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New Jam from Prism Shores

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We’ve been hyping up the Prism Shores a lot the last few weeks, looking ahead to cranking up the noise on Out from Underneath, listening as the band bounce back and forth between pop sensibilities and rambunctious noise. This new single enters with a pop, only to be greeted by a wave of noise; that doesn’t last long, however, as the group peel that back to offer the infectious side of their sound, working dueling melodies to the front of the mix. Honestly, their consistency in the vocal work is one of the charms of this track, though I’m also enjoying the overall propulsive energy it brings out. If you don’t have Out from Underneath on your radar, pencil it in for its January 17th release date via Meritorio Records.

Charm School Share Happines is a Warm Sun

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It’s hard to believe that we’re already looking at next year’s new releases, but one of the things I’ve got penciled in for cranking up is the next LP from Charm School. There’s something about it that reminds me of Dry Cleaning, particularly in the way they tether themselves to a central groove, then ride it out in a punky fashion. Unlike a lot of their peers, this groove rocks for a solid 7 plus minutes, taking that energy and consistently churning it over and over whilst delivering the vocals in a rock-steady fashion. Their new LP, Debt Forever, is out on January 24th.

The Heart of the Sun Share So Many Secrets to Reveal

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While we’re overly consumed by our lists in the States, things seem to carry on as usual over in Sweden where The Heart of the Sun has just shared another entrancing electronic number. When I first clicked on the jam, I fully expected it to dive into a traditional post-punk trope, but it avoids that, moving into a more atmospheric wash of industrial-tinged electro-pop. Vocals are mostly operating as samples, so you’ve really got to immerse yourself in the pulse of the tune, and as it unfolds you get to soak up a little bit of the beat and indulge in your pop tendencies.

Sleeper’s Bell Share Bored

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You’ve got to find a quiet place to listen to this new track from Sleeper’s Bell; it’s the sort of bedroom pop that begs you to immerse yourself in the craft, relishing in your own solitude. Blaine Teppema has some sonic similarities to labelmate Packs, though there’s some more careful study of melody in a lot of the nooks and crannies of the tune itself, allowing for nuanced strokes to layer on texture. I love the sweeping string pieces that cruise across the tune, pulling on your emotions as only a proper tune can. Look for Clover on Februrary 7th via Angel Tapes/Fire Talk.

Vulture Feather Announce It Will Be Like Now

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Not quite sure how they manage to do it, but Vulture Feather have crafted a tune that feels anthemic, yet isn’t; it’s a magnetic tune that utilizes a propulsive groove and clanging guitar to set up a pattern that has me hooked. The throaty vocals have this distinctive tone that feels like a passionate call to arms, so to speak, reminiscent of some early 00s indie rock. It’s a solid bit of clanging rock n’ roll, rhythmically pulling you into their current if you crank that volume to the max, so you should be prepared for It Will Be Like Now, which drops on February 14th.

Ton Share Movement Single

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When I heard the opening guitar lines of this single from Berlin’s Ton, you better believe I had some nostalgic connections to their sound; it should feel obvious that they’re pulling from the past of post-punk classic. That said, the band offered a different presentation in the vocals, which while still stylistically in the same vein, maybe had more of a punk ethos than anything, embracing a bit of cocky indifference to the audience. Then, like the old school bands of yore, they twist the song, break it down, pop in briefly, then recede to lock into the groove, only to pop back in with a sense of ownership that should have you intrigued. Be on the lookout for the group’s Room EP, out this February.

Frankie Sunswept and the Silver Moons Share New Video

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If you’re yearning for the psychedelic pop that Of Montreal popularized within the indie scene, might we suggest you listen to this new track from Frankie Sunswept & the Silver Moons. The group utilizes a fantastic bass groove that bobs in and out of the speakers, surrounding it with layers upon layers of vocals, building up this huge swell of melody that seamlessly melts into the band’s wash of texture. There’s a little bit more warmth to it too, so the pop current really operates beneath the craft, which provides a bit more listening longevity, as you’re not pummeled with hooks, but rather soak in the baths of their pop tendencies. You’ll find this jam on the group’s new Nostalgia LP, out next February.

Horsegirl Share Julie Single

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Not sure I had Horsegirl penciled in on my calendar as delivering the knockout record of 2025, but here it is, and I’m definitely going to stand by this being one of the strongest LPs we’ll hear next year. “Julie” is another settled portrayal of a band locked into crafting their sound, building their songs with an absolute purpose; I keep thinking they’re going to explode at any given turn, yet their restraint just illustrates how carefully they’ve evolved on this LP. Don’t get me wrong, there’s not an absence of art of energy, but rather this beautiful experience that, like me, you’ll want to share with your nearest and dearest music nerds. Phonetics On and On is out on February 14th via Matador.

Frog Shares Christmas Tune

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When Frog released their 2023 Grog LP, folks lined up to praise the band and their work, deservedly so. Now, they’ve teased a new album, but offered up a hold-over holiday tune to keep your ears warm during this Winter season. This tune has a take that’s not too similar to the traditional “Night Before Christmas” story, though told from the oddball perspective, which only makes sense hearing Frog as an outsider outfit. They continue to layer the song with twinkling piano notes, building it up with a snapping drum beat and these vocals that seem almost instrumental in their presence. A nice way to look forward to the New Year.

Train Conductor Offer Mary Anne

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As the year wraps up, I’m still looking to have my mind warped just a little bit, and this Train Conductor is definitely doing the trick, sort of trickling through my speakers like an indie rock version of Massive Attack. In the first minute or so, you’re sort of stuck in this magical realm of broken beats and ambiance. But, a pop sensibility begins to unfold, with slight vocals making their way into the mix to kind of twist up the musical mapping here. It sort of works in an unidentifiable manner; is it slow core, electronica, what? Ultimately, it’s just a unique tune to get you on your way into Monday.

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