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Stream Rose Skin LP from Mariin K

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We shared several of the singles from Mariin K‘s newest LP over these past few months, and I just didn’t feel right moving forward without reminding you to check in on Rose Skin. There’s so much variety coursing through the entirety of the record that it’s difficult to imagine not finding at least a handful of the tunes to adore. Personally, I might start with “Beach” as it’s the most pop-centric, albeit in a noisy sort of manner. On the other hand “Easy” seems like a track that folks who love Angel Olsen would be into, but then you find outliers like “Chelsea” that haunt your soul as you go back through the record again and again. You’re going to absolutely love it, and you can grab a copy from Seksound today!

Allo Darlin’ Announce Bright Nights

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You knew it was coming, or at least you had your fingers crossed that it would come to fruition…and today is the day Allo Darlin’ announce their first LP in a decade. While they’ve often brought upbeat jangles, their new song embraces a gentler tone, something that feels like its near an indie folk sound, to a degree. Elizabeth Morris, as we would expect, is the shining star throughout, with her remarkable voice carrying a strong melody from the start to finish; she does get the occasional backing vocal to bulk it up, but her voice in the front of the mix is a huge draw. Bright Nights will be out on July 11th via Slumberland and Fika Recordings.

Little Champion Shares Suburbs + Drops New LP

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Little Champion makes it easy to be a big sucker for a classic pop rock punch, especially when you listen to the slight jangling rocker below. To me, it’s somewhere between Math and Physics Club and POTUSA, as the tune embraces a bit of mundane life observations, with a quick hook that digs into you and refuses to let you go here. It’s a furious little blast of joy that you’ll want to put in your pocket and carry away with you all day. The new record, Peaks Island and Other Places is chock full of hooks and pop moments that will keep you smiling as you circle back to press play over and over; it’s available to stream in full HERE.

New Track from Charlie Bishop

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Admittedly, I don’t know too much about Charlie Bishop, though I was quickly immersed in his world when I pressed play on his latest single. The opening notes put Bishop’s sincerity on full display, with his voice sounding so brittle that it could break right before you. But, what began as an intimate affair begins to open up just a little bit, unleashing full arrangements that take the song to soaring heights. Coursing through his new Far Away record, there’s this fragility that just holds your ear, and like the single below, you can’t manage to get away, which symbolizes a great success in my book!

Festiva Release Everything in Moderation

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Tried my best to keep up with the news last week, but one of the records I forgot to give a nod to over here was the newest album from Maine’s Festiva. They’ve got a garage meets pop punk sound, with Carver Arena-Bruce’s distinctive a dominating sound throughout the entirety of your listen. Each time I listen to a different track, I get a different vibe, so we’re popping up the more pop-friendly version to get you with the band’s hooks. You’ll find a lot of joy in between verses here, which makes me flashback to last night’s Dinosaur Jr show, just letting the guitars rip and ride. Their album, Everything in Moderation, is brought to you by the kind folks over at Repeating Cloud.

Red Birds Share For Show + Drop New Album

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As we mentioned earlier, today is going to be one of those huge release days, and so I’ll try to look at the folks under the radar, like Maryland outfit Red Birds. My initial draw here on the featured track was the solemnity of the guitar tones; you can easily hear where this would have slid right alongside any number of slowcore acts of the late 90s (I’m thinking Bedhead). But, where this differs is the power of singer Zoe August’s voice; she embraces an almost traditional folk delivery, setting her next to any number of huge stars like Merce Lemon or Waxahatchee. Intermingling texture, pace and beautiful vocals makes the entirety of Things We Thought We Were Done With a very special listen, and it’s available to jam today if you jump HERE.

Lightheaded Return with Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming

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What!? You thought Skep Wax and Slumberland were done with pop announcements today!? Nope. They’ve doubled down with more LP news today; this time the two powerhouse labels team up for a new Lightheaded record, with the group aiming to build on the underrated Combustible Gems. Not sure anyone can argue, but this New Jersey lot come out of the gates with a masterful pop swoon, mastering the art of combining girl-group harmonizing with a modern vision that embraces a world where chamber pop is king. You’ll hear tons of touchstones throughout this singular song, but for me, the arrangements in the back perfectly texture their striking sound. Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming will likely be a personal favorite when it hits on June 27th.

Jeanines Announce How Long Will It Last

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There’s something strange afoot this week, with an abundance of pop music coming out our way, though if we’re being honest, a new Jeanines LP might just be the highlight of week! This go round, they’re taking on a tumultuous world; it’s one rife with changes, and as such, the band are embracing the deeper meaning in their lives and their work. That said, you wouldn’t know it by listening to this lead single, quickly bouncing right into reflection with lines like “I want to lay in the grass with you/watch dead leaves turning green and new,” illustrating that despite trials, there’s a brightness in the future. And, all of this gets put to task with their sharp guitar lines and Alicia Jeanine’s punctuated delivery. I always marvel at how their songs seems so long, yet they barely ever stretch over 2 minutes. If you’re interest is piqued, they’ll drop How Long Will it Last via Slumberland and Skep Wax on June 27th.

Pleased to Meet You: Hot Lava

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Okay, so Hot Lava isn’t entirely new, but RayRay and I had just begun this little blog here when their first album came out in 2008. But, while we missed that, the band recently have risen from the ashes, due to some changes in songwriter Allie App’s life that had her circling back to her love of music as a starting point for a fresh outlook on the world. I was immediately caught off guard by the immediacy of the guitar line here, though Allie’s vocals take on this sort of sly cool to them, like she’s toying with the listener, drawing them in with a little syllabic curl that you’ll want to play over and over today. They’ve got a whole record ready, but they couldn’t sit on this great tune (and a handful of others), so we hope to hear more about the LP soon!

Gentle Leader XIV Share Title Track, Joke in the Shadow

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In a world full of immediacy, for which I’m admittedly a sucker, Gentle Leader XIV are offering up an entirely different brand of electronica than our typical fare. For starters, the drawl of the drum sampling seems to be tugging at the time stamp, holding it one place for the track’s duration. Even when the synths take on their full approach, there’s restraint; just listen to the nod to Depeche Mode after the 30 second mark. All of this work leaves plenty of space to be filled, and while the vocals entering adds another layer, even there, the song has space to move and wiggle. You get a ripping guitar cutting into the song’s middle, yet it all feels tethered to the percussive march, and in the end you’re left with this brilliant blanket of modern pop that greets you on its own terms. Their new record, Joke in the Shadow, is out on April 18th via Feel It Records.

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