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Ryli Give Us Break Single

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When the thundering drum groove opened on this new Ryli track, it settled me for a nice little ride; I hitched on, waiting for the voice of Yea-Ming Chen to join, along with the guitars. As soon as that settled, the track embraces a cooled glow that works with this earnestness that takes a dreamier style and pushes it into something that feels a touch more haunting in its presentation. In a sense, it reminds me of a more sparkling version of late Fresh and Onlys, tying in elements of garage and psychedelia, albeit with a touch more polish to maximize the listener’s joy. The band’s new LP, Come and Get Me, will be out on June 27th via Dandy Boy Records.

Whitney’s Playland Return with Long Rehearsal

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Upon dropping their debut LP, Whitney’s Playland received a lot of buzz around the softer indie rock scene. They took some time off, regroup, rest the soul and now they’ve returned with a full band effort for their newest EP. If you’ve been following our site, you’ll notice some similarities to the crisp jangling pop of acts like Jeanines (who also have an LP on the way), though Inna Showalter’s vocals have a sunnier disposition in this presentation. It’s brief and charming, bringing in a breezy bop to your midweek listening rotation. This is just another example of the exciting stuff coming this summer from Dandy Boy Records; it’s out on June 20th.

Ryli Return with Come and Get Me

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I love Yea-Ming Chen (musically, don’t get weird!), whether she’s covering the Velvet Underground, fronting the Rumours, or the springier side of pop with Ryli; the latter is where we have her popping in today, as the the band have just announced Come and Get Me, featuring this delight below. You can certainly hear all sorts of indiepop nods noodling about in this tune, though the interesting thing is how much springiness the rhythm section gives the track; it creates this almost danceable sound amidst a wall that feels like the noisier version of any number of great girl groups. If you’re not tapping your toes and grinning ear to ear, then we can’t help you any more. Unless, you grab the new LP before it drops on June 27th via Dandy Boy Records.

Grey Causeway Prep Debut Album

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If you hang around a scene long enough, you’re bound to pick up some friends along the way, which is perhaps how Oakland’s Grey Causeway came to be; they’re a new band, but with veterans from acts like the Peechees, Smokers, Papercuts and more. On the opening track from their debut LP, they kick things off with these angular guitars that are reminiscent of post-punk forefathers. What I love about this tune is how they vocals employ a softer melody, working in contrast to those angular cuts, reminding me a lot of DC’s Dot Dash; it feels like if you grew up loving punk records, but couldn’t escape a pop infatuation. Just another home run for Dandy Boy Records, who drop the self-titled LP on May 25th.

Rhymies Share Second Single, “Crashing Lead”

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Hopefully we caught your attention with the announcement of Lauren Matsui’s project, Rhymies, and the forthcoming EP. Officially, the four songs will drop this Friday via Dandy Boy Records, but before we get there, here’s another little tease. This one embraces some of the darker tones from Lauren’s work in Seablite, but flips the emotional pull by applying those notes to synths. Her voice still has this crystalline sharpness to it, juxtaposed with the heavier feel of the electronic orchestration; there are some lighter keyboard notes spliced in too, building more of the pop sensibility. Please be sure you circle back and listen to the whole of the I Dream Watching EP this Friday!

Rhymies Share I Dream Watching Video

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You read these here pages? Then you surely know Lauren Matsui, who generally operates as one of the guitarists in ATH faves, Seablite. But, today, I’m here to offer a nod to her solo work as Rhymies; it takes her tendency for dreamy textures and molds in a more electronic fashion. You can tell in the tune below that there’s a definite focus on the self-dance; the synthetic notes are sharp, but they’re subtle and tip-toeing, until you hit the chorus. It’s there that the speed picks up and the song begins to twirl you about with its shimmering exuberance. This song appears on the I Dream Watching EP, which is out April 11th via Dandy Boy Records.

George Children Prep Kitchen Sink Drama

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If you’re going to hit the road, one of the best ways to make a little extra cash is to have solid merch on hand. So, with a tour on the schedule for George Children, they’ve prepped the Kitchen Sink Drama EP, which will only be available on their West Coast tour…or via Dandy Boy Records! This song feels like looking out onto the world, searching for any signs of positivity (as I’m sure we’re all doing right now); it operates with this uplifting guitar strum, as Jordan Chipman narrates a car ride with a “beautiful stranger.” It’s light in nature, but some notes just dig deep into your soul, and this is one such song. You can grab the new EP by catching the band live, or grab the cassette before its February 20th release date.

Ryli Share I Think I Need You Video

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You might not have Ryli on your Bingo Card, but chances are you’ve heard from members of the band via their various projects; the group features Yea-Ming Chen, as well as members of The Goods/Sonny and the Sunsets/RE Seraphin…all who’ve featured on this site. In this single, the remnants of their various works shine through, as the song opens up with a slice of that Cali-pop piece of pie; I certainly love the way the vocals hang beneath that bright Western guitar jangle that runs its course. Snappy drum work keeps the pace moving forward, which allows for a little toe-tap as Chen’s voice serenades you, begging for you to be “around.” Look for this on a brand new 7″ from Dandy Boy Records, all hitting on the 22nd of November.

Magic User Announces Shadow on the Door

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Some acts want to give you one singular vibe, and I totally respect that, love that even. But, as we all transition between playlists and mixes, a good record should toy with us, much like this new LP from Magic User will. I’ve listened to the LP, and it’s got rippers and janglers…and, like the one below, a little bit of ballad work. You can hear the way the guitars wriggle beneath the vocals how this track could erupt into a powerful piece of dreampop, though I’m grateful for the restraint, especially when there’s this instrumental moment that feels like water lapping at your toes on a sunny day. If you’re looking for an album that’ll mix the aforementioned vibes, then might we suggest grabbing Shadow on the Door; it drops December 14th via Dandy Boy Records.

AUTOS Share Stay Clean

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If you’re looking for a rad power pop tune to crank up in your stereo, might we guide you to the latest track from Santa Cruz outfit, AUTOS. At the moment, they’re wrapping up the finishing touches on a new EP, but are tossing out a staggering smash to keep your eyes on the prize here. When the tune kicks off, it almost teases retreading garage rock, only to stutter and bring in a bit more of a pop swagger, snapping with drum hits and riffs that are begging to be freed. There’s a certain point where they can take it no more and let loose with the expected swagger that keeps the tune cool! This song brought to you by Dandy Boy Records, who will drop the EP next year.

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