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Julian Never Announce Everyday is Purgation

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It took one strum of the opening guitar line for me to get out my wallet and head over to the Mt. St. Mtn. web site to grab the new Julian Never; it’s the perfect ringing chime, and one that you’d expect me to adore. Then, as there’s some progression and the track adds layers, such as the softened croon of the vocals, I continue to fall further into the song. It’s interesting, as there are some wafting fog pop similarities, though this group’s approach is to lift the pop underbelly in the tune, instantly elevating it into a classic indiepop sound. Everyday is Purgation is shaping up to be a beauty; it drops on February 6th.

Draag Back With a New One

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Drag is another band who left a lasting impression on me during SXSW last March having seen them put on their show more than once during the week. After a promise of new music in the coming months, the band has delivered with this impressive new tune called “Miracle Drug.” I love the play here on twee meets screamo and I think the band are truly diving into new territory that other bands only attempt to hit. It’s pretty rad.

This track is part of a new EP entitled Miracle Drug which is due out on January 23rd.

Dennis Callaci and L. Eugene Methe Announce Joint LP

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Music, more than ever, is a commodity; you’ve got to churn out hits and content to keep the algorithm happy, unless, you’re like Dennis Callaci and L. Eugene Methe. These two songwriters approach songwriting in a different fashion, pushing aside trends and genre studies to push for a purity. Today, we bring you news that the two have collaborated on a joint venture titled The Last Chance Lottery, where Methe handles the music and Callaci handles the vocals and wordsmithing. L. Eugene Methe’s craft can immediately set you on edge, beckoning from shadowy corners of harrowing atmospherics; this is furthered by Dennis’ performance, almost scratching at the speakers with the way his voice haunts the listener from the confines of what feels like a very cramped little space. It’s a captivating introduction to the LP, which arrives via Gertrude/Shrimper Records on January 23rd.

Bad Flamingo Share Shame

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The weather is cooling all over it seems, so perhaps you’re sitting with a warm drink, staring off into that fireplace or chiminea or firepit; your eyes will catch the flickering flames doing their deathly dance, and perhaps you’ll hear this track from Bad Flamingo. This new tune from the duo embraces the slow burn, opening the song with just a little flame, a light burn that begins to build, the flame growing larger as the duo builds the textures beneath the vocals. There’s this smokiness to the vocals, adding to the fire imagery, but a voice that straddles both country and indie rock in its presence, making this the perfect jam for the start to your day or a way to wrap it up as you cozy up for the night.

Jeanines Drop Winter Single

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I typically don’t fall for Holiday singles, but you know, maybe I’m seeing the world all wrong…and leave it to Jeanines to let me know the errors of my way. They dropped a brand new 7″ apparently over Thanksgiving, but Bandcamp is just now getting around to giving me the heads-up…which is their ONE job! Anyways, there’s always joy in my heart when I get a new hit from Jeanines, and their How Long Will it Last LP will be on my year-end list that will come before the year ends! Anyways, if you’re in search for delicious pop, you know that you can just hop over here and spend 3 plus minutes with two new Jeanines tunes!

New Music from Milano Flash

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If you need a pick me up to get you going on this Monday morning then perhaps you’ll want to turn to two of my favorite artists, the Angergard brothers! The two often work separately, with one pushing the hits for Red Sleeping Beauty, while the other is the driving force behind Club 8. But, they’re working together with Eleni Tzavara to create Milano Flash, which sounds like a thumping disco band in the modern sense. The beats are definitely heavy, air-punching joy, as one would expect from the brothers. This is the first single, but here’s to hoping the new year brings us more hits from the group!

Paper Sister Drop Destroyer Single

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Austin outfit Paper Sister have churned out several hits this year, and it looks like they’re ending 2025 with another banger. This tune begs for patience, however, as the tune broods, twists and turns for two minutes, allowing guitars to snake through the landscape as the bass growls. In between, the riffs build some solid tension, all of it finally hitting the musical apex just as you cross the two minute mark. It’s there when the group unleash their magic, letting the guitars growl as you get some vocal yips to keep the tune just on the right side of playfulness. Expect a debut EP from the group in 2026.

Fazed on a Pony Shares Wrong Party

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When the latest single from Fazed on a Pony opens it doors, you better latch onto that galloping rhythm as it runs the course of the song’s entirety; it’s peppy, driving the tune forward at all times. Interestingly, even with a speedier bit of guitar work, Peter McCall manages to keep himself locked into his own performance, calmly delivering the vocals while the music moves at a speedier pace, crafting this perfect contrast. Speaking of that contrast, the space between gets filled with really nice string accents, fleshing out the sound into something larger than its parts. Really looking forward to hearing Swan, which drops on January 23rd via Meritorio Records and Melted Ice Cream.

New Single from Fiona Fiasco

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Normally, I like to kick off my Fridays with a banger, but felt like offering this new Fiona Fiasco single might be something that could set the tone for a reflective morning before bounding into the weekend. The production is really careful not to step across the vocals, as that’s one of the highlights of the tune, listening as Fiona lets her voice sort of rise, crest, then turn away in each poetic lines. In her approach, I can hear the artistry of Cate le Bon, and while the arrangements are careful, the way the strings buoy the emotions within makes the song swell with beauty. Definitely someone to keep your eye upon!

Instrumental Jam From The Olympians

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With the passing of the legendary Steve Cropper yesterday, my heart and mind lean into his music and ground breaking guitar style. So no, this isn’t a post about Steve, but more about the passing of the torch for new groups to carry on those oh so soulful sounds. Of course Daptone comes to mind when thinking of modern soul, and this instrumental jam called “Honey Bea” from The Olympians is packed with a slick, soulful groove. This one definitely focuses a bit more on the horns as it slides through an epic 4 minute journey of smoothness and soul vibes. You’ll want to check it out below.

This track is part of a new LP entitled In Search of a Revival, which is due out February 13th. Pre-orders are live now.

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