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The Maureens Share Rainy Day

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Don’t let the first 50 or so seconds of The Maureens new single fool you, for as pretty as it may be, the Dutch outfit are brandishing their rock wares on the latest single. When the tune kicks in near the minute mark, it does so with a full on punch, the sort one would expect from only the best Teenage Fanclub tracks, brandishing huge riff-driven guitar pop with melodic centerpieces. That being said, the group do pull towards the more melodic, especially when there’s a explorative breakdown in the middle; they filter in a bit of twanging guitar that rides on some “oohs,” which is an absolute charming moment. In January, the band will release Everyone Smiles via Meritorio, so you’ve been put on notice!

Red Pants Share On a Wire

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I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to the new album from Red Pants; Not Quite There Yet seems like the perfect record to wrap up my year end list. For me, the record operates in between the lines of really incredible melody, with hints of fragility, like on this latest single’s vocals. And, while that closeness seeps through your speakers, there’s still a bit of a heavy edge to the playing, providing all you old punks with the ability to grasp the straws of cool. Plus, the DIY aesthetic from Lambeth and Nekola carries such sincerity in all aspects (music, videos, artwork) that it’s definitely refreshing in a time when we throw that word around too often (myself included!). Not Quite There Yet is out on October 27th via Meritorio, and it’s going to rule!

Wurld Series Drop Rearing Wesley Single

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In the PR for this latest Wurld Series, this new single is referred to as an “earthen ear wyrm,” and its definitely playing into that concept, particularly in the opening two minutes of the track. To me, it feels as if you’re walking through a Renaissance Fair as a merry band of revelers does their best to cover their favorite Clientele songs. The psychedelic guitar churning atop the primal rolling drums give off this hallucinatory quality that’s definitely taking you off into some spiritual landscape that’s filled with the bewilderment present in the video below. Stick around for the incendiary guitars at the 2 minute mark. The Giant’s Lawn is out November 17th via Meritorio and Melted Ice Cream.

The Brights Share New Single

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Trickling in over the weekend, you’ve got to be sure you spin this new track from The Brights. Having announced their debut LP, the group add another whimsical pop tune to their repertoire, hopefully enticing you to jump on board. For those that live somewhere in the Good Morning/Alex G realm, you’re definitely going to find that same gentle approach to the songwriting; I think there are some brighter melodies here, particularly as the vocals rise, only to drop in with a thud from the musical element. It’s weird, but for some reason, this Aussie bunch really feels like down-home Texans, just playing light guitar pop with a huge expanse behind them. Give a spin, then grab Oyster Rock from Meritorio Records on December 1st.

Model Shop Return with Check the Forecast

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In the middle of the week, you’ve got to be sure you press down on those pedals and stomp away with snappy drum licks and bursts of sun, just like Model Shop have done on their brand new single. The Seattle outfit features former members of Math and Physics Club, and today comes news that Check the Forecast will be the follow-up to their debut EP. They’re brandishing a classic indiepop sound here, working back and forth between pleasant melodic work and hard-hitting riffs that have you pounding on your steering wheel as you sing your way to work. Glad to see them group back and rocking in fashion. Their new 7″ will be out via Meritorio Records on November 10th.

Red Pants Share Watch the Sky Video

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For all those that thought lo-fi bedroom pop was meant to merely bring its charms to your headphone experience, Red Pants are here to prove you wrong; their magical songwriting has allowed for the world to move in reverse…at least if this video is to be believed. Fun and jokes aside, there’s nothing more gratifying than listening to this new track from the duo’s forthcoming LP. I was in love with the guitar tones instantly, hitting those slightly discordant notes that transform into melodies as they sneak inside your ear canal. But, going through on repeat again and again, those guitars notes didn’t do nearly as much for me as the vocals in their rising tones. Listen for the lines of “Do you want to/do you want to come home” and tell me your not transported to some otherworldly cocoon of warmth; that moment, for me, felt like I had come home, musically speaking. Then, you get an extra boost at 2:21, where the song ramps up the punch and drives you to the promised land. You won’t regret one minute with this song, or one minute you spend with Not Quite There Yet; it’s out on Ocotber 27th via Meritorio Records.

The Small Intestines Share Stop Pretending

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For those following the nerdy side of Australian pop music, The Small Intestines is one of the most anticipated releases dropping before the year is up. Featuring members of Chook Race and Peach Happening, with a nod to Go-Betweens, The Bats, etc, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with every song. But, before they drop Hide In Time, they’ve got one slow-churning hit to satiate you pop fans. I love the breeziness of the tune, particularly the way lead guitar seems to sway back and forth between your ears. There’s a nice little sugary moment in the chorus when you get a little of a swell in the vocals, leaving you with the perfect bite of Aussie guitar pop. Hide In Time is out September 29th via Meritorio Records/Lost and Lonesome.

Wurld Series Are Back with The Giant’s Lawn

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A few years removed from the excellent What’s Growing, New Zealand’s Wurld Series are back with a fresh record! And, like only Wurld Series can, they offer us two singles, and in that, offer us two ways to look at the new LP. Opening track, “The Giant’s Lawn Part 1,” is more of an experimental bit of pastoral folk, almost an oddball bit of atmospherics and horn blasts before settling into a meditative introduction to the album that will follow. There’s even a nice little accompanying felt video HERE, if you’re inclined. On the other head of the beast you get “Lord of Shelves,” which smashes in with a fuzzy bit of lo-fi pop. It reminds me in spots of GBV, having both a penchant for noise and melodic alike, making it hard to differentiate between the two. Excited for The Giant’s Lawn, out on November 17th via Meritorio Records and Melted Ice Cream.

The Maureens Announce Everyone Smiles

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Among the many reliable indie labels of the lands, Meritorio always fashions themselves as purveyors of great pop music, or as I see it. Today, they’re sharing a fresh track from Dutch outfit the Maureens, bringing back a sound that certainly harkens to the early days of Beatlemania. Light strums open the tune before a sharper lead cuts into to divvy up the guitar mixture; the vocals are layered atop one another, adding in these harmonies brimming with joyous spirit. Guitars continue to lightly jangle while the rhythm section kicks in an understated groove, leaving you to fill yourself up on the smorgasbord of pop goodness that comes in the chorus. The band will release Everyone Smiles early next year!

The Brights Share Everyone In Town

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While Melbourne is getting all the Australian love (hyperbole, I know), Sydney’s the Brights are aiming to make a name for themselves on their own terms. They’ve just released a fresh single from the forthcoming Oyster Rock, offering a slight bit of country-fied swagger to the stomping pop sounds of the Oceanic region. This tune’s got this twinkling piano bit hanging about too, adding to that sort of muscly punch the group bring to the table; it’s all about this natural grooviness to me, so it feels like classic rock influenced pop rock…and I’m totally here for it. They’ll be releasing Oyster Rock via Stable Records/Meritorio on December 1st.

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