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Roller Derby Offer Last Night Video

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We’ve always been avid fans of Roller Derby, though when they changed the line-up, we wondered what would come of their debut album…particularly after being one of our favorite acts when they arrived at SXSW. But, after a bit of quiet, they’ve been in full force since last year, and now are set to release When the Night Comes, their debut LP. This new single has all the magic of their early work, though the maturity in the craft reveals the depth of their craft; if you listen to the plot twist at 2:20, you’ll hear a band moving beyond the confines of their sound. When the Night Comes is set to be released on February 28th.

Caroline Strickland Shares Prettiest Girl of Heaven

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When I first heard this Caroline Strickland tune, there was something in it that felt so moving and powerful, like when I first head Sharon Van Etten’s “Serpents.” It had that same sort of traditional indie rock songwriting, though coated in this almost gothic vocal, like a pained soul doing all they could to contain themselves. And just as I thought the song had delightfully settled into it’s own skin, the 2:30 mark hits and there’s a nice little plot twist with a choral of voices singing the refrain of “you are one of the prettiest girls of heaven,” adding a nice little touch to close the tune out. Caroline’s new Martha’s Calling EP will be out on March 7th via Good Eye Records.

 

Meagre Martin Drop New Tune

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Meagre Martin seem to be finding their feet as of late; they’re sound is tightening up, and they are keep pace with the black/white art approach on their accompanying singles. Their latest track, “In the Room,” hits with this sort of ethereal dream state, though it begins to move into a more thoughtful ballad format, albeit one with accentuated riffs that strut proudly throughout the track. Sarah Martin’s voice has this soaring nature to it, letting her roam wherever she feels most comfortable, and oftentimes, employing simply as a spare instrument for texture. Definitely keep your eyes out for the group’s Up to Snuff EP, which hits on February 14th.

Dusty Lucite Release Video for The Reddest Flag

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You’re bound to missing something out here in the music realms, which is why I’m bummed I spaced out on the steady swagger of Portland’s Dusty Lucite. Musically, the song’s pretty light, working with a simple guitar that kind of hangs back like a little cold winter air blowing across the frozen grounds. But, it’s the vocals that catch me; they’re restrained to a degree, but you can feel their boldness, akin to Quinnisa from Big Blood. There’s such power, and even if you think she’s being held back, your still smacked with those huge musical pipes. Check out the recent Normal Harder LP if you’re into it!

Shrapnel Share Bugged Anatomy

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Percussion enthusiasts Shrapnel continue to explore their sound on the new Sedan Crater LP. They had a bit of a direct nod to some jangling pop from the Oceanic region on their first single, but this go round, they’ve dropped a kind of slow-burning cruncher. Guitars dance faintly while the front of the mix seems to almost have an off-kilter plod to it, turning carefully into the intoxicating jig from the guitars between verses. And, just as you’ve become accustomed to their approach here, they break it all down with impending musical doom raining upon the listeners. Sedan Crater is out on January 31st via Tenth Court.

The Tubs Drop Narcissist Single

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When the swing of the guitars twisted into a nice little noodle, the latest track from The Tubs immediately had my attention. All of that just clears the path for Owen Williams distinctive croon; it’s got a heavy weight to it, though he’s clearly swinging for the pop notes…they even get a nice added texture from a female vocalist too. While my ears can hear the jangle, the mix on the group’s work always seems to kind of disguise that, sort of like the great works of the Go-Betweens. You get the feeling that Cotton Crown is going to be something special; it drops via Trouble in Mind Records on March 7th. They’ve also got an Austin show, as well as a bunch of US tour dates in the Spring with the Wedding Present!

Ceylon Sailor Release All Promises Will Break Eventually

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When I first put on this Ceylon Sailor track, it was definitely the heavy strum of the guitar that caught my ear, but the track soon revealed more that awaited my listening excursion. I was greeted by a bold blast of horns and a push in the range of the vocals, all of it still working with that thunderous strum as the backbone. Each little rise and fall turned into an added gift that my ears happily consumed, turning over and over as each melodic note rises and falls right into my arms. Excited to run through this track a couple hundred times today.

Charm School Slow Jam On Without a Doubt

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Imagine if Interpol weren’t so pretentious, choosing to revel in the pop side of their craft rather than push for some overly-emotive brand of post-punk. If you’ve got that sound in your mind, you’ve got the feel of the newest Charm School single, dwelling in the ethereal slowness the genre offers. At times, it seems like a bold croon, allowing the vocals to creep around behind the guitars, and in doing so, you get to kind of spin yourself about, twirling about with the crisp ring before it erupts into cacophony. Steadied and bold, this track hits the right spots; look for Debt Forever on January 24th via Surprise Mind.

Horsegirl’s Switch Over Video

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If there’s going to be a consensus album of the year contender this early on in 2025, it’s gotta be the forthcoming LP from Horsegirl, right? I mean, every single has been consistently brilliant, and this new one just settles in right alongside that, kind of building up this sort of post-Electrelane brilliance; if you listen to the harmonizing amongst the trio, you’ll be transported back to the genius of No Shouts No Calls. Still, this sounds fresh, and even my nostalgic looking-glasses can’t shade the fact that this might be one of the best acts around. It takes absolute magic to build songs this infectious and simultaneously challenging, and I can’t stop playing this one. Phonetics On and On will be out February 14th via Matador.

Florist Announce Jellywish

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If ever there was a concept that fit my state of mind, the ideas behind the new Florist record seem to fall perfectly in step with where my brain is resting. Emily Sprague says the record was intentionally set to be “chaotic, confusing and multifaceted,” rocking us from our doldrums. Seems like this year is already set to shake things up in our world, so perhaps we dive into it. This new single/video is a little babbling brook, ornately wrapping itself around a tumbling drum beat; Sprague’s voice canoes down the musical stream, a voyager seemingly moving in whichever direction the song blows it. A nice way to announce Jellywish, their new LP planned for a April 4th release via Double Double Whammy.

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