Chris Canipe Shares Barely Stitched + Drops Monuments

I wanted to start 2026 being kinder to myself, thus needing musical accompaniment that is equally kind, thus where I landed with Chris Canipe. This Missourian is writing tracks that land somewhere between Yorn, Tweedy and Pernice, with lineage linking back to Americana and folk, though built with a bit more rock spirit to keep it feeling lively. While there’s definitely some aspects that snap on the back of the drum work, the way Canipe’s vocals sweep in offer your a sense of inner peace. If you go through this track and find some love here, you’ll want to be sure to swing through all of Monuments, his latest release, which coincided with the release of this ditty.

Andronoids Return with Two Hearts Can’t Be Held Apart

It’s been a few years since we’ve heard from Swedish pop purveyors, Andronoids, but with a new single hitting this week…why on Earth wouldn’t I be here to cover it. Interestingly, it’s a semi-instrumental track, albeit one that employs a great deal of voice work throughout the song. On the front end, you’ve got a jangling bit of guitar pop working, pepped and propped by the snare smashing in the front of the mix. When you hear the vocals, they’re working in this sort of hazy underground, which, if I’m being honest, gives them more of an ambient wash. But, that works perfectly in this mixture of the tune, offering up a bit of obscure in a land of sugar. Turn it on, then listen again and again.

Fazed on a Pony Shares the Perfect Swan

We’ve got to ease into Friday, or at least that’s my approach as this softened track from Fazed on a Pony comes through our emails. This track is the latest single from the New Zealand project, with the release of Swan still a few weeks ago. On my side, this song was all about balancing the gentle vocal work with the quiet strumming of the guitar; the notes are crisp, but the song does get a wee change as it moves to a close. Right after you cross the two minute mark, the tune takes on more of a swell, and while it’s subtle, it was one of the charms that has me looking forward to the new LP; it drops on January 23rd via Meritorio Records.

Cate Le Bon Drops Brand New Single

If you perused any Year End List for indie rock last year, you assuredly saw Cate le Bon’s name popping up after the excellent Michelangelo is Dying. The artist has wasted no time, returning with a brand new single that features additional vocals from St. Vincent. Drifting in carefully, the song crafts this striking presence before the vocals even come into play; I think that’s one of the magical things about le Bon, as her music works in two different plans that seem to overlap with one another. When the artists hit upon the line “it’s always the same” the track begins to operate as a seance, the perfect meditative piece for your day. Cate will be hitting the States throughout January, so keep your eye on your city’s music schedule!

Memorials Share Cut Glass Hammer

Call me crazy, but I’m thinking that the new record from Memorials is going to be one of those albums you keep coming back to throughout the year. On their latest single, you can already hear the group flexing their work with textured synthetics, layering vocals and electronica atop one another, building in that propulsive manner that drew us all into the depths of Stereolab. Close ears will hear little flutters of noise and ambiance, illustrating the details the duo has put into their craftsmanship on this record, offering up more than your modern fare. Sing into the melodic buzz of this jam and prepare yourself for All Clouds Bring Not Rain, out March 27th via Fire Records.

More from Faded Cassettes

One of my favorite discoveries of last year was Faded Cassettes, a bedroom project that bridges my love of the Spanish language with lo-fi post-punk. So, as we settle into the new year, why not hear one of the final singles from the forthcoming Doesn’t Know Me Yet EP. As per usual, the song is quick and snappy, using sampled drums to push the pace while the vocals are hiding in the shadows of the tune. Reminds me of a mixture between Blank Dogs and Black Marble, only with a little bit of a Latin twist. We’ll be covering more from the project, I’m sure, as we move along into 2026.

BS Return with Dead Flowers

It’s always a good sign when the Austin scene can kick start the year with solid tunes, particularly as BS has always supplied us with hook-laden vibes that wiggle between indie rock and electronica. On their latest track, “Dead Flowers,” the band are offering up a really solid blend of the two, and while there’s a certain familiarity to the approach, they build in so many light twists and turns that their sound feels freshened. If you pull your ear closely, you can hear the chugging of the guitars in the far-off, allowing them to come up front before they stutter right back into another verse. Plot twists, hooks and grooves? Thanks BS!

Pullman Share Bray Video

Before we get carried away with the day, we should try on a different hat, such as this new Pullman tune, hitting right before the group drop their new LP this Friday. Decades after their first releases for Thrill Jockey, the supergroup finds a home on Austin’s Western Vinyl, continuing their foray into post-rock. Immediately you’re thrown aback, with a distorted blast of muddy noise smashing in upon pressing play; the band’s expertise allows that initial blast to blossom into a more avant noise approach, letting each instrument follow its own distinct path to stretch the song into a noisy meditation. Little nature clips arrive with the video to provide a sense of serenity as the song’s weight provides a marked contrast. III arrives on Friday via the aforementioned Western Vinyl.

Twilight Sad Share Fresh Single

Long long ago in a land we called the real Emos, I watched the Twilight Sad, enthusiastically soaking up their thunderous performance while a young man behind me snapped photos; it was here that I met our B. Gray, thus our eternal love for the Scottish outfit. Today, they follow up their recent single with Robert Smith by dropping another brooding number in order to announce their first LP in several years. This song wins me over in various ways, with my recent attraction being the tonal playfulness of James’ voice throughout the track; his control and switching back and forth completely captivate through the course of the song. Their continued evolution through the years has been quite a joy to follow, and we’re really looking forward to It’s The Long Goodbye when it arrives on March 27th via Rock Action.

Joyce Manor Share I Know Where Mark Chen Lives

I think if Bob Nanna was working in the modern pop scene, he’d probably sound an awful lot like this new Joyce Manor single, and I mean that in the best way. There’s something about Barry Johnson’s delivery in the middle of the verses that just has this natural bounce to it, and in doing so, it opens up the chorus for this massive hook. That chorus hits you with this explosiveness that doesn’t shy away from being catchy, embracing the band’s lineage and pushing forward simultaneously. Personally, I’m drawn to their naturalness, if that makes sense, as the track’s don’t seem put on or like their mimicking their heroes, so it’s refreshing to hear a song hit in this fashion. Looking forward to I Used to Go to This Bar, out January 30th via Epitaph.

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