Spinning Coin Share B-Side

I wish more people wrote tracks like Spinning Coin; they have this knack of tying their songs into things I adore about music. There’s this stream-of-consciousness vocal delivery, offering commentary on one’s desire for a momentary drop out of the world that never quite comes to fruition. Musically, they’ve got it all. The opening 20 seconds or so of guitar sound just feel like home; it’s not quite jangle but definitely in my wheelhouse. They go on to combine vocals, not quite harmonizing but supporting one another…all dreamily drawing out the song’s chorus. Plus, they even step on the pedal to offer some fuzzy riffs later on in the tune, always returning to their poppier craft. So damn good. This is the B-side to their new 7″ for Domino, out August 30th.

Suggested Friends Share Turtle Taxi

It would be super easy to lump Suggested Friends with the rest of the great pop-punk coming out of the UK, and while there are 100% definite similarities, the title track from the band’s new LP seems to offer glimpses at a larger sound. They adhere to an affinity for anthemic licks and vocal hooks, but things seem spun around a more pop-centric vibe rather than the punk side of things; the mood after the 1 minute mark has me reminiscing about Allo Darlin. Ultimately, the band have just crafted these gems that are singalong worthy and infectious as ever, so you’re likely to have these tunes stuck in your head all day long. Turtle Taxi drops in October via Fika Recordings and HHBTM!

Nice Pop Number From Cones

Los Angeles brother duo Cones built up a lot of buzz over the last couple of years having slowly dropped some singles here and there. After all the hype, the boys recently announced the release of their debut album entitled Pictures of Pictures out on September 20th via Dangerbird Records. As the release date draws near, a new single called “Laugh of the Party” has found its way to the interwebs. What you’ll find is a truly impressive piece of indie pop music which might remind you of a band like Generationals or even earlier, non sucky Vampire Weekend. It’s a hit. Maybe you should pre-order the new album now?

 

Sugar Shield Announce Beautiful at All Times

Sugar Shield is the new project of Dana Telsrow, who came to my attention via his participation in Karen Meat. While the two share a quirky sensibility to songwriting, the sounds crafted for this project are a touch different. Vocals rise and fall melodically over these electronic bursts, carrying you into the core of the song. It’s here where you find bass and drums accenting the electronics, giving Dana plenty of room to let his voice bounce in step with all the sounds he’s created for you. The whole tunes this intoxicating swirl of pop touchstones that I’m hoping will have you looking towards the release of Beautiful at All Times, out October 18th.

The Zoltars Share Turn Around

Having followed the Zoltars for some time, I cannot begin to share how excited we are to have the privilege of releasing their next LP this October. In honor of that release, we thought we’d try out another gem for your ears…so lets get to it. For me, there’s two reasons I love this track…especially going into this week (the first week of school). One, there’s this great contrast between dark and light; the riffs are heavy from the get-go, churned and driving, but the chorus changes that into this shimmering light creeping in from the horizon. But, like all great songs, they need great lyrics or themes…as a teacher dealing with kids (though this applies to all humans), thematically its about seeing your own gifts. If you’re interested in buying Telling Stories, you can pre-order the whole LP right HERE.

Sunny Pop from Peach Pyramid

We’re in the midst of a nice heat wave/global warming down here in Texas, and while I can honestly appreciate the heat, a nice little breeze blowing through never hurts, which is where Peach Pyramid comes in to our lives. The Canadian are taking their more temperate summer climes and channeling them into this sun-drenched pop that’s immediately charming. Jen Severtson hooks you from the get-go with her voice, backed by steady rhythm, before the guitar starts to twist and turn the notes into summery sweetness; I almost feel like I’m hanging at some Cali beach party with the trio, just nodding my head and looking for seals. This track appears on the group’s forthcoming Bright Blue EP, which drops September 20th via Oscar St. Records. Also, listen to the message…sunscreen is cool, wear it!

Gold Dime Announce My House

Listening to through on repeat to this new Gold Dime track, I honestly can’t pigeonhole it any which way. Sure, Andrya Ambro has that Talk Normal lineage, so it can’t definitely find some noisy elements to it…though I think that sells the project short. There’s this exploratory nature to it, whether that’s toying with the way the vocals are recorded or how time is stopped on and turned about. It’s this world that’s both discordant and not, harsh and soothing; it stretches beyond five minutes but never feels tiresome; it’s a beautiful disaster like watching your favorite artists create and then destroy in a fit of rage; it rules. My House is out October 11th via Fire Talk Records.

Paul Bergmann is a Lover of the Good Times

Paul Bergmann is a shapeshifting songwriter, moving in and out of genres, working on new musical goals…and no matter what, he’s found a fan in me. His latest single has this natural charm to it; it even gets a slight bit fuzzy in the song’s latter half, adding power to Bergmann’s voice, adding a sense of longing to this ballad. Honestly, I think this might be one of my favorite vocal performances by him, to date; he’s got this great control, even over the slightest wavering (I also keep confusing ‘good times’ with ‘cold-blooded old times’). Hopefully this just means there’s more great music around the bend, as there almost assuredly is such in every tune Paul shares. Buen proveche.

Lightning Bug Share the Roundness of Days

Sometimes I feel like the quietest songs might be the hardest to write, at least that’s what came to mind when I heard the new Lightning Bug tune. It seems so fragile, like you’re watching it burst and bloom from inside some glass orb, careful not to drop it so as to preserve its beauty. Of course, textural playfulness around the 2 minute mark also adds this layer of familiarity with the listener, as if Audrey Kang has established this unbreakable connection with her listeners upon them pressing play. Whether it was hard, or whether it was easy, share in the musical experience Kang has crafted with us, and share in October Song, out September 6th (not October?!) via Marbled Arm.

Another New Tune from The Parlor

Not too long ago I shared a new track from The Parlor, while also encouraging you to revisit Kiku…but now here we are with another new-ish tune from the band. This tune, along with the recent release of “Dream” were both written during the Kiku cycle, though they didn’t quite fit into that album’s narrative. Here, “Dive” has this instinctive heartbeat, this pulse that really propels the song forward. That pulse gets accented by these careful guitar lines dancing about, encircling the vocal melody from Jen O’Connor; it allows for the natural build towards a swelling pop sound that’s sure to delight your ears. Both of these b-side tunes are now available from the band!

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