Chorus Truly Write Your Name

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Not too long ago, as we were playing catch-up, we introduced you to Chorus Truly, who just signed on with Gentle Reminder to release a new EP. Well, a few weeks later and there’s already another jam, and if I’m being honest, this one’s even better than the first! The guitar sound holds a bit tighter to a jangling vibe, albeit one with hints of dreaminess working just beneath the surface too. Zo Talkin’s voice is the perfect mix too, particularly when it hits that chorus, taking on this hook that will make all the indiepop fans come racing to get a listen. Is As Real As You Are will be out on April 24th.

Shortcuts Share Sol

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We’ve covered the work of Steven Svacina for quite a long time, as he was a big player in the Austin scene for some time before moving on up North. Surprisingly enough, he connected with another Austinite-gone-North, Eric Bill, and they’ve resurrected Steven’s Shortcuts project with some other friends. This tune embraces Steven’s love of fuzzy guitar sounds, perhaps reveling in the big wall of noise that leaves space for his lyrical play to sneak in and out. I love the pop twist just after the 3 minute mark where the tune settles into a pop plodding that perfectly draws the song to a close.

Soft Power Share Desperate Dan

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I was looking for a little bit of a left turn in my listening when I stumbled upon this rad new track from UK project, Soft Power. There’s a bit of a sense of longing in the lonesome vibe of the guitar, but a metronomic punch on the rhythm section mystically pushes the tune, rolling forward like a tumbleweed. In the vocals you’ll find a bit of soul hanging on the syllables, almost in this sort of TV on the Radio territory, like a powerful hiccup at the end of various notes, purposefully meant to let the listener connect, so go on!

Tracey Nelson Announces Hercules

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It’s really tough to ignore the good people over at K Records/Perennial at the moment; they’ve been a powerhouse (for years) and they’re taking aim at domination in 2026. With announcements from Winston Hightower and Touch Girl Apple Blossom already out there, they’ve just announced this new Tracey Nelson record. You’re going to hear some staples from the modern indie scene, with hints of twang and left-of-the-dial folk influences working their way into Nelson’s songwriting, but it’s not just the slight twang on the jangling guitars, as Tracey also has that on his own voice…just faintly. It’s those little charms that pull us into his songwriting, and should pull you into Hercules, which drops this June!

Metric Share Crush Forever

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After spending a lot of the early 00s listening to Metric, I admittedly kind of began looking in other directions. But, the group’s Romanticize the Dive LP has brought out some absolute bangers I can’t help but splash (not dive!) into, like this new jam. The tune works with this heavy synthetic groove, though you can still hear the band’s lineage to that reemergence of disco punk in the early 00s. There’s this sharpening on Emily Haines’ voice, giving into that whole vibe too, which is one of the reasons I’ve always adored the group. They’ll drop that new LP on April 24th and then tour with old buds Broken Social Scene

Milano Flash Return with Electric Eyes

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While I’ve been cranking the last few Milano Flash singles, this is the first one that really feels like the mixture of the Angergard brothers electronic work, and perhaps even leaning more towards the pulsing grooves of Red Sleeping Beauty, wherein you’ll be stomping your feet to let your body free. Eleni Tzavara has this perfect vocal work too, reminiscent of bands like the Sounds or Metric, which although rocking, were definitely pulling from an 80s club influence that embraced spiritual freedom and joy. It’s another dance forward track from a group that just sits down and cranks them out month after month, so I’m sure we’ll hear more from them in no time!

Panthercaps Drop Blindspot Single

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Strangely, we don’t cover too much music from Germany, but when I caught this light jangler from Panthercaps I knew it was destined for these Internet pages. Throughout the tune, there’s a steady sway from the guitar work, allowing for the melodic core of the tune to really hit its stride; they don’t rush the jangle either, choosing to let that caress you as opposed to forcing you into that stomping heel kick. They’re a fairly new act, but alrady have the Against the Super Ego EP available, so if you’re enjoying what’s at play below, then be sure to check in on the rest of their work!

Rare DM Share Compliment Single

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It’s April my friends, and time to run out and meet the world head-on. You need a new tune to get you facing the world, then try this new Rare DM. It’s a mixture between modern synthpop and club banger; you can hear in the chorus where the DJ might crank the volume as the vocals transcend into that brand of ecstasy that’s best suited to be pumped through dark rooms filled with dense fog and flashy lights. Something about the pulse of this number just crept under my skin, and I couldn’t escape it, so I thought I’d let you feel the same!

That New Dry Cleaning Single

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It’s only been a handful of months since Dry Cleaning dropped their Secret Love LP, and with a big tour coming up, they just keep pushing ahead, dropping another new single as they gear up to head to the States! Florence Shaw’s sated vocal presence is always a fascinating draw, particularly when it’s paired with this razor riff that slices through the metronomic march of the rhythm section. You can hear where the group continue to incorporate their various influences, both poetic and harrowing as the tune pushes on; I do like how there’s this calm respite in the middle around the 2:15 mark where the tune approaches more of a seance methodology. Keep an eye out for the group as they make their way around the globe!

Oakwood Return!

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Oakwood is one of those Austin bands who we feared may have met the fate of many bands we used to love in this town – initial success, followed by a step away from music. It’s not easy to exist creatively here, and we are hyper aware of that.

We do find it crazy refreshing when you see a band you used to really dig make a comeback like Oakwood did a year or so ago with a new single and some live dates. This year it seems the band is really back for good, and in full force, with more planned shows and a full LP coming at the end of May. They’ve shared a new song today called “A Tangled Mess” to tease the new material with the band’s brand of post-emo meets alternative sound. It’s really hitting the nostalgia chord with me today, in a vintage, yet refreshing way. Hell yeah.

Oakwood’s new album entitled Blurred Away hits the streets on May 29th. Pre-orders are live now. They’ve algo got a comeback show of sorts planned for the same day at Mohawk featuring a solid lineup of locals opening. We’ll be there!

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