Ben Auld Announces Loserdom

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Let’s get this out of the way; this new Ben Auld song absolutely rips. It’s heavy in the right spots, poppy when necessary, and if you’re turning it all the way up, you’re likely going to piss off your nextdoor neighbor this morning. In terms of like-minded artists, you’re going to line Ben right up along the side of Teenage Fanclub or Tony Molina. The songwriting definitely takes the pop sensibility of Tony, not to mention the single name moniker strategy. But, the heaviness feels like its steeped in the history of the Teenies. Loud melodic rock n’ roll hasn’t sounded this good! Look for Loserdom via Safe Suburban Home/Repeating Cloud on April 1st.

Sumos Share Luck Single + Announce New EP

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It’s been a few years since we last heard from Manchester’s Sumos, but we welcome them back into the fold this morning as they prep a new EP. Our first sneak peek at the EP has the group holding tight to their pop tendencies, pulling back a bit on some of their noisier elements in favor of a solid hook-laden foundation. I like how it’s seemingly contained a bit, making the song feel a little tighter and controlled, maximizing that chorus’ power to engage with the listener. Their new six-track Luck EP will be out on May 8th courtesy of Meritorio Records and Safe Suburban Home.

Gondos Unleash Stop Calling Video

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A sunny day in Austin makes you feel a bit invigorated, giving you a bounce as you step into Spring; this Gondos tune’s going to be the perfect track to match those vibes. Thumping drum work kicks off the track’s powerful hooks, waiting for the garage rock of the guitars to crash right through your speakers. A wildness will hit you, not unlike what you’d get at an Ohsees show, just filtering pure tenacity and a demonic drive that never lets the listener go, hurtling you towards its close. Turn it up nice and loud and you’ll surely feel the energy coursing through you!

Telephone Romeo Announces Self-Titled LP

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It’s always great to open up a barrage of emails and find one from our friends over in Finland alerting us to new music on their end, like Telephone Romeo. The project is one that’s been bubbling in the Helsinki scene for a bit, working out sounds and textures and finding its way; that day has come to a head with a new single and an announcement of an LP! I liked the guitar sounds here, reminiscent of that last Strokes record, which I admittedly love; it’s an angular vibe rooted in the breadcrumbs of new wave. Here, however, the track has this steadied croon to it, embracing the melodic center of this tootsie roll pop number. Telephone Romeo will be out on June 5th via Soliti Music.

That New Doug Gillard Tune

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It’s probably unfortunate that we have such familiarity with Doug Gillard and his various acts, as this tune feels like a completely different approach, at least in terms of what we’ve gotten from his history. It lives somewhere in this territory between Parquet Courts and later Wire records, maybe even like Cola; it’s post-punk in presentation, though Gillard’s vocal delivery offers up just the faintest hint at the tune’s adherence to a history of love songs that came before it. A lovely little twist in a storied career, leaving us guessing as to what we’ll find when the needle drops on Parallel Stride, out April 24th via Dromedary.

Prism Shores Share Magical Thinking

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I truly thought last year’s Out From Underneath was an overlooked power-pop gem of an LP, but it looks like Prism Shores have already put that record to rest, then topped it. On their latest single, the tune instantly hits with this wall of ringing guitars; there’s a heaviness in presentation, but that’s where the group’s talents lay, giving you punch while adhering to a strict pop structure. Every little warm vocal melody feels like a dab of aloe on a sunburn, instantly cooling your soul; they’ll also give the tune and listener room to breathe, locking into striking jam that closes out the number. Not sure why you haven’t ordered Softest Attack yet; it’s out via Meritorio Records on April 10th.

Air Mail Share Won’t You + Drop A.M. Continental

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As the pedal steel stretched over the horizon of the new Air Mail single, I instantly felt this joyous sense of longing that pulled at me. Niko Francis’ voice has this familiarity to it that eats at you, not too far off from our favorite locals Daphne Tunes, sort of like a Texas drawl wrapped in a lifetime of experience. I loved the way that the track hangs in the pocket of the drums, just subtly rocking the listener in this gentle breeze of pleasantries that will keep you circling back to press play. If you’re digging on this one then perhaps you’ll enjoy the whole of A.M. Continental, out today right HERE.

Simen Mitlid Shares It’s Okay

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In the past, I’ve been swept away by Simen Mitlid‘s delicate musical touches, and as this new single popped up last week, I dove right in, hearing a slight change in the sound. The song’s still steeped in a generous bit of folk-inspired arrangements, but the track has extra layers, building this vibrancy that’s certain to charm listeners. Something about his approach has him dwelling in the softer side of what Peter, Bjorn and John were doing, looping in insane melodic moments in this casual fashion that brims with pop sensibility. When you find yourself being swept away by what’s below, you can thank me then, and be on the lookout for a new LP from the Norwegian.

Bliss Abyss Share Wrecked Single

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Well, we’ve been away for a minute covering the SXSW activities, which we’ll offer more on later, but for today, we’re getting back into the coverage game, and why not start off with solid pop-punk from Bliss Abyss. The project is that of Peter Wallner, who has played with Wax Idols, Deafheaven, Astronomers Anonymous and more, so you know there’s a history of solid songwriting here. Musically, it’s pretty straightforward, just driving crunchy rhythmic guitars at quickened speeds to lead you chasing, and always moving. Now, with Wallner’s history, there are some dreamy breakdowns that shift the view a little bit, which is the nice plot twist that totally threw me into the tune. Their debut Bliss Abyss LP will be out on April 17th.

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