Tag: Jangle Pop

Touch Girl Apple Blossom Announce Graceful

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I’m a longtime champion of Austin’s Touch Girl Apple Blossom, and we’ve been patiently waiting to inform you of their signing to one of my personal favorite labels, K Records/Perennial. The legendary label has had their hands in some great indiepop, especially of late, and TGAP knock it out of the park on their debut single here. They drop in dueling guitar lines instantly, letting the jangles rip before Olivia enters the scene with her vocal performance; I also don’t want to overhype the angular guitar notes, as the group has a ridiculously solid rhythm section that builds the infectious nature of their work beneath the surface. Olivia’s vocals are picture perfect too; she has this great knack to sit within the rhythm, bouncing her syllables in unison, but these slight vocal twists like the tonal change at the 40 second mark just melt you to the floor. We couldn’t be happier for the group, and we’re looking forward to grabbing Graceful on May 15th. Also…they’ll be touring through March with Good Flying Birds, so keep your eyes out for a show near you!

Salt Lake Alley Announce Always Out of Time

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A ton of new music popped up on Friday, and since I was lecturing my students the whole day, I didn’t have time to cover the vast amount of great jams that made their way into the world. But, I’m circling back through emails and such, and here’s a batch of classic indiepop from Sweden’s Salt Lake Alley. The title track from the record is what you’ll hear first, using the jangling guitar shuffle before introducing the melodic vocal croon that slides into the picture (with blended backing vocals). If you’re the sort that wants more jangle in your indiepop, then perhaps you’ll go grab Always Out of Time from Shelflife/Too Good to Be True before it arrives on March 6th.

Field Hospitals Share Everyfire

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I’m really hooked on this new track from Minneapolis outfit Field Hospitals, who’ve promised us that there’s a new record on the way from them this year. Our first peek is below, a tune that adheres to the group’s penchant for playing crisp jangling guitar pop, working with these sharp drum hits that push the energy forward. While you can still hear those crystalline notes, the group is also working on stretching beyond the confines of jangle-core, moving to incorporate more synths and perhaps even dreamier notes within their music; you can hear those elements here, offering a broader approach to the pop milieu. We’ll keep you posted when we know about a new LP!

Missed Out on Clock Radio

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At this time of the year, we’re all going back through old emails and old downloads (at least at my house), trying to figure out what we’ve missed before a new year brings new tunes, which is how I hit upon Clock Radio. They released their delightful Turfin’ Out the Maniacs this past Summer, but it’s just now making it into my rotation. It’s a record brimming with all sorts of indiepop nods, from the jangling album opener “Blood on Chrome” to some of the more broad pop brushstrokes on tunes like “American Roomz.” It reminds me a lot of The Black Watch, or maybe some of the tracks of The Strange Idols-era Felt. Just press play and thank me later!

New Music from Basavriuk

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When I first put on this single from Puerto Rico’s Basavriuk, the natural bounce was what drew me in; the jangle of guitar notes curling around wasn’t too shabby either, blending in seamlessly with my typical listening rotation. Then, the vocals pulled at me; they’re way down in the mix, almost as if they’re drowning beneath the melodic punch. I loved how they hid in there, careful to add another layer of brightness to the song’s spring, though done in a fashion that simultaneously hangs onto the dark tones of the guitars and washes of keyboard. A fun little pop ditty to get under your skin.

The Latest from Sweet Nobody

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It seems like my listening rotation is all about those huge guitar riffs, which is why I love this new Sweet Nobody single that just hit this week. Instantly you’re greeted with the angular jangles that I adore, knifing their way right into our hearts with a huge wash of danceable licks and thumping drum beats. You want to throw your arms in the air and just shout along to the sweetness of the chorus, calling out those lovers and companions that always seem to be up to no good. High energy and a chorus you won’t mind getting stuck in your head.

Matthew Smith Group Share Others

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When a song connects in the right way, it’s completely impossible to turn off. Such is the vibe you’re going to get when you turn on this track from the Matthew Smith Group; it swell with nods of psychedelia and paisley pop, pulling on the right side of jangling rock n’ roll. Imagine a clean cut version of the Fresh and Onlys partying with the Smashing Times, and you’ll certainly understand why you’ll have this up on repeat. I love the arrangement too, filling in the background with harmonies, horns and heavier riffs! If you want to prove to your friends how cool you are, tell them you’ve been jamming to the Matthew Smith Group all day.

The Telephone Numbers Announce Scarecrow II

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When this song popped up, RayRay insisted that this was possibly the most “Nathan” song to ever exist, and to be fair, he’s not entirely wrong about this single from The Telephone Numbers. You can immediately hear what I love about the San Francisco group, as those chiming jangles ring brightly upon pressing play. But, what I adore about the group, are the way they focus on the vocal delivery; they keep this fireside warmth, sort of sweeping the room with this broad melody that soothes. When the full band joins for backing harmonies too, you know you’re in for the perfect brand of stellar guitar pop. They’ll release Scarecrow II on the only place that makes sense; Slumberland Records will drop the LP on October 10th.

Spritely Pop from The Simple Present

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The Simple Present

German label KUS has been putting out a ridiculous amount of glorious pop music over the last few years, and it looks like they’ve doubled down by picking up The Simple Present. The group is so new, this is their very first recording (that we know of), and man, its simply magnificent. Guitar notes are sharp and dancing around your ears, and while I hear where they could easily take off to the stereotypical pop jaunt, they hold back with a touch of restraint, letting the song sort of weave in and out of your consciousness, though I’ll admit that it’s stuck inside my mind. Definitely for fans of acts from the Sarah roster, or more recently, the Jeanines. An absolute stunner.

The Cords Drop Favourite Time

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Is it allowed to drop two Christmas singles into your coverage in one day, let alone right after one another no less? Well, who gives a damn, as this fresh ditty from the Cords is too delightful to ignore; it hits all the right jangle pop notes, and feels like it has a slight little update on the sound. You can hear the remnants of Sarah and C86 in there, or more recently Jeanines, but I like that they eschew the noisier, ramshackle nature, instead cleaning it up to deliver a maximum sweetness that surely makes it one of the more infectious tunes you’ll hear this week. This tune brought to you courtesy of Slumberland and Heavenly Creature.

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