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Club 8 Share Daydreams

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When it comes to Club 8, I tend to speak hyperbolically, claiming that each single the group drops is better than the last, putting them on some meteoric rise to pop stardom. Now, with that in mind, this might not be their best (pretty close), but it’s my favorite of the jams they’ve let us have this year (one a month!); it dances on the guitar lines, nearing the brand of pop that made everyone fall in love with Camera Obscura. The vocals are perfectly cooled, hanging in the right spot to maximize the emotional appeal; the energetic push behind those warm notes only makes the song all the more masterful. Thanks to the group for all they’ve shared with us this year!

Brand New Pet Owner Single

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As you’ve likely noticed, I’ve been really high upon Swiss artist Pet Owner, and as we turn towards the end of the year, there’s one more single left for your ears. This one’s a bit more sedated, leaving the breathy vocals provide the melodic hook that is omnipresent in the artist’s work. You will find some subtle little builds working through the tune too, like just after the one minute mark when the production drops in a careful beat that unfolds and flexes the pop muscle. Careful playfulness with strongly crafted melodies leaves little hints that Second Nature, her new album, will get some repeat listens in 2026.

Crabber Release Sweet Credibility

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I’m a little bummed that I wasn’t even aware this new Crabber LP was coming your way; it’s immediately getting repeat spins on my computer as we speak! This German outfit just dropped Sweet Credibility, and it’s the special sort of jangling guitar pop that makes fans of all things Sarah Records and Lucksmiths come over for tea. Right now, “Wither Without Me” is my jam, but, several runs through and there’s not a bad song in this batch; it might be one of the most complete indiepop records of the year. There’s a CD version available from Jigsaw Records too, if that’s your bag!

Bill Callahan Shares Lonely City Video

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When next February arrives, folks will be clamoring to get their hands on the new Bill Callahan LP; he crafts timeless ballads, buoyed by his distinctive voice that for many of us feels like coming home. On this new tune, there’s a slight shift when the instrumentation arrives subtly, adding a bit of life to the song. That said, the song folds and changes in the midst of itself, remaining one of the key elements that makes Callahan’s music so attractive. Below you’ll hear another reason to head over to Drag City to get a copy of My Days of 58.

Kirk Windsor Offers Ghost City

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When I first pressed play on this new Kirk Windsor jam, it felt light; the guitars had a classic rock twang to them, but for a moment, it was too mellow in the songwriting sense. But, then the everything swings in the other direction when the full band sound enters the fray and the sound embraces this sort of modern glam pop. It’s interesting that the song’s title refers to “Ghost City” as there’s a definite ghost of Ziggy era Bowie, which is ultimately what grabbed me as I love the mixture of whimsy and rock n’ roll cool. You’ll find the song on the his new effort, Ups and Downs Town.

Shopfires Share We Could Fall Apart

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Felt like this week is all about finding the sparkle in those colder climes, and this brand new Shopfires track is the perfect little warm treat. The group’s newest single reminds me a lot of the latest Mary Onettes record, coiling itself around a dream pop stature while still allowing the shimmer of the guitars to tether the sound to a pop feel. There’s this little guitar interlude around the 2:18 mark that just crushed my soul in the best possible way, perfectly connecting to the softened melody of the vocals that runs through the song’s first half. Stream it below, and you get a bonus song!

Ancient Channels Drop Chimera

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After greeting you with some crisp jangling guitars, let’s turn the other direction and drop you into the cavernous gothic world of Ancient Channels. The Aussie outfit champion a dark wave brand of post-punk, fueled by a deep rhythmic groove and a passive vocal approach that gives off this sort of mystical quality to the song. I love the work of the cymbals, giving just the snappiness hint of pop in the swirling madness they’ve created. They’re working on a new record titled Static Spirit, so don’t hesitate to get into their sound now while we await further news of the record!

Dennis Callaci and L. Eugene Methe Announce Joint LP

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Music, more than ever, is a commodity; you’ve got to churn out hits and content to keep the algorithm happy, unless, you’re like Dennis Callaci and L. Eugene Methe. These two songwriters approach songwriting in a different fashion, pushing aside trends and genre studies to push for a purity. Today, we bring you news that the two have collaborated on a joint venture titled The Last Chance Lottery, where Methe handles the music and Callaci handles the vocals and wordsmithing. L. Eugene Methe’s craft can immediately set you on edge, beckoning from shadowy corners of harrowing atmospherics; this is furthered by Dennis’ performance, almost scratching at the speakers with the way his voice haunts the listener from the confines of what feels like a very cramped little space. It’s a captivating introduction to the LP, which arrives via Gertrude/Shrimper Records on January 23rd.

Bad Flamingo Share Shame

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The weather is cooling all over it seems, so perhaps you’re sitting with a warm drink, staring off into that fireplace or chiminea or firepit; your eyes will catch the flickering flames doing their deathly dance, and perhaps you’ll hear this track from Bad Flamingo. This new tune from the duo embraces the slow burn, opening the song with just a little flame, a light burn that begins to build, the flame growing larger as the duo builds the textures beneath the vocals. There’s this smokiness to the vocals, adding to the fire imagery, but a voice that straddles both country and indie rock in its presence, making this the perfect jam for the start to your day or a way to wrap it up as you cozy up for the night.

Jeanines Drop Winter Single

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I typically don’t fall for Holiday singles, but you know, maybe I’m seeing the world all wrong…and leave it to Jeanines to let me know the errors of my way. They dropped a brand new 7″ apparently over Thanksgiving, but Bandcamp is just now getting around to giving me the heads-up…which is their ONE job! Anyways, there’s always joy in my heart when I get a new hit from Jeanines, and their How Long Will it Last LP will be on my year-end list that will come before the year ends! Anyways, if you’re in search for delicious pop, you know that you can just hop over here and spend 3 plus minutes with two new Jeanines tunes!

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