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Dropkick Announce Primary Colours

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It’s difficult to write about new music today, but as always, I’m just going dive into my feelings and really great tunes, like this new single from Dropkick. The band have just announced their return to Bobo Integral for a new record, Primary Colours, and a new single has come across the pond, to at least let us indulge in the warmth of their sound; they offer breezy vocals that work around the softened jangle of the guitars, wafting through your speakers with a calm that soothes at it hits your ears. Look for Primary Colours to drop on February 7th.

Cistern Share Crisis Single

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I’ve only recently been turned on to Cistern, though I’ve ventured through some of the other projects associated with the group, like NOV3L and Crack Cloud. This tune’s got a bit of post-punk attitude, though it’s presented in one of the most refreshing styles I’ve heard of late; there’s this incredible rise and fall on the notes, matched up with the stabbing riffs, though it all seems to tumble down a hill right into the next climb. While you keep expecting them to take off and drive the tune into a speedy rendition like their peers, they completely hold back, building the anxiety as they settle into their closing statement. One of the coolest tunes I’ve heard of late; they release New Standard via Meat Machine Records on November 22nd.

Jawdropped Sign to Angel Tapes

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I love when a label you follow turns you onto someone you’ve likely been waiting to rock out to, like the case for Jawdropped. The LA outfit remind me a lot of a some of the newer brand of indiepop around the late 00s, brandishing these polite jangles and letting dual vocals force melodies through your speakers. That said, you’ll find a big solo lurking in the middle of the tune, ripping right through like some of the best 90s pop rock…and I absolutely adore it. This is their first single for Angel Tapes, who’ve just signed on to work with the group going forward.

Ryli Share I Think I Need You Video

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You might not have Ryli on your Bingo Card, but chances are you’ve heard from members of the band via their various projects; the group features Yea-Ming Chen, as well as members of The Goods/Sonny and the Sunsets/RE Seraphin…all who’ve featured on this site. In this single, the remnants of their various works shine through, as the song opens up with a slice of that Cali-pop piece of pie; I certainly love the way the vocals hang beneath that bright Western guitar jangle that runs its course. Snappy drum work keeps the pace moving forward, which allows for a little toe-tap as Chen’s voice serenades you, begging for you to be “around.” Look for this on a brand new 7″ from Dandy Boy Records, all hitting on the 22nd of November.

Matthew Squires Shares Song of a Cactus

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If I had one complaint about Austin songwriter Matthew Squires it would be that he’s been too quiet as of late; he’s one of my favorites voices in the city, so I selfishly keep hoping for more. Alas we’re here to listen to this delightful new tune, which is the perfect bedroom pop gem, and a perfect place to get your Monday off to the right start. His distinctive vocal qualities continue to endear him to those of us looking for a wayward voice to guide us through life, though they might also recall D. Johnston comparisons. Listen carefully to the way the arrangements carefully build depth to the song, ultimately erupting when you get to the track’s end. Hope to hear more from Squires in the future!

Wussy Share Inhaler Video

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If you’ve been paying attention, Cincinnati Ohio is shaping up to be one of the best listens this year, and this new single just reaffirms my belief in that. When it begins, you’re thrust into this expansive ride along a cavernous bit of brooding indie rock; the vocals are presented lightly, like they’ve hitched a ride on the growl of the guitar beneath, aided by the percussive propulsion. Lisa gets the frontperson role this go-round, but at the 1:44 mark, she’s joined, adding a bit of ramshackle noise to the tune. The vocals are working against each other, kind of muddying things in the best fashion, and then they clear…and the track rides out on the road again, waiting for Lisa to take the rains. Back and forth, back and forth, perfecting the duality of sounds makes this new Wussy single one worth cranking up on your next road trip. They release Cininnati Ohio on November 15th via Shake It Records.

Dreamcoaster Share Don’t Lie to Me

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Dreamcoaster released their So Long EP this past Spring, and today, they’ve offered up a nice new ditty to satiate your pop tastes on a Friday. This song reminds me of the early work of Luna, hanging on the edges of post-punk, but more interested in the melody than the pulse or noise. A mixture of male/female vocals offers up the perfect contrast, which spreads the melody across your room; they almost seem to stutter right before the chorus too, maximizing every sugary morsel you’re craving. If you love this tune (of course you do!), then please go revisit their So Long EP while you’re at it!

Sea Lemon Shares Sweet Anecdote

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Over the last couple of years, Sea Lemon has been a rising star in the scene; she’s popped up here on ATH and even the hitmakers over at GvsB have backed her work. Yesterday while we were filling kids with candy, she dropped a brand new treat, and you’ve got to slide right into this tune. It’s a style that will easily get filed under dream pop, playing adjacently to acts like Beach House or Winter, so you know the style is something built for us all. I love where voice hangs, just muddying it up next to the wash of slow churning percussion and synthetic washes; it kind of feels built for rainy days in the songwriter’s own Seattle.

Crank Up Drag Me Under from Velociraptor

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Friday has me all up in my pop feelings; I’m just wanting to have a little bit of fun today, bounce around with my kids on their post-Halloween high. We’re kicking it around the house, and I’m cranking this through the speakers, as Velociraptor just bring the hooks. You’ll probably make some connections to the last Strokes record, and if I’m being honest, I don’t mind that one bit; it’s got a little bit of nostalgia, a little bit of cockiness in its presentation. Crank it all the way, particularly when you hit the chorus with the band, and you’re going to be spinning in your room like my little kids are right now. Let’s have some fun, and if you want more, be sure to check out the group’s Computer Future LP, which drops today!

Whalers Return with Love & Drugs

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Our early days as a blog had lots of coverage of Austin act, Whalers, but as life goes on, folks get busy…though that doesn’t mean the band haven’t been sprinkling the odd show and track into the ether. But, today, they officially return with a smoldering bit of indie rock, and we’re stoked to hear from the group again. They set the song up carefully, letting a little guitar line dangle and dance around with the vocals; they add in a little textural ambiance, waiting for the drums to pick up the pace. From there, the tune picks up speed, much like one would expect from the narrative of the lyrics, when love and drugs take over a relationship; you’re caught up and swept away by the swagger and swing that drives you towards the end!

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