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Shame Share Quiet Life Video

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For all the post-punk resurgence that’s gone on, I stand by that I think Shame do it best. Their live shows were dripping with sweat and tension, but they’ve also adhered to a style that’s certainly an amalgam of indie rock sounds, making their records far more interesting. Here, it almost sounds like a kind of garage rock shimmy to kick off, sort of jittery and frantic, but run through an acoustic punch. I think that contrast between the kind of galloping guitar and the growl in the vocals is the perfect set up, but also one that is supremely rewarding. I’m all for being aggressive, but the way they balance the soft and heavy fits perfectly into my old man ears. Their new album Cutthroat drops on my kid’s birthday, September 5th, so double the reason to celebrate; it’s out via Dead Oceans, followed by a big North American tour in early 2026.

Nihilistic Easyrider Shares Two New Jams

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Jacob Duarte is already a fairly big name in these parts of Texas, known for his role as the front person in Narrow Head. But, the last month or so we’ve been focused on jamming to his Nihilistic Easyrider solo work, bringing you two fresh tunes to jam to today. You can almost take these two songs as a split, one showing Duarte’s leanings towards a softer bit of indie rock, while the other harkens to his pop punk roots. I loved the guitar playing on “Weekend Fever,” as it definitely feels like stuff you heard in the late 90s emo scene; the guitar lines show some great musicianship too, so I don’t want you overlooking that! “Facedown” is a bit more aggressive in nature, like the best Saves the Day song that was never written…and its brief, so you’ll want to dive in real quick! Look for Deluxe Edition on July 25th from Run for Cover.

Angel T33th Drops Mika 2000

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As I just want to revel in the full body sounds of music this morning, you know a track like the one from Angel T33th just hits right. There’s something dark lurking in the pulse of the beat, and even with the dreamy nature of the vocals, there seems to be this sense of quiet resignation coursing through. But, when the beat drops and changes directions towards more of a stabbing electro pulse, you can let your body and mind completely free, and I’m totally in awe of that moment, for myself. There’s a new record coming out later this year, so keep an eye out if this seems like the right fit!

Max Threat Share Clorox Polaroid

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There’s definitely a dark cloud hanging over Texas at the moment (more so than usual), so I’ve been digging deep into the saved tunes pile, kind of trying to find the mood for my brain to chill…which is where this Max Threat tune hit. At times, the murkiness feels like a brand of shadowy club pop, and your body is immersed in giving itself entirely to the rhythm. Other moments have these stabbing notes that collide and crash into one another, like a bastardized version of Blank Dogs where everything feels like a beautiful mess. Just an exploratory bit of pop that I was glad floated my way this morning.

K Boswell Shares Under the Gun Video

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Kristina Boswell should be familiar to our readers, as she helms Austin’s Kay Odyssey, who’ve been frequently featured on this site. But, at the moment she’s off on her own, working under the name K Boswell, and just dropped this haunting new number. Beneath the surface of the song lives these trickling little electronic notes; it leaves the song with plenty of space for Boswell to drape the track in bending guitar notes and hazy ambiance. Her voice hangs in the corners of those notes, like a spiritual of some sort flickering light upon the listener from the shadows…I’m sure some folks might even throw a little Kate Nash nod her way after hearing this tune. Always glad to support K Boswell, and you can too by listening or grabbing something on her Bandcamp.

Quality Used Cars Announce One Hundred Million

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Melbourne has consistently provided our site with great band after band, and Francis Tait’s band, Quality Used Cars, has been one of the most consistently charming. They’ve just wrapped up the completion of One Hundred Million, and as they ready the release, I thought this track has the appropriate amount of charm to sink into your brain. It begins fairly innocently, with Francis’ voice narrating as the lightest guitar twangs about, awaiting the layered stomp from the drums and additional guitar. In operating this way, the song begins to build, opening the track up with the chorus of “you can’t please everybody all of the time.” From there the song lifts, using some fiery guitar solos and group dynamics to add bulk to the performance. One Hundred Million will be out on Spoilsport Records on August 28th.

The Radio Field Are Back!

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It’s been a few years since German outfit The Radio Field have popped up with something new, and as they return, they’re coming out swinging. They waste little time with those jangling and twisting guitar notes entering almost immediately; the steadiness of the rhythm section allows them to twist and turn perfectly while the vocals offer a bit of the sublime. I think there’s a nice little touch too in the song’s latter stage when the whole team starts to put in their vocals, though they’re staggered so it comes across like an indiepop call and response. Hope this means there’s more on the way!

Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats Announce Wao

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In a world where independent music has increasingly become a commodity to trade on cool, it’s great that there are still artists like Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats. The supergroup, of sorts, met upon a Shabason/Krgovich tour, and in the span of four days, they managed to meld into one unit, thus leaving us with the benefits of their new album. A carefully constructed manipulation of beats and samples opens the tune, opening the door, so to speak, to the entrance of piano and vocals, creeping and tip-toeing around every sonic corner. In the completion of this tune, you’re left with this sense of wonderment, like you’ve been taken on a journey, but more of a spiritual one, as your physical presence never moved; these bits of movement, pushed by sonic manipulation hint at the joys that await on Wao; the album will be out on August 29th via Western Vinyl.

Teethe Release Hate Goodbyes

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This new single from Teethe shares accompanying musicianship from folks in the Wednesday/Hovvdy camp, but really, I continue to just dive right into their relaxed approach to slowcore. On this number, the entirety of the tune feels like watching the blurred horizon bouncing off the asphalt on a summer drive along an empty Texas highway; it’s obviously careful in its pacing, but the arrangements around the edges definitely create this wholeness that continues to illustrate the promise that the new record brings with it. Magic of the Sale is dropping on August 8th, and if you the participants in the recording process are anything to go by, the album feels like its already built for the masses.

Nuclear Daisies Drop Infinite Joy Single

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If you are marking things down on your calendar, you might want to pencil in August 1st, as that’s the drop date of the new LP from Austin’s Nuclear Daisies. The band features Alex Gehring of Ringo Deathstarr, which should build in some expectations of their sound, but, like many folks in the shoegaze genre they’re flexing their craft and making it into something a bit more refreshing. This single has a heaviness to it, almost an industrial brand of electronica, hitting with wave after wave; it’s balanced out by distorted guitars driving the rhythm into your brains. That big sound gets split right through the middle with Alex’s voice hitting some angelic dream pop notes, creating this tasty little melodic center you’ll want to bite right into. First Taste of Heaven hits on August 1 via Portrayal of Guilt.

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