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Strange Pilgrim Release Through the Branches

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It seems that guitar pop has fallen behind some of the modern trends of late, with bedroom pop and shoegaze-ish sounds dominating coverage. But, there was a time when acts like Woods and Real Estate dominated playlists, and for their part, Strange Pilgrim are carrying that torch, especially with this incredible new single. It opens with this ray of sunshine, hitting jangling notes before shedding this incredible warmth upon the listener. A steady soothing vocal runs its course, feeling like a crisp Summer breeze, offering just the slightest cool to your day. You’ll find some really special moments awaiting in the tune’s latter half as the melodies and arrangements blow the whole thing open. Really loving this tune, and looking forward to Too Bright Planet, out September 26th via Royal Oakie.

San Gabriel Plays with Fire

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If I could pick an artist that I wished could cross over into the masses, I’d love for folks to catch onto San Gabriel…and this new single might be the one to catch some ears. Trickling keys and samples open the track to this angular riff that hits sharply; it sets up the rush of the hook perfectly, opening the door for James to walk into the frame. Once he hits, his voice is surrounded by various backing voices, filling the empty space with textural layers, all of it leading to this masterful chorus that should have you punching the air with joy. If you’re willing to let joy into your heart, open it to the tune below; Nights and Weekends is out August 15th.

HHBTM Announces Two New Releases: Tullycraft and Bunnygrunt

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Our friends at the great HHBTM label have been busy setting up their own proper record shop, but like all great things, their finishing this year with focus back on the label side of things. They sent us a note about two great new releases, one that’s brand spanking new, Tullycraft; the other, Bunnygrunt, getting the 30 year Reissue treatment for Action Pants. Below, you’ll be treated to the joyous pop sounds of Tullycraft‘s new single; they take on this infectious sound that feels like it’s somewhere between Heavenly and Beulah, catchy and bundles of fun (I particularly love the horn blasts that kick on here). Shoot the Point will be out on August 22nd. You can also hear a new to everyone Bunnygrunt track that was never on the Action Pants LP back in 1995, due to some lineup and contract issues. But, they’ve redone it, and dammit if you’re not going to wish you this had been included in the OG version. This reissue is super-limited and is being split with Silly Moo Records.

New Single from The Valery Trails

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Trying to take you into the weekend with a little vibe here and a little vibe there, and I’m definitely feeling this new track from Aussie outfit The Valery Trails. I love a band that wastes zero time getting loud like this lot, smattering the drums and letting the guitars just ring right through. At times, they almost feel like they’re a pop punk band from the UK, or maybe they’re channeling Teenage Fanclub; it’s always loud, with a melody lurking throughout, and maybe there’s a little tongue-in-cheek humor working in there too. They’ll be dropping their new album Winter Palace on August 29th.

Dance Into the Weekend with Orbita

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I know that B.Gray typically runs our IT Department, but when I caught this Orbita tune, I just felt like we could open up our Friday with a little bit of a punching groove to slide into the weekend. While lacking vocals, the song’s got plenty of movement, driving you forward with this rhythmic pulse and synthetic keyboard stabs that would work perfectly if you were scoring the Upside Down. I love the drop into the track around the 40 second mark, turning it into something altogether more propulsive and pumping. There are moments when the song settles, only to swing back in and hit you all over again with its synthetic power. Why not feel the future on Friday?

Another New Nicamus Tune

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I tend to obsess over things I cannot explain to others, like Portland’s Nicamus. In a way, they sort of remind me of Red Pants, hitting on that sort of lo-fi approach, but built with these dense textures that reveal themselves upon repeat listens. But, I can also see how this just feels like the jangling indie rock we cover all the time, and yet not at all like that, kind of making its own quirky way into the indie rock sound. It’s bright and charming, but just a bit off-kilter, and their ethos seems to be built on channeling freedom into their DIY sound. They’ve got a record titled Trust Fall that should be out real soon, so keep an eye out there!

Dress Warm Release Divine Single

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First things first, the single is titled “Divine,” though I’ll admit that the performance is also similarly divine, in its own manner. We’ve covered Dress Warm for some time, trying to get the Austin bunch on your radar, and now that they’ve got a debut planned, we’ve got the album’s first single to share with you. Brandon Price seems to be the main player in the track’s first half, letting the gentleness of his voice work atop the light strums of guitar work; it’s a living room performance, the sort that brings you in with its natural intimacy. They work the song into a lather, letting it build up with this stomping tension before washing it clean by letting the full band sound sweep in and layer the track in emphatic texture. Their debut album, If I Could I’d Take You There is out on August 22nd.

Groceries Release Angel Numbers

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Groceries are barely a year old, and here they are ready to release one of the year’s more exciting releases. When listening through their latest single from Human Extinctions, there’s this earnestness in their performance, but also this innocence. They take a an amalgam of influences and throw it on the wall with abandon, seeing what sticks. There’s a melody here, a soaring vocal there, snapping stick work and this overwhelming sense of exuberance, all of it compiled to create this energy that’s clearly meant to remind us of music’s joy. They’re releasing their debut album Human Extinctions this Friday!

Wombo Shares Spyhopping Single

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Every twist and turn on this new single from Wombo seems intentionally set, like the band are purposefully sonically shapeshifting, lulling us into the secretive realms of their sound. At times, struck notes can ring discordantly, but they don’t put you off, only pique your interest as the bass works you back into the rhythm of the track. It goes this way, then that way, letting Sydney Chadwick weave her way through the well-crafted skeletal backbone of this jam. Danger in Fives is out on August 8th via Fire Talk.

Winter Shares Without You

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Admittedly, you’re probably sincerely tired of hearing bedroom pop this and bedroom pop that, but if there’s one record on the horizon that I think will be perfect for those nights alone with the record on, it’s this new Winter. If you listen to the way it’s set up on the latest single, it’s got a very light stroke, with Samira’s voice drenching the track in this heavy melody that consistently encompasses my brain’s interpretation of ethereal. Every little bit of the mix just works perfectly, and each time I press play, I don’t want to take my headphones out for fear that the magic will disappear. I bet you’re going to feel the same, so be sure to order Adult Romantix via Winspear before its August 22nd release date.

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