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Comet Gain Announce Letters to Ordinary Outsiders

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It’s quite strange to me that it’s been nearly 6 years since the last proper Comet Gain LP. I remember grabbing it, but in the interim, I’ve grabbed various compilations plus jammed to all the extra stuff David’s been putting out over the years. Alas, there’s a new LP on the way, and it’s got that same sort of ramshackle pop substance, albeit with the benefits of modern recording. You get the familiarity at the start, as the group have always flirted with found spoken samples, and as soon as it drops out the stomp begins, as overlapping vocals smash at your speakers. The continuous intermingling of vocal roles is what’s always endeared me, and its presence here is just one of the many pop attributes cutting through. They’ll drop Letters to Ordinary Outsiders on June 6th via Tapete Records.

Monthly Club 8 Fanboy Post

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You know the drill folks, especially if you’ve been following along on the site since 2024, as Swedish outfit Club 8 have been slowly dropping a single every month, resulting in an album’s worth of material at the end of each year. Thus far, they’ve been on a pretty solid roll again, though their latest number has a bit more sonic drift, which I think suits the vocals perfectly. The percussive element hits like this echo, kind of celebrating the reverberation of everything behind the voice, and all of it leaving this vastness that just swallows you whole as you sink into the pop sensibility. Another month, another hit.

The High Water Marks Drop Old Farm Witches

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Through most of their listens, Norway’s The High Water Marks have given us pop-infused rock n’ roll, but they pull back on the reins a bit here, releasing a bit more of a pensive pop number. Light guitar strums are accented by equally careful percussive bops, with some synthetic textures layered into the background, perhaps creating that witchery alluded to in the song’s title. But, the title is more than that, as it is a clear statement on female empowerment, standing in the face of the continuous inequalities women face around the world, putting out the seemingly internal flames of injustice placed upon those who would think differently. Their new album Consult the Oracle is out May 16th via Meritorio Records.

Cleo Handler Releases Compare & Contrast

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In the past weeks I’ve written a lot about Jeffrey Lewis, mostly because I love his occasionally self-deprecating humor and his matter-of-fact storytelling. But, Cleo Handler is here to take up a similar space on Compare & Contrast, with the below single one of the standout tracks that shines a light on her craft. It’s just a witty little confessional tune, but it gives Handler ownership of her own existence, seemingly telling a jilted lover to move over as this space belongs to her! It all comes across in this playful fashion, aided by the brevity, that you chuckle, go to the next song, knowing you’ll be circling back to listen to the whole of the record today!

New Corasandel Track

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Missed this new track from Corasandel last week, and seeing as I’ve been a big supporter of the group, I wanted to rectify that this morning. Oddly, this song seems to embrace the artwork for the single, taking a slower brand of fiery indie rock and weaving it in and out of our consciousness, coiling inside our ears. A slowed pace allows the song to sort of tip-toe about, with the lightest percussion ticking away behind the snaking guitar. It’s more of a patient build, letting the track’s energy seep into your pores, the way great songs do. They’ll have a new EP out on April 18th.

Triathalon Share Drop Down Single

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If you’re looking at hits this year, you’ve got to consider Triathalon‘s “Rip” as an ultimate contender; they aim to mix it up, however, on their latest single from the forthcoming Funeral Music LP, with “Down” taking a little bit of a tempo nod from the track’s title. Similar to the lead single from the record, this one’s brimming with these noisy little elemental guitars, though I’ll admit that in this presentation, they slink further into the background. Moving in this manner allows the vocals to kind of hang in their dreamy state, letting the notes reverberate in a cleaner fashion. All the while, you’re enthralled, as the beats in the distance capture your ear, continuing to build on the stranglehold Triathalon have on my listening rotation. Funeral Music hits on May 16th via Lex Records.

Allo Darlin’ Are Back

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I definitely didn’t expect to be uttering the above words any time soon, or admittedly, maybe ever again. That said, I couldn’t wait to get up this morning and get your ears on this brand new Allo Darlin’ single. They’ve not had a proper full length in over a decade, so hearing them is a refreshing reminder of how great the act were, and now are all over again. You’ll hear an immediate lightness to the song, almost with a muted bit of jangle, all waiting to unfold with the melodic notes of Elizabeth’s voice; I didn’t realize how much I had missed it. I love the way the tune lightly hops and skips its way along down the line, with just a hint of a little playful boogie, delivering a delightful earworm. Hopefully there’s more on the way; this tune comes courtesy of Fika Recordings.

Lockstep Arrive With Drag Along

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Since that lil festival thing last month wrapped up, I’ve been really focused in on mostly guitar driven, loud (some call it shoegaze) sounds, with bands from the week providing inspiration. Wild as it is, Nashville based upstarts Lockstep are coming into town on Saturday at Chess Club, AND just so happened to drop this new single “Drag Along” yesterday. You will immediately be hit by the sheer noise created by the trio, but also stay around for the melodic tones and beauty behind the wall of sound. If you like this one, also check out the band’s last EP, Arrival, over on bandcamp.

As mentioned, Lockstep will be playing opener for our local pals Grivo over at Chess Club on Saturday night. Tickets are still available.

plu Drop Debut Single

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Anxiety Blanket Records has a knack for uncovering really rad acts, and it seems like plu might just have what it takes to capture our attention. For my ears, there’s a bit of Electrelane meets Dry Cleaning, albeit with a jazzier inflection. There’s a bit of an up and down, waiting patiently to let the noisier elements unfold. But! That’s what I love about this act, as they aren’t going to fulfill your musical expectations, holding tightly to their own style; it gives you a different vibe in the long-run, allowing you to settle into their sound as we await the next single on the horizon.

Pleased to Meet You: The Pennys

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Okay, so I’ve admittedly met the Pennys before, but just in different acts. The new project is made up of Mike Ramos (Tony Jay/Cindy) and Ray Seraphin aka RE Seraphin; we’ve been covering the two in various ways for years, and it seems impossible to me that the two are just now getting together. Mike’s soft-spoken performance seems the perfect counterbalance to Ray’s penchant for pop, and their first single feels timeless, like you’re all set to just get carried away. Whether it’s the gentle guitar lines or the way Mike and Ray wrap their voices around one another, there’s this undeniable collection that feels like they were meant to write songs together. The Pennys self-titled EP will be out this Spring via Mt. St. Mtn.

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