Andronoids Return with Two Hearts Can’t Be Held Apart

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It’s been a few years since we’ve heard from Swedish pop purveyors, Andronoids, but with a new single hitting this week…why on Earth wouldn’t I be here to cover it. Interestingly, it’s a semi-instrumental track, albeit one that employs a great deal of voice work throughout the song. On the front end, you’ve got a jangling bit of guitar pop working, pepped and propped by the snare smashing in the front of the mix. When you hear the vocals, they’re working in this sort of hazy underground, which, if I’m being honest, gives them more of an ambient wash. But, that works perfectly in this mixture of the tune, offering up a bit of obscure in a land of sugar. Turn it on, then listen again and again.

Daniel Romano’s Outfit Announces Preservers of the Pearl

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Not sure it would quite feel like a fresh new year if there wasn’t a fresh piece of music from Daniel Romano’s Outfit. Today they drop the news that they’ll be kicking out Preservers of the Pearl for a March release, and our first listen confirms that we’re guaranteed good times across the board. It’s a no bullshit rock n’ roll approach, bouncing upon the jangle of cymbals, tambourine and snapping kicks and snare; Romano’s ability to meld hooks and grit are unmatched these days, and the chorus here definitely doesn’t hurt anyone. Also nice to see a little Austin connection by way of the collective’s Carson McHone, who put out her own great LP last year! Look for Preservers of the Pearl to arrive on March 13th via You’ve Changed Records.

Fazed on a Pony Shares the Perfect Swan

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We’ve got to ease into Friday, or at least that’s my approach as this softened track from Fazed on a Pony comes through our emails. This track is the latest single from the New Zealand project, with the release of Swan still a few weeks ago. On my side, this song was all about balancing the gentle vocal work with the quiet strumming of the guitar; the notes are crisp, but the song does get a wee change as it moves to a close. Right after you cross the two minute mark, the tune takes on more of a swell, and while it’s subtle, it was one of the charms that has me looking forward to the new LP; it drops on January 23rd via Meritorio Records.

The Orielles Offer Double Single

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The crafting of careful noise is a gift, and today’s new singles from The Orielles displays the craftsmanship that often seems unparalleled. Billowing in for a near two minutes, the song seemingly toys with ambiance, only to build into a wall of noise and movement, perfectly aligned with the accompanying video. Flipping that over the second track takes on more life, though still dwelling in an ethereal realm of modern pop music. Really excited to see where the band travels on their new LP, as the group was one of my SXSW highlights a few years ago when they opened up for New Order. Only You Left is out on March 13 via Heavenly Recordings.

Cate Le Bon Drops Brand New Single

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If you perused any Year End List for indie rock last year, you assuredly saw Cate le Bon’s name popping up after the excellent Michelangelo is Dying. The artist has wasted no time, returning with a brand new single that features additional vocals from St. Vincent. Drifting in carefully, the song crafts this striking presence before the vocals even come into play; I think that’s one of the magical things about le Bon, as her music works in two different plans that seem to overlap with one another. When the artists hit upon the line “it’s always the same” the track begins to operate as a seance, the perfect meditative piece for your day. Cate will be hitting the States throughout January, so keep your eye on your city’s music schedule!

Memorials Share Cut Glass Hammer

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Call me crazy, but I’m thinking that the new record from Memorials is going to be one of those albums you keep coming back to throughout the year. On their latest single, you can already hear the group flexing their work with textured synthetics, layering vocals and electronica atop one another, building in that propulsive manner that drew us all into the depths of Stereolab. Close ears will hear little flutters of noise and ambiance, illustrating the details the duo has put into their craftsmanship on this record, offering up more than your modern fare. Sing into the melodic buzz of this jam and prepare yourself for All Clouds Bring Not Rain, out March 27th via Fire Records.

More from Faded Cassettes

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One of my favorite discoveries of last year was Faded Cassettes, a bedroom project that bridges my love of the Spanish language with lo-fi post-punk. So, as we settle into the new year, why not hear one of the final singles from the forthcoming Doesn’t Know Me Yet EP. As per usual, the song is quick and snappy, using sampled drums to push the pace while the vocals are hiding in the shadows of the tune. Reminds me of a mixture between Blank Dogs and Black Marble, only with a little bit of a Latin twist. We’ll be covering more from the project, I’m sure, as we move along into 2026.

MX Lonely Release Return to Sender Video

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Marching towards the release of their debut album, MX Lonely have come back today with another heavy-hitting round of rock n’ roll. Singer Rae Haas uses the track to explore feelings of indifference among acquaintances, which is a feeling she admits has sent her “into an absolute spiral” upon occasions. One of the musical elements that really impresses upon me is the way they clearly flirt with bringing in more metal/darkness into their sound; it’s clearly of the modern indie milieu, but while some bands flirt with punk or shoegaze, you get little metal breadcrumbs along the trail to their cottage. Their album All Monsters arrives on February 26th via Julia’s War, with a bunch of shows including SXSW on the horizon!

BS Return with Dead Flowers

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It’s always a good sign when the Austin scene can kick start the year with solid tunes, particularly as BS has always supplied us with hook-laden vibes that wiggle between indie rock and electronica. On their latest track, “Dead Flowers,” the band are offering up a really solid blend of the two, and while there’s a certain familiarity to the approach, they build in so many light twists and turns that their sound feels freshened. If you pull your ear closely, you can hear the chugging of the guitars in the far-off, allowing them to come up front before they stutter right back into another verse. Plot twists, hooks and grooves? Thanks BS!

Pullman Share Bray Video

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Before we get carried away with the day, we should try on a different hat, such as this new Pullman tune, hitting right before the group drop their new LP this Friday. Decades after their first releases for Thrill Jockey, the supergroup finds a home on Austin’s Western Vinyl, continuing their foray into post-rock. Immediately you’re thrown aback, with a distorted blast of muddy noise smashing in upon pressing play; the band’s expertise allows that initial blast to blossom into a more avant noise approach, letting each instrument follow its own distinct path to stretch the song into a noisy meditation. Little nature clips arrive with the video to provide a sense of serenity as the song’s weight provides a marked contrast. III arrives on Friday via the aforementioned Western Vinyl.

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