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Cindy Share Procession + Announce Another Country

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I’m an avid Cindy fan, so I should have had this up last Friday, or even Monday, but there’s just so many tunes and I only have just so many words. Alas, here I am with some more words about how incredibly moving Cindy is. They’ve just announced Another Country, which is a nod to James Baldwin, so the literary nature hits home. But, while they tend to embrace the term fog pop on their recordings, I’ll admit that there seems to be a bit more life to this single’s surface. Sure, there’s a forlorn nature to what Karina Gill does on the microphone, but this tune has this almost classic doo-wop swagger to it, looking back to perfect simplicity in pop. Oh, and a little horn nod too? Yep, I’m totally in on Another Country, which hits on May 1st via Tough Love Records.

Circling Back to Figure Eight

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With all the craziness of the early Spring and getting SXSW stuff organized, one can easily slide beyond the secret gems from the underground. I should have known that Cherub Dream Records would, of course, have something brilliant, as the label’s been an incredible powerhouse for up-and-coming acts like Figure Eight. On the band’s latest 7″, there’s this brilliant deployment of space and patience, dreamily stretching over the two minute mark before the song seems to awaken and snap to with a bit of billowing noise. From that moment on, the group embrace a contrast to their quieter moments, letting the volume get cranked up as walls of ambient distortion rush across the front of your speakers. Definitely worth circling back, and its available now!

Special Friend Share Isolation Single

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Our first few listens to the new Special Friend LP have given us relatively upbeat singles, bouncing and clipping along with a classic pop vibe. Now, the duo flip things over and offer up a mellower, albeit equally as moving, brand of pop; this one feels quite a bit like Camera Obscura, particularly in the way the vocals come through here. There’s a softness, with the group settled, happily letting the feathered jangle provide the track with enough rhythm to keep your ears perked up. Adding into the magic is the careful harmonizing of the vocals, which is one of their trademarks in excellence. You’ll be able to grab Clipping in just over a week courtesy of Skep Wax/Howlin Banana/Hidden Bay!

Urq Share Another Mystery Single

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The Louisiana scene has been cranking out some solid indie rock this year, with this new jam from Urq sounding like a definite highlight you’ll want to get your ears on. There’s an eerie video opening, then the track races off at break-neck speeds from the drumming, matched only by the frantic stunt work of the guitar; it’s got that sort of jagged edge that throws off your balance and keeps your body in a constant tilt-a-whirl. On the vocal side, things are a bit calmer, hanging just on the edge of being sung/spoken…in fact, it’s almost like a storyteller narrating whilst keeping pace with the soundtrack to a great tale. All of it put together in a classic slasher film that will grab your attention just as much as this ripper of a tune. The group’s new LP, The Dismal Village, will be out on April 24th via Exploding In Sound.

youbet Share Receive Video

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A recent resurgence in the grunge sound can be hit or miss, with a lot of folks going to nostalgic for the sound, but that’s where youbet are excelling. Their flirting with the sound, using the structural pieces as a foundation to craft their own blend, which is why I’m really enjoying this new single. Sure, elements of it are playing with those distorted guitars, and the band definitely has some bite to they way they pull it off. But, where others have failed, youbet succeed in bringing in the faintest sense of pop sensibility into their work. I love how they pull it back here, carefully revealing a little bit of sweetness to go with their grit. They’ll be dropping their self-titled LP on May 1st via Hardly Art.

Kelley Stoltz Announces New LP for Dandy Boy Records

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Please take some time to get into this new track from Kelley Stoltz; it’s a bit of a different jam, which I think illustrates his constant evolution throughout the years. This tune’s built entirely on the rhythm section, with the prominent bass line walking up and down the scales to brilliant effect. You get some ringing guitar tones circling the tune, as well as some accenting vocal accompaniment, all of it kind of offering this space-age garage vibe to it. Kelley’s work in the middle of the tune is that of a conductor, guiding the track with his vocal approach, slinking in between the lines of that funky bass groove. If You Don’t Know Me, Buy Now will be out on May 15th via Dandy Boy Records.

The Reds Pinks and Purples Share Worthy of Love

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While Glenn Donaldson’s work generally circles the same bit of land, he continues to mix up his approach throughout his recordings. When contrasted with the earlier singles from the new Reds, Pinks and Purples LP, this one feels more like a lonesome ballad, perfect for Glenn’s voice. It opens with this quiet synthetic ambiance and a carefully plucked guitar line; Donaldson’s whispering voice settles in too, creating this magical longing. When the piano line joins up in the track, there’s a bit of a momentary bounce, lifting the song, though that, too, blends into the sound as the gentle nature permeates your listening room. Acknowledge Kindness is going to be another solid outing; it drops on April 24th via Fire Records.

Mythical Motors Drop Dismantled Man Tells You

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If the world were short of catchy hooks, I’d turn to Matt Addison and Mythical Motors to solve the world’s problems. On the latest single from his forthcoming LP we find him flirting with a bit of power-pop, subtly whipping in some sort of doo-wop harmonies into the vocal mix; it sets the song up with just the right amount of contrast, and the sated moment in the middle of the song just has you licking your lips with anticipation of that sugar high the group create. But, before you get your fix, the song fades to a close, so you’ll have to circle back and hit that repeat button. Tremolo on the Punch Line is out on April 10th via Repeating Cloud and Best Brother.

Color Palette Share Barcelona Single

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Waking up on a Monday can be a struggle, so we need something with just the right amount of edge and pop to kind of awaken us from that weekend slumber; Color Palette is here to give us both! Much like Endearments, they’re playing a brand of indie rock that’s just on the softer side of heavy jangle pop; you can hear the distortion and noise lurking, but they’re never quite let into the party on this tune, trading for shimmering pop melodies that soar right through your speakers. Can’t really imagine a better way to kick off the fresh tunes of this week, so here you are!

Asara Shares Debut Single

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It’s always nice to hit upon a new artist that’s doing things you love, which is where we meet Asara, the latest signing for Geographie Records over in France. You might recognize her previous work through her other project Dog Park, but here, she’s taken on the role of everything in producing her new project, playing all the instruments, crafting all the organization, etc. Drifting pop environments will make you feel right at home here, and with an ethereal vocal that hangs behind the bubbly bass and wash of synths, you’ll find your mental ascent into otherworldliness will provide you the perfect mid-morning moment of solace.

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