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The BVs Cover The Luxembourg Signal for KUS Compilation

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Over the years, we’ve covered tons of great labels, and we’ve been fortunate to have been on the sidelines cheering on Kleine Untergrund Schallplatten. They’re celebrating 10 years, and with that they’re releasing Stadtbibliothek, which translates to City Library. They’ve invited their friends and bands from the label to cover their favorites, and this tune by the BVs is pretty special, considering we love both bands at play here. I adore the way the vocals seem to embrace the original performance, albeit one with a bit more wanderlust, while the bass is still a driving force of nature, all of it leaving plenty of room for the guitar to knife through the far-off background. If you want to hear the original from the Luxembourg Signal, jump HERE. Order the compilation by contacting KUS and say congrats to Ronny!

Pleased to Meet You: Frog Fortress

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When you press play on the Frog Fortress single below, the single is intent upon shredding your ears, dropping in these huge hardcore/metal riffs and a furious pace that smashes in your ears. You’re rioting, turning the volume up as you slam-dance across your living room, and the suddenly, you’re not; the track completely switches modes, and drops in one of the most charming moments you’re likely to hear today…if you’re into little pop trinkets in your listening habits. If this track and the songs on the Demo EP are anything to go by, the Japanese based project has a whole lot more to offer!

Sulka Share Halloween Single

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The Glaswegian scene is never far from my heart, and when this Sulka track bobbed our way, I knew that it was definitely a little chilled pop twist that I’d be digesting on repeat for a few days. After a brief screech of distortion, the song locks into this charming bit of bedroom pop; it’s feathered atop a nice strum and deepened melody. But, the winning moment is when the guitar wriggles with a little more weight, then the chorus opens with these overlapping harmonies that instantly made me swoon, so jump ahead to 54 second mark if you need that sweet tooth appeased. Where Sulka lets the song kind of flesh itself out is where the success lives, as so many like-minded acts would just settle into the rinse and repeat songwriting process…and that differentiation is what had me coming back.

 

Check Out Deathcat

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I wish I had brought you news of Deathcat earlier, as I’ve been cranking their DreamGrl EP pretty nonstop this past weekend. The song’s are crunchy and catchy, like the track below, which just soars with a hook-laden chorus. This jam is definitely a love song, and an ode to one’s willingness to give up everything for romance; it’s all packaged brilliantly, with a humdrum lyricism that sounds like Kimya Dawson fronting the best pop-punk band in town. You’re guaranteed a good grin by turning this one up nice and loud. If you’re digging on it, then go grab DreamGrl, which is out now via Sockhead Records.

InnerInnerLife Prep IfOnly

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Before you settle into your day, you’re best served with a pleasant sit outside, soaking in the world around you while you sip your tea or coffee, and with that, you might just like some light accompaniment, the sort innerinnerlife is providing on their latest single. The Polish artist crafts really delicate ambient pop, and when he slips into the vocal work on this tune, the casual cool makes some references to any number of electronic indie acts (though I hear bits of Radio Dept). It’s a pensive piece, and one that allows you just let your mind get swept away, where anything goes and nothing else matters but the moment. If Only. Thew new LP, IfOnly is out on November 7th.

Pia Fraus Share New Tune

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It’s likely going to be a pretty sparse day in terms of new releases, so let’s glance over our shoulder at this new tune from Estonian outfit Pia Fraus. On this go round, the rhythm section is the driving force, hitting heavier notes than what we’ve heard from the group in previous outings. That said, they’re still switching up the style within, moving within their own confines, taking heavy notes and letting them billow into melodic moments that make the track standout. They continue to balance their own velvety sounds with their adoration for noise, coming out as winners yet again.

Sloan Brothers Share In a Movie

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You’ve always got to keep an eye on what’s going on down in the Athens music scene, and it looks like we’ve got great news as there’s a new Sloan Brothers EP on the horizon. The working project of R. Sloan Simpson and friends come out of the gates swinging here, taking an Americana-drenched power-pop and stirring it up with some dreamy elements to keep you on your toes. Those fiery guitar licks are omnipresent in the group’s work, but its the way the vocals settle into the fuzz that really stands out, dampening the punch just enough to allow the masterful hooks to ease under your skin. If you’re into it, then be sure to look for the Middle-Aged Love EP, out on November 7th.

Spend Time with Altai

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Tessa Collins is a relatively new voice out of Australia, working under the moniker Altai. We’ve covered quite a few of the singles, but today we’ve got one final tune to celebrate the release of All At Once, the debut EP from the songwriter. This new single highlights the strengths in her songwriting, offering glimpses of what was ornate and detailed, then letting those rise in the studio into huge pop masterpieces. Her gentle whisper on the tune below, accompanied by twinkling guitar notes, perfectly highlight that closeness she shares with the audience, though the production hints at huge pop swells that you’ll welcome in your listening rotation. All At Once is available below, so you can stream all of that HERE.

Listen to Kan Kan’s Another Long Goodbye

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The other day we dove into the latest track from Pocket Full of Crumbs, who just released a split with Kan Kan. But, I forgot to flip the 7″ over, which was my mistake, as there’s a definite tasty morsel awaiting your ears. On the tune below, it’s got that sort of solo J. Mascis feel to it, albeit with a touch more warmth on the guitar notes, sliding more into that melodic realm. Those guitars notes seem to kind of curl up and wrap themselves around the vocals, giving off this intimacy that’s surely going to seduce listeners sitting by the glowing embers of this tune. Their split 7″ is available now from Cherub Dream Records.

Brian Bilston and the Catenary Wires Share New Single/Video

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When British poet Brian Bilston signed on to work with the Catenary Wires (Rob and Amelia of Heavenly), I’ll admit that I was curious as to how it would work. Their collective collaboration led to Sounds Made by Humans, which danced between spoken-word and delightful indiepop; I think the new video below is the perfect all-encompassing piece, and one of the standouts on the LP. A rush of jangling guitars, soaring harmonies and a little bit of percussive stomp set the tone, but Bilston’s appearance seems fitting for the style, offering a contrast, both lyrically and tonally, setting up the little jig that the guitar line walks between verses. The video takes old Heavenly promo footage and incorporates the song, sealing the circle of Bilston’s love with Rob and Amelia’s old band; this video celebrates the LP out on Skep Wax, as well as a forthcoming tour through the UK!

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