Missed Out on Clock Radio

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At this time of the year, we’re all going back through old emails and old downloads (at least at my house), trying to figure out what we’ve missed before a new year brings new tunes, which is how I hit upon Clock Radio. They released their delightful Turfin’ Out the Maniacs this past Summer, but it’s just now making it into my rotation. It’s a record brimming with all sorts of indiepop nods, from the jangling album opener “Blood on Chrome” to some of the more broad pop brushstrokes on tunes like “American Roomz.” It reminds me a lot of The Black Watch, or maybe some of the tracks of The Strange Idols-era Felt. Just press play and thank me later!

Begging Dog Share Common Place

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I have really been enjoying the jams from the forthcoming Begging Dog LP; there is something in the rhythm section and the buzz that works beneath that seems to nod towards Blank Dogs…on the production side at least. That buzz and pop keeps the track punching forward, but the draw is the way the vocals get delivered, hanging in this sort of cavernous fashion that feels like everything is echoing off the walls. Every time I listen I hear different influences, and the video provides another layer, with Jeff Kleinman stalking a stage much like Ross Farrar of Ceremony…or any other rad band you love. Demo 1 is out December 12th via Dais Records.

New Pop from Veps

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There’s been a fair amount of buzz, at least in our ears, from Norway’s Veps, who’ve just released the follow-up single to their summer banger “My Champagne Socialist.” You get teased into this track by this little bit of playful keys, while the group begins to subtly build their sound with distorted guitars texturing the underbelly. When they get to the chorus, there’s this little playful moment as they expand the syllables on “digeridoo-do-do,” giving a lighthearted nature to the song…and of course, I’m a sucker for a little hook like that. Their new ditty comes to you courtesy of the kind people over at PNKSLM.

New Jam from Soft On Crime

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I’ve covered Irish outfit Soft on Crime quite a bit over the last few years, so of course when the group put out a new little ditty I had to make sure you all were in on it. There’s this sense of longing and bewilderment that seems to creep out through the vocals, which upon first listen might share some similarities to Bob Pollard. That sensation allows the group, who traditionally employ raucous noise, to settle into a bit of slow burn, highlighting their adherence to pop standards of our day. You can actually stream all of their Noz Mat EP, although it doesn’t officially come out until December!

MX Lonely Announce Debut

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I’m catching up on things after a trip to the PNW and paused on an email today with news of a long awaited debut LP from one of my long time favorite New York bands, MX Lonely. While we chatted during SXSW in March about the much needed physical release of guitar player Jake Harms solo EP from 2018, lead singer Rae also made mention of new music incoming this fall. Today her promise holds true with the release of this new track “Big Hips” along with live pre-orders for their debut full length All Monsters. If you’ve yet to check out this band, this is a perfect time to get on board.

MX Lonely’s new, debut LP All Monsters is available to pre-order now via Julia’s War. Those ship out in February.

Oski XD Doski Release Le Revenging

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I love getting turned onto new stuff, particularly if the group has a crazy back catalog I haven’t accessed, like Oski XD Doski. When I got their new single, for some reason, I thought of the Replacements, especially in the vocals; I know you hear it too, right? Behind that voice is a squiggling guitar line that’s a little jittery and angular, while the beat operates the tune’s propulsion. And then suddenly, you’re taking a breath, the song trickling to a slower speed, allowing the song to work a different angle; the plot twist allows you to settle before the rhythm section whisks you away. A fun little mixture of sounds by some cool folks down in Florida.

Dimitriam and the Bug Club Drop Instant Coffee

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It’s never easy to climb over the hump of the middle of the week, but we suggest you settle into your morning routine with the knob turned all the way to the right as you crank out this Dimitriam and the Bug Club LP. The group’s sound is not unlike many a garage rock outfit, particularly if, like us, you love a little bit of grit and a whole lot of hooks. Just listening to the opening track, you can easily hear where they could plug in and get gritty, but they highlight the fun with the emphatic ” on color tv” shout, leaving you with your edge wrapped up in joyous pop rock boogie. Stream all of Instant Coffee below!

SXSW 2026 – First Round of Artists

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Some things have been announced, y’all, though we have no clue what SXSW will be with the convention center as the epicenter. This link will give you the full rundown of artists, but the first big announcement is that The All American Rejects will be headlining the SXSW Music Opening Party on (assuming) the 12th of March presented by Rivian.

Cool.

Anyway, plenty of locals already named and more importantly the list of showcase presenters is pretty consistent year over year.

New Music from Cootie Catcher

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We’ve been covering Cootie Catcher for a couple of years now, and we’re really happy to hear the group have gotten their due, signing up to work with Carpark Records. While we’d certainly pigeonhole the group as an indiepop act, which we adore, this new single hints at their ability to branch out into the larger realm of guitar pop. There are moments in the chorus of this new hit where they take on some punchier guitar riffs and almost sounds as if they’d fit right along a listening station for the Beths. Using a mixture of this and their springier guitar bounce guarantees that anything the group puts out will be on our radar!

Accessory Shares New Singles

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As avowed Dehd fans, we’d be remiss if we didn’t at least shine a light on Jason Balla’s new-ish solo work as Accessory. There’s a construction similarity in the way the song’s he’s just shared sound, but in that same fashion, there’s definitely something lighter burrowing up from beneath. Each of the two tracks seems textured with imperfections and charm, starting off in this sort of solitary mode that unfurls into a great expanse of pop magnificence. “Ums” is a bit brighter than “Do You” upon first listen, but the last minute of the latter is just this blissed out expanse of indie rock you can’t ignore. Play both of these jams as much as you want, as you won’t tire here.

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