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Pachyman Shares SJU Single

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Pachyman is going home, or at least he’s making an homage to Puerto Rico, thus the song’s reference to the San Juan Airport. I’m really looking forward to Another Place, his latest record, as it seems like he blends the sound into something really special each time a release comes our way. This little dub track takes a bit of guitar and stretches it into a vibe that just feels like the hippest strut you’ve ever seen, but at the same time, there’s this indifferent cool that lets you know the world is going to be alright. If you’re willing to take a trip into the cool waters of Pachyman, grab Another Place from ATO Records on Friday!

Fortitude Valley Release Sunshine State Video

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Our pal over at Specialist Subject Records have already gotten a lot of ATH love this year, with new stuff from Don’t Worry and Soot Sprite…and now we have more reason to rejoice as they’ve scheduled a new LP for Fortitude Valley at the end of the Summer! It doesn’t take long for the group to embrace the carefree pop rock of similar acts like the Beths, bringing out these huge walls of riffs that get tightened around a really sweet melody. Songwriter Laura Kovic is using the song as a way to reach back and talk to her teenage self, perhaps circling back to reimagine who she is or was. There is no shortage of hooks in this track, and one can assume that Part of the Problem, Baby, will be just as such.

Soraia Drop Alright OK

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Not sure what is in the water this week, but this is the second track with either an artist or a song title employing the work “OK.” Regardless, I had a hell of a time listening to this new track from Soraia, who I admittedly know very little about. They’ve got the backing of Steven Van Zandt, but I was just instantly blow away by this huge voice; it absolutely crushes you with its power. Still, there’s this little curve of sweetened curl at the side of the track, which ultimately opens the song up for this magnificent hook-laden chorus, reminiscent of Austin’s own A Giant Dog; it sound like the sweetest riot you’ve ever hit up, so join in while we await the group’s new EP.

Repeat Drop Brand New Single

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Swedish outfit Repeat have just dropped this glorious ripper that I have cranked up super high, but I the more I listen the more I realize that perhaps the song, despite its noise, is just a classic pop song. There’s this incredible heavy-throated vocal, coming at you like you’re being stalked, with huge riffs just tearing at the cones of your speakers, but look underneath. The Swedes have a knack for building in this underlying pop feel, without losing their edge in the songwriting. There are times here when I swear I’m listening to the punk version of the Killers (and honestly I don’t mind that). This is a brand new track, but you can circle back and hit up last year’s Rat Race while you’re at it.

Safe Houses Release I’ll Be Bad to You

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I’m having a hard time listening to anything other than this Safe Houses single today, as it’s got just enough attitude and rock to remind me that I’m grasping at hipness straws, but also offers a brightness and charm that correlates to wear I’d like my brain to be. When you press play on the track, you get instant gratification with clanging guitar riffs and stomping drums, just before it opens up to a more kind of paisley jangle that sets the verse up for a delighting swing from the vocals. You go back and forth, back and forth, stomp and pop, crashing organ, and each time the layer of vocals greets your ear, your face breaks out into a huge grin. Go on, try it on.

Tom Henry Shares But I Loved Her

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If you’re missing the classic rock styling of Bolan or Bowie, we highly suggest giving Tom Henry a nod. Sure, the pitch of his vocals has that crystalline quality, but as you’ll hear below, the arrangement work also ties right into the heavenly sound of glam rock. This track has a great set up too, sort of walking with you hand in hand, then breaking free only to burst with the arrangement that lifts the tune into a realm of pop sensibility, with just a little bite. Call it nostalgia or good songwriting, Henry’s forthcoming Songs to Sing and Dance To is going to get a lot of play over here; it’ out on June 27th via Royal Oakie.

 

Darren Hayman Readies New LP

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All apologies for starting off your Friday with such a sobering tune, but new music from Darren Hayman (and his Electric Guitars) is always a pleasure, thus I wanted to begin our day with this sad tune. “Somebody just died” is about as heartbreaking of an opening as you’re going to find, and the song dwells in this solemnity, waiting for the careful craft to unfold along with Darren’s storytelling. He’s pulling these powerful emotions out of his guitar this go round, and in doing so, he’s celebrating the friend he’s lost. The instrumental breakdown, in this setting, feels like a musical salute to the deceased, shooting notes off into the ether. You’ll get to hear this track on Amazing Things, the new LP from WIAIWYA, out later this year!

Lightheaded Return with The View from Your Room

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Badassery usually doesn’t need a lot of extra hype, especially with the pedigree of Slumberland Records, but I’ve been all about Lightheaded since their 2023 EP first caught our attention. This group’s ability to spin classic girl-group pop music into a modern day spectacle still catches me every time, and even when it feels like they’re not doing much, you’re still completely under their spell; you’ll understand when the melodic middling of this track comes to light. The vocal bits are short and punctuated, perfectly pieced together at opposite ends to make sure you start and end with pop swoon. Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming will be out on June 27th.

Whitney’s Playland Return with Long Rehearsal

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Upon dropping their debut LP, Whitney’s Playland received a lot of buzz around the softer indie rock scene. They took some time off, regroup, rest the soul and now they’ve returned with a full band effort for their newest EP. If you’ve been following our site, you’ll notice some similarities to the crisp jangling pop of acts like Jeanines (who also have an LP on the way), though Inna Showalter’s vocals have a sunnier disposition in this presentation. It’s brief and charming, bringing in a breezy bop to your midweek listening rotation. This is just another example of the exciting stuff coming this summer from Dandy Boy Records; it’s out on June 20th.

Retail Drugs Sign to Angel Tapes

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If we were to make a collection of panic-attack induing tape recordings I would imagine we’d find room for this new Retail Drugs track. The New York outfit have signed on with Angel Tapes, a subsidiary of sorts for Fire Talk Records, so you know the vibe can be trusted. This one works you into a frenzy rather quickly, with a synthesized drum loop pushing the pressure before a growling guitar comes hurtling towards the listener. It only seems to anger the beat, as it seemingly ramps up its own rush to the finish line. The vocals are buried deep, adding to the layered grumble of the tune. Excited to see what the future holds here.

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