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Pop Tune from Star Moles

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I will admit that this time of year is rough on me, for various reasons, so I can’t always keep on top of the tunes. But, when this Star Moles track popped in, I knew instantly that I’d be sharing it. There’s something enchanting and pure about songwriter Emily Moales voice; there’s this bewilderment brimming beneath a solid confidence that continues to charm, offering listeners a true voice to sprinkle in your weekly playlists. The steady beat allows for little riff strums to hum in unison with the melody, whilst little nuanced brushstrokes add texture behind. If you’re looking for your favorite listen, might we suggest going to listen to all of the new LP, Snack Monster?

Public Health Share F Around

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I am hoping that the title of this track is telling us to (F)un around, as I feel like the Fuck Around trope is a little tired. And, if you crank up this song from Public Health, you’re going to have just the right amount of fun to make today a killer one. Initially, I heard some synthetic post-punk, akin to early Blank Dogs, though I felt that came via the structured loop of the drums and dancing of the guitar lines. But, in that, I also hear how Alex Moxam makes his vibe a little different, sprinkling in the appropriate twist of melody into it, lifting the song into what can only be described as a wee bit more joyous and light. Tune in and see if you’re into it!

GBMystical Announces Wannabe + Shares Remember

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You’re going to want to head over to your calendar and mark up May 2nd; it’s the day that GBMystical, the project of Terrin Munawet, drops the new Wannabe LP. We get to peek inside the record today with “Remember,” and my earliest sentiment is that it fills the space that Greg Mendez filled up recently, sort of a singer-songwriter that blossoms into full-pop maestro. When you press play below, there is a certain charm and self-awareness that you get from someone like Tony Molina, especially with a line like “I forget all my best ideas.” But, while that’s a pleasant entry to the song, the album’s sonic morphs come to fruition as this tune opens up into a bright bit of California style pop; it kind of feels like he’s channeling the Dead, yet maximizing melodic warmth like later Woods records do. This song sets the stage for an album that moves in and out of like-minded styles, rewarding in different ways each step you go. Expect this to sell out over and over again; Wannabe drops May 2nd, via Bee Side Cassettes.

SXSW Interviews: Snacktime

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SXSW officially opens today, though the music doesn’t roll out until the weekend. With that in mind, we’d like to re-introduce you to Snacktime, who’ve taken the time to fill out our little mini-survey in regards to their adventure to our town. I love how they claim to be channeling Prince, Parliament and Sly/Family Stone in their sound, which bodes well for audiences looking to have a great time. Meet the group below!

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Levitation Interviews: Pissed Jeans

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Wow, hard to believe that we are already about to roll into November and it is once again time for Levitation Festival in Austin. Now this crew stands with the opinion that this is the best fest in town as we love the peeps who put it on, dig the venues, and generally vibe with the bands on the bill. This year is no different as our hype builds and things look to set off in downtown next week. We would of course fail at life if we didn’t try to prep you in some way so a few Levitation “Getting to Know You” interviews seems like a fitting kick off. Also more fitting, is getting to jumpstart this thing with one of my top bands of the entire weekend – Pissed Jeans. Hit the jump for band insights, tunes and set times.

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Blood Announce Loving You Backwards

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Former Austin outfit Blood moved off to Philadelphia to find their sound and build themselves a new foundation. Through the process, various members found new paths and chose to leave the band, but not before the completing the record that would become Loving You Backwards. Their sound will likely draw some comparisons to early Shame records, taking post-punk sounds and flexing them into new territory that’s simultaneously bright and dangerous. That said, frontperson Tim O’Brien embraced the more femme shades of his voice, building in a softness to the record that we might not have gotten when they were all back in Texas. Really excited to hear the whole of Loving You Backwards, which drops in August via Ramp Local.

Meet the SXSW Band: Native Harrow

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It’s here! Well, almost here anyway. Yeah SXSW is right around the corner you nerds and of course we are ready and prepping for the most exciting and enjoyable week of the year. We had a ton of fun with our “Meet the band” pieces last year and thought it’d be a great idea to carry on with them in 2024. Hopefully you find them as an interesting and brief peek into band life and what it means to play SXSW. We are super excited to kick these interviews off this week with responses from Philadelphia based outfit Native Harrow. You’ll find their responses, schedule, and tunes after the jump.

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American Trappist Share Nobody’s Laughing, Drop Poison Reverse

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Today is the day you can immerse yourself in the splendor of the latest LP from Philly’s American Trappist, offering up a solemn bit of slowcore. I love all the space the band leave in this song, letting the emotion just drop through the speakers and seep into your skin. There’s something about it that reminds me of Mazzy Star in the vocals, even with a male lead as opposed to Hope; it has something to do with the way the notes just kind of hang in the air, floating like bubbles, waiting to pop as the melody hits your ears. Give Poison Reverse a listen and let the slow burn start your weekend.

Swim Camp Share Dougie (for Sharyl)

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Pennsylvania’s Swim Camp are hitting all the right notes this morning. I was actually just listening to Coma Cinema the other night wandering where my weird popsters were, and then lo and behold, this jam comes on. I love that the verse is just a bit warped, working over a central strum and a looped hum from the distance. Then you hit the chorus, and instead of playing into pop tropes, you get this surprising burst of exhilarating noise; I love the ability to bounce between the intimate moments and the boisterous noise that makes this song a rocker. Look out for a new LP later this year.

Public Health Release Still Too Late Single

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Somewhere out in Philly, Alex Moxam’s sitting in a darkened room, working on new material for his Public Health project. I imagine that there’s either a candle or a cigarette burned to the butt with ash (though I hope not because the band is called Public Health!), and Alex is just plugged into his four track, strumming these deeply emotional riffs. On the surface, things seem a little light, flourishes of ambiance leaking into the recording. Suddenly, it all comes together, and the guitars light up, with Alex reaching out to you with an intimate vocal performance. Ultimately, it feels like something David Berman might have left us, something personal and long-lasting. Give a spin.

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