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Frog Shares Christmas Tune

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When Frog released their 2023 Grog LP, folks lined up to praise the band and their work, deservedly so. Now, they’ve teased a new album, but offered up a hold-over holiday tune to keep your ears warm during this Winter season. This tune has a take that’s not too similar to the traditional “Night Before Christmas” story, though told from the oddball perspective, which only makes sense hearing Frog as an outsider outfit. They continue to layer the song with twinkling piano notes, building it up with a snapping drum beat and these vocals that seem almost instrumental in their presence. A nice way to look forward to the New Year.

Train Conductor Offer Mary Anne

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As the year wraps up, I’m still looking to have my mind warped just a little bit, and this Train Conductor is definitely doing the trick, sort of trickling through my speakers like an indie rock version of Massive Attack. In the first minute or so, you’re sort of stuck in this magical realm of broken beats and ambiance. But, a pop sensibility begins to unfold, with slight vocals making their way into the mix to kind of twist up the musical mapping here. It sort of works in an unidentifiable manner; is it slow core, electronica, what? Ultimately, it’s just a unique tune to get you on your way into Monday.

Dropkick Share Title Track from Primary Colours

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There’s never a bad time to digest a new tune from Dropkick, as the group have been consistently carrying the flag of jangling indiepop for years (as we’ve noted!). Their new LP is on the horizon, and today we get to hear the title track, “Primary Colours,” which offers up that circuitous guitar ring, reminiscent of some of the ways we got into early Teenage Fanclub records. One thing that Dropkick excel at, however, is making it their own, owing to their beautiful tug on the melodies in the vocal; they’re so comforting and crisp that inevitably you find yourself wrapped up in their earworms. Primary Colours is out February 7th via Bobo Integral.

Gaytheist Announce The Mustache Stays

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Been a handful of years since you’ve heard from Portland’s Gaytheist, but we’re changing that today as the group are here to announce The Mustache Stays, their new long-player for the masses. Don’t get caught off-guard by the gentle opening, as it won’t be long before you’re rushing to turn your volume down, with the band entering with thundering drums and piercing vocals. While it jumps out of those gates rushing with punishing fury, the group don’t shy away from turning the song inside out, slowing it down to a stomping metal growl. It’s easy to bundle up and look for comfort in the Winter, but that’s not the style here; they want to wake you from your slumber, and you’ll be grateful for the harrowing energy thrown right in your face. Look for The Mustache Stays on February 21st.

Lunar Gold Share Brooklyn

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Our friend Jason Morris helms Austin outfit Lunar Gold, and his kindness has always had a gravitational pull in our local scene, so today we get to celebrate a new track from the group! Morris and company are drawn to expansive sound, creating these cavernous soundscapes that allow for his angelic vocal tones to slide into the mixture; I love the way he seems to breathe as the piano climbs up and down the track, perfectly encapsulating the quieted movement that makes the group’s work so fascinating. If you’re in the area, they play an early show tonight at Cheer Up Charlies with Kady Rain to celebrate the single!

Ciao Malz Releases Gold Rush

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Malia DeLaCruz and her project Ciao Malz might not be a household name just yet, but I think the latest single from her forthcoming EP displays a lot of risks within the confines of the songwriter genre. Claiming interests that are equal parts and Men I Trust, there’s definitely a bit of a pop hipness in the way Malia spins some of her syllable work; it reminds me of a young Amber Coffman, though the relaxed casualness in her performance sort of renders it an anomaly in the current scene. Really think you’re going to want to spend time with Safe Then Sorry, which drops today via Audio Antihero.

Corasandel Release 1999 Track

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We’ve spent several posts covering Corsandel over the years, so we were quite pleased when they reached out to give us a listen to their new track, “1999.” While they specialize in dense ambiance, this new single seems to eschew a more open expanse, drifting in atop a heavily synthesized bit of beats. Those synth stabs and snapping percussive runs give the track energy, while allowing the wistful tone of the lyrics to maximize their thematic thoughts, reflecting on a time when things seemed more pure and promising. The beauty of the song is that it reminded me of the promise, and maybe with that it gave me a little sadness too, knowing that everything was before me…and now, 25 years later, maybe not so much. And, maybe that forces me to look on today, find that promise and chase after it, and I’ll definitely have a nice tune to work with in doing so.

Strange Lot Release It’s Always You

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Over the last handful of years, Strange Lot has been making a solid name for themselves in the Austin music scene, and it appears as they’re nearing their own pinnacle as this fresh single illustrates the group’s quality, while also throwing down what makes them more of an outlier in an oversaturated psych realm. The genre as it stands has the propensity to lock in a groove, let that pulse and move, but always hold the song steady; we don’t see the band striving to escape that. However, most acts employ a more traditional guitar sound while the Strange Lot seem content to lurk in the shadows of their work; it elevates their craft into a more cinematic realm that feel more traditional in its willingness to step away from the masses. This tune will feature on the group’s forthcoming LP, with Alex Mass and Jim Eno taking on production/mixing roles…so you know it’s a big deal.

Listen to Zack Keim’s New Single

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Outside my window at the moment, the weather is slightly cold and misting, which begs a nice ballad, perfectly fit for the voice of Zack Keim. When this single first came through, I thought to myself how it felt like an old version of M. Ward; he had that same tonal quality while still feeling familiar and friendly. The musical production has this understated elegance too, bordering between confessional indie rock and buoyant crossover pop. It’s a moving tune, and one that should put Keim on your radar as he prepares for the release of his Battery Lane LP, out in February via Super Sport Records.

Gus Baldwin and the Sketch Drop Slacker’s Prom

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While the Winter weather tends to put me into my feels, there’s still a thirst for the energy that Gus Baldwin & the Sketch bring to my speakers. While they push forth in this new single, their typical tenacity is offset a little bit by the vocal delivery; Baldwin’s voice is a little calmed and hazy, setting up these perfect “oohs” that deliver a teaser hook. This is all perfect, as the energy pours through the speakers, punishing the cones as the drums thunder and riffs do their best to shred everything in their path. The Sketch will officially be out on January 25th of next year!

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