Category: Tunes

Another Tune from the Notwist

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Having been away from the craft for a few years, the Notwist‘s return has been pretty triumphant, with sites such as ours praising their new work, but on the new single, there’s this timeless charm that reminds us all of the talent in the outfit. It’s a really light number, bounding carefully atop a steadied strum of acoustics; they add little layers, inch by inch, as if each corner of the song was examined to discover what was needed. At times, there’s a crash of cymbals or a wash of synths or a female backing vocal or some horns, all of it illustrating the beauty of perfect pop texturizing. News from Planet Zombie will be out on March 13th.

Bleak Streak Drop Gosh Single

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The folks in the Swedish pop scene continue to build and craft pop nuggets that I just adore, such as this quick little single from Bleak Streak. The trio’s been on our site before, and the quick rush of angular guitars sucked me right under the current, as it always does. That being said, the overlapping vocal pieces allow for the song to snap at your heels, pulling the vocals back for a little brightly ringing serenade from the old six string. And, just as soon as they catch your ear they fade into the horizon. There’s a boygirlme remix you can grab too!

Gun Outfit Share Unfelt Loss

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While there was a compilation of tracks that popped up in 2021, we haven’t had an official new release from Gun Outfit in nearly a decade. But, they’re back now, with a brand new record for Upset the Rhythm, and this new single has my attention. They offer up a sort of desert psychedelia, with this tune driving forward on a galloping bit of percussion; I love the way the backing vocals sort of blow across the song, tumbling through the track. If you’re as excited as I am, be sure to pick up a copy of Process and Reality, dropping on May 8th.

Hannah Lew Shares Sunday

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Hannah Lew‘s new record is going to be absolutely huge, if not commercially, at least in the aim of the musical element. On the latest single from the LP, we get Lew building a world of pulsating synthesizer lines; these are done in a classic fashion, that’s reminiscent of every brilliant moment on your favorite 80s movie! The dreamy approach of the vocals is certainly one that lurks in the shadows, allowing the vibrant rhythmic beat to pop and push the pacing of the tune. You also get a nice video accompaniment here, with director Luciano Talpini Aita exclaiming that the film footage is a reflection of “simpler times from my childhood.” You can grab the self-titled debut on April 10th via Night School Records.

Heavenly Share Scene Stealing Video

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The new single from Heavenly opens with one of the band’s secret weapons, the combined swell of melody from Amelia and Cathy, and that gets things started in the right direction. Angular strums come in, with the the bass and drums creating a head-bobbing bounce that provides the energy with a light sway as they dive into the tune’s jittering grooves. Little bits of synth and guitar stabs are offered in this instrumental breakdown that reminds me how close jangling guitars are to classic reggae stepping. They’ve incorporated a modern twist on the A-Ha classic “Take On Me” video that you can catch below, only it’s spun through a YouTube video format as opposed to the comic version from the original. Highway to Heavenly is out via Skepwax on February 27th.

SSAANN Share Dream Pop Single

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Let’s spread out the vibes today, why don’t we? We’ve had some jangle pop, some folk-aligned indiepop, and why not throw a dreamy number on top of it all? Wisconsin outfit SSAANN have just shared a fresh tune that’s offering up a great message of leaving drama in the past, all of it set to a dreamy wash that nips at your ears. The guitars are light and distant, letting the synthetic nature dominate the tune; this is matched by the way the vocals are layered atop the mix, evolving more as a textural piece, almost. But, be sure to soak up the message, as there’s no need to look back…you’re better now, you’re above it!

37 Houses Share Eye for an Eye

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If you’re a sucker for a huge voice, then you’re going to love cranking the newest single from 37 Houses; Erin Sydney’s voice hits with this immediacy that’s dripping with emotion and force. Listen and you’ll hear as she climbs the scales, only to tumble down to the ground again; it’s an element that seems perfect for the thematic element of the track and their new record. Musically, the song ascends and crashes to tumble about in the gritty ground. How does that fit into the song’s narrative? Listening to lines like “tell me please/is there any light you can see/I’m drowning/but so in love” portray the struggles the duo faced in the evolution of their marriage; it’s a common thread throughout the whole of When and How It Happened, which will be available on April 24th, but you can grab it HERE.

Touch Girl Apple Blossom Announce Graceful

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I’m a longtime champion of Austin’s Touch Girl Apple Blossom, and we’ve been patiently waiting to inform you of their signing to one of my personal favorite labels, K Records/Perennial. The legendary label has had their hands in some great indiepop, especially of late, and TGAP knock it out of the park on their debut single here. They drop in dueling guitar lines instantly, letting the jangles rip before Olivia enters the scene with her vocal performance; I also don’t want to overhype the angular guitar notes, as the group has a ridiculously solid rhythm section that builds the infectious nature of their work beneath the surface. Olivia’s vocals are picture perfect too; she has this great knack to sit within the rhythm, bouncing her syllables in unison, but these slight vocal twists like the tonal change at the 40 second mark just melt you to the floor. We couldn’t be happier for the group, and we’re looking forward to grabbing Graceful on May 15th. Also…they’ll be touring through March with Good Flying Birds, so keep your eyes out for a show near you!

True Green Share How to Draw Hands

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I got turned onto True Green a few years ago thanks to our friend Joe; you should check out My Lost Decade, if you haven’t already! But, this Spring the group have a brand new record coming your way, and another single has made its way into the world today, revealing the charms of Dan Hornsby’s songwriting. “How to Draw Hands” seems like a simple enough story of a young artists being instructed on how to create; it’s a story woven around careful little keyboard notes and stretched out psychedelic guitar notes that complete the packaging for Hornsby’s craft. Those of you still looking to fill that David Berman-sized hole in your heart will surely love Hail Disaster, dropping on March 24th via Spacecase Records.

 

Twin Bloom Share Magazine Dreams

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Feels like today is all about indulging in tunes that have longevity or lasting power, which is why Twin Bloom appeal to me (not to mention their association with Dandy Boy Records!). They’re skirting around the edges of various trends, be that dream pop or shoegaze, but they are approaching it with the mentality of good old fashioned hits. In this tune, you can hear brooding post-punk riffs and elements of bent, dreamy notes too, but I keep coming back to the vocal core, which feels bright, rooted in an earnestness you’d find in a great Teenage Fanclub chorus. A fairly new act to keep your eyes upon!

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