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Emma Russack Shares That’s Not Free

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One of my favorite voices from Australia, which surprisingly hasn’t quite caught on over in the States is that of Emma Russack. She’s readying the release of About the Girl, an album that seems filled with reflections of her past; this new tune, for instance, is a nod to the lesson that “winning at any cost/that’s not free.” All of it is put to work on a light-hearted strum and a wash of key work, while Russack gets to narrate her experience for the listener; I just love the calmed cool, as she seems so effortless behind the microphone, even when hanging syllables high in pitch. About the Girl is out August 22nd via Dinosaur City.

Letting Up Despite Great Faults Share Dress

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Not sure why we have to wait until October to hear all of this new Letting Up Despite Great Faults record, but I will happily sit in wait, as the band have released what might be my favorite tune from the record today. There’s just something about the immediacy in this tune that soothes my indiepop itches, and the way it opens then picks up with drums and speed atop the steadying beat samples. This is that sort of unassuming brand that feels like soaking in the mist of a ginormous waterfall, a rainbow hanging between you and gallons of waterfall, filling your soul with joyous simplicity. Reveries will be out (finally!!!) on October 11th.

Classic Psych Rock from Fudosa

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When the whole psychedelic era had a modern revisiting, it was definitely cool, getting steeped in smoke-filled rooms while bands locked into their hedonistic grooves. But, it quickly jumped into cliche, as everyone was doing it. I’ve tuned out a lot of it, though New Mexico’s Fudosa have sparked my interest with this 7 minute slow burner. They don’t shy away from the groove, as the bass is locked in from the get-go, but it’s all the “devil-may-care” attitude that they embrace moving forward that has me holding tight. Guitar notes bend and break, knifing through the complexity crafted for exploration, while the vocals seem more like echoes through the rolling mountains of New Mexico. Check out the tune and then visit their latest LP, Transmutations.

Adrianne Lenker Shares Bonus Track from Bright Future

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It’s been a really great year for the intersection of folk/country and indie rock…with great new stuff from Waxahatchee and Merce Lemon, but one of those solid standbys has always been Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker. Today she shares a brand new single that was left over from the recording sessions for Bright Future. This song feels like the heritage of the style rooted in it playful strum that provides both melody and rhythm, with a bit of contrasting dual vocals to build up the sing-song nature, like a group of friends sitting about indulging in their favorite tunes. That added fiddle doesn’t hurt one bit either; listen to the single below!

Ceylon Sailor Share Lines Seem Severed

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Now that we’re awake over here, it’s time to crank out the jams, like this new single from New York’s Ceylon Sailor. The band, the project of KM Sigel, is heavily influenced by the sound of early Merge Records, driven by huge hooks and energetic rock vibes; you can definitely hear elements of nods to a slew of 90s rock, namely Superchunk. If you’re looking for earnestness, it’s here in heaps, carrying this huge wall of pop promise, that soars as soon as you hit that chorus; there’s a softness there though too, which is one of the reasons I’ve been so drawn to it, as I’m certainly a pop sucker! Crank it up!

Red Sleeping Beauty Share August Single

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Every month we get a new track from Red Sleeping Beauty, and you know what, I might have taken that for granted, as I didn’t slide into their August single until the 3rd of the month! So, here I am aiming to rectify my error by sharing that new single with you today. This one’s a slow electro burn, working with a synthetic pulse that rides beneath the surface; the core vocals here lead to this track’s international flavor, offering three distinctive language, although I can only understand the Spanish and English. As always, they take all their tricks and weave it into this basket of sugary treats that keeps us coming back month after month to celebrate the band’s Song a Month Single Series.

Tape/Off Share Paris, Texas Queensland Single

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Wanted to start the morning off right, and what better way than to drop in this great new single from Brisbane’s Tape/Off. As the song begins, you can soak up that sort of lackadaisical brand of ramshackle pop, the sort the Aussie region holds in high regards. That part was kicking ass, but then they throw in a plot twist, taking more of a post-hardcore lean into the latter half, even giving just the faintest vocal growl to build the momentary angst. In retrospect, the song’s all about the way it builds that tension, playfully letting you settle into the vibe until it unleashes a big burst of enthusiasm to wrap it all up!

Capitol Return with Crooked Knees Single

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As we continue to push out big bops today, this Capitol tune slides right into our listening rotation. The group have definitely added some matured sounds on their latest single, continuing the growth in their sound. Shimmering guitar notes hang in the distance throughout, raining upon the track as the drumming keeps a steady bounce. That bounce, and the gentle nature of the vocals allow the group to build in a nice dosage of contrast that they’ve been focusing on throughout the creation of this record. Really looking forward to hearing the whole of Sounds Like a Place, their new LP for Meritorio Records.

Conflict at Serenity Pools Share Summer Garage

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Califnoria’s Conflict at Serenity Pool are finishing up the final touches to a new record slated for a Fall release, and this gives us a nice little peek into their songwriting this go round. Based on the information we received, they’re turning the focus on matching up the lyrical and the sonic, making sure that the listener feels the emotion as much as they’re impacted by the content. There’s some nice bits of musical brushstrokes working here, like the way the vocals overlap to build depth in the recording or the soft wash of synths that eventually make their way to the front of the mix. Look for a new record and more news real soon!

Young Scum Announce Lighter Blue + Share Title Track

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I’ll admit, I had Chime School’s next LP in the running for best jangle pop record of the year, but, they better be looking over their shoulder, as Young Scum are right on their heels with today’s album announcement and title track! While they’ve been out of the game, so to speak since their debut in 2018, it seems that they’ve just been honing their skills, sharpening their jangles and savoring melodies; they are ready to unleash that here, and they do, with a spritely number that shines bright like the North Star, guiding you to the perfect collection of pop songs. Plus, they must have read my mind, as they employ these “woah woah woahs,” channeling every bit of joy they could muster into a heart-warming moment. The reflective yearning in the melody and lyrical content matches up perfectly too, making old pop fans like myself giddy at the promise of the future. Lighter Blue is out September 8th via Pretty Olivia Records.

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