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The Umbrellas Announce Fairweather Friend, Share Single

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If you missed the Umbrellas after their stellar debut, you can rejoice today, as the band announce their brand new LP, Fairweather Friend. It’s slated for release next January, but for now, they’ve offered to tease us with this delightful bit of classic indiepop sounds, albeit with a slightly heavier weight to it. The rhythm section feels heavier, perhaps matching the vocal tones, but if you listen to the guitar jangling in there, it almost reminds you of the chorus of a number of Heavenly tracks…not a bad thing. They do take a bit of a momentary respite in the song’s middle to spin some classic pop songs so as to give you a rush from the sugar high, but then just as quickly spin it right back your way. Slumberland Records/Tough Love will drop Fairweather Friend in January

Glimmer Release Fresh Single, Place in the Sun

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After putting the past with his old band behind him, it’s great to see that Jeff Moore’s songwriting hasn’t changed all that much. I’ve always been a fan of the way he’s balanced rocking guitar sounds with a need for a bit of calm to run through a track’s center. With his new project, Glimmer, he’s not straying too far from that formula, although they’re brandishing an even heavier sound, echoing with atmosphere in the background. You can hear it here, but again, you get a nice little dose of melody that keeps the track tethered to your ears. Turn it up and your ears will ring, but as the song comes into focus, you’ll find yourself locked into that Jeff Moore charm. Hoping we get more from the group real soon.

Flat Party Shares Glances in the Dark

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We’re getting ready for that lil’ festival this weekend, but that certainly doesn’t mean that we will stop dropping the random banger here and there. My jam of the day comes from the London based group Flat Party and their brand new tune “Glances in the Dark.” I love how the track melds this sort of post new wave style with a more twee pop vibe. Brings to mind an image of melding Mystery Jets pop influence with something more sinister like Death Bells. It’s a jam.

Flat Party will release this track as part of their debut, self-titled EP due out on January 19th via Submarine Cat Records. Pre-orders are live now.

Beryl Share Paint the Walls

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It’s not just the Melbourne scene that’s on fire over in Australia; Sydney’s got an equally diverse pocket of artists too, like Beryl. When Gabriela King’s voice enters, for a brief second, you feel like this is going to walk straight into modern pop. But, the song drops right into this bob-and-weave bassline, punctuated by some stick-work percussion, giving this sort of magical pulse to the tune. King’s voice continues to dominate with a standout performance, but the song continues to melt into your brain with layered samples and atmospherics that give the song this beautiful bulk. Bobbing and weaving, with a pop centric vocal, you’re going to love this tune, which should lead you to pick up the group’s new LP, Dry Peel Crack, which drops November 16th.

That New Yard Act Tune/Album

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A few years ago, everyone was buzzing about Yard Act; they were the brand new baby for those that were in attendance at SXSW. To be honest, I thought they were the poor man’s Franz Ferdinand, as you could hear the style of dance music leaking in, but it didn’t quite feel as passionate. This go round, the band are aiming for something that feels a little bit like the crossing pattern between Talking Heads and LCD Soundsystem; it’s built to get your feet moving, embracing the body’s natural movement and employing all the tricks to get it up and going. It’s a lot more fun this go round, so I’m eager to see where they go now that they’ve announced Where’s My Utopia, out in March via Republic.

Cosmo Jimmy Announces Under That Dress

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Feel It Records have been on a roll this Fall, but their secret seems to be balancing great new music with unearthed classic, like this unreleased LP from Cosmo Jimmy. Initially, this song was intended as a piece for a movie, but never made it, though as a child of 1987 (when the record was originally recorded), you can certainly hear the familiarity to some of our favorite songs; I mean, it would have fit right alongside that Kenny Loggins banger from Caddyshack. Still, a further dive into Under That Dress reveals a bit more of an outsider roll in pop music, nodding to acts like XTC in a lot of the sonic construction. It’s a fun tune, and definitely something that should have been out years ago. Nevertheless, Under That Dress will finally see a release, thanks to the good people at Feel It Records.

Dazy Share Forced Perspective Single

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After dropping the Otherbody EP this past Spring, this is the first new music we’ve heard from Dazy, though it seems to be a stand-alone single as of now. In the email blast sent out, there’s an admittance to all sounds from the 90s alternative underworld, mentioning Folk Implosion and Daman Albarn. Personally, this sort of seems like a take on what Beulah was doing; it really hits me when James Goodson hits some of those notes in the chorus, riding this sort of bouncing ball of melody that pushes it right into your ear…but hey, that’s just one old guy’s take on the cool stuff from 90s indie. Fun song for a fun day!

Soft Ballad from Mia Porter

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Sometime next Spring, Mia Porter will be releasing her debut LP, and with that in mind, I’d like to encourage you to keep your ears out for her music. Her voice has this distinctive nature to it, particularly in the way that she toys with some of the syllables in her songwriting; the vocals toy with a bit of comedic effect, whilst detailing the complexities of love. While her performance reminds me of the love child of Hope Sandoval and Aldous Harding, I think the accents in the arrangement, with horn work from Denzel Mendoza, really allow the track to swell and blossom as it swirls around you.

The Maureens Share Rainy Day

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Don’t let the first 50 or so seconds of The Maureens new single fool you, for as pretty as it may be, the Dutch outfit are brandishing their rock wares on the latest single. When the tune kicks in near the minute mark, it does so with a full on punch, the sort one would expect from only the best Teenage Fanclub tracks, brandishing huge riff-driven guitar pop with melodic centerpieces. That being said, the group do pull towards the more melodic, especially when there’s a explorative breakdown in the middle; they filter in a bit of twanging guitar that rides on some “oohs,” which is an absolute charming moment. In January, the band will release Everyone Smiles via Meritorio, so you’ve been put on notice!

The Serfs Share Beat Me Down

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Half Eaten by Dogs is dropping next Friday, and before we get there, we get another chance to sample the incredible work from the Serfs. Jamming this new single you get a sharp little electronic pulse that sets the scene, providing the groove that lets the band lock into their style. A snappy drum beat with hints of tambourine aims to keep pace while the vocals lurk in between the shadows. Speaking of the vocals, they’ve got this animated delivery that almost feels percussive on its own, marching in unison with the notes as they spin us towards the track’s end. It’s begging you to boogie, taking you right to the edge, so sink your teeth into this new one; new LP drops courtesy of Trouble in Mind on October 27th.

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