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Jamming This Spun Out Single

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When Chicago band Spun Out first got going, they were lumped in with a lot of psych pop acts, and that’s all well and good, but their latest single is indicative of the band’s drive towards pop. At times, the brooding bounce offers up a bit of post-punk, but once the vocals come in the song takes on this yearning struggle, seeking solace on the other side of the horizon. That rhythm section alone, pounding away, makes this song’s vibrancy sing allowed furiously, with textured synths matching up with the vocals to brandish a forward-thinking brand of pop. We’ll see if we’re right when the band drops Dream Noise via Shuga Records on October 25th.

Lorie Share Find Your Way

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Clearly, we’re fans of folks that take a stab at a progressive bit of rolling pop, taking some of the early elements from acts like Broadcast or Stereolab, then spinning it in a more angular fashion, like Lorie here. They’ve got a new self-titled EP you can dive into as we speak, but wanted to offer up this gem of a tune to whet your whistle a little bit. They do exactly as I suggest, hitting the droning pop sound with an infusion of energy, particularly in the way the cymbals work themselves into the songs. It reminds me a lot of En Attendant Ana, though this Atlanta group aren’t afraid to turn up the noise just a bit.

Club 8 Drop Left Behind Single

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I love waking up to a new song from Club 8; they just keep dropping single after single, and every time I am here to just gobble it all up. This new single wastes no time jumping right into your soul, with snapping drums and tambourine jangling the track into a steadied euphoric beat; I hear a similar vibe to the first Pains of Being Pure at Heart record, though with the feedback pulled back to reveal the tasty treat working at the song’s core. Once you hear the switch to the chorus, you’ll definitely thank us for sharing the new tune with you, as it’s one of the great indiepop hits of the year.

Casual Technicians Share Midnight Moon

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When you get a Casual Technicians album, you get a sense of joy in listening, knowing that the group sat down and just poured their art out; they didn’t sit down aiming for genre or fads, merely to express that inner spirit. This is why there are varied sounds, like the latest single taking on more of a forlorn ballad you might here bellowed from a neighboring campsite off in the woods; it’s a contrast to the first single they put out from their new LP, which had a bit of a bedroom pop vibe to it. Still, these pieces link up together, and one can expect that Deeply Unworthy will illustrate just how much joy they can file into an album; it drops on November 15th via Repeating Cloud.

Carpet Releases Soft and Hidden

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Clearly we’re all up in our feelings here this morning, working with the outliers and now this down-trodden track from Carpet. Listening through, there are some guitar tones that remind me of the first few Pedro the Lion LPs, and that matches up with the solemn voice you hear during the main verses. But, the selling point here is when the tones stretch to higher octaves, reaching for these lighter flourishes that rain emotion down upon the listener. That’s where the brilliance of this tune works too, letting you just hang out in your feels (as the kids say). When times get tough, we retreat to music, and the forthcoming Fruit EP seems to be a tune that’s going to fit into a lot of playlists on long walks alone.

The Submissives Share Maybe Someday Single

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When you listen to the Submissives, they force you to readjust your ears. Not because you either party is doing something wrong, but they simply encourage you to reposition your thoughts on what modern indie rock has become. In a get-hits-quick climate, certain styles become a dime-a-dozen, but I’m pretty sure there aren’t too many folks around operating like this Quebec outfit. They bend and mold discordant notes into the faintest hint of melodic movement; the strings almost seem like they’re just being stretched or fine-tuned, not quite ready for the show. Still, they move forward, creeping along in a sense that feels both theatrical and refreshing. Live at Value Sound Studios is out on October 11th.

The Psych Fi’s Announce Can Con

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A new signing announcement for Bobo Integral is always a huge deal on my end of things, and I’m really drawn into this first peek at The Psych Fi’s. They offer up a slow burn on the front half of this single, sort of something that you’d find on any psychedelic ballad collection; it’s drawn out and lonesome, but it doesn’t stay there for long. Eventually, it unfolds into more of a traditional psychedelic meandering, though as the guitars take on some of that fire, the tune still feels fairly drawn out; meant to meditate on the craft, then break out into a stomp as they adopt a bit of a Southern rock boogie. They’ll release their new album, Can Con, on December 4th!

Forced Model Crossed Off Single

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Sometimes, the best rock n’ roll pushes back, forces you to adjust, then rewards you for taking risks, and that sums up the approach from Force Model on their latest single. They open the tune with these discordant bits of post-hardcore, not too far a cry from where many a Texas act traveled in the 90s. But, a stuttered drum sets up a plot twist, turning the track towards a melodic soar; the chords circulate before they get yanked back into a propulsive beat that encourages toe-tapping whilst still on the edge of aggressiveness. While they may have flirted with an abrasive brand of 90s rock, they quickly settle into this memorable bit of guitar pop charms that has me focused on what they’ll do next!

Nothing Natural Drop Cherry Single

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You’ve got to wake up right now. Bang your head and get into the day! What better way than by cranking this alt-rock jam from Nothing Natural. This certainly feels like the group have adopted a post-grunge style this go round, hitting at those crunchy riffs, though I appreciate their ability to keep the tunes tight enough to a melodic center that you can still find a bit of pop to indulge. Then the chorus, leading into the following fold both offer up a softness that reveals the group’s penchant for sweetening your heavy rock n’ roll stylings. They release Cold Star on October 18th via Cherub Dream Records.

Greg Mendez Signs to Dead Oceans

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Last year was a huge year for Greg Mendez, as the singer finally seemed to received the accolades that have been circulating about his name for years. And, what better way to follow that up than by a signing with Dead Oceans, as he’s just announced today. While the song itself is fairly simple, mostly working with a keyboard and Greg’s vocals, there’s something about a careful listen that really unfolds in this magical way. You can hear the tape rolling, detailing this innocence that seems to come with Mendez’s craft, letting you know and think that you’re the only one he’s singing to, in the most special way. First Time/Alone EP is out on October 18th.

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