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Pop Filter Return with Dirt Road Anthem

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The welcome news of a new LP from Pop Filter never hurts anyone over here at ATH, as our history with the band and its members spans over a decade. Throughout those years we’ve marveled at the group’s abilities to interchange songwriters and never lose a sense of themselves, as you can clearly hear in their brand new single. On the new track, they take a sort of railway mentality, running up the tracks with this steady snap of drums, incorporating the whole group for the harmonies that cement the group’s “pop” craftsmanship. This tune appears on the group’s Trade Place Tape, which drops on October 17th via Bobo Integral.

Massage Share No North Star

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Every so often you come across a tune that seems to encompass the world’s status, and nothing seems as indebted to today as the new single from Massage; the press release calls this a “bittersweet anthem for anyone who’s ever felt adrift,” and I can surely second that feeling, as its difficult to grasp reality at present. But, the brightness of the tune certainly cements the group’s infectiousness, pulling in some textured vocal work throughout that adds this brilliant layer of depth to the rush of ringing guitars. In the end, despite the sense of wandering and restlessness, the tune seems to share an aura of hope, a promise for a brighter moment on the horizon. Here’s to hoping for that, and hoping you grab Coaster from Bobo Integral//MtStMtn on October 10th.

Massage Share Fading Out Single

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When Massage announced their forthcoming Coaster LP, they did so with this sort of clean version of Jesus and the Mary Chain, at least in some of the initial press from folks like us. But, while that vibe certainly hangs in the background of their newest tune, there’s definitely something else that’s aching to shine through that weighted backdrop. Like a ray of sunshine, there’s this rolling vibe of euphoria bursting through, akin to some of the mid90s work that was coming overseas during the heyday of Brit pop…and I mean that as an honest compliment. They’re kind of playing off a sort of Sarah Records meets My So Called Life, and I don’t mind that one bit, and in fact, am quite eager to hear how far they push their confidence on Coaster. It drops via Mt. St. Mtn. and Bobo Integral on October 10th.

Massage Return with Coaster

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I honestly hadn’t thought about LA’s Massage in quite some time, though I’ll admit that I adored their last LP, Still Life. Well, after a little breathing room, the group have returned with a new record, Coaster, and we’ve got that delicious debut single from the record below. On my first few listens through the track, it reminds me a lot of the late-era Pains of Being Pure at Heart, where the guitars feel secondary in relation to the overall blanket of sound that washes across the room. It’s soft and sweet, though there’s a weight to both the lyrics and the volume, providing a boldness that balances the track perfectly. Such a welcome return; they’ll drop Coaster via Mt St Mtn/Bobo Integral/Prefect on October 9th.

Dropkick Share Snowflakes Single

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When I pressed play on the new single from Dropkick, I instantly though there were going to be huge bursts coursing through here; the guitars have a bit of bite to them. Of course, as soon as the vocals come in, the tune twists into it’s typical whispering charms, reveling in the cooled vocals that serve as the gravitational force that pushes the band forward. Even with that velvety core, this song’s production just makes things feel infinitely huge, much like you found in early TFC tracks, which is a valid comparison to make here. Really excited to get to the whole of Primary Colours; it drops via Bobo Integral on February 2nd.

Dropkick Share Title Track from Primary Colours

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There’s never a bad time to digest a new tune from Dropkick, as the group have been consistently carrying the flag of jangling indiepop for years (as we’ve noted!). Their new LP is on the horizon, and today we get to hear the title track, “Primary Colours,” which offers up that circuitous guitar ring, reminiscent of some of the ways we got into early Teenage Fanclub records. One thing that Dropkick excel at, however, is making it their own, owing to their beautiful tug on the melodies in the vocal; they’re so comforting and crisp that inevitably you find yourself wrapped up in their earworms. Primary Colours is out February 7th via Bobo Integral.

Dropkick Announce Primary Colours

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It’s difficult to write about new music today, but as always, I’m just going dive into my feelings and really great tunes, like this new single from Dropkick. The band have just announced their return to Bobo Integral for a new record, Primary Colours, and a new single has come across the pond, to at least let us indulge in the warmth of their sound; they offer breezy vocals that work around the softened jangle of the guitars, wafting through your speakers with a calm that soothes at it hits your ears. Look for Primary Colours to drop on February 7th.

The Boys with Perpetual Nervousness Share Unreleased Single

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Way back in the day, I raved about the Boys with Perpetual Nervousness debut LP, Dead Calm; it featured the standout hit “Nervous Man,” which still gets constant play on my own playlists. Recently, the band have announced that they’re going to reissue the album, with a bunch of demos attached…and a bonus track that didn’t make the LP. The charming tune below was part of the Dead Calm recording session, but left off merely because the band wanted to keep the record to 10 tracks rather than 11…simple as that. It’s got crisp riffs and a steady bounce, all attributes that have made the group one of the best power-pop purveyors going these days. The deluxe edition of the LP will be out on September 13th via Bobo Integral.

Pop Filter Share Life Downstream

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After releasing last year’s Cono, I’ll be honest and admit that I didn’t expect to hear back from Pop Filter so soon. Every member of the group has various projects constantly in the works, so it’s great to see them back with a brand new single so soon. This go round, the band are locked into a steady groove that plays off light jangling guitar licks and a wobbling bit of keys that hang in the background. You’ll find the group playing with a bit more bite too, and you can hear the first glimpse when there’s a punching six seconds of guitar around the 1 minute mark; it sets you up for a full on rock n’ roll freakout that closes the track out. This track comes to you courtesy of Bobo Integral/Osborne Again.

Friday Album Streams: Motorists, Aluminum and More

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This week doesn’t seem as nearly as crazy with releases as last week, and perhaps that’s a good thing, as you’ll get a moment to really dive into some great records that we’d like to turn your attention towards. Several Oakland area bands decided today was a good day to drop tracks (so good thing that Neutrals LP is out next week!), plus I threw in a new ambient collection from our friend Buildings and Food! Click on some stuff, see what you love. Couldn’t hurt!

Motorists – Touched by the Stuff (Bobo Integral)

Aluminum – Fully Beat (Felte Records)

Yea-Ming and the Rumours – I Can’t Have It All (Dandy Boy Records)

Buildings and Food – Echo the Field (Self-Released)

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