Tag: Slumberland Records

Lightheadted Offer New/Old Single

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If you didn’t order a copy of the new Lightheaded LP that drops next Friday, you might want to get on that right now. The group are very much a modern pop act, but if you listen to their latest single, “The Garden,” you get the feeling that their sound is rooted in the history of the underground. There are some girl-group style harmonies, but also this sort of underlying psychedelia that offers up enough edge to make their sound more than mere homage. Listen to the way they set you up in the first 20 seconds before switching into a bit of swing; you’ll want to grab Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming from Slumberland/Skep Wax now!

Allo Darlin Share Cologne Single

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I have not hidden my adoration for Allo Darlin’ and their forthcoming LP, Bright Nights, and as we listen to their new single, “Cologne,” it’s a reminder of the interconnectedness of sound. My love of the group revolved around their role in the indiepop scene, as they carried that flag for quite sometime. But, despite the pop sensibility in this track below, it also seems to almost kind of pull on a bit of classic folk sound, something that makes sense when you strip even the most jangling pop tune down to its roots. That being said, not everyone makes it sound as charming as the tune below. Bright Nights is out via Slumberland/Fika on July 11th.

 

Autocamper Share Red Flowers

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While the opening track on Autocamper‘s new LP offered a slight nod to the Pacific Northwest pop of the 80s/90s (and beyond), their new single switches up singers, giving us a glimpse at how diverse the group’s new record will sound. Niamh takes vocal duties, sprinkling in the softer side of the pop spectrum; it’s a drifting little melody, hanging in the air as guitars and keys churn out the joy you need in your life. In a sense, it reminds me of the Allo’ Darlin, sharing a consistent charm from the song’s start to its finish. Their debut What Do You Do All Day LP will be part of the great summer releases from Slumberland; it hits on July 11th.

Lightheaded Return with The View from Your Room

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Badassery usually doesn’t need a lot of extra hype, especially with the pedigree of Slumberland Records, but I’ve been all about Lightheaded since their 2023 EP first caught our attention. This group’s ability to spin classic girl-group pop music into a modern day spectacle still catches me every time, and even when it feels like they’re not doing much, you’re still completely under their spell; you’ll understand when the melodic middling of this track comes to light. The vocal bits are short and punctuated, perfectly pieced together at opposite ends to make sure you start and end with pop swoon. Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming will be out on June 27th.

Jeanines Share What’s Lost Single

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Strange that I made a Jeanines allusion in an earlier post, and here we are with another track from their forthcoming LP…which makes today all the better. This song starts with a solid stomp from the drums, letting the track establish some sturdy footing as it soars into pristine pop perfection. Alicia’s voice is just a sparkle of sunshine, and even as she delivers the monosyllabic “la la la” you can’t help but swoon before the sheer magnificence. It’s brevity is my only complaint, as a song executed this wonderfully should be on repeat for the rest of the day. How Long Cant It Last is out on June 27th via Slumberland Records.

Allo Darlin’ Announce Bright Nights

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You knew it was coming, or at least you had your fingers crossed that it would come to fruition…and today is the day Allo Darlin’ announce their first LP in a decade. While they’ve often brought upbeat jangles, their new song embraces a gentler tone, something that feels like its near an indie folk sound, to a degree. Elizabeth Morris, as we would expect, is the shining star throughout, with her remarkable voice carrying a strong melody from the start to finish; she does get the occasional backing vocal to bulk it up, but her voice in the front of the mix is a huge draw. Bright Nights will be out on July 11th via Slumberland and Fika Recordings.

Autocamper Announce What Do You Do All Day

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You likely first heard about Autocamper over here on this site, or so we hope, as we’ve been championing the band for quite some time, but today brings the bestsest news, as the group are ready to finally announce their debut LP. It’s got all the proper jangles, but the Manchester group has their own approach that feels distinctive in its own sense. In the vocal duties, which are shared throughout the new album, you get this businesslike approach, hitting these straightforward notes while the rest of the group dances around with discordant guitars and stomping drum lines, adding in a sprinkle of melodic backing vocals to boot. They’ll be dropping their debut What Do You Do All Day via Slumberland and Safe Suburban Home on July 11th.

Lightheaded Return with Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming

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What!? You thought Skep Wax and Slumberland were done with pop announcements today!? Nope. They’ve doubled down with more LP news today; this time the two powerhouse labels team up for a new Lightheaded record, with the group aiming to build on the underrated Combustible Gems. Not sure anyone can argue, but this New Jersey lot come out of the gates with a masterful pop swoon, mastering the art of combining girl-group harmonizing with a modern vision that embraces a world where chamber pop is king. You’ll hear tons of touchstones throughout this singular song, but for me, the arrangements in the back perfectly texture their striking sound. Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming will likely be a personal favorite when it hits on June 27th.

Jeanines Announce How Long Will It Last

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There’s something strange afoot this week, with an abundance of pop music coming out our way, though if we’re being honest, a new Jeanines LP might just be the highlight of week! This go round, they’re taking on a tumultuous world; it’s one rife with changes, and as such, the band are embracing the deeper meaning in their lives and their work. That said, you wouldn’t know it by listening to this lead single, quickly bouncing right into reflection with lines like “I want to lay in the grass with you/watch dead leaves turning green and new,” illustrating that despite trials, there’s a brightness in the future. And, all of this gets put to task with their sharp guitar lines and Alicia Jeanine’s punctuated delivery. I always marvel at how their songs seems so long, yet they barely ever stretch over 2 minutes. If you’re interest is piqued, they’ll drop How Long Will it Last via Slumberland and Skep Wax on June 27th.

Lunchbox Share Video for Letter from Overend

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While we’ve loved Lunchbox in their most recent run, including last year’s excellent Pop and Circumstance, the music from their lost album Evolver has me swooning. Maybe I’m oversimplifying things, but it feels like a mixture of the Vaselines and Heavenly, albeit with these jazzy little pop structures that wouldn’t be out of place on a Stereolab record. All those little pieces course in and out of the latest video to celebrate the album’s reissue, and I think you’ll have a lot of fun just clicking play and soaking it all in. This video is a collection of scrolling photos from what I assume, and hope, is a lifetime of joy playing music and traveling about, fusing the spirit of the song with like-minded imagery. Evolver is getting released on vinyl via Slumberland on April 18th.

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