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Sumos Share Luck Single + Announce New EP

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It’s been a few years since we last heard from Manchester’s Sumos, but we welcome them back into the fold this morning as they prep a new EP. Our first sneak peek at the EP has the group holding tight to their pop tendencies, pulling back a bit on some of their noisier elements in favor of a solid hook-laden foundation. I like how it’s seemingly contained a bit, making the song feel a little tighter and controlled, maximizing that chorus’ power to engage with the listener. Their new six-track Luck EP will be out on May 8th courtesy of Meritorio Records and Safe Suburban Home.

Autocamper Share Summertime Single

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What great news today, as two of our favorite labels are uniting for a joint release; Slumberland Records and Safe Suburban Home are coming together to release a fresh cassingle from Autocamper this Friday! You can hear the delightful “Summertime” track below, offering up a keyboard-laden bit of wayward pop. You’ll find the snappiness of the drums keeping the pace, pushing the song consistently forward; the vocals have to keep up, but they don’t, choosing to kind of focus on the turn of words and the backing notes to kind of build this swirling bit of melodic madness. Those running keyboard notes and quick drum hits deifnitely build in an infectiousness you won’t escape. The full cassingle is out Friday!

Sumos Share Hunting Tracks

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After teasing us all week with hints of new music, Sumos did drop their darling new ditty, doing what they do best by executing perfect pop tunes. Everything functions on the steady strum and beat, almost operating as the musical metronome for your toes to keep the beat. And, once you’ve matched your internal rhythm, you can rest while the vocals offer up one of the brightest pop performances you’re going to get into today. When you hear the utterance of “one of these days,” you’ll hear the soaring of angels, rising to the highest stretched note, albeit with a charming sharpness that perfects the tune. Can’t wait to hear a new record from this lot.

Friends of Our Youth Share Problem Is Single

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This Manchester outfit is rolling back the years, hitting a brand of pop rock that maybe recalls the indie scene of the late 00s. That said, Friends of Our Youth are pulling off the style with bravado and sincerity that made this the perfect tune to crank up early in the morning, particularly as the sun’s peeking out for the first time in a few days. I hear elements of acts that we love, like Mystery Jets, taking sort of a garage rock sound and softening it up a bit to deliver the hooks; I mean, the way the chorus shuffles then unloads melody is absolutely splendid. Perfect way to kick off a Wednesday.

Goodbye Wudaokou Share New Century Regrets

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If you’ve been looking for a spirited pop tune to get your Monday off on the right foot, then you don’t need to look any further, as Goodybe Wudaokou have the perfect tune for your day. This tune rushes right in with a furiousness that immediately has you tightening your shoelaces to run right out that door; you can feel the energy of the guitars pulsing beneath your feet, pushing you into the glory of a new day. All that said, there’s a softness that Mat Mills works into the songwriting, offering up a gentler tone in the vocals that builds in some perfect contrast, and furthering the endearment of this tune. If you. missed the world of the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and you want to just celebrate the joy of indiepop, then click play.

Sumos Drop New Single: Small Talk

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Yesterday we were treating you to the electronic excursion of Manchester’s Orielles, but today, we’re going to the city’s softer pop side with a fresh single from Sumos. When the guitar notes pushed through my speakers at the start, I already began to swoon; this is the brand of indiepop that offers those crisp jangles and soothing vocals. The hook of this song works between the juxtaposition of two guitar styles, with one being sharp and angular while the other works in a more distorted manner, so it all feels sunny with a chance of thunderstorms…but like the weather in Austin, it quickly fades into more sunshine. Strap in, put on your shades and enjoy the warmth of Spring. Sumos will drop Surfacing on May 12th via Meritorio and Safe Suburban Home.

Sumos Announce Surfacing

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Funny how I spent the night watching Manchester acts only to come home to a track from another band from the area: Sumos. The group just announced Surfacing, their debut LP for Meritorio and Safe Suburban Home, with this new pop ditty to entice you to give it a listen. For me, this song embodies almost a classic alternative rock feel; it’s got just the faintest hints of noise fuzzing out the edges, but with this core that just seems breezy and euphoric. I was easily hooked by the teasing intro, switching from a lo-fi vocal to something brighter and more emphatic, building in that sweet hook for my ears. If you’re enjoying what you hear, Surfacing is out on May 12th.

Cruush Share Stick in the Mud

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We get sent a lot of songs during the day and very few will make me pause and start it over like this new one called “Stick in the Mud” from Manchester based cruush. Some may immediately call this shoegaze, which I guess it is, but it’s also super sludgy and dark and just downright nasty at times with the deep, vibrating sounds. I am loving the subtle heaviness of this track today.

Cruush will be releasing a debut EP entitled Wishful Thinker on April 14th via Heist or Hit.

Playful New Tune From Mewn

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Though it may be understandable if you haven’t heard of Manchester risers Mewn prior to today, I think they’ll be on your radar after you check out this new single “Two Days”. It has this sort of melodic emotional vibe similar to The National but with this tiny hint of pop playfulness to make it even more engaging and memorable. It progresses quite nicely.

Mewn will be releasing this tune on a new EP due out sometime later this summer. In the meantime, enjoy “Two Day” below.

Screen Prints Drop Look Forward EP

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As we step into the year, I’m just a little trepidatious, so wherever I go, things are a little reserved, a little slowed down and smoothed, which is why this Screen Prints EP hits all the right notes. You can hear little elements of quieted bedroom pop, the sort that makes you feel like it was meant for only your ears; I can also hear some similarities to our friends in Letting Up Despite Great Faults. If you’re into that sort of middle ground where Stereolab and proto-prog kind of melt into glorious pop that feels like a sugary seance, then might I suggest trying on the second track from the Look Forward EP, “Forecourt.” These are two absolute gems I feel like would fly by if I didn’t point them out, so I’m here to do just that!

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