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Henrik Appel Announces Shadows LP

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It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard from Stockholm’s Henrik Appel, as his last album dropped all the way back in 2021! Today, he returns with a brand new single and a brand new album announcement. Shadows is the name of the record, and I’m definitely cranking up the vibes here, as it takes some of Appel’s garage rock past and channels it through the ghost of Lou Reed; he carries that same disaffected swagger in his vocal delivery while the guitar work walks him down the road. He even twists it into a spoken cool when the chorus and sax unite to offer a little respite. Stoked to hear more from the album; it’ll drop via PNKSLM on November 1st.

Matt McLean Shares Roman Candle

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Throughout this year, Matt McLean has leading us along the trail to Daytripping Ruined My Life with little musical breadcrumbs, and now we’ve got the final piece as the LP is officially out. “Roman Candle” is one of the highlights, blending this sort of DIY ethos with a bit of nerdy bedroom pop, eventually leading you into a full-fledged pop sway. Mostly operating with guitar and vocals, the drop in for the drums helps carry a nice punch that lifts the track up in tempo, just slightly. Once that hits, you’re hooked, riding on the back of this pop motorcycle with the wind blowing in your hair.

Naked Roommate Announce Pass the Loofah

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Berkeley outfit Naked Roommate continue with their household themed LPs, announcing today that they’ll be following the excellent Do the Duvet with the forthcoming Pass the Loofah. Their first album definitely had the fingerprints of an ESG fan all over it, but, if we’re going off this tune, they might be spinning that into more body propulsion, diving into the pulse of the electronic grooves and forcing your body to observe dancefloor traditions. And, as much as one likes to lock into the vibe, the personal favorite touch is near the end of the song where the synths begin to feel a touch more explorative, rising behind the pulse like the early morning sun peaking over the horizon. Their last LP was a secret smash hit, so expect this to be huge; Pass the Loofah drops on October 25th via Trouble in Mind Records.

Young Scum Announce Lighter Blue + Share Title Track

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I’ll admit, I had Chime School’s next LP in the running for best jangle pop record of the year, but, they better be looking over their shoulder, as Young Scum are right on their heels with today’s album announcement and title track! While they’ve been out of the game, so to speak since their debut in 2018, it seems that they’ve just been honing their skills, sharpening their jangles and savoring melodies; they are ready to unleash that here, and they do, with a spritely number that shines bright like the North Star, guiding you to the perfect collection of pop songs. Plus, they must have read my mind, as they employ these “woah woah woahs,” channeling every bit of joy they could muster into a heart-warming moment. The reflective yearning in the melody and lyrical content matches up perfectly too, making old pop fans like myself giddy at the promise of the future. Lighter Blue is out September 8th via Pretty Olivia Records.

Spiral XP Announce I Wish I Was a Rat

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Since February, Spiral XP has been absolutely crushing it; they dropped an EP in February, then appeared on a compilation featuring the best acts from the Seattle area. Today, they announce I Wish I Was a Rat, their new record for Danger Collective. Heavy riffs are prominent, such that you might hear the forefathers of the area bleeding through in the sound, as they’re clearly not afraid to incorporate a bit of noise in their craft. That said, they have a penchant for delicious melodies, balancing out the distorted chugs that bleed through here…a little bit of darkness contrasting against the light…the perfect musical setup. I Wish I Was a Rat is out on October 18th.

The Smashing Times Announces Mrs Ladyships and the Cleanerhouse Boys

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Every year you get a brilliant record from the Smashing Times, and it looks like 2024 is just another year and another record brimming with hook-laden pop tunes. We bring you the first sneak peek into Mrs Ladyship and the Cleanerhouse Boys, which opens with almost a 15 second tease before seductively bringing you into the band’s inner-circle by way of snapping cymbal percussion and bobbing bass. You hang here, kicking it with the band until you hit that brilliant moment of infectious pop that drops around 54 seconds; they intertwine vocal harmonies as if they’re taking the best moments from your favorite Pastels/Vaselines mixtape. The song continues to hit at the left of center pop brand, brining in the backing vocals to sprinkle bits of sugar on the wayward pop piece of toast. More brilliant pop that we’ll see dropping via K Records on November 1st.

Pop Filter Release Fragile Single

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A month or so ago, our friends down in Melbourne, Pop Filter, tossed a new track our way, with a slight hint that more would be on the way…and thus here we are. This new single offers a glimpse into the songwriting process of the group, having been playing together for nearly two decades, they’re carefree and driven by the joy of one another’s company, leading to a diverse collection of tunes. You’ll hear a stabbing bit of synth work running through this tune, punctuating the bob and weave of the rhythm section that certainly propels the tune. As you settle into the song being a sort of pop jam, they open up into a rolling rock moment with Lachlan punctuating the track with a heavy drum roll and thumping burst of vocals. They continue to push themselves, and in that, their new record Ray and Lorraine should be something special, coming out on October 4th.

John Davis (Superdrag) Announces Jinx

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Feel like there are a ton of folks who hold “Sucked Out” against John Davis and Superdrag, but you know what, you’re all wrong, as that song rips…as do all their records…probably one of my favorite bands from that era. Anyways, John Davis is back at it, today announcing his new solo LP, Jinx. He’s still toying with the balance between heavy distorted riffs and pop-centric melodies; I tend to think of him as the dark angel on Nada Surf’s shoulder, always willing to take a bit more risk. Wish more people would give credit to John and his work, as he’s never steered me wrong. Begging you to give Jinx a chance; it drops via Lost in Ohio on September 27th.

A Place to Bury Strangers Announce Synthesizer

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This year we’ve seen a slew of singles coming from A Place to Bury Strangers, so it should be no surprise to folks that there’s a new album on the way, titled Synthesizer. Opening with this screeching guitar, you can hear the band drive into the realms of swirling-twirling noise, but beneath that, you hear a charing drum pattern, setting the backbone for what’s coming your way. Wailing walls of noise shatter through the space, but the vocals hang heavy in the midst of it all, shouldering the slight hint at melody as the song churns out discord in magnificent fashion. By pressing play you’ll find yourself straddling the world of danceable rhythms and waves of experimental noise, and you’ll thank us for it later. Synthesizer is out on October 4th through Dedstrange.

Alan Sparhawk Returns with White Roses, My God

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Alan Sparhawk has been hinting at a new release on his socials for weeks, and we’re finally able to hear what he’s been working on for the release of White Roses, My God. Always shapeshifting in Low, Sparhawk here dives deep into electronica, evading proper vocals in favor of effects to create a more industrial, cold nature. Perhaps all of this is due to “a record borne of grief,” but even in that realm, Alan manages to build something thundering and powerful, though with that, those heavy synth notes do feel like anxiety is being piled upon the listener/artists. Definitely intrigued to see where the whole of White Roses, My God will take us; it drops September 27th via Sub Pop.

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