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Dumb Things Announce Self Help LP + Share New Single

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If you come to our site from time to time, we hope you uncover something that’s possibly overlooked but worthy of repeat listens. Dumb Things is one such band, and their “Self Help” single was one of my absolute favorite tracks last year. The Aussie outfit have just announced they’ll be releasing their Self Help LP this April, and with that, they’ve sprinkled this delighting ditty to satiate your pop needs. Steady drums march you into the tune, then the sweetness of the vocals from Madeleine hit you right in the face; it’s enough that her voice sparkles in the verse, but when that chorus drops, aided by the rest of the group, I was just crushed. Really excited for the group, and for you to get to hear these songs! Self Help is out April 4th.

Bagdad Drop Somewhere Nowhere Single

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There aren’t too many Polish bands breaking across the pond, but Bagdad has some really rewarding sounds that you’re going to love. There are elements of Nirvana Unplugged in some of the rising vocal tones, and I’m thinking of “Jesus Dont…,” but maybe that’s just. my ear. Still, the slow-burning growl of the guitar sound does feel nostalgic in every sense, though with it, there’s a sweetened chorus awaiting listeners, ready to highlight just how much the band adore layering their sound with hooks. Cool vibes are your thing, so be sure to look for their They Don’t Know EP, which drops on March 27th via Rite Field Records.

Gum Parker Release Hive Single

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When you press play on the below Gum Parker tune, you’ll be greeted with a rapid riff rushing the song off into pop-punk madness, and for that, I’m grateful. If I’m being honest, there are elements of this that remind me of latter Against Me albums, where there’s a tenacity, but a lurking sense that there’s an adoration for pure joy and pop. Just listen through here and you’ll here this repeated “woahs” layered in to make sure there’s a maximized exuberance, like the aforementioned acts meets later year Thermals…it’s enthusiastic pop rock at its finest. Look for the group to release their debut The Brakes LP on April 11th via Repeating Cloud.

Stuart Pearce Announce All This Vast Overproduction

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I’m having a lot of fun this morning cranking up the latest Stuart Pearce single, and if I’m being honest, part of is the joy of just trying to follow what they’re doing. At times, there’s this proto-punk approach, kind of like a modern rhythmic pulse with Kraftwerk as the forefather. Then, they just go on these little diversions, throwing in these synthesized sounds that fill the track with other-worldly noise, and in that, they’ve throw all convention in the trashcan and created their own thrills. Ultimately, that’s where I fall for this lot, as they just seem to enjoy every inch of every song, and an energy like that is intoxicating. They’ll drop All This Vast Overproduction on March 28th via Safe Suburban Home.

Emily Hines Joins Keeled Scales Roster

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Austin-based label Keeled Scales has one of the strongest rosters around, particularly if you’re one that is inclined towards folk leaning songwriters. Over the years they’ve introduced us to Katy Kirby, Jordan Moser, Julia Lucille…and now they’ve signed Emily Hines. With her signing, she’s released the below single, with this beautiful warmth in the recording that immediately draws in the listener. The strum creates this reverberation that just hangs in the atmosphere while Hines voice gently wafts across the room; it’s a marvelously intimate performance that reveals the sincerity we can expect when a full length comes our way. If you’re in town for SXSW, she’s be playing at the Keeled Scales/First Date Touring Showcase at Chess Club.

Mould Share Snails Single

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Have a feeling my listening is going to be all over the map today, so why not throw Mould‘s new riotous jam right in the mix? The immediacy of this track is felt almost instantly, with guitars and drums greeting you, shoving you right through the door before you even get a chance to catch your breath. They tie that into the vocals, with all pieces feeling like they’re running rampant about your living space, with those thunderous drum sounds pounding on your ear drums. But, it’s not all furious paced joy, as they break it all down for a gang vocal pop explosion, which is one of the things that makes this song so joyful. They release their Almost Feels Like a Purpose EP on April 24th via 5dB Records.

MIEN Share Empty Sun

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Rock n’ roll supergroup MIEN have a new record dropping this Spring via Fuzz Club, and in today’s episode of songs that rock, we get to peek behind the magician’s curtain. As the song opens, it begins with a sampled bit of looped beat work, with Alex Maas (of Black Angels) working in his vocals; the drums begin to unravel, snapping into place as shrieks of guitar fill the background. In their press, the group claims that a great deal of their songs begin just as the aforementioned explanation, then they expand into the final product that we have before us. The story continues to unfold when they release Evil People into the world on April 18th.

Scrounge Share UTG Single

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When we first heard new stuff from London punks Scrounge, I couldn’t get enough of “Higher.” Today, they’ve got a slightly softer side to share with some of us, though the song has its punchy moments where the tune kicks through, as it should! The jangling guitar lick that dominates the verses in this tune is absolutely perfect, with the mix balancing things perfectly so as to maximize Lucy Alexander’s voice and lyrics; this is an important aspect as Alexander is sending out a “reminder to look after and respect your queer and trans mates.” I love the eruption that lets her share a bit of a hook and a bit of a growl, as she’s finally able to unleash her restraint in the perfect fashion. The song rips and it’ll be on Almost Like You Could, which drops April 11th via Ba Da Bing.

Pia Fraus Offer New Single

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I probably don’t listen to Pia Fraus as often as I ought, but when they sprinkle out a new tune, you’ll hear my fat flapping behind me as I run to press play! They’ve let slip a brand new single, displaying a matured brand of dream pop that you’d only get from vets who’ve been doing this for damned near 30 years. You’ll find a certain maturity within the confines of the pop structure, and although they still offer up some noisy elements, those moments feel muted a bit, letting the melody churn and roll in the front of the mix. Every little turn feels purposeful, and in that, it maximizes the balance between comfort and harsh, only making me thirst for more from the Estonian outfit in the near future!

Will Johnson Announces Diamond City

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You ever fall in love with a musical voice that just breaks you? Well, many years ago a friend handed me an old Centro-matic CD, and I’ve been hooked on Will Johnson ever since. Today, we’re stoked to bring you the great news that Will’s got a new record on the horizon, with a single that perfectly exemplifies my fascination. This song features sort of off-the-rhythm percussion and a twanging guitar, all of it creating this full-to-the-brim backdrop, yet somehow clinging to this starkness that allows Johnson’s voice to succeed. I love how he can move in-between throated warble and intimate whisper, letting the song open up with these soaring backing harmonies that provide an amazing accent to the track. Diamond City will be out on April 4th via Keeled Scales.

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