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Fascinations Grand Chorus Share Summer Love

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While the Summer season may be drawing to its close (please God please!), it looks as if Fascinations Grand Chorus are yet to give up on the dream, as today, they drop a brand new EP brimming with sunshine and warmth that will hold you over through Winter. It’s a nostalgic sound, one that sees the group really hitting on traditional harmonies and sonic vibes that would make Brian Wilson proud. Still, they spin the entirety of their style through a modern indiepop lens, giving it the slightest playfulness that almost feels like they’re giving the fans a little wink as they dance down the beach! Give Summer Love a listen!

Squirrel Shares Crayons EP

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I’ve been checking in on New Jersey’s Squirrel since the project landed on my radar last year, and I’m definitely enjoying the Crayons EP that just dropped this week. The opener has a whole lot of spirit, sort of bouncing and jangling along, which according to the accompanying PR was written during a great moment of hope. “Teas” also teases some of the ways Squirrel takes risks within the confines of indie sounds, and that willingness is part of the songwriting charms I implore you sample here. Kind of feels like the songs are being written by the lost son of Wayne Coyne, so give it a go.

Rock n’ Recipes: Lightheaded

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One of the more pleasant musical surprises, for me anyways, has been New Jersey’s Lightheaded. They just released the Good Good Great EP, a teaser of sorts for their forthcoming album in 2024. It’s a collection that’s blending all eras of pop songwriting, as I’m sure you’ll hear if you spend a little time with the EP, courtesy of Slumberland Records. We talk a little about their history with the label, then get a sweet recipe for a Puerto Rican influence Chicken Stew with Corn.

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Squirrel Share Stick Figures

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Squirrel is a home-recording artist based in New Jersey, but listening through the craft on his fresh single, it seems like he might be best suited for the quaint town of Athens, Georgia. You’ll hear a certain devotion to pop sounds in the building of the tune, with elements of creative warble and fuzz abundant in the space behind the vocals. Something about it reminds me of early Elf Power, which is one of my most cherished vibes. But, there’s also a bit of Islands/Unicorns in the poppier side, which I think really made the tune magical in my ears. If you’re digging, Squirrel will release Everything Sucks Forever on October 30th.

Double A-Side From Teenage Halloween

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Teenage Halloween is a band that caught my attention during SXSW with their total raw energy and passion during short 30-40 minute festival sets. Since March I’ve been jamming the bands raucous self-titled debut LP and eagerly anticipating some new tunes. Today my patience has paid off with not one, but two new songs from the band as part of a double A-side release and preview of an upcoming full length follow up. If you are not yet acquainted with the band, get ready for some serious, fun as hell, power pop themed punk tunes. GO!

Teenage Halloween will release their sophomore LP entitled Till You Return on October 20th via Don Giovanni Records. Pre-orders are live now.

Well Wisher Sign to Egghunt Records + Share Single

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I feel like the best thing we can all do right now is just turn up the music and get lost, which is why this anthemic singalong from Well Wisher is the perfect way to announce their singing to Egghunt Records. Starting off with a stomping drum beat, singer Natalie announces “this song is for my baby girl,” an allusion to her partner and the love song that unfolds in the lyrics. For me, I’m totally stuck on the chorus; it’s this huge burst of euphoric pop rock, and I can picture myself quietly singing under my breath as I turn it up nice and loud. Jam out here nice and loud, and look for a record later in the Fall!

The Special Pillow Announce World’s Finest EP

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As you listen through to the new single from the Special Pillow it should become apparent that the band’s songwriting is much like an exquisite musical tapestry. It’s got the finest notes from various genres, sewn together so carefully that you’re mesmerized by the sonic presence before you. You can hear some psychedelic influences distantly, while the strings build in this sweeping texture that’s common among many modern “folk;” the collaborative vocals also make that nod, but tie the band into current pop aficionados. And it that wasn’t enough…some delicate woodwind touch ups lurk in the background, all of which leaves you with a well-formed musical vision. That vision and more appear on the World’s Finest EP, out June 26th.

Album Stream: Brian Mietz – Panzarotti

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As a bit of a break from SXSW news, today I am pleased to share with you the debut album from New Jersey based artist Brian Mietz. Though you may not know him by name, Brian has spent a ton of time in the New Jersey music scene in various music projects and creating album art work for several indie bands. Mietz made the choice to step out on his own with his debut LP Panzarotti, and boy what a debut it is. At it’s core, the album is essentially a bedroom pop record, but with tons and tons of layers to peel back as you give it repeat listens. One fan can find elements of garage rock, some folk, and tons of bright and airy pop elements. You can purchase the new LP from Mietz via Sludge People.

Nice Indie Pop From LKFFCT

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It’s been one hell of a long time since I’ve heard anything from New Jersey based boys LKFFCT. Apparently over the years they’ve been honing their craft in basements and small venues all over the New Jersey and east coast area. Well today I’m pleased to be sharing this new single from the boys entitled “Anesthesia”. It’s a nice bit of indie pop music that meanders a bit between straight and easy pop music, but then hits you in the face with some crazy electric guitar solos throughout. Well done guys.

LKFFCT will release Dawn Chorus on October 6th via Sniffling Indie Kids.

Let’s Get Emotional With Prawn

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unnamed (8)After seeing American Football twice during Fun Fest, I’ve found myself much more open to the slow, melodic, emo style music from the late 90s and early 00’s.  Today my need for throwback sounding emo comes our way from New Jersey based group Prawn with their new single “Seas”.  As I’ve clearly put forward already, this one is for fans of all your favorite groups from the Polyvinyl, Barsuk, Jade Tree, etc. era.  This sweet tune appears on a new split with New York’s own Moving Mountains due out November 17th on Triple Crown Records (pre-order).

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