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Alien Tango Shares 1000 Years Video

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There’s something supremely gratifying about the work of Alien Tango. Everything seems like its tied to this genre or that, giving it this familiarity, but there’s always this otherworldly approach that seems to seep into Alberto Garcia crafts. His vocals have this distinctive nature that flirts with the dramatic, while his songwriting, particularly here, flirts with brilliant pop rock. But, he allows the track to trickle, like a broken faucet slowly leaking out little pop droplets. Lyrically, he takes on a familiar tone as of late, relishing in the joy of every minute of the day, and failing to waste a single moment…so soak up this tune. Currently, Alberto is touching up the debut LP, so we’ll keep you posted as we get news!

Sister Wives Share Streets at Night

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Sheffield’s Sister Wives have a new album coming out at the end of the month, and perhaps this little tease from the record gets you to throw a dollar down or more. Opening with this heavy psychedelic pulse, the vocals seem to take their choral nature in contrast to the darkened edge of the song’s underbelly; it creates this beautiful melancholy that paves the wave for the rest of the song to unfold. About 2 minutes in, the song slows to a crawl, the beat slows and the song turns towards a haunting sonic exploration that builds in anxiety until its final breath. Y Gawres will be released by Libertino on October 28th.

I Was a King Share Growing Wild

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On the last single we got from Norwegian outfit I Was a King, we got the most brilliant piece of power pop I’ve heard this year; I still listen to it at least a few times a day. But, on this new track, the band are flexing their musical muscles, still showing an affinity for beautiful melodies and powerful songwriting. When it opens with this sort of recorded echo, I expected the opening guitar strums to jump into a fuzzy pop realm. But, that’s where I seem to always fall in love with I Was a King; they pivot, just as I thought I had them all figured out. Honestly, this feels like a Neko fronted New Pornographers number, only with Anne Lise’s voice, and perhaps a folkier bit of arrangements buried in the mix. The band continues to surprise, thus why I’ve already grabbed Follow Me Home; grab yours from the band before it hits at the end of the month!

Field School Share Fresh Single

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If ever a song felt like it was written specifically for me at this moment in time, then this has to be the one. On the flipside of a jangly pop jam, Charles Bert’s new project, Field School now brings us a more contemplative piece of pop, one that highlights the careful craft Bert brings to the fold of his new LP. Lyrically, the song seems to revel in that feeling that things are slowly returning to normal; it’s perhaps an apt descriptor for the many of us, coming, or beginning to peak our heads out again after several years of weariness. I love the way each little verse begins to take on a little more instrumentation, building and building all the way to the end; it feels in an a way like a nod to Magnetic Fields, and I don’t mind that one bit. When Summer Comes drops on November 18th via Bobo Integral.

Katie Lass Releases Shadow on the Shoreline

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If you’re looking to find music that will haunt you and follow you through the day, you’ve got to spend some time wandering through the cavernous music of Katie Lass. Today she releases a new single from her forthcoming Hypnopomp LP, and I can’t seem to get out of its way. It’s a murky number with overlapping guitar parts, working against one another to create this deep ethereal muck. But, buried deep in the mix is Katie’s voice, echoing like a shining light as it stretches to climb out of your speakers. Perhaps my favorite bits of this tune revolve around the brief moments when everything seems to ebb and flow, opening to this stark melodic moment, like a ray of sun shining through the clouds during a thunderstorm. Expect Hypnopomp to hit big on November 11th, out via Remove and Happy Happy Birthday to Me.

Phantom Handshakes Share Stuck in a Fantasy

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I’m getting to a point in my life where I almost don’t even have to listen to a Phantom Handshakes tune, as I know it’s going to be right up my alley, and spin in my head for months. This new single might be my favorite piece, however, as the heavy chug of the guitars sets up the perfect contrast for Federica’s voice; she’s floating through this song like a whispering angel, hanging just on the cusp of the blossoming jangles and brooding chugs. It’s dream pop for those in favor of escapism, and listening in, your mind sets out on vacation, drifting towards euphoria. This new single also comes with great news that the band will be releasing A Passport to Remain, their new LP, this November.

Dress Warm Share Take a Hint Single

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Austin’s Dress Warm have been getting a lot of love around here lately, and I think this new single illustrates how much promise the band has going forward. Opening up with a heavy brand of guitar pop, there’s an immediate buoyancy to the tune, giving you a similar bounce in your own step. In that playfulness, you find the vocals hopping along too, bringing in a melodic softness to the light churn of the guitars, blanketing the song in this rewarding layer of charm that should resonate with nearly any listener. Stoked to hear more of what’s coming from the group!

GIFT Release New Single, Share the Present

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Sometimes a band’s sound just hits all the right notes, such as GIFT‘s latest track from their forthcoming debut album, Momentary Presence. It’s a familiar sound, especially for those of you visiting this site, using a propulsive drum beat to kick start the song’s vibe, only to allow a wash of atmospherics to drift atop and coat it in this dense dreaminess. The vocals don’t do much to stray you away, holding you in their arms as they wrap you in the darkened pop sound. But, the importance revolves around the messaging, reminding us to stay in the present, focus on what’s around you, good or bad, share it! Momentary Presence is out next Friday via Dedstrange.

The Smashing Times Share Candy Bar

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When I first encountered The Smashing Times, the band was all jangles and pop, and I adored it. Now, as they prepare for the release of their Bloom LP, the band are flexing their songwriting, showing off a maturity that shines equally as bright, if not more so. This latest single illustrates that growth, slowing down the jangle to build almost a garage rock ballad; it honestly reminds me of the last Harlem record that I thought was drastically overlooked. It’s like a the perfect sunny daydream, or the brilliant closing moment to a movie set. Can’t say enough great things about this band, so be sure to grab Bloom from Meritorio; it drops on October 28th.

Alvvays Share After the Earthquake

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Alvvays is dropping Blue Rev this Friday, so they wanted to rush one more single by you before you decided that, yes, you need to purchase the new record. This song’s one that certainly hits me with its musicality, and while Molly’s voice is solid, it’s not the main draw on this one…for me anyways. Rushing in with those twisting jangles, it reminds me a lot of our friends in Tres Oui, the opens up for Molly to shine through the middle. Personally, I like the meaty solo that bulks up momentarily, flexing the band’s musicianship, putting us on notice that the band are far more than your average pop rock band. But, suddenly, the song draws to a close, only to drift before bursting off emphatically with skittering that rip you to shreds. Blue Rev is out Friday via Polyvinyl.

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