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The Slow Summits Offer Dream On

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I wanted to keep true with the pop feels this morning, and Sweden’s The Slow Summits is the perfect little treat to keep the mood right in the morning. Those of you who love acts like Cats on Fire or the Luckmsiths are going to find this track super exciting, as the dulcet vocal tones carry that majesty at the core, and while the caramelized melody works its magic, the rest of the band adds a solid bit of energetic kick. Pulling your ear into the first verse, you’ll hear these quick cymbal hits, marching the tune forward. But, what I love about things is that they switch the approach in the middle of the tune, turning it into a slightly different direction so it doesn’t take on that formulaic feel. It’s fresh, and just a taste of Every Intention, which drops on July 4th via Subjangle.

Heavenly Return with Portland Town

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We have been sitting on this news for some time, it’s finally the day that we can share there is a brand new Heavenly tune ready to take over the world! The legendary indiepop group has been quiet for the 29 years, though a string of reissues and a handful of shows seems to have relit the fire. It takes ten seconds for the band to lock into a proper bounce, punctuated by stuttering guitar licks and a solid snap on the drums. Of course, Amelia’s voice, as we’ve known, has all the hook and magic one would want, particularly when it switches tones in the chorus. This is the most delicious pop tune you’ll hear today; the new 7″ is available via Skep Wax on July 18th!

Bones Shredder Drop Daylight Video

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One would think that with a name like Bones Shredder you’re going to encounter a ferocity unlike any you’ve heard, but in the case of this new single, you’re going to be wrong. When I clicked play on the jam below, there were moments where I thought that I heard my old favorite Alkaline Trio coming through the speakers…and that’s there, albeit a little less macabre. But, the more you get it, the more the band just sounds like a classic pop rock act; they’ve got hooks and melodies and this softness that sucks you back into the tune. Ah, the glories of great pop rock. This song appears on the group’s new LP, Morbid Little Thing, out this September via Sunken Teeth.

Constellation Myths Share Shadows on the Wall

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During the summer I typically ramp up my rock coverage, as I’m generally looking to get a little bit of energy and burst into my day, but maybe I’m growing old, as I’ve been indulging in this Constellation Myths track, feeling more like a campfire ballad. Andy Arch’s voice here reminds me of Will Johnson, kind of raspy, but with the ability to wrap itself around each little bending steel guitar note; he gets some added support too by the harmonizing with Molly Seamans, who blankets the tune with a hint of softness. Musically, the song’s slow burn is perfect for those nights where you can feel the swell of humidity, and the sweat of the song runs down your speakers as you seek solace in this complicated world. Their album The Cost of Living is on its way this year, so be on the lookout.

 

Blanco Tranco Prep Debut LP

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After a handful of EPs and Singles, it looks like Melbourne’s Blanco Tranco are ready to drop a debut, slated for release later this year. Here we get to work into their sound by cranking this new darkened shoegaze ballad, operating with these crystalline guitar notes echoing throughout their cavernous world. I love how they manage to kind of carry this youthful vibrance in their delivery of the vocals, which seems to contrast the heavier edges of distortion that swirl around the entirety of the tune. This is a good entry point to the band too, and if you like what you’re hearing, circle back to their earlier I‘ve Been Dying to Tell You EP as we await the new LP!

Allo Darlin Share Cologne Single

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I have not hidden my adoration for Allo Darlin’ and their forthcoming LP, Bright Nights, and as we listen to their new single, “Cologne,” it’s a reminder of the interconnectedness of sound. My love of the group revolved around their role in the indiepop scene, as they carried that flag for quite sometime. But, despite the pop sensibility in this track below, it also seems to almost kind of pull on a bit of classic folk sound, something that makes sense when you strip even the most jangling pop tune down to its roots. That being said, not everyone makes it sound as charming as the tune below. Bright Nights is out via Slumberland/Fika on July 11th.

 

Teethe Release Holy Water

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The title track from Teethe‘s forthcoming Magic of the Sale LP was a banger, and they’re following that up with another powerful single, moving their work to the front of the line in “Must Listens” for the year. It instantly rains down heavy guitars upon the listener, though I can’t help but hear that synth line punctuating and setting up the pop sensibility and Madeline Dowd’s vocals. The chorus combines all the swirling vocals into one magical ball of noise, and the combined vocal effect maintains that syrupy treat at the core. If anyone is perfecting the loud/quiet contrast better than this lot, I haven’t heard it! Their new LP is out August 8th via Winspear.

The Wind Ups Announce Confection

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The water in Oakland must be tasting might fine right about now; you’ve got two powerhouse labels like Slumberland and Dandy Boy just dropping hit after hit…and today is no difference with a new tune from The Wind Ups. It’s the perfect track to crank as you march out the door for a day full of ass-kicking; it employs a scuzzy wall of noise on the surface, but it’s the special hooks living beneath the surface that make the track an ultimate joy. The stomping drum kit and tambourine shaking almost make you feel like its all about to fall apart, only to get dragged back together with the infectious vocals and pure pop sensibility. Confection hits on July 11th via Dandy Boy.

Michael Beach Prepare Big Black Plume

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Michael Beach hasn’t put out a proper album in several years, but he’s constantly working; he’s dropped a few EPs and singles to coincide with tours, not to mention the numerous records he’s played on or helped bring to light since 2021’s Dream Violence. On the horizon, we’ve now got Big Black Plume, and if this opening statement is anything to go off of, we’re really in-store for a statement album. There’s this sort of casual indie sound that opens up the track, letting Beach kind of wiggle his way into the picture with a cool that comes from years of experience. Though the indie side shines at the get-go, it only serves as this kindling, kind of lighting the fire that burns through the various sounds on the tune. In a weird sense, it reminds me of Lift to Experience, sort of spoken word, with Americana licks, but burning with passion and noise that rips through the cones of your speakers. Big Black Plume is out July 25th via Goner Records.

Art Gecko Share Kuiper Belt

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If you are wanting to trickle into your Tuesday, you might want to sample this delightful little track from Art Gecko. The simplicity fits perfectly into the mixture; it offers this otherworldly warmth, with the vocals sent like messages transmitted across space and time. While there’s always a tendency to push on and mix in layers, this Seattle outfit only doubles down on the velvety textures, using a female backing vocal to ornately round off the main vocal. But, while I felt settled in the first two minutes, they save an uplifting moment for the latter half of the tune, building in texture to deepen your connection.

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