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Mirrorball Share The Hour Single

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Having already covered some previous singles from Mirrorball, I was freshly blown away when I heard this new single. They have somehow managed to bottle dream pop and rebrand it with a slight bit more elegance; the guitar notes are definitely crisp and angular, but it’s the way they approach the melody’s vibe that has caught me. Each time the notes come, they feel as if they’re sweeping through with this powerful boldness, almost symphonic in nature, so the notes just flutter and go on forever. Then they go and layer the vocals in the latter half, only building more of a sweet texture to catch you in their web. Go listen.

Another Great Tune from Dag Och Natt

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We have already embraced new Swedish outfit Dag Och Natt, but after two wonderful singles, I feel as if they might have topped themselves here, and there’s absolutely no reason you should skip this song. In the first minute, it’s all about the atmosphere, and having a great audio setup is going to suck you up like a vacuum into the depths of this tune. Just as it all seems angelic and atmospheric, a bass line bubbles and the track shoots off like a star, caressing the melody whilst pushing the tune in bolder directions. I continue to marvel at their balance of noise and beauty, and they do it in such an exploratory fashion, rather than ride on the build and release that like-minded acts might aim to execute. Their new album, Years and Years, will be out via Labrador on August 15th.

Windows Drop Light in the Dark Single

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When you press play on the new single from Windows, embrace that heavy groove from the bass line; it’s the backbone of the opening moments, tugging on you and bringing you into the band’s fold. They drench the track in a spaced-out sunny psychedelia, letting guitars spiral and spin off into the landscape, then returning to the initial groove so as to set the track back on its rails. That train only begins to pick up steam about midway, taking that heavy groove and letting the guitars ring a bit more sharply, with a faint little uptick swinging in there too, giving a bit of boogie back to the listener as vocals dreamily crest and ride in the background. This is the second new single we’ve heard from the group as of late, with the band recently wrapping up a little West Coast run as they prep for a new full-length on the horizon.

Slow Crush Bring Out Bloodmoon

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While previous singles from Slow Crush have embraced an underlying melody in the band’s cavernous sounds, it seems like “Bloodmoon” purposefully avoids that. The song is punctuated by walls of noise and atmosphere feeding back against the heavy tones of the vocal work; it’s like a slowed march into the abyss, but you’re encouraged to stick it out, as there’s a cathartic release just at the 3 minute mark. The song opens up and the hints of melody slide back into the picture, only for the noise to get louder and more forceful, pushing you to greet the band in their dynamic push towards a huge sound. Another example of taking the tropes of today and pushing them into tomorrow. Thirst is out August 1st via Pure Noise.

Teethe Share Push You Forever

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Ugh. This new song from Teethe is just dripping with warmth. At first, the guitars bending felt very much like the group was embracing the history of their home in Texas, but the sentiment is stretched beyond those in the way the vocals are delivered. It feels like slow-core majesty, that is until you cross the two-minute mark where the song opens up and displays the band’s range. It creates this beautiful sadness, melodically encouraging you to look towards the horizon, awaiting the first glimpse of sunshine in your life. Such a moving tune and one that continues to put the group’s forthcoming Magic of the Sale LP on a “must have” list; Winspear drops the record on August 8th.

Chris Staples Releases A Cold New York Morning

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There are few artists who really can craft something emotionally moving in the most simplistic form, but Chris Staples feels like one such songwriter. His voice has that familiarity, akin to Sam Beam, and it pulls at you, begging you to be part of something greater than yourself. It’s offered up with a light guitar, occasionally layered with another behind to build in some extra depth. Those little nuances are perfectly placed in the arrangement, maximizing every little emotional pull, like the synth notes in the middle. Honestly, it reminds me of a young college Nathan listening to Pedro in my dorm room, and I don’t mind that one bit. His new album Don’t Worry will be perfect for those seeking musical solace; it drops on August 5th.

The Cords Announce Debut Record

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It looks like I’ll be giving all my money this year to Slumberland/Skep Wax, as the two powerhouse labels have announced another joint release that I’m surely picking up. Today, the Cords have announced their debut self-titled album, and the new single picks up on all the promise they’ve displayed in the handful of singles that have popped up over the last couple of years. It’s an energetic rush of jangling guitars and steadfast drumming, snappy in the right spots while your cup is brimming with the melodic hooks on the vocal front. There is an innocence that pervades this tune, something that just allows you to lift your head above the foggy clouds of the sad world we live in, and for a moment, catch your breath and relish the joy in the simple things. Really looking forward to the entirety of their debut; it drops on September 26th.

Cate Le Bon Shares Is It Worth It (Happy Birthday)

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Whether you want to believe me or not, Cate Le Bon is a once in a lifetime artist, as evidenced by her continual evolution; she reminds me a lot of Bowie, shapeshifting between album cycles whilst guiding others in their own studio endeavors. On her latest single there’s this synthetic haze that washes over the entirety of the tune, giving this heavy buzz in a melodic fashion. It’s a pretty vocal forward track, even with the heavy piano and synths; there are some heavier vocal tones accented by these playful little run up the scales that I absolutely adore. Her new album, Michelangelo Dying will be out September 26th via Mexican Summer.

Linda Smith to Split 7″ with The Smashing Times

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You likely are already aware of our affection for The Smashing Times, but just last week the Baltimore bunch announced a new 7″ with one of their local mates, Linda Smith. When listening to the first single to leak out from the new project, you can hear the bedroom pop majesty from Smith; her song moves at the perfect pace, almost letting the vocals walk atop these grand keyboard/synth samples. That pacing combined with the nature of the vocals allows the listener to slink into the tune itself, while there’s this mysterious nature too, really drawing me deep into the synthetic texture. Looking forward to hearing the whole split EP, which comes out on August 14th via Upset the Rhythm.

Malena Zavala Preps Melt EP

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Been a couple of years since we’ve heard from Malena Zavala, and the gentleness of her latest single seems the perfect way to officially open up the listening experience of the week. The ornate nature of the meandering guitar notes creates this vastness that perhaps seems empty if it weren’t for the vocals. But, the vocals are there, often as ambient notes floating to fill the aforementioned space, at other times they embrace this lightness that borders on playfulness, cresting and falling atop of the guitar strums; Zavala can also retreat with her voice, pulling back and creating this intimacy where it feels as if the music only exists between she and the listener. This is the title track from the forthcoming Melt EP.

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