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Single Lash Release Now for the Real World EP

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Looks like we’re starting our Wednesday off with a little bit of an Austin-centric focus, celebrating another one of our favorite acts, Single Lash. The group kicks off their latest effort, Now for the Real World, with Roxy Music cover, indicating the maturity with which they’ve approached their new work. The two new songs definitely have roots in the bands nostalgic-leaning sound, but they dwell in the present, pushed on by the careful production and the heavy tones of Nicolas Nadeau; I continue to be fascinated by his stronghold over the drama between syllables, listening in as note seems to breathe on its own. Honestly, I don’t know if I’ve heard the group execute as well as they do on “Now for the Real World,” feeling like they’ve finally hit their apex, though time will tell, as we never tire of their sound!

More New Daphne Tunes

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Just last month, our buddy Santi and Daphne Tunes snuck a brand new tune into the world, and this last week, the project announced a brand new record, slated for release in February of next year. Aside from our aforementioned adoration of all things Santiago RD, I really love the build in this song, particularly as the track opens up around the 2 minute mark, kind of like a runner hitting that last turn and really turning it on. There’s a great line that I hope rings true for the artist, as he pens the line “why’s it always everybody/wanna write me off like a hobby,” but hopefully the narrator knows his own greatness…and that of this project. Looking forward to hearing all of Volume D!

Parent Teacher Shares NVD//A Single

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Feels like with all the AI generated music and algorithmic punches in the world, we can look towards artists like Parent Teacher who look to combine all the elements of the world into a unique sound all their own. I loved the shuffled of the latest single, fusing a quick bit of rhythm with a fast-paced strum that amplifies the natural energy. The percussive element is what cements the tune for me, working with lot of non-traditional pieces to create that primal movement. The vocals, on the other hand seemingly work against the frantic nature, creating this perfect juxtaposition that’ll have you returning to check your ears.

Mint Records to Reissue Cub’s Come Out Come Out

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As the year winds to a close, we get some excellent news that the esteemed Canadian label, Mint Records, will be reissuing Cub‘s Come Out Come Out for a special 30th Anniversary Edition. The group have remastered the tunes for a special vinyl release, while also reordering the album so it has a slightly different flow. You can stream the new version of “New York City,” which doesn’t sound like a track that’s 30 years old, especially as the fuzzy playfulness that courses through the song is an ever-present sound in our listening rotation. You deserve some fun pop rock in your life, so why not crank this up and order the record before its release on January 15th.

More New Music from Winged Wheel

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Not too long ago we were discussing the meditative nature of the first single on the new Winged Wheel LP, but as one would expect from a group of well-seasoned songwriters, their latest track ventures off on a different path. This single almost feels like a lost transmission, with the vocals distant in their presentation; they carefully tip-toe around each little bent guitar line. Careful ears will find a bobbing little bass line maneuvering beneath, holding the tune together as the transmission reverberates in your listening space, all before crashing into each other and fading out in proper fashion. Their new LP, Desert So Green, will be out on January 9th via 12XU Records.

Listen to Title Track from Bird Friend’s New LP

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Just last week, Bird Friend released their new long-player, Goodbye, Babylon, and I’ve definitely felt at home listening to the record’s blended styles. At times you can almost hear the guitar ghosts of various acts like the Feelies or the Bats; they embrace a mixture of sharp notes leaning up against really solid strummed acoustics. Typically, that would be enough, though I’d be lying if I didn’t own up to loving the earnestness of the vocal work on the tune; it feels alive in the recording, and that, in turn makes me feel alive within the track too. If you’re enjoying, then you’ll want to listen to the whole of Goodbye, Babylon right HERE.

New Music from Cameron Sonnier

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If you’re a person who loves the style and craft of a good singer-songwriter, then we hope you’ve been listening as we’ve hyped up Houstonian artist Cameron Sonnier. When listening through to his latest single, there’s something that reminds me a lot of the recent Tony Molina record, albeit done in Cameron’s own style, which fleshes more of the underlying ambiance by texturizing with synthetic structures. It’s the sort of tune that’ll let you sit back and soak in the cozy melodies of Sonnier’s work. Looking forward to hearing more from Cameron in the new year.

Circling Back to Devereux Scales

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In going through all the old emails from this year, it looks like I’ve missed a ton of really great music, like Devereux Scales, who released their self-titled LP a few months back. They’ve got this sound that’s reminiscent of Galaxie 500, at least if you’re going by the song we’re sharing below. It exhibits this deliberate patience, circling overhead with these delighting angularities. They seduce you with their vocal interplay, layering with this slightly angelic backing vocal to lift the tune’s melody right to our ears. And, if you thought everything was all beauty and crispness, then hold out for the latter half of the tune where they explore a heavier sonic stretch. Their self-titled LP is available for your listening pleasure right now!

Say Hello to Tiberius

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Tiberius is a band hailing from Boston, who despite their NE location, create this sort of twangy style of Americana drenched indie rock. This track, “Sitting,” will serve as a perfect introduction as it gives off hints of early Centro-Matic with real reverby vocals akin to say Jim James. It’s a lovely track filled with some truly beautiful moments locked within. Dig it.

This track is part of a new full length entitled Troubadour, which was released a couple weeks ago. You can check out some purchase options via bandcamp.

Funny Feelings Prep Under the Pit

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As I continue looking towards next year, there’s several acts just waiting in my emails for you to enjoy, like Funny Feelings. This a new project from members of Gross Relations, and upon listening to the tracks available from their forthcoming LP, it seems like they’re in this sort of sedated guitar pop realm. The tune’s are coated in a fair amount of fuzz, though they’re centered around a light bop that would fit into any number of pop projects coming out of the indie sphere at the moment. Their album Under the Pit hits on January 13th, so pencil in another early 2026 buy!

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