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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!

New Video Mikky and the Doom

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A few weeks back the good folks of Mikky & the Doom reached out with their new video; I totally loved it, but then life caught up to me and it got lost in the world of unanswered emails. I should have been on it though, as this track’s blown up in a matter of days…deservingly so. The tune offers up a blend of sultry garage rock and glam pop, sort of like if you got a punk rock version of Chromeo coming at you; the lyrical content is clever and meant to be fun, packaged in this gritty bit of hook-laden rock. Word on the street is their finishing up an album, so keep an eye out for a fresh record!

Walkabouts Share You Go Single

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There’s a plethora of solid songwriters in Austin these days, particularly when it comes to a modern guitar pop sound, like Walkabouts. They’re sound takes on that sort of cosmic guitar sound, where the notes sort of skitter off into the horizon, as the rhythm section just keeps us all locked into place. A little bit of added texture throughout allows for the melody on the vocals to have just the faintest hint of a hop to it, kind of bouncing along the central groove and sweetening the pot for the listener. Definitely a new act we’re keep our eyes and ears upon going into 2026.

New Annabelle Chairlegs Jam

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Long have we all been fans of Annabelle Chairlegs, and this week Lindsey Mackin and company announced their brand new record for upstart label Todo! The song is a poppy bit of garage rock, with the help of Ty Segall to make sure the balance in the mix is perfect. When you watch the video, the snappiness and joy of the song is clearly apparent in the video; it looks like Lindsey had an absolute blast making it, matching up with the sonic energy coming through your speakers. We promise you’ll not find a more fun jam to crank up today, and be on the lookout for Waking Up in January of next year.

Daphne Tunes Returns

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Our good friend Santiago and his Daphne Tunes have mostly been quiet the last few years, but a few weeks ago, he popped back up; I meant to run it that week, but, well, I got caught up in life, and was reminded by our good buddy John at 101X Homegrown. So, here’s the newly penned tune, featuring one of our favorite voices, period; Santi was one of the main reasons we fell in love with Growl, but his solo work encompasses this new sincerity that instantly feels like I’m being comforted by everything right in the world. Always glad to throw support behind old friends!

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!

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!

Gus Baldwin Drops the Pesticide Song

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Through the first few singles and his album with the Sketch last year, Gus Baldwin has brought us gasoline fueled jams, bringing a garage rock sensibility with a dose of his own flair. But, the newest single from his forthcoming solo LP illustrates the artist beneath the surface; it’s a delicate bit of Casio-induced psychedelia, with the synthetic notes operating to create this dense cavern of anti-melody that stretches across the tune. Baldwin works his voice in a funhouse style, creeping around the notes with care in a way you’d expect from the ghost of Ozzy; it’s harrowing and dangerous, but dedicated to the faintest little hook. Think you’re really going to enjoy Gus’ solo record; it drops on October 24th via Permanent Teeth.

Gran Moreno Premiere Hikuri Single

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The brothers running the show in Austin’s Gran Moreno are here to continue bridging the gaps between psychedelia and mass audiences, as you’ll hear in their brand new single, “Hikuri.” This track operates with two sides of the storytelling coin, one operating with pop sensibility and hooks, while the other toys with smoky psychedelia and bombast. Initially, the toy with the listener, utilizing a catchy bluesy ballad to seduce the listener, riding on the power of the vocals, then unleashing a crashing psychedelic stomp through the speakers; they dive band and forth, back and forth, ultimately letting their primal urges take control as they embrace the fury! They’ll be dropping their El Sol LP this coming January, so keep your ears ready!

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