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Circling Back on New Exek

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Amidst the year end goings-ons, I kept trying to circle back towards Exek‘s latest single…but despite being a fan of the group for nearly a decade, I just didn’t have the time (I failed!). So, here I am a good month later reminding you that the group has signed to DFA, and with that, there’s a new LP on the way, and it already sounds super rad. On the lead single from the album, it’s hard to identify what I love more about the track; I keep getting drawn to the sharp march of the drum work, snapping me into step with snare smashes. But, they seem to be embracing a sort of carousel psychedelic approach, spinning you up and down as the track circles, pushing you to maximum bliss. Really excited to hear what Prove the Mountains Move sounds like when it drops!

Missed Out on Puppyy

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I generally do my best to keep an eye on the goings-on over in Melbourne, but somehow I missed out on the solid work of Puppyy. It’s mostly the one-man product of Michael Gibbon, who has managed to flesh out these ballads throughout the whole of the latest release, World Record. At times, you get some traditional slow-core balladry, but the tune below has just the slightest pick-up in energy, relying upon the heaviness of the strum to provide the slightest glimpse of movement; the extra guitar angling in also plays its part in crafting that feeling. If you’re looking to cozy up with a great intimate listen, you’d be advised to dive in here.

Another New Single from Kisses

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The Melbourne music scene has always been one of our favorite global pop scenes, and relative newcomers Kisses have been making some noise. They’ve got a brand new track for you to dive into, which is another slow burner, working over some light guitar lines that seem to stretch into eternity. What the group does with their overlapping vocal layers is what really gets me when listening through, as they add this textural depth that deepens the emotional connection to what the group are doing. Seems a simple enough song, but there’s some great depth if you just let it wash over you a bit. Comes at you courtesy of Bedroom Suck Records.

 

Hearts and Rockets Drop New 7″

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I love when Hearts and Rockets drop a new tune, knowing full well that when I press play there’s going to be something infectious that I’m going to spin over and over again. On this new 7″, they’ve got two standouts, though if I’m being honest, I think I’m currently hooked on “Get Bored,” which reminds me a lot of Le Tigre in their early days, bridging some of the gaps between punk rock and electronica. “Best Dressed” is a little more DFA 1979, but with plenty of bite to it, employing that growling bass groove deep inside the mix. Both tunes are available, courtesy of Psychic Hysteria.

New Music from Kisses

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Seeing as I don’t currently live in Australia, it’s hard to keep up with the continually fruitful music scene, particularly that of Melbourne. Luckily, there are folks like the good people of Bedroom Suck Records, always sharing their latest discoveries, like the band Kisses. The group are crafting a blend of indie folk and slowcore, not unlike much of the fog pop from the Bay Area, though you can clearly hear the folk inclinations in the Aussie group’s sound, particularly with that violin sliding up and down the track. I loved how even in the slowest moments, the song finds its own movement, with just little brushes of the drums and a billowing vocal that quietly stuns. Can’t wait to see what the group comes up with next?

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.

Piggietails Announce Self-Titled Debut

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For those of you that have followed the Australian scene over the last however-long, there’s a distinctive sound that’s been omnipresent for the last two decades (and beyond); it’s a sound that has elements of Flying Nun and nods to Go Betweens all about, and perhaps tragically labeled as dole-wave. But, in the end, acts like Piggietails make it all worth it, as the charm of his style never fades. The group announced their debut LP, and it’s working with this really steady and snappy beat that allows for the circular jangling to get you caught up in your feelings. A softened vocal comes in, presenting you with this calmed effect that seems intertwined with the musical vibe, just kind of bobbing up and down on the rhythm. They’ll release Piggietails on September 19th via Spoilsport Records.

Dragnet Drop Alta Vista Single

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Frantically racing into a tune is the right way to go, if one were to ask me. Dragnet clearly know how its done, rushing right in with the feuding guitar lines stabbing at one another, with one a little more open and expansively jittery. The furious rush of the drums will certainly beg you to try and keep pace, and you’ll be surprised at how seamlessly the vocal delivery fits into the production, especially as the tune can feel like it’s spinning out of control in the best way imaginable. This is the second ripper we’ve heard from their forthcoming Dragnet Reigns, which drops on August 15th via Spoilsport Records.

Way Dynamic Announce Massive Shoe

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As per usual, the water in Melbourne at this time of year is sending us over lots of fresh tunes, and Way Dynamic is just another voice catching my ear. Dylan Young’s songwriting has a somewhat nostalgic vibe, sort of taking on soul and funk in its own fashion; this new single is filled with this wash of whimsy, willingly whisking you away on its hooks…like that snappy groove that gets locked in by the percussion. Backing vocals continue with the joyousness, as Young warms around the edges with this little tonal change. The new record comes on the heels of the 2024’s well-received Duck, so if you’re looking for more, check that out…or just wait until Massive Shoe drops via Spoilsport this August.

Dragnet Share Red Square

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With a little bit of a sleepy start to the morning, I felt like we should ramp it up a little bit, thus here we are with a fresh tune from Melbourne’s Dragnet. They waste no time wiggling in with jagged punk stabs cutting right through the speakers, little key notes adding in some flare throughout for just the faintest sprinkle of hooks. There’s an undeniable tenacity in what they’re creating, and when the line of “I see red, red, red” reminds me of the Hives in its bravado and simultaneous bite. Spoilsport Records will drop Dragnet Reigns on August 15th, so be ready for your ears to bleed.

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