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Above Me Announce Soften the Blows

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The work of Rick Altieri has been featured quite a bit on this site, whether in Blue Ocean or Aluminum, but today we focus on his newest project, Above Me. Just this past Friday he announced a debut LP for Dandy Boy Records. It’s playing in that territory that seems to have taken off quite a bit, using dominating beat work and screeching guitars to build these mesmerizing soundscapes. Altieri then drapes these lush vocal tones atop the mix, and you’ve got this blend of harsh industrialization with ethereal wonder. Definitely a sound that builds and builds, so be sure to keep your ears open for Soften the Blows, which arrives on May 1st.

Yea Ming and the Rumours Announce Residue

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Country twang and the gravitational pull of Yea-Ming’s voice make this new single a stunning return for Yea-Ming and the Rumours. There’s no way around loving this tune, with the velvety vocals serenading you as guitar lines bend and break behind it, calling to you like a syren, beckoning you to crash upon the shores of great pop. There’s this purity to the track too, steering clear of modern trappings in favor of churning out a reflective piece that pulls back in all the right spots so Yea-Ming can shine…though I do like the snap of the snare hits that drive the track forward too! Today’s announcement of Residue is welcome news to me, and hopefully you’ll hear the charms too as you grab a copy from Dandy Boy Records before its June 12th release!

Kelley Stoltz Announces New LP for Dandy Boy Records

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Please take some time to get into this new track from Kelley Stoltz; it’s a bit of a different jam, which I think illustrates his constant evolution throughout the years. This tune’s built entirely on the rhythm section, with the prominent bass line walking up and down the scales to brilliant effect. You get some ringing guitar tones circling the tune, as well as some accenting vocal accompaniment, all of it kind of offering this space-age garage vibe to it. Kelley’s work in the middle of the tune is that of a conductor, guiding the track with his vocal approach, slinking in between the lines of that funky bass groove. If You Don’t Know Me, Buy Now will be out on May 15th via Dandy Boy Records.

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.

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