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Giant Day Offer Golden Times

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One should have expected that Giant Day would only continue to evolve and flesh out the sound they established on Glass Narcissus, but when you listen to Golden Times, you’re going to be transported to a timeless classic that seems to exist in a universe all its own. While operating with a droning guitar can be treacherous, the way this tune spins while transmitting visual light images completely took me aback. Is it noise, or has the drone evolved into some sort of beautiful mechanism for modern pop? You can tell by the careful steps of the duo’s vocal work that they’re not shy about intoxicating melodies, foraging for unmined pop gems in the psychedelic caverns of our minds. Be prepared to press repeat as often as possible; this tune will remain part of your life if you grab the group’s new LP, Alarm, out on October 10th via Elephant 6.

Dreamcoaster Are Dancing to Your Favourite Song

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If you’re in need of a slightly dreamy guitar track that is bounding with energy and yet seducing you with these careful wails in the distance, then you’ve got to crank up the newest Dreamcoaster track. It’s a clever title track, as that pervading energy seems to embrace the song’s title, though you can feel just a dreamier status by holding tight to the lyrics, built with a sweetness that allows the slight guitar growl in the right speaker to hang just on the edge of the tune itself. It’s a classic sound, but one the UK outfit manage to execute perfectly, putting us on notice for their forthcoming LP, Imaginary Reflections, out on October 3rd.

Pleased to Meet You: Silk Daisys

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Guess we’re starting out our Tuesday with quite a particular vibe, though you won’t hear me complaining over here, especially now that Silk Daisys are on my radar. The project is a new from James Abercrombie and his partner Karla Jean Davis, and they’ve stretched their sound into that nostalgic arena of dream pop. Those crisp little guitar notes brighten the melody then fade into the distance, letting the lush soundscape collect your emotions as Davis sets up her vocal delivery. I love the way she seems to embrace a bit of French pop, kind of offering this “too-cool-for-school” warmth, or as the kids say, “very nonchalant;” it all works to bridge the sounds together, making the dreamy state couple of with a more accessible pop structure…albeit one encircling a bit of a gothic theme. Pleased to meet you!

Matthew Smith Group Share Others

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When a song connects in the right way, it’s completely impossible to turn off. Such is the vibe you’re going to get when you turn on this track from the Matthew Smith Group; it swell with nods of psychedelia and paisley pop, pulling on the right side of jangling rock n’ roll. Imagine a clean cut version of the Fresh and Onlys partying with the Smashing Times, and you’ll certainly understand why you’ll have this up on repeat. I love the arrangement too, filling in the background with harmonies, horns and heavier riffs! If you want to prove to your friends how cool you are, tell them you’ve been jamming to the Matthew Smith Group all day.

New Music from Faded Cassettes

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There’s a brand of bedroom indiepop floating around there that has consistently found its way under my skin, and Puerto Rican artist Faded Cassettes is bringing that brand big time. You’ll hear a spritely guitar line, dancing and shimmering in the distance, akin to stuff like the early Drums records or maybe even a poppier brand of Blank Dogs, kind of circling around the pop edges of darkened post-punk. Sure, the energy is pushing a playful experience, but there’s something in the recording that keeps it a bit more intimate and personal, which is just my brand. Look for a debut album from the artist out on October 11th.

Frog Share Spanish Armada Var XV

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I continue to be impressed by the wayward wanderings of Frog and their consistent stretching of their song. After releasing a nod to a lovelorn Dracula, they’re back with another bit of storytelling, this time centered around the Spanish Armada. With all the historical references one would be likely to compare the group to early Decemberists, though I think the way the song structures work here, the group’s music feels much more grounded in a kind of garage jam. The sound of the drums and the falsetto-stretched vocals just offer a sort of sonic push into a band that continues to just play out what feels right in their own world. there’s nothing quite like Frog. This glimpse into the Count is another reason to keep the forthcoming LP on your radar; they drop the album on September 19th.

BUNNI Shares Voyage Single

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When I spun this BUNNI tune for the first time, I was struck by all the nostalgic indie nods it makes, without feeling obvious and overdone. Starting, it takes almost this mixture between Elephant 6 and Grandaddy, but then it sort of looks into a lot of the little trip-hop moments that crested in the UK in the 90s. Then it sort of pulls in some of the space-aged psychedelia you’d find on a Spiritualized or Flaming Lips jam, so as we all should, I went back and played it again and again, further immersing myself in the purity of these tripped out pop vibes. Look for a new LP on the near horizon!

The Wesleys Drop Magic Wand Video

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As previously mentioned on these here pages, the heralded label of Meritorio Records is busy this week, and after an early jam, we’re back with the latest from the label…a new video from the Wesleys. This tune’s a bit of a pop punch, giving you this frenetic jangle kick with snappy drums and quick guitar rips. There’s something in the sound that feels like a balance between Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever and Ducks Ltd, with a mixture of the two feeling like the bands perfect balance. There’s a couple of little mini guitar solos that remind us of just solid guitar pop in their construction, and reminds me of the purity of the genre. Not to mention, its all strung together with this excellent video! Their new release, Explosive Device, is ready for your enjoyment on November 7th.

Teenage Tom Petties Announce Rally the Tropes

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I cannot wait for the rest of ya’ll in America to really get behind Teenage Tom Petties, especially as they’ve got a new record, Rally the Tropes on the horizon. This first single is just a straight ripper, indicating that Tom Brown and company aren’t done with kicking ass in 2025. The entirety of the new record is a celebratory experience, with Brown reveling in the joyousness of the group’s creation, as well as the power they’re now cranking out. The stuttering start that sets up the hook at the 16 second mark rules, recorded perfectly so that when the tune drops in you’re bouncing off the walls with the world’s largest grin stretching from ear to ear. Rock n’ roll is supposed to be fun, and no one is having as good a time as this lot. The new LP is out via Repeating Cloud and Safe Suburban Home in October.

Strange Passage Announces A Folded Sky

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It’s a busy day over at Meritorio Records HQ, with two new singles dropping, but let us first check in on their announcement of a new Strange Passage LP. Their early work drew in Felt and Feelies comparisons, and you can still hear that in the swirling sound of the jangling guitars, but the rhythmic work in this first single sets you up in a slightly different fashion. The way the drums kick and stomp in a smattering of noise is a bit more punk forward, so you get a bit more of a energetic grab in the front of the tune. The vocals have that disaffected delivery, swaggering in with a juxtaposition of nonchalant and emphasis; it sort of reminds me of Neutrals, if they were a bit more spiritually light. A Folded Sky is the name of the new LP, and it drops on Novemeber 7th.

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