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Twin Bloom Share Magazine Dreams

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Feels like today is all about indulging in tunes that have longevity or lasting power, which is why Twin Bloom appeal to me (not to mention their association with Dandy Boy Records!). They’re skirting around the edges of various trends, be that dream pop or shoegaze, but they are approaching it with the mentality of good old fashioned hits. In this tune, you can hear brooding post-punk riffs and elements of bent, dreamy notes too, but I keep coming back to the vocal core, which feels bright, rooted in an earnestness you’d find in a great Teenage Fanclub chorus. A fairly new act to keep your eyes upon!

Softjaw Announce Self-Titled LP

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Generally not one to post about one label in different posts, but seeing as its Bandcamp Friday and you might only read one post on the site, maybe it’s this one with power-poppers Softjaw. The group has drawn comparisons to acts like Exploding Hearts, but as I’m listening through, you can almost hear an adoration for classic rock in the way they’re letting those riffs climb. That being said, if the vocal harmonizing wasn’t executed perfectly then the tune might fall apart, but that’s not the case, so you’ll just want to crank it up and rock a little attitude with your pop listening today! This is a joint release between Bachelor Records and Dandy Boy, and it should arrive by April 1st before the band heads overseas!

The Goods Cover the Riverdales Back to You

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I don’t typically fuck with covers; I mean, I listen to them, sure, but I don’t necessarily put them up on our site over here. That being said, when this cover from the Goods came into the old inbox, I had to jump at it! The San Francisco outfit dropped their Don’t Spoil the Fun LP last year, but here they are today with a cover of the Riverdales “Back to You.” Honestly, there’s not much that’s changed between the ORIGINAL VERSION and this cover, except, well, the style of guitars. Ben Weasel was a master at pop punk, so when his work is in the hands of others, it’s not hard to hear the pop sensibility coming through. The Goods just make it crisp and jangly, maybe slowing it down a bit by not using that buzzsaw guitar…they definitely leave in the big hooks! Tune comes courtesy of Dandy Boy Records.

Another New Joel Cusumano Tune

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When Joel Cusumano announced Waxworld, the opening single seemed like a side-step to his work in various San Francisco outfits. But, “Death-Wax Girl” feels like he’s pushing towards a bit of a broader sound, albeit one with breadcrumbs to his pop roots. The heaviness of his voice is omnipresent in this song, providing an almost melancholic melody that works in between the ethereal vocal notes that carry it from the background. While it operates in the ballad format, some of the sonics of the mix give it sort of a post-punk vibe, like if JaMC wanted to play an acoustic set in your living room…and I’m totally here for it. Waxworld is out October 24th via Dandy Boy Records.

The Goods Announce Debut LP

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It’s Friday, and the odds are you had a long weekend, good or bad or all of the above, so you need to breezy pop of the Goods in your life this morning. When the guitar came crashing into my speakers, I immediately felt the rays of sunshine looking in on me; the mood was enhanced by a stomping of classic pop drumming, pushing the pace and punch while driving home the harmonies. There’s an extra snappy bit popping off near the 1:30 mark that just crushes, so be sure you stick around for the whole tune if you want to max out your pop requirement for the day. Don’t Spoil the Fun is out on October 24th via Dandy Boy Records.

Joel Cusumano Announces Waxworld LP

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The Bay Area music scene is better because of the presence of Joel Cusumano, as he’s played in acts such as Sob Stories and R.E. Seraphin. But, he’s out on his own with his first solo LP, a record which came after Cusumano dealt with debilitating OCD. That process informed the writing process, at least in terms of the subject matter, where the record deals more with Joel’s “growing unease in a world of unrelenting flux.” Still, Joel’s not going to shy away from including hooks and fun in his music, as you can see and hear in the video below. Thumping drums and a guitar that seems to pulse with a new wave personality create a sentiment that seems almost celebratory, so we’ll jump on and cheers Joel as we await Waxworld; it’s out on October 24th via Dandy Boy Records.

The Wind-Ups Drop Video for Pain In Your Heart

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Weary of getting to lost in the wash of morning pop vibes, the Wind-Ups just dropped their newest video, and it offers a different side of pop music. It’s a gritty number on the surface, but lurking beneath is the sense of playfulness that the group manage to capture on the recoding of their most recent LP, Confection. Chanting at first, they use a not to Laverne and Shirley to kick off the noisy wash of grooves that suck you immediately into their exuberance; it’s like a call and response of sorts, with a willingness to just have some fun while you’re cranking out the volume. If you can’t hear the fun kicking on below, maybe you should just grab the LP from Dandy Boy Records, and it’ll all make sense.

The 1981 Announce New 7″

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You deserve to crank up your speakers for this one; you’ll want to feel the blast of the riffs melting your face. But, don’t think of the new single from the 1981 as a “one-trick pony,” as it’s definitely more than its power-pop parts. Sure, that’s all in there, particularly if you’re diving into the verses here, but you can find a little bit of jangling brightness and old school alt rock mixing it all up inside. When they turn the sugary sweetness up around the 2:28 mark, you’re going to rush out and grab their new 7″ from Dandy Boy Records…it’ll be out on August 29th.

Cyan Pools Announce Ecstatic Visions

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When you get a press release that claims a band is “unbothered by trend or zeitgeist,” you tend to approach such claims with skepticism. But, when listening to this new Cyan Pools single, I can hear that statement ringing; they sound a little bit like this, but also a little bit like that, and not a moment feels formulaic or phoned in for the masses. There are weird moments when it almost feels like prog-rock, using the vocals to kind of tip-toe around the track bit by bit. Then, it explodes into this euphoric chorus, which in a way reminds me a lot of the late 90s emo/pop punk (I don’t mind that one bit), particularly in the intermingling of the vocals. They’ve announced their new album Ecstatic Visions, which drops on August 29th via Dandy Boy Records.

Friday Album Streams: Allo Darlin, Karl Frog, The Wind-Ups and More

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A lot of really great music dropped today, and, well, we’d be poor stewards of the underground if we didn’t point you in the right direction for some of these new releases. You get indiepop legends returning after a lengthy absence; you get a bit of a modern take on the Pastels; try on an eccentric crooner; and end up with a little noise pop. You can’t go wrong with any of these releases, but as always be sure to support the artists and labels!

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