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Baby Blue Drop Human Race Single

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I loved the first track from the forthcoming Baby Blue LP, and now there’s another one that feels like a stoned bit of sunny pop. You can hear the sun shining through the structure of the guitar lines, but the steadied beat of the drums keep the track locked into this sedated pace. That crafted weariness seems to perfectly connect with Rhea Caldwell’s lyrics as she seems exhausted by the existence of the human race…and sadly that’s a feeling a lot of us align with, so you find yourself sinking into the song as it chugs along. They’ll be releasing Of My Window via Lost and Lonesome on April 17th.

System Exclusive Share Click Video

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I’m a huge sucker for an easy hit, but that’s not what you get when you turn on a System Exclusive tune, like their latest, “Click.” Sputtering electronics and crawling vocals bring you into the track, waiting for the guitars to glide underneath the mix, met by drums and an electronic wash. Ari B’s vocal performance remind me of an early Karen O when she felt super dangerous, yet you can’t pull yourself away here. Throughout, the song moves in and out of its organic nature, letting tension build as it plays with the negative space behind Ari’s voice, always rolling in with this pulsing groove. Really stoked on this tune. Click is out on Mt. St. Mtn.and Le Cepe Records on May 17th, with a big Spring tour working through the US.

Bolis Pupul Shares Ma Tau Wai Road Single

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For an album centered around family, it makes perfect sense that Bolis Pupul gives his sister an appearance on his latest single from the record dedicated to his mother. This go round, the groove carries a natural bounce to it, almost springy. That’s all juxtaposed with Salah Pupul’s voice, which has this bedroom pop dreaminess to it, almost crafting like a more pop-oriented version of a Fever Ray tune…which I don’t mind one bit. There’s lot of samples that also feel like they naturally fit into the scenery of the video, furthering Bolis storytelling in the album, which can sometimes be difficult in this genre. Letter to Yu is out on Mach 8th via DeeWee.

Pop Hit From Royal Otis

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As previously mentioned, that indie pop label seems to be thrown around a lot these days, and often the song is either a big pop start hit, or lacking an pop sensibility whatsoever. This new single called “Foam” from Syndey stalwarts Royal Otis somehow lands perfectly in that indie pop zone with subtle hooks and what can only be called an Aussie sounding beat. It’s looking like this may be the year of a return for true indie pop so get your ass ready for some awkward dance floors. Dig it.

Royal Otis will release new album PRATTS & PAIN tomorrow! Pre-orders for a physical release are live now.

ATX Spotlight: Grackles Share Top of the World

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Austin based band Grackles is a conglomerate of sorts featuring an astounding eight member group all of various big name projects in and outside of town. The ATX super group features members who have toured with the likes of The Chicks, backed up Ben Harper and even had involvement with some of our favorite local indie bands like Megafauna. All of that star power combines beautifully on this twangy and southern soaked new single called “Top of the World,” which features guest vocals from Kat Edmonson. I think you’ll find it a lovely addition to our ever growing Austin alt-country scene.

Grackles have also announced an Austin Record release show on February 24th at The Pershing. Tickets and more info can be found HERE. See ya there!

Sheer Mag Share Eat It and Beat It Video

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For years folks praised Sheer Mag, and with their signing to Third Man for their third LP, we’re expecting waves of adoration to wash ashore. For my two cents, I love the latest single, particularly the growl of the guitars, a missing link to that period of early American punk circa the New York Dolls. Tina Halladay has this bit of brattiness to her vocals too, adding that feeling of a band really pushing back against any and all expectations; they don’t give a damn what you think, they just came to lay down some rock n’ roll. But, they needn’t worry, with songs like this folks are going to be all over Playing Favorites; it drops on March 1st.

Choo Choo la Rouge Announce the Sunshine State

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Choo Choo la Rouge isn’t a band that I’m altogether familiar with, though I think I’ll aim to rectify that now that I’m indulging in their fresh single…as I hope you do. Through and through, this is a pop ballad, though strung together with a rolling percussive stomp and a nice acoustic strum. To me, it doesn’t feel too far off from what you might expect from a Jeff Tweedy solo outing, the strum and vocals pushed way out front in charming fashion, while an electronic piano gets to have its say in the absent moments sprinkled throughout. Give this track a listen; The Sunshine State is out April 5th via Kiam Records.

Footballhead Share Overthinking Everything

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If ever there was a tune that encompassed the spirit of a jilted Valentine’s day lover, musically speaking, I think it might be this fresh Footballhead track. Press play, wait a moment for those stabbing notes to set you up, then you’re greeted by this huge wall of pop punk that smacks you right in the face. If you’ve got the volume up, you might rush to turn it down, but in doing so, you’ll find yourself ensnared in the band’s pop tendencies, teasing you their blended balance of noise and pop. It’s loud and boisterous, and should get you raring to go today, just in case you didn’t get those roses I sent you. Overthinking Everything is out March 1st via Tiny Engines.

Friko Share Get Numb to It

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I continue to be impressed with the clever indie rock stylings of Chicago’s Friko; they seem like shapeshifters, as there hasn’t been a single song that’s sounded quite like the one before. So, here we are again, with the band bringing a sound that certainly begins to feel like the best track Arcade Fire never wrote, albeit done with more earnestness and sincerity this go round. Plus, as you hit the 2 minute mark, the song begins to stomp on your soul, punching through with sheer exuberance; it’s insanely swoon-worthy, continuing the group’s consistent push towards Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here…out this Friday!

Kelley Stoltz Returns with Reni’s Car + New LP

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Sadly, it sometimes we take our greatest artists for granted, and such is the life I fear for Kelley Stoltz. The songwriter has definitely been lauded, and maybe the fault is mine, so every time I hear new stuff, I circle back and jam out to Stoltz for a few days; I mean, honestly, the dude’s never written a bad tune, that I’ve heard. Hopefully we’re all hope on that train as we await La Fleur, a brand new LP from Kelley, dropping this Summer. For my two cents, there’s something in the songwriting that feels like a mixture between Glenn Donaldson and Robert Pollard, though with a bit more of a psychedelic bend on the guitar vibes. Plus, the song got a cool backstory, as he recants a tale of spending the day in the car of Stone Roses drummer Reni. Sounds like another classic jam if you’re asking me…La Fleur is out on June 7th via Dandy Boy Records/Agitated Records.

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