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Sylvie’s Head Share Frankie + Announce Debut

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The Swedish scene is always a studious one, looking back through the annals of rock n’ roll history, then repurposing sounds as they see fit, which is the case with Sylvie’s Head. The group embrace a bit of nostalgic 90s alternative, but in doing so, they’ve also embraced the techno culture that was simultaneously working in the underground. Those beats are infused in a heavier fashion than most, leaving the listener with sort of a club version of Jesus and the Mary Chain; it’s a fun trip, and one that comes with lots of tension and release, so you’ll want to be aware of the group when they release Everything is Free via Welfare Sounds later this year!

Sundozer Shares Liquid Heaven

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Not sure if Christian Luis French is still living in the Austin area, as the bandcamp from Sundozer now says Vermont, but we first hit upon the artist when he was living here in our unfair city. It seems that after toiling away the last few years, the project is ready to unleash a debut LP, with this track our first glimpse at what’s to come. This single feels like the bedroom project of someone who loves Washed Out and Animal Collective equally; there are all these little textural layers piled upon one another, with corners blissed out and emphasis rising from the natural groove of the track. You get a heavy pulse, working in contrast to wave after wave of dreamy vocal nods. Stoked to see where this LP is headed!

Dreamy Pop From Deary

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Since their earliest singles, London outfit Deary has crafted ethereal pop music, continually evolving their sound, adding texture as they build. Today, the group announce their debut LP, and while the cavernous ambiance is ever-present, I’m immediately drawn to Rebecca Cockram’s vocals. The waves of cymbals crashing again and again seem to coat her voice, almost creating this sensation that allows it to operate as a layer of texture. The video accompanying this song embraces their shadowy pop, using reflections of light to create this prismatic shimmer that contrasts the darker tones of the tune. Birding is out on April 3rd via Bella Union.

Endearments Announce Debut LP

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The year is already off to a great start for pop music, and today’s announcement from Endearments is welcome news to my ears. The Brooklyn act are playing on the softer side of indiepop, taking the dreamier moves of the genre and fleshing them out with a thumping rhythm section. Upon my first few listens to the record’s lead single, there are some sonic and structural similarities to acts like Pains of Being Pure at Heart, though they soften the edges of the distortion, offering up a more melodic center to the track. An Always Open Door will be available for you on March 6th.

Cistern Announce Debut Album

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Canadian outfit Cistern have been on my radar for a few years, featuring members of Nov3l and Crack Cloud, so when news broke of their debut album on the list for October releases, I was ready to jam. On my first several runs through of this lead single, I was instantly drawn to the sharp groove that hits, cutting the dancefloor up with these high kicks and just a little playfulness; you’ll get a little vocal treat that’s reminiscent of their hit “Crisis” too, so stay with your ears locked in. The group worked on the album by piecing the tunes together, working in notes here and there, and you can certainly hear that in the back half of this tune. If you’re ready to rock to this tune, then you’ll be ready to rock to Rhizomes when it drops on October 17th.

The Prize Announce In the Red

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If your coffee hasn’t kicked in, and you find your in need of spiritual fuel, might we suggest the Prize? The Melbourne bunch just announced their long-awaited debut record, and supplied us with this straight ripper to get our feet under us. While you’ll hear a lot of folks labeling this as power-pop madness, it reminds me of the Donnas, using the same formula, so kind of falls in the punk vein for me. There are chords buzzing with a quickened beat from the drum work, and all of it leads you to this huge chorus that rains melody upon the listener. They’ll be releasing In the Red September 19th via Anti Fade and Goner Records.

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.

Creative Writing Announce Baby Did This

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After releasing their True 90s EP earlier this year, folks were already keeping an eye on Massachusetts band Creative Writing. Today, the group returns with this great guitar pop track, announcing their debut album, Baby Did This. I love how the band sits in the groove between jangling guitar pop and modern americana; they don’t really push the sound either way, which inevitably allows the group to work on their own foundation. For me, the balance between the vocal stylings throughout help cement the band’s presence in my music listening; the verses work on a soft spoken nature, then the chorus kind of erupts with a forceful punch, though it never shies from the melody. Such a great reminder of this act’s quality; they drop Baby Did This on October 3rd via Meritorio.

Dress Warm Release Divine Single

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First things first, the single is titled “Divine,” though I’ll admit that the performance is also similarly divine, in its own manner. We’ve covered Dress Warm for some time, trying to get the Austin bunch on your radar, and now that they’ve got a debut planned, we’ve got the album’s first single to share with you. Brandon Price seems to be the main player in the track’s first half, letting the gentleness of his voice work atop the light strums of guitar work; it’s a living room performance, the sort that brings you in with its natural intimacy. They work the song into a lather, letting it build up with this stomping tension before washing it clean by letting the full band sound sweep in and layer the track in emphatic texture. Their debut album, If I Could I’d Take You There is out on August 22nd.

Groceries Release Angel Numbers

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Groceries are barely a year old, and here they are ready to release one of the year’s more exciting releases. When listening through their latest single from Human Extinctions, there’s this earnestness in their performance, but also this innocence. They take a an amalgam of influences and throw it on the wall with abandon, seeing what sticks. There’s a melody here, a soaring vocal there, snapping stick work and this overwhelming sense of exuberance, all of it compiled to create this energy that’s clearly meant to remind us of music’s joy. They’re releasing their debut album Human Extinctions this Friday!

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