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Nuclear Daisies Share Toad Single

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What does one do after spending years in the shoegaze/dream-pop realm? Well, like many peers, you pivot to some of the earlier sounds, much like the folks in Nuclear Daisies are doing on their latest single. Sonically, there are elements of the current dreamy genres, though the distortion/feedback seems more like a curtain than an interactive piece; it’s the backdrop atop which the group layer Alex Gehring’s vocals and this 90s electronic groove, straddling the past of acid house and presenting it in an updated fashion. This is the latest glimpse at their new album, First Taste of Heaven, which will drop this Friday via Portrayal of Guilt.

Goodbye Wudaoku Share Only Questions

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Over in Manchester, Goodbye Wudaokou are prepping their sophomore release at the end of the Summer, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing a brand new single. This song’s energy should grab you immediately, letting the snap of the drum drive the rhythm while the guitars angle and jangle their way through the tune’s core. Mat Mills has worked up some great arrangements this go round too, using a slight little synth wash and some backing vocals from his partner Desiree Xu, each little nuance furthering the delights you’ll find lurking for you. Look for the new LP to drop end of August via Subjangle.

Creative Writing Announce Baby Did This

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After releasing their True 90s EP earlier this year, folks were already keeping an eye on Massachusetts band Creative Writing. Today, the group returns with this great guitar pop track, announcing their debut album, Baby Did This. I love how the band sits in the groove between jangling guitar pop and modern americana; they don’t really push the sound either way, which inevitably allows the group to work on their own foundation. For me, the balance between the vocal stylings throughout help cement the band’s presence in my music listening; the verses work on a soft spoken nature, then the chorus kind of erupts with a forceful punch, though it never shies from the melody. Such a great reminder of this act’s quality; they drop Baby Did This on October 3rd via Meritorio.

Alexei Shishkin Shares Tika Taka (2006)

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I really love the approach that Alexei Shishkin took on his latest track, and perhaps on the entirety of his new record, Good Times. He worked on the musical arrangement and structure with songwriting partner Brad Krieger, building the song entirely before adding lyrical content. When lyrics time came about, he worked on the spot, improvising the storytelling in its own fashion. For instance, those of you who are football fans will note the nod to the style of play for many a Barcelona team…and in 2006, I remember them deservedly beating Arsenal…something B.Gray and I always love to see. So dig in, marvel at the concept and prep for Alexei’s new album, which drops on September 5th.

Giant Day Return with Alarm

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I was just cranking out Giant Day‘s last record, Glass Narcissus, this past weekend, and here they are, up and returning in less than a year! This new single illustrates the great range their last release had, and looks forward to another collection that blends their various histories into one unique defying sound. The guitar cuts on this are super-angular, chopping right at you as they come through the speakers; they’re bordering on dancy, but they stay just on the edge of the rock element. Emily’s voice is really heavenly here, kind of rising to high pitches then dropping in the mix, sort of like that one legendary band from Athens (not that one, the other one!). Really stoked to hear Alarm, dropping October 10th via Elephant 6.

Anna Tivel Drops White Goose

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After a powerhouse tune, you’ve got to follow that up with something more pensive, and what better way to enter that realm than offer you this wonderful Anna Tivel tune. The accompanying video alone is worth the watch, bringing the natural world into contact with Anna’s work. Her performance is slow and careful, relying upon the majesty of her voice to pull the listener into the track. At times, she seemingly whispers, an intimate moment between artist and listener. But, there are moments, albeit brief, where the volume in her voice raises, hitting you with a wave of emotion that allow the notes to resonate deep within your soul. The new album, Animal Poem, is out on August 29th via Fluff and Gravy.

White Reaper Share Blink Video

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At this point in their career, I’m sure that White Reaper most likely aren’t in need of our support, but as they continue to bring anthemic pop rock, we’re going to keep cranking it up real loud. There’s something cleaner and more pop friendly in their sounds, like they’re pulling from the late 90s/early 00s history of pop rock; it’s about musicianship balanced out by hooks, which makes for some of the best rock around. With all the changes and moves blowing through the band in the past few years, it appears as if they’ve come out on the other side with some of the best work to date. Look for Only Slightly Empty via Blue Grape Music on September 26th.

Sister Ray Davies Announce Holy Island

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I’m sure that the lads in Sister Ray Davies are tired of hearing how they’re channeling their own sound way down in Muscle Shoals, something that’s a far cry from the expectations. Heck, we’re guilty of it too, but if shoegaze is the new sound in Alabama, I’m here for it. The group just announced their new LP, which is accompanied by this fresh single that completely embraces the genre’s style in the traditional sense. From the get-go, the track has this rolling backbone, rhythmically getting the track going while the buzzsaw guitars echo; there’s a heaviness, but its balanced out by this light little sonic touch that seems to be a sparkling bit of sunshine through the clouds. I love where the vocals sit in the mix, more textural than most current acts, sending you tumbling through the atmospheric caverns the group have mustered. Really excited for Holy Island, which drops November 14th via Sonic Cathedral.

Far Caspian Shares Whim

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I have obviously been backing the new Far Caspian LP, which finally drops this Friday. So, just days before its release, Joel Johnston has shared one final peek under the covers. The project is all about building textures, and that’s certainly in play here, with guitars and drums both operating as the rhythmic focal point, pushing the song’s movement through the speakers. Johnston’s voice is a bold whisper, powerful and carrying weight, but approaching with the gentleness that will blanket listeners. For all the wash of emotions, I love how the song opens up in its latter half and just takes you for a ride, blowing you in the wind like that feather in Forest Gump. Look to grab Autofiction this Friday.

Pleased to Meet You: The Cindys

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Is it weird to declare yourself a super fan if the band in question only has one single to their name? Well, meet the Cindys. Songwriter Jack Ogborne has previously received praise for his project Bingo Fury, but this new (old) sound he’s circulating is perfect for folks of my ilk. I mean, the poetic nature and just the general song structure reeks of the Go-Betweens, though the guitar sound is a bit bolder, and even heavier in spots, as the group look back and step into the future. Naima Bock’s additional vocals on the second verse just cement the fact that this is going to be spinning in my head for the next however long I go. Courtesy of Breakfast Records.

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