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2nd Grade Share Three New Singles

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Every couple of weeks, 2nd Grade are dropping a couple of singles, or in this case, three new singles; I’m hoping we’ll get to hear the entirety of their new record before the whole record drops! “I Wanna Be On Your Mind” employs the modern take on powerpop, albeit the softer version that feels best for headphone listens. That’s not the case for “Like a Wild Thing,” which hits the speakers with a little more emphatic punch; the guitars just have more swagger to them, driving that rock fight into the track. “Uncontrollably Cool” almost feels like its adhering to jangling indiepop, particularly with those crisp guitar notes that circle throughout. All these songs pop up on Scheduled Explosions, available for complete enjoyment on October 25th via Double Double Whammy.

Skirts Shares Run + Announces Tour

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Dallas-based Skirts last dropped us new music way back in 2021 with Great Big Wild Oak; it was a fairly quiet affair, mostly relying upon bedroom pop stylings from songwriter Alex Montenegro. But, with such an incredible batch of songs, the project began to hit the road, and with that, Montenegro felt more comfortable recording with her band. This tune definitely displays a fuller sound, whilst still holding to Alex’s personality; you’ll hear screaming guitars at the start, almost as i they’re embarking on a shoegaze rendition. But, those covers get pulled back, letting us glimpse the introspective craft of Montenegro. This single comes with the promise of new record for Double Double Whammy, as well as a solid tour out East through the later weeks of October.

2nd Grade Announce Scheduled Explosions

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If you were looking to wear a bit smile on your face, we’re betting you’ll have a little help if you press play on these fresh set of tunes from 2nd Grade. These three tracks are blasting rays of sunshine right into your living room, brimming with huge hooks and ringing guitar lines. The jam below feels like what you’d get if you allowed Teenage Fanclub a weekend beach getaway; but you’ll be able to hear a few more tunes by clicking HERE. Might I suggest cranking up “Airlift,” as it might be my favorite of the three singles dropping today. Sounds like Scheduled Explosions is going to be a big big hit; it drops on October 25th via Double Double Whammy.

This Is Lorelei Shares Where’s Your Love Now

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While I’m sure folks already have a lot of records penciled in for year-end awards, one that maybe wasn’t on my list that’s risen up there pretty quickly is Nate Amos’ This Is Lorelei project. There’s something to be said for just writing damned good songs, absent of excessive frills and genre trappings. This new track offers up this striking sincerity, and while there clearly are some arrangement pieces built in, you could easily hear Amos singing this song to a quieted room, casting his magical spell over them all. You likely won’t be able to pull yourself from the emotive detailing here, and that bodes well, as this is the third single with such power from Box for Buddy, Box for Star; the record drops on June 14th via Double Double Whammy.

Friday Album Streams: Rural France, Joyer, Writhing Squares and More

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Definitely a busy week on the album release list, and if I had more time, I’d be way into reviews. But, life always seems to be in the way, so the best way I can throw my weight behind great music is to give you a chance to stream some of the really solid albums that dropped on the Internet this weekend. So, just check out all the records below, and be sure to buy!

Writhing Squares – Mythology (Trouble in Mind Records)

Joyer – Night Songs – (Hit the North Records)

Maria Chiara Argiro – Closer – (Innovative Leisure)
Rural France – Exacatmondo – (Meritorio Records)

Babehoven – Water’s Here In You – (Double Double Whammy)

Hovvdy – Hovvdy – (Arts and Crafts)

This Is Lorelei Share I’m All Fucked Up

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Box for Buddy, Box for Star should certainly be on your radar as a pop rock masterpiece to jumpstart your summer, and today, you get to hear another tune from This Is Lorelei. There’s something in the song that seems to adapt to more traditional pop rock fare, with a driving rhythm that pushes the song along as a heavy strum holds it up with support. Two distinctive vocals run through the tune, with a heavier storyteller working the narrative of the verses; the chorus offers a softer tone to sprinkle in just a bit of gentle quality that soothes the whole of the track. The new LP drops on June 14th via Double Double Whammy.

Babehoven Release Lightness is Loud Video

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Perhaps its because of my affection for the work of Michel Gondry, or perhaps its the all encompassing sense of wonderment this tune evokes, but I’m definitely charmed by this new Babehoven tune. Maya Bon’s voice naturally seems to carry this delicate bit of whimsy, which when invested in the folk arrangements of the band’s songs, just seems otherworldly; this is the sort of music that’s perfect for your goals of escapism. Find yourself sinking into the crafty world they’ve built for us; Water’s Here In You is out on April 26th via Double Double Whammy.

Babehoven Announce Water’s Here In You + Share Birdseye

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Perhaps its the lingering Winter weather or just great songwriting, but I’ve definitely been indulging in some really mellow stuff lately…and this fresh Babehoven fits in there perfectly. The circuitous route of the strumming kept drawing me into the tune; it’s so light and careful, filled with an emotional draw when the strings sweep in for accent marks. Maya Bon hits these certain high notes too, pushing her voice to the max, only to pull it back as the verses require a more feathered texture. This single comes with the announcement that they’ll be dropping Water’s Here In You via Double Double Whammy on April 26th.

Friday Streams: The Radio Field, 2nd Grade, Matching Outfits, Midwestern Medicine, Eerie Wanda

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We tend to cover a lot of stuff, and well, sometimes we don’t get the dedicated album review or streams, but today I had a spare minute, so I wanted to throw up some great album streams for you, all from bands who we’ve covered recently. They’ve al dropped releases in the last two weeks, and this is a great way for you to spend your time, if you haven’t already done so, or planned to do so!

The Radio Field – Simple EP (Subjangle)

FFO: Teenage Fanclub, Boys with the Perpetual Nervousness, Lucksmiths

2nd Grade – Easy Listening (Double Double Whammy)

FFO: Deadbeat Beat, Young Guv

Matching Oufits – Band Made Out of Sand (Kitchen Leg)

FFO: Dry Cleaning, Blonde Redhead, Broadcast

Midwestern Medicine – The Gold Baton (Website Records)

FFO: Built to Spill, Neutral Milk Hotel

Eerie Wanda – Internal Radio (Joyful Noise)

FFO: Tess Roby, Aldous Harding

2nd Grade Announce Easy Listening

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Some album titles hit the nail right on the head, which appears to be the case with 2nd Grade and their new LP, Easy Listening. Don’t get me wrong, you can hear where those riffs could definitely get charged with power in the live setting, shaking the walls at your favorite venue. But, in the album presentation, the Philly outfit cherishes the pop side of their sound, softening the melody, while still hinting at a constant level of supreme cool. Hooks and soaring vocals are aplenty in this jam, so we’re more than assured the band will bring all that and more when the LP gets released; Easy Listening drops on September 30th via Double Double Whammy.

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