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Ivy Prepping Traces of You

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You likely already heard about Ivy prepping their new album, Traces of You, but I’m a little slow to the game, so I wanted to make sure I gave it the proper love. It’s a fairly subtle tune, with the smokiness of the vocals getting the majority of the focus. But, don’t ignore all the arrangement and nuance in the tune; I like how there’s an acoustic guitar that gets picked up midway through, adding just a touch more texture to the whimsical groove. All that said, the vocal work’s layering also adds texture, like in the latter half where the refrain of “say you won’t” kind of hangs in behind the front, to a mesmerizing effect. Traces of You drops this September via Bar None.

Nicamus Share Better World Video

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The fascinating sounds of Nicamus really have me straddling my through process this morning, so maybe you can help me decide on the proper pigeon-holing? There’s this great jangling guitar line that operates throughout their fresh single, and while there’s certainly a DIY ethos, it maybe doesn’t have the speed for classic jangle-pop. But, those angular notes do hit upon the post-punk feels, or maybe just a less rambunctious brand of bedroom punk. I loved the overlapping vocals, bridging the style with bits of melody that keep you constantly circling back to get that feeling. They’ve got a new LP titled Trust Fall, and it’ll be on the way shortly, so keep your eyes and ears ready.

 

Lunar Isles Return with Reminiscent

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Listening to Lunar Isles is perfectly fitting for a rainy morning, like that weather outside my window at this very moment. Just last week, the South Korean project released Reminiscent, their fifth album of delightful indiepop sounds. You’ll find the record’s opening track combining two guitar sounds, one building a dreamscape of ambiance, whilst the other has this playful rhythm to it that provides the tune with its pacing. There’s a few times with you get a little pick up, kind of bouncing a bit in between verses, and those notes really got caught and resonated in my brain. You get sucked into the music vibe, but as you’re doing that, you’ll find the vocals washing over you, letting you soak in their cooled waters. Stream the whole LP below!

Fortunato Durutti Marinetti Announces New LP

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I find it difficult to express the joy in listening to a new Fortunato Durutti Marinetti tune, most often because I feel my words are inadequate to describe a poet such as he. Alas, there’s a new record on the horizon titled Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter, and our first listen already puts you on notice that the craft is something beyond special. It seemingly opens with a spoken word moment, but within five seconds, the arrangement work that elevates a Fortunato takes off; horn blasts, wiggling guitars, jazzed up drums all build the texture that serves as the background to his latest piece. You’ll notice a similarity to a Destroyer, but if I’m being honest, Marinetti has a slightly tighter grip on melody, softening the distinctive accent as his charms sweep across your speakers. This new album should definitely fill you with listening joy, so grab it from Quindi Records before July 25th.

Wombo Announce Danger in Fives

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This is the news that I did not even know I needed, but my day just got better with news that Wombo have a new LP on the horizon. Their Fairy Rust LP stayed on for quite some time at my house, and this new track sees them furthering their song craft. Every note on this track seems perfectly placed, with the group employing negative space to let rhythmic notes give accent to the guitars. Sydney Chadwick’s voice is this mesmerizing power, drifting dynamically in and out of the tune, curling around ringing guitar notes like a beautiful haunt. Danger in Fives will be out August 8th via Fire Talk.

San Gabriel Announces Nights and Weekends

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It’s hard to believe that Nights and Weekends is the debut album of former Austin resident, San Gabriel. We were fortunate to have him crush one of our legendary SXSW shows, and the hype around town was real. His ability to craft these synth pop gems that walk the line between pop and bedroom projects has always been one of his greatest gifts, and you can hear the melodic softness in his voice a he hangs the chorus “are we running out of time” out there for listeners. Music should make you feel good, and you’re going to find yourself in the feels when cranking this one up; Nights and Weekends hits August 15th.

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!

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