines of Cincinnati, forever reminding us that labels like Feel It Records are the backbone of the current scene; this time they’re letting us share a great new tune from the duo, Lung. The entirety of the new record began with roots in the tune below, giving birth to this mystical character named the Swankeeper, and while the mythology behind the character grew up here, I’d love it if we merely focused on the musical side for a minute. Sharp drum hits from Daisy Caplan burst into the tune within seconds, letting Kate Wakefield start to deliver her vocal work. Not a moment later, you’re greeted with this cacophony of discord, billowing with anxiety and putting you on edge; I still marvel that this much danger and noise comes from Wakefield’s manipulation of the cello. In a sense, it reminds me of Sleigh Bells, building minimalist hooks in this artistically refreshing way; you’ll want to be sure you order a copy by the time the Swankeeper hits on May 30th.

Deary Share I Still Think About You Video

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There’s a new little 7″ coming your way from UK outfit Deary, and they’ve completely indulged in the dreamy status for their latest number. This one feels like you’re standing on the shore of any number of beaches across the globe, the water continuously nibbling at your toes, with cascading guitars serving as echoes of other beach-goers. Or maybe you flip it over and the track takes you into outer space, as it clearly operates in this world where floating seems entirely possible, and entirely enjoyable, just sort of drifting in this purgatory above the rest of the world. The new 7″ comes out June 27th via Sonic Cathedral.

Tape Trash Drop New Single – We Will Collide

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There is a deserved amount of buzz and expectations blowing overseas from Norwegian outfit Tape Trash, who return today with a brand new track from their forthcoming LP. Listening through this latest tune, you can hear why folks are excited; they sound like some of the early Pains of Being Pure at Heart records, which also has links to fuzz pop and dreamy hits from the 80s/90s. But, on their end, they seem to fully embrace the pop side of things, letting that sort of burst through the noisier underbelly of the single, erupting in the chorus with this maximized melody that sprinkles you with cool. So you get noise and cooled warmth, all of which we expect to find on their debut LP for Tiny Engines, slated for a Fall release.

SAVAK Release American Vernacular

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While the earlier tunes from Savak have embraced a matured indie rock ethos, they branch out into the farther reaches of the genre with their latest single. From its start, the track almost feels more atmospheric than anything, taking these spaced out sounds to sort of wash over the room before the thundering gallop of the drums sneaks into the picture. Here you get to hear the guitars spring to life, winding their way through the maze of ambient echoes, creating a path that the vocals can follow as they, too, sneak in slowly; they’re more spoken than sung, letting the brimming of the burn spring to life a little. If you dig, keep your eyes out for Squawk, which drops next week via Ernest Jenning/Peculiar Works!

Lulu Drop Tous les Etes

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While I admittedly find myself limited in my understanding of French, I do find that my love of good old fashioned rock n’ roll is still going strong, thus why I chose to crank this Lulu track in your ears. It’s got that satisfying staggered riff that has your feet tapping and your body bouncing up and down, ready to rock without a care in the world. They drive the pace right at you, letting you free when they drop into the group chorus, maximizing the joy and punch you’d get from a classic power-pop chorus. And, just as you think the track’s over, stay tuned for a sneaky bit of pop fun at the back side! Look for their self-titled album via Howlin Banana on June 6th.

Brood22 Share New Single

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While I cannot seem to find a ton of information about new Portland project, Brood22, I can assure you that dipping into the slowed magic of their sound will be worth your time today. There’s an inherent loneliness in the guitar tones, which I find absolutely magical, with slight little bends in the strings that let the notes shoot off into the night sky. That slow approach perfectly fits the vibe of the vocals, embracing the weariness of the pace and in a sense, just existing, as best they can. It’ a tough sound to describe, but fans of slow burns will surely appreciate what’s in store below.

Fresh Winter Tune + New Album

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I had no idea how big Winter had gotten until I clicked on the link to their new video, and lo and behold, it’s blowing up. That’s not why we’re here though, as we’ve been fans of the act for quite some time. Well, Samira is knocking it out of the park, so the love of this tune’s quite deserved; it’s got a little intro here that opens up just after the 1 minute mark, if you’re looking to skip right to the sugar. I am a huge fan of the way she walks this tightrope in her songwriting, almost jangle pop, though equal parts kind of alt-rock, ready to erupt at any moment. Pair that with the sugary style of the vocals, and well, you can see why she’s blowing up. Her new album, Adult Romantix, is out in August via her new home, Winspear.

They Are Gutting a Body of Water Share American Food

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As a comfort eater myself, the thematic element in the new track from They Are Gutting a Body of Water is something I can relate to, as we all seek comfort and vice in our own ways. But, I also turn to music, which is where the band continue to branch into territories that push expectations and classification beyond their peers. Their guitar lines this go round are pretty simple, kind of bringing the rhythm out as this twanging piece that gets to hang in the air with all the other indie rock acts. But, behind there’s another faint guitar line, not to mention loads of sampled and digitalization in the studio that shows them fucking around completely with our modern formula. It’s brilliant to see them employing everything and not sounding at all like they’re just phoning it in! This track also comes with the announcement of their signing to ATO Records/Smoking Room/Julia’s War.

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