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Possible Humans Drop Standing Around Alive

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There were so many good records that came out on Friday, from new the new Massage to the Telephone Numbers LP, but one that I probably didn’t give enough attention to in the lead-up was the new LP from Possible Humans. The Melbourne outfit has been mostly quiet since their brilliant Everything Split, delivering some of the best guitar pop you’ll get to hear this year. In their songwriting, they typically take a solid bit of propulsive rhythm and lock it into something special, letting it settle into that locked groove so that the guitars can spit out their delightful harmonies. There’s nine track of energetic indie rock jams, and they waste no time, so from “Slouching Hat” to “Akimbo,” you’re going to get the ultimate pop reward! Out now via Hobbies Galore.

 

Rusty Santos Announces Psycho Horses

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You might find Rusty Santos‘ name in the lines notes of some of your favorite records, but today the producer announces his own new record, Psycho Horses. This new single is all about the approach to fleshing out a demo, or at least that’s how I hear it. The central melody and charm is created on the softened strum of guitars, but Rusty’s expertise is how to take that base and build upon it to create something special. In the vocals, there’s this cavernous effect, whether it sounds like being underwater or just a drifting note, fluttering like a helium filled balloon, it adds a textural melody that’ll soothe. You’ll even get a light bit of drum work in the dying moments too. Psycho Horses is out early next year!

Dreamcoaster Drop Imaginary Reflections

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This last week there were a ton of really great releases, so its hard to keep up with all the goings on, but one that I thought I’d remind you about was the latest from UK poppers, Dreamcoaster. We’re dropping the delightful lead-off track to their new LP below for you, and it sets the tone for the whole of the record; there are hints of modern sheogaze, but with a nostalgic bent that looks back upon your Sarah Records collection. There are a lot of spots throughout where Jane’s voice sounds a lot like Amelia Fletcher, which is one of the great indiepop voices, so you can’t go wrong. Look into the latter half when there’s a slight little guitar digression, adding the perfect depth to what’s in store if you grab the Imaginary Reflections LP! Stream it all below, starting with the great lead tune!

The Lions Constellation Return with New Moon Rising

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Those of you who’ve followed the last couple of decades of shoegaze and dreampop should already be familiar with Spanish act The Lions Constellation (featuring RJ from Lost Tapes). But, they’ve only had two releases, that is until now…today they announce their brand new LP, New Moon Rising. We’re fortunate to offer you the first listen, with this brightly twisting guitar dancing in the forefront, then peeling back so the vocals can soothe from the core of the tune. Those notes get to soar a little bit in the chorus, with a fiery wall of distortion lifting up the melody as “but if you…” crests and rides atop the mix. They’ve grasped the perfect balance here too, as nothing seems too bold or too melodic, all of the things mixing and melding together into a great ball of noise…even as the track pushes towards a sort of mini-breakdown that opens up again to the chorus. They’re brand new LP will be out on November 21st via Shelflife in the States and Make Me Happy/Too Good to Be True in Europe.

Pynch Drop Beautiful Noise LP

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I hope that I have hyped up London outfit Pynch enough for everyone over here, as I think they’re delivering the perfect pop rock dosage for the masses in their new LP, Beautiful Noise. Their record embraces a varied base of influences, where you can hear sort of a new wave nostalgia in tracks like “Hanging on a Bassline,” which reminds me a more sincere version of the Killers. “The Supermarket” is still a must have in your listening experience, starting out subtly then bursting right into the aura of crunchy pop that’s energetic and bright. Title track “Beautiful Noise” reminds me of early Mystery Jets, where the sound is clearly built for huge expectations, though never shying away from a past filled with noise. You can stream the whole LP right HERE; I’ve got a couple of rad focus tracks below.

Devon Church Announces All That’s Solid Melts Into Air

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There’s something perfect about Devon Church‘s voice that just pulled me right into his new single, coinciding with the announcement of a brand new album. He’s got that affected bravado, kind of like a sober version of Julian Casablancas, so you can still follow each little lyrical line. In the single below, it also seems to embrace this bit of swagger, at times pulling back to keep cool, then rushing ahead to deliver some emphatic notes that match with the musical piece behind. Those musical notes for the most part feel nicely crafted, then broaden to a more anxious moment in the way the guitars ring behind Church’s voice. Looking forward to hearing All That’s Solid Melts Into Air in its entirety; it comes out on November 7th.

Head Back to Too Bright Planet from Strange Pilgrim

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While I must confront my own sort of neurotic enjoyment this morning, I’ve moved from dark wave into this blissful excursion into the coolness of guitar pop from Strange Pilgrim. We’e already covered various tracks from the group’s Too Bright Planet LP, so since we were out covering Levitation, I wanted to circle back as a reminder to enjoy the whole LP. Below we’ve got the title track of the record, casually dropping in its charms by way of these tasty little overlapping vocals that are perfect morsels of joy for pop fans. The whole of the record seems to encompass this search continuous search for the brightness, and in that, I’m hoping we can all stumble upon that light by spending time with the LP; it’s out now courtesy of Royal Oakie.

Greg Weeks Returns with If the Sun Dies

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After stepping away from the scene for nearly two decades, Greg Weeks has returned with news of a new record, thus the below single coming your way. The light strum of the guitar is what drew me into the songwriting; it’s got that powerful emotive quality that makes you feel alive, or at least aware of what’s around you. Weeks’ voice has this quiet beauty to it, careful not to push itself away from the central melody that moves the track along. Greg fleshes out the entire track with these light flourishes of added instrumentation, carefully lifting the tune to your ears. If the Sun Dies will be out December 12th.

Joel Cusumano Announces Waxworld LP

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The Bay Area music scene is better because of the presence of Joel Cusumano, as he’s played in acts such as Sob Stories and R.E. Seraphin. But, he’s out on his own with his first solo LP, a record which came after Cusumano dealt with debilitating OCD. That process informed the writing process, at least in terms of the subject matter, where the record deals more with Joel’s “growing unease in a world of unrelenting flux.” Still, Joel’s not going to shy away from including hooks and fun in his music, as you can see and hear in the video below. Thumping drums and a guitar that seems to pulse with a new wave personality create a sentiment that seems almost celebratory, so we’ll jump on and cheers Joel as we await Waxworld; it’s out on October 24th via Dandy Boy Records.

Leatherette Prepare Ritmo Lento

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The lead single from the new Leatherette LP is pretty special, and it’s totally all over the place in the best way; it begins with this interesting little ballad moment, like they’re channeling some sort of otherworldly ballad. Stay with them, as the track quickly blasts off into their typical fury, rushing off with a dancing guitar line that creates this sense of urgency that continuously moves in and out of the tune. They’ll change it around from time to time, letting the guitars take a break while horns blast through and bring back the natural melody you’ve been looking for all this time. Ritmo Lento will be out on November 28th, so keep your ears ready!

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