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The Wind Ups Announce Happy Like This

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Likely going to make folks irate here, but if you listen to the new tune from The Wind Ups, you get the feeling that the song’s got some lineage with The Ramones. For me, its not just the unabashed banging from start to finish, though I love that being in there. There’s just a bunch of playful stuff they’re including, like simplistic lyrics that play upon single syllables to deliver hooks; they’ve also got handclaps, ramping up the childlike joy of early punk vibes. This song will be on the group’s Happy Like This LP, which drops next week via Mt. St. Mtn.

New Electronic Jam from Auragraph

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I don’t know whether it happens to just be one of the few electronic artists whose emails make it my way, or whether it’s Auragraph channeling some of the beats from my childhood, but whatever the case, I’m always enjoying the stuff he’s putting out. There’s a new single out there that definitely harkens to some of the pop hits of my 80s days, getting tapes at the grocery store; it is a bit different as he’s using it to create soundscapes and atmosphere, as opposed as serving as the backbone to pop hooks. That said, there’s still that pulsing rhythm and magical bounce that just gives your day the perfect kickstart. Plus, there’s a little foggy atmosphere hovering in spots, in case you want to call it electro-dream. New Standard drops on November 17th via Dais Records.

Aural Air Share Night by Night

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To be honest, I don’t know too much about Dublin’s Aural Air, other than that I was really taken aback by the newest single from the Irish project. I needed something that musically spoke to pastoral tendencies, but with a vocal that floated high upon the clouds. I love the way the simplistic drum work just seems to roll around, just as the vocal notes seem to tumble from high right into your earholes. You could hear this track being really perfect with noisy walls swirling around it, but I’m grateful that you get to sit back and just rest in its presence for a bit, letting your mind find that peace you’ve been seeking. There’s a new EP titled Imagined Pleasures scheduled to drop before this year’s up, so if you’re into it, be on the lookout.

Font Share Fresh Single (Levitation Artist)

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Everyone in Austin has been high upon Font‘s performances the last few years, and it feels like they’re just destined to break into the greater realm of music lovers. I’ve only managed to catch them a couple of times, and have always left impressed. They just released a rad new single, and honestly, from their most recent single last year to this one, it feels sort of like they’re making the same trajectory as Liars did. While there’s still a magnetic punk ethos, you can certainly hear the groove and the electronic element pouring into this new jam. I mean, that rolling pulse should have you bobbing your head incessantly as the vocals move from punctuated to chaotic; it’s a whirlwind, pulled tightly together by a group ready to push themselves. Turn it all the way up.

Big Mess Share Walk All Over Me

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Out there, somewhere in the rock n’ roll landscape is a musical experience somewhere between Jay Reatard and the Exploding Hearts; I think that place is where Big Mess gathered all their energy for this new single. The track has the tenacity and pulse of something Jay might have done, but it’s fully embracing the anthemic bits of pop-punk enthusiasts. It’s a rush of energy, running on the backs of furiously pounding drums, and they run you right through to the hook of “you could walk all over me.” Feels like this would be a great song for a sing-along with your best mates; you’ll find this tune on the group’s new Cleaning Up With LP, out on November 17th.

Spllit Drop Bevy Stew Single

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You’ve absolutely got to get in on SPLLIT! In an odd way they remind me of the early Omni stuff, messing with time and fluidity within their songwriting, always keeping you on your toes as they move back and forth. They have this way of weaving their melodic charms into the tune that feel almost apathetic, like they’re apologetically providing you with a little bit of an earworm, just to get that hook under your skin. Just before the 2.5 minute mark, the song hits a glitch and slows to a thick churn, with chords being walked up and down through your speakers. Totally in love with the stuff popping up from Infinite Hatch; it’s out on October 27th via Feel It Records.

Say Sue Me Drop 4 AM Single, Hit the US

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Long have I championed Say Sue Me, and as they prepare to board for the U.S., the band have opted to drop a fresh single, courtesy of their label, Damnably. While I adored the band’s frantic guitar work on early tunes like “Old Town,” they’ve showed a trend towards a softer feel with later releases, allowing the melody to sort of levitate, hoping to find its home in your brain. There’s a fuzzy guitar underlying the track too, just giving off this wayward bit of rock n’ roll, wistfully drifting in and out, and I absolutely love that sound. They’ll have a quick North American jaunt starting in NYC on 11/13, and hitting Austin on 11/16, so be sure to be one of those in attendance, as they’re visits are hard to come by!

Video Age Share Is It Really Over (Levitation Artist)

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Next week is Levitation; it’s also the week of Video Age‘s new LP hitting the streets! Why would that matter? Well, you actually get both together, at the band are part of the festival’s line-up! But, let’s put that aside for the moment, and listen to the group’s latest single on Away From the Castle. This one’s a true slow burner, crafting nostalgic pop vibes through the first minute and a half, then dropping in a sick beat to get a little bounce beneath your feet. They flesh the track out too, letting some little vocal samples and washes of electronics kind of crest in the middle of the tune, all of it reminding me of thoughtful pop like Radio Dept. or Red Sleeping Beauty. If, like me, you’re coming to the festival next weekend, be sure you’ve got the band on your radar, and if not, grab the new LP from Winspear.

Idles Announce New Album, Tangk

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Felt like no one would be up in the morning, so why not pull what the big blogs do and schedule a jam for you all to run before I’m even awake! Honestly, I’m still waiting to hear the entirety of the new Idles record. But, employing James Murphy (among others) for backing vocals seems like a step to move outside of the established sound…which can be wearisome nowadays with the various imitators. This has the same bite, but with a little bit of a new flex to keep the band moving in new directions. They release Tangk in February of next year courtesy of Partisan Records.

Squirrel Shares Another Single

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While it might not have the cache of the cool kids, I really am appreciating the quiet work of Squirrel. From what I know, Squirrel is holed up in his tree, crafting these lo-fi pop tunes that wouldn’t be too far away from the heart of Daniel Johnston. That might be easiest to feel in the vocals, but there’s also some quick decisions in the songwriting that feel like the sort of left turns Daniel would make in his work; there’s just a lot of personality that shines through in the craft that makes me all the more appreciative of Squirrel’s songwriting. Keep an eye out for Everything Sucks Forever when it drops on October 30th.

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