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Constellation Myths Offer A Consolation

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As Constellation Myths prepare for the Cost of Living they remind us that this record is more of a conversation surrounding the world at large, rather than the introspective first LP. On their newest single, vocalist Molly Seamans weaves a story influenced by a comment from her father about a “boatyard of broken dreams;” its a piece reflecting on social anxieties and class warfare, spun in this beautifully crafted brand of pop. At times, the tune works its way into almost jazz pop, with sensational drumming playing upon the cymbals to create this huge atmosphere. The movement from the quiet moments into forceful pop, only to recede and pull back to its quiet as the song fades out. Keep an eye out for the whole LP, dropping right around the corner.

Emily Hines Offer UFO

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I was completely unaware of Emily Hines until she signed up with Austin label Keeled Scales, but I’ll own up to falling under her spell as she readies the release of These Days. This song alone has so much of the delicate moments that make Hines work intoxicating; it opens up for nearly a minute on what honestly felt like a field recording, lost in history. Around the 54 second mark, the recording seems to change, with a metronomic beat and a little recording fuzz blanketing Emily’s voice, all the while little brushstrokes continue to add more layers of enchantment to the piece. She seems to have mastered this fragility that seems potent and personal all at once. Really looking forward to These Days, out on August 1st.

Whalers Drop Cross My Eyes

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Austin outfit Whalers are not strangers to these pages, and as their singer Gus is currently living outside of the country, the group have opted to sprinkle in some of their recently recorded tunes to fill in the gaps until his return. Speaking of the vocals, they’ve got this grab that borders on a psychedelic romp and a more soulfully weighted pop feel; it’s the rise and fall of each note that allows the group to work in and out of the gaps, filling it with these really incredible moments of lush pop. Honestly, its the last twenty seconds or so that sold me, with this sort of euphoric push to a close, raining melodies and hooks upon me. Always love to hear from this lot!

That New Mac DeMarco Tune

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I will openly admit that I have probably spent an inordinate amount of time complaining about how Mac DeMarco was the new Dave Matthews; he was responsible for many a copycat, and many a cover at house shows/coffee shops! Still, I did appreciate a good portion of his work, but I feel like yesterday’s single is actually one of his best pieces, reveling in its simplicity and charm. It almost sounds like something Bolan or Johnston would have pulled up, with this intimacy being worn on the sleeve, with little less needed as the attraction is just masterclass. Didn’t expect to find myself loving this as much as I do, so now I have a feeling that I’ll definitely be spending time with Mac’s new LP, Guitar, which comes out on August 22nd.

Slow Crush Share While You Dream Vividly

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Do not be seduced by the twinkling piano notes of this new Slow Crush track, for as their band name would imply, they’re going to slowly crush your ears with this huge wall of ambient noise; you’ll get to meet those riffs at the 35 second mark, as they crash into you. Despite the thundering sound and huge billowing waves of guitar shrieking, the song feels more like a slowcore adventure, or something of the bedroom pop nature. Sure, the vocals are slightly coated in the echoes of the sonic destruction, but they operate like this gravitational force, pulling the song into this central melody. There’s a slight little mix up in the middle, which I totally applaud; too many folks in this genre get stuck in the monotony of formula. Their album Thirst will hit on August 29th via Pure Noise.

Fortitude Valley Drop Video (Right There With You)

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I was completely hit in the face by this brand new Fortitude Valley track, and I’m assuming you’ll be right in the same place if you just turn the knob to the right a bit. The UK outfit have some similarities to acts like the Beths, though I really love how they’re not afraid to let the crash erupt in the background of the tune…especially when that cymbal bursts! Don’t get me wrong, the sweetness of the melody is spot on, especially when everything gets pulled away to have the vocals work atop a thundering drum roll. All of it is tethered to a thematic notion of how we’re all trying to maintain relationships, romantic and otherwise…then hitting with the challenges that arise in the fast-paced modern world. Look for their new LP, Part of the Problem, Baby, which drops via Specialist Subject on August 1st.

Superchunk Drop No Hope Single

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Not sure if this was the planned single announcement Superchunk had in the cards, but it definitely feels like the title is an apt descriptor of where we’re dropping this week. “No Hope” rumbles in with angular cuts shredding atop a rumbling bit of drum work; a natural energy courses through you almost immediately, greeted by this faint “oohooh” that drives the sugary sweetness of the tune. Honestly, this might be one of their best tunes in sometime, incorporating all their best elements into a really tight package; the music and vocals have innate hooks; they vocals have a softness they don’t always carry; you get an anthemic chorus too! All signs point to a ripping new record when Merge drop Songs in the Key of Yikes in August.

Snake Lips Drop East Coast

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We get it. Mondays are a total drag. So you’ll need some fuel to get your day going now with some proper rock n’ roll from Maine’s Snake Lips. They’ve got this thundering groove that courses through their latest single, letting the bass build bobbing waves beneath the smashing of rolling drum hits. The whole time, the rhythm section is competing with the surf-y garage vibes of the guitar; it wriggles in and out with fury…perhaps a precursor to the growl of the vocals that opens up the edge in the track’s later moment. Look for the group to drop Cat Beach on July 25th via Repeating Cloud Records.

San Gabriel Shares Alone in My Room

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Austin is going to miss the work of James Bookert, aka San Gabriel. He already built a name for himself with his former Whiskey Shivers project, and was poised to be the glue that brought the pop world together with the indie kids. Now, Austin is at a loss as Bookert has moved off to Oregon, but the world will still get to experience his extreme talents. The mood is set with a few heavy keyboard notes hitting, then the samples open up into this hypnotic ambiance, returning as the beat drops right into the mixture. Once James voice comes in, some of the ambiance fades a bit letting the hooks become the resonating factor as he coolly sings atop; it does, to a degree, feel like he’s crafting this song alone in his room. Really looking forward to his debut Nights and Weekends, dropping on August 15th via Share It Music.

Dragnet Share Red Square

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With a little bit of a sleepy start to the morning, I felt like we should ramp it up a little bit, thus here we are with a fresh tune from Melbourne’s Dragnet. They waste no time wiggling in with jagged punk stabs cutting right through the speakers, little key notes adding in some flare throughout for just the faintest sprinkle of hooks. There’s an undeniable tenacity in what they’re creating, and when the line of “I see red, red, red” reminds me of the Hives in its bravado and simultaneous bite. Spoilsport Records will drop Dragnet Reigns on August 15th, so be ready for your ears to bleed.

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