Pleased to Meet You: Norwegian Blue

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There’s nothing like opening up an email, knowing you’re going to love the contents, and such was my day when I found out that Erik from Electric Pop Group had a solo endeavor titled Norwegian Blue. You’re instantly greeted with the bright ringing of guitars, opening up to a softer jangle and a forceful thump beneath the surface. That rhythmic openness is perfect for Erik’s voice, embracing this brilliant warmth, not to mention the added emphasis from the supporting “ba ba ba” that creates this magical charm. No word on we’ll be getting a full-length, but fingers crossed it comes our way real soon. This single arrives courtesy of Matinee Recordings.

Another Great Jouska Tune

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Nowegian artist Jouska has been picking up a lot of steam heading towards the release of How Did I Wind Up Here, and another track never hurts to add to the anticipation. The driving pulse of the song is undoubtedly that guitar, hitting heavy notes that are reminiscent of some of that mid90s alternative; I think there’s even bits of Garbage in the way the vocals come in and out of focus (also kind of a trip-hop nod too). You’ll find yourself in a bit of a daze as sampled elements seemingly sweep in and out, kind of like little automated notes thickening the production; it’s a really solid move, allowing the vocals to kind of float in the vastness of the song. The new LP is out now if you’re ready to enjoy!

Last Week’s Jams (10.13 – 10.17)

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There was a lot of really great music, and in all likelihood, we’re nearing the end of the yearly cycle, where I expect to kind of see a flutter of singles then the lists will pop up! On our end, we covered a lot of the ATX this week, with new stuff from Jet Cemetery, Don’t Get Lemon, Gus Baldwin and Living Set. There were some new tunes that really rocked me, like Deathcat‘s pop punk masterpiece, not to mention the new Winged Wheel noise pop piece. Even managed to find some room for old favorites like Living Hour, Pia Fraus and Bubblegum Lemonade among the masses! Crank this playlist up, as it starts with a banger from Possible Humans.

Living Hour Release Internal Drone Infinity

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Happy Release Day to Living Hour! Their new child, Internal Drone Infinity is out in the world today, courtesy of Keeled Scales, Paper Bag and Beloved Records. What better way to celebrate a new record than by dropping a new video for one of the more gentle tunes on the LP. This song works in contrast to some of the earliest singles, operating in a pretty stark format, though the strained power can only be contained for a period of time, as it briefly shines around the 4 minute mark. But, for the most part, it’s a reserved bit of guitar pop, allowing the lyricism and the magnificence of Sam Sarty’s voice to soar through your speakers. Really a must have Friday listen, if you ask me!

New EP from Bubblegum Lemonade

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There’s been a pretty steady release of new Bubblegum Lemonade pop ditties this year, and I’m pretty embarrassed to say I haven’t given Laz and company enough proper love. And look, the title track of the French Letters in the Sand EP is pretty special, offering a really catchy bit of indiepop, as prescribed by your doctor. But, the second tune on here, “The Hottest Day of the Year” is an absolute gem, and might be one of my favorite tunes that the band has penned. After opening with a fiery riff, it settles into a snappy bounce, swinging your hips from side to side with the melody. There’s a warmth that perhaps comes with the title, but the mid tune diversion of “where does she go” cemented the ditty in my brain! If you love good pop, stop what you’re doing and slide into these tunes, courtesy of Matinee Recordings.

Winged Wheel Announce Desert So Green

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There’s been an absence of artful noise in the indie scene, replaced by neo-grunge and nu-gaze. All of this allows for a band like Winged Wheel to fly under the radar, despite the incredible resume of its band members. Today, they’ve announced their third LP, Desert So Green, which feels like a scientific exploration of where noise can go. On the first single, it opens with this jagged ringing guitar, operating in isolation for the first 30 seconds or so, waiting for a separate guitar and drums to enter; their entry, however, feels distant, allowing for the constant ring of that opening riff. Layers continue to build, adding in vocals and anxiety, waiting for the song to momentarily rupture as the discord just takes on too much. Despite those forays left and right, the song has this constant gravitational pull that will lock you into its meditative noise control. Look for Desert So Green via 12XU in January of next year.

Living Set Share We Named It

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I love when a group comes alive and completely twists your expectations. We’ve know of Austin’s Living Set for some time, covering Quin Galavis work for nearly over a decade. But, the progressive songwriting on the latest single illustrates just how far his new project is pushing his songwriting (along with the rest of the band!). They’re incorporating a mixture of sounds, blending these slightly motorik grooves with psychedelia and electronica; it reminds me a lot of a more modern twist on what Electrelane and Broadcast doing, or maybe something more recent like The Melenas. Really hoping the band have an album up their sleeve, as you can’t sleep on songs this good for long!

Maraudeur Announce Flaschentrager

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Firstly, I’d like to apologize for the lack of appropriate punctuation to our German friends in Maraudeur; we’re too cheap to pay for the WordPress bonus package! But, in terms of the incredible announcement about Flaschentrager hitting overseas in a month, I’d love to celebrate the group’s ability to sound familiar, unique, and totally like very little else out there. As much as I love covering new music, it can grow stale, but then you hit the refresh button and you hit across a group who don’t care about rules or expectations; they play with a spritely innocence, content to stutter into melody then spring right away. It’s absurdist pop music at its most brilliant, and I’m totally here for it. The LP drops via Feel It Records on November 14th.

Don’t Get Lemon Share Paid Holiday

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There’s a lot of new wave revisiting over the last several decades, but very few acts are really diving back into the original blend of bold pop with electronic foundations, at least not in the way Don’t Get Lemon do! The Austin outfit begin their with a twinkling synth line, it’s got a synthetic percussive snap too, giving just enough pace to let the vocals come in and off a classic pop croon. Thrown all together, the tune blossoms into this beautiful chorus that seems fitting for a dance scene in a John Hughes movie. They take their time to let the tune move off into a mid-track excursion, which I certainly appreciate, then swing for the fences as they bring the bold pop sound home. Go back to the future with this jam!

Adults Share Flag Single

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Through the first two singles from their forthcoming album, Adults have been delivering energetic pop-punk with a nod to their fellow UK friends. This new single, however, works with the vocal interplay and a bit more of a slow-burning stomp. At times, it seems like the vocals are working against each other, such is the nature of the tones; they collide eventually, providing a nice little melodic hook that reminds us of the joys of listening to their craft. Be sure to take a breath, as the band does just beyond the 2 minute mark, and wait for them to sail back in with big hooks! The Seeds We Sow Are Growing Buds Nonetheless drops on October 31st via Fika Recordings.

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