Monnone Alone Shares St. Mary’s Pass Video

Right as Summer hit here in Texas (well probably later, since Texas Summer starts in March) Mark Monnone and his Monnone Alone project released Here Comes the Afternoon, another LP of really delightful pop songs. Admittedly, I covered a single here or there, but didn’t delve too far into it, other than my own repeated listens. Today, there’s a new video from standout track, “St Mary’s Pass,” which harkens back to the steadied pop rock that Mark’s always brought his fans. The subtle horn in the song really cemented as one of my favorite recent pieces from the group, as it’s just this kind little blast that supports the vocal and totally endears itself to listeners. All of the LP is available now from Lost and Lonesome!

Bureau De Change Drop Marriage

While the consistent pulse of post-punk makes the waves all over the indie sphere, I’m always looking for that one act that kind of rises above the noise and makes it completely exhilarating again, such as this jam from Bureau de Change. The UK outfit have dropped this jagged ripper, and sure, the vocals have that spoken drawl we’re all in love with, but their approach to the spikiness of the tune brought me a lot of joy. Plus, despite being married with kids, I can appreciate the satirical take on being in your late 20s watching all your friends get married off. Fun spin on the current clime!

New Single from Alex Andre

Those of you seeking heavier vocal tones and a bit of a croon will absolutely love the sedated pop music of Alec Andre. I’ve mentioned him before, but the latest single has this beautiful patience to it, working atop a metronomic snap that allows Andre to stretch both the guitars and his voice. That guitar slide in the background is sort omnipresent, but distant, like it’s hanging on the horizon, forever a melody just beyond our reach. Plus, there’s a nice harmonica solo that feels natural in the setting and not overdone, so that’s the perfect all strung together to have a nice little pop tune to make your morning.

Just Joans Announce Romantic Visions of Scotland

I had no idea that I was to expect a new Just Joans record in the New Year, let alone that they’d deliver one of the week’s most delicious singles to make the announcement. Once the opening segue passes, you’re introduced to this rolling joyousness, kicking off with an infectious rhythmic bounce that sets you up for one of my favorite choruses this year. Sure, it’s the classic simplicity of monosyllabic notes, but dammit if the execution doesn’t make you want to jump from your chair and just let all the demons escape through your fingers as you reach for the skies. We’re surely in store for a great collection of hits when Romantic Visions of Scotland drops on January 23 courtesy of Fika Recordings.

Nothing Announce New Record

I reckon this song will be everywhere in the next hour or so, so wanted to be one with the masses and share in the joy of a new Nothing record. Their penchant for noise has not escaped them as they push for new territory, but they’re employing a similar, albeit slightly harsher approach, to what Dummy have been doing recently, bridging a love for dreamy noise textures with an undercurrent of electronica. Interestingly, this new single seems to have the two forces almost working against one another, with the beat work seemingly running in the other direction from the swarm of feedback and noise that crashes through your speakers. Looks like A Short History of Decay will watch as Nothing peel back the layers of expectations and go forward with new direction; the record drops in February via Run For Cover.

Runo Plum Delivers Another Gem

There’s very few great records remaining on the release schedule for 2025, but one we’d like you to give your attention to is runo plum; she just shared one final single from her debut LP this morning. Opening with a careful strum and a whispered melody, the tune seems quietly personal, which is one of the various ways the various ways you’ll find yourself enchanted on the tune below. If you listen carefully, a light cymbal shimmers around the 27 second mark, and the strum begins to take on more force, all of it blossoming into striking pop euphoria around the 44 second mark. From that moment on you’re smitten, and you’ll find yourself wandering over to Winspear to grab a copy before next Friday’s official LP release of Patching.

Show Preview: The Beths at Emo’s (11/4)

While processing pics and thoughts about Freakend, there is no rest as yet another show is on the calendar. The Beths are playing Emo’s this Tuesday with Pheobe Rings opening.

I’ve only caught The Beths during SXSW coming out of a flu coma, so this will be a first proper show for me where the setlist gets to meander across the four full lengths (is it four already???). These well-crafted pop songs ramble into 90’s alt built on a foundation of Oceania indie. Pheobe Rings started in Auckland as a solo project for Crystal Choi, but with their debut LP Aseurai, the project has turned into a collaborative endeavor.

Tickets available here. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. See ya tomorrow…

Dorothy Share I Want to Be Out on the Sea

Those of you looking for something quieter for your soul will want to lean into this Dorothy single; it’s a track that reflects the song’s title, nipping at your soul like the splashing waters of the sea tides. The UK group build these cavernous musicscapes, allowing their vocals to line the edges of the ebbs and flows of each note. They overlap vocals, creating another layer of sound that finds listeners carefully listening in for the secrets of the craft. It’s a track that washes over your soul, cleansing the palate so you can immerse yourself wholly in the craft; look for Sea Songs this Friday via Angel Tapes.

Hirons Shares Vertigo Video

As we move into the week, taking a look into Hirons new EP for this Friday seems like a really easy way to step into the work week. While the producer definitely employs some circular returns in the craft, there are some subtle little note changes in the building of this tune that illustrate the depth of the creativity, which is why we’re all here, right? Jenny Hirons’ voice is captivating as well, heavier than many contemporaries, drawing you in with dulcet tones drenched atop the tune’s first minute or so. Careful with that video, it might just give you vertigo! The Future Perfect EP is out this Friday via Western Vinyl.

Brand New Baker Island EP

We first hit upon Newcastle outfit Baker Island last Spring with their Stone Age Riot LP, and they’ve already followed that up with a brand new collection of tunes for your ears. Love Eggtually is streaming officially today, and we’ve got a couple of the tunes we’d like to share with you, just in case you were light on sweet jams today. We’ve got the title track, which teases you with a subtle opening before bounding off into joyous brand of solidly squiggly pop jams. You can also twist on down the line to the longest tune, “Champion’s Visit,” which has this bright stomp to it that’s highlighted by this seemingly rushed pop punk style vocal that opens up to a soaring bit of drama. Their ability to captivate and keep it going over 7 minutes alone is a special move. If these two tracks whet your whistle, then stream the whole of Love Eggtually right HERE.

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