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Club 8 Release There is a Light That Seems to Go Out

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After months of sublime pop bangers, our friends over in Club 8 have opted to churn out a more thoughtful pop piece, something that’s more ballad oriented than what they’ve been offering us of late. That’s not a bad thing, as it’s nice to hear the focus mostly on the vocal work, as smooth and heavenly as ever by the way. You can hear slight jangling notes hanging in the stars of the background, but like the lyrical line of “a light that seems to go out,” the guitars kind of sparkle and fade, like a firework against a dark sky. It’s a really subtle pop twist, and yet another display at the group’s ability to work all over the pop map!

New Release from Zenxith

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Over in Newcastle, Zenxith has been quietly delivering pop gems for years, undeterred by expectations or industry; the work of the project is that of a true underground artist at their best. Just last week, another collection of 20+ songs just hit, and I’ve been devouring them, filling my days with underground jangling pop music. You get over an hour of these really great tracks that work from the indiepop realm, and in all honesty, it feels like the sort of joy one would find in a Comet Gain record, scattering different brands of pop music in a cohesive fashion. Spend some time below with The Early Years, then go explore the vast catalog beneath the surface of what’s cool!

Club 8 Share Travel Back in Time

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Another month and another pop gem from Club 8, though I’ll admit that their omnipresence makes me feel like they’re just cranking out tune after tune every day. I love how this tune kicked off with a little bit of a sample to get things underway, which is a nice little touch and reminiscent of the band’s former label mates, Radio Dept. Then, the sultry cool of the vocals sweeps in, and you’re instantly transported to your happy place where sunshine and fruity drinks are your go-to. They continue to twist and turn, snaking their way through pop sensibility and right into our hearts.

East Sister Share Mixtape Single

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Woke up feeling a little groggy this morning, so listening to the newest single from Swiss outfit East Sister takes pop music and scratches at the cobwebs in my brain, in the best way. The synthetic notes are carefully orchestrated, as if the group is sort of tip-toeing around you, trying to find the best way to get into your head. Softened vocal touches do a great job of building in a melodic note that lets your mind drift far away whilst still being tethered to your body. Thematically, its a love story, to both a companion and the world of music, hopefully putting the group on the map as we await their new LP!

Alec Siegel Shares False Alarm

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Some time during this past Summer, I stumbled upon Alex Siegel, so when his new single came my way, I was all about it. Siegel’s voice has this heaviness to its performance, almost operating as if its providing its own rhythm, even as the notes hit their highs. Push that up against the bass bob and you’ve got a recipe for infectiousness; I just have to remind myself to let myself free, swinging those arms and stomping the floor as the chorus drops and there’s a slight little shuffle in the synthetic texture. If you’re seeking a nice pop ditty, well, thank me later!

Club 8 Offer Monthly Single

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For the briefest of moments I thought I was going to get Club 8 covering Faith No More, but alas they turned the heavy thump of drums into another playful pop ditty. This single is their 11th installment of monthly singles, and they’ve been pretty consistent in terms of their style, blending in little electronic moments with a classic indiepop sound. I think over the last few singles, and like the one below, they’ve really flexed some of the vocal abilities, which you can hear as the song crests to its close. This is a brief one, so press play and be prepared to soak it all up!

New Music from The Twirlies

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Those of you with a gentle leaning towards pop are going to fall in love with this single from the Twirlies. It’s a light traipse through the woods, sort of a softened gallop or a casual sail on a breezy afternoon, working with these subtle drum strokes that carefully move us forward. That said, it was the intertwining vocals that caught my ear first, wrapping around one another in this gentle fashion that makes you feel as if nothing else in the world is going on aside from these two voices cohabitating. Their a fairly new Norwegian outfit, so keep an eye out for more, as this is only their second ditty!

Club 8 Share Lazy Single

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They waited a few days to drop “Lazy,” but Club 8 have officially unleashed their September track in their monthly pop single series. This one is a rush of furious joy, reminiscent of some of those great Concretes singles from long ago. It jangles and wiggles with an old school rock n’ roll feel, spun around with this melodic core that’s going to heighten the satisfaction of the listeners. But, just as you’re sinking your teeth into the joy of life, the track wraps up and calls it a day. Perks of a mid-month release mean we don’t have to wait as long until the next hit!

Ivy Drop Heartbreak Video

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Over at the ATH offices, we’ve been pretty excited about new music from Ivy, so whenever a new single leaks out into the world, you can bet that I’m all over it. On this new one, it’s a bit of a rousing stomper, using a stomping drum beat to establish the rhythm of the tune. But, the employment of a horn section also provides a similar bounce that gives a spritely drive to the track itself, leaving lots of open space in between the lines. That’s where the group excel, with jangling guitar lines popping in and out, all the while letting the cool breeze of the vocals blow across the top of the mix. Traces of You comes out on my kid’s birthday, September 5th, courtesy of Bar/None Records.

Club 8 Drop Another Pop Hit

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We’ve got to cherish what Club 8 are giving us each month, at least until they decide that cranking out pop hits at such a pace is untenable. Alas, the track has this immediacy, very similar to Chairlift’s “Bruises,” but the play here revolves around the trading back and forth of vocal duties; the male and female interplay creates this joyous groove that almost seems to function without any attention to the musical side. That said, when they hit that peak moment in the chorus, a great little guitar wiggle and a change in the vocal delivery creates a lasting charm that will have this melody stuck in your head for days.

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