Jim Nothing Share Sundown Clown

For all the brightness and left-of-the-dial hooks that the new Jim Nothing record is offering you, it’s nice to know that there’s a little bit of pensive melancholy within for you to soak right up…and this is that song. Working mostly around a light buzz from a harmonium, the group offer up a light strum, building up a melodic lather by way of the group’s charming vocal approach here. While there’s a natural sadness to the vibe, there’s still a little bit of mischievousness that gets sprinkled in by way of the lyrical work here, perhaps picking up the spirit of the inner child we all wish to let out. Another peek at what’s on the horizon with Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn, which drops on October 18th via Meritorio Records.

Stuart Pearce Shares Fuck No I Jangle

Throw in some jangles and let the band bang it out; that seems to be the attitude of Stuart Pearce and their brand new single here. You’ve got huge circling guitars, hitting all the right psychedelic mixed notes, then they suddenly drop in with thumping guitars and these almost sheepish vocals, and maybe even building up a wall of mistrust. That said, they lock into the perfect mixture, melding these pounding rhythms with twisting sunshine guitar licks with stomping vocals that explore a bit of bravado and fun. Step into the sound, and look for a brand new record on Safe Suburban Home next Spring!

Skeggs Share High Beaming

As you draw near the weekend, you’re probably looking for a jam that will get throw a smile on your face as you confront the weekend. For me, there aren’t nearly as many bands as there should be playing catching pop rock the way Skeggs do, and their new single reinforces that style as it plays a casual rock brand that’s high on a big hook in the chorus, reminding you of all the smiles that have crept upon your face as you sing your favorite song out loud. They continue to crank out fun sing-alongs that embrace the fun that can be had by us all…so don’t forget that as you listen below. Pacific Highway Music will be out via Loma Vista on October 18th.

Corker Release Vital Fall Single

The Ohio scene has really been on fire of late, and you can just throw Corker into the pile of rad acts you should be listening to daily. With their latest, they swing in with these angular riffs that knife their way around machine gun snare rattles. You can hear where folks who love Omni or Ought would be into this tune, as they play with the melding of dissonant sounds and indifferent vocal deliveries, as if they’re encircling their prey, the listener. If you wait one more day, they’ll have the entirety of Hallways of Gray available to stream, courtesy of Feel It Records.

The Smashing Times Share Title Track from Mrs Ladyships and the Cleanerhouse Boys

Despite the lengthy title on the forthcoming LP, the Smashing Times definitely know how to write a tune for those wayward pop fanatics. They’ve got the title track from Mrs. Ladyshops and the Cleanerhouse Boys, and while I think I’ve previously pegged them as the second-coming of Television Personalities, this new jam feels wholly like it was meant to be in the Comet Gain catalogue. There are some special little backing moments on this, like the simple “la la la” that just make your cup overflow with joy, all the while still locked into a bit of rock n’ roll swagger and shake. K Records will drop the record on November 1st, so get your ears ready!

The Submissives Share Friend Named Betty

We’ve been on board with all the hits coming out of Montreal from the Submissives, and for those that love a classic pop sound, you’re going to really dig on this new single. In a sense, it reminds me a bit of the approach Shannon and the Clams have to crafting their ditties, only this go is stripped of the garage tendencies and paved by lighter jangling guitar notes. Those little stabbing lines create a bit of playfulness, begging for the rest of the tune to ease into the pop melodics with a barrage of great harmonies. Live at Value Sound Studios better be on your radar; it drops next Friday!

Class Share Milkman Single

Less than a year ago, Class released the rad record, If You’ve Got Nothing, and they’ve turned it around with another release slated to drop this Friday. Today, before the album drops, we’ve got this jagged bit of garage pop that should garner a listen or seven. There’s definitely a punk nod on this, particularly in the way the vocals almost seem to pogo into the picture, though in a sedate manner; they do burst forth emphatically when you hit the hook and the chorus, as they should. I love the marching drum roll that sets up the chorus, then it hits you with these gang vocals and pounding piano notes; it’s a huge sound with crunchy rock n’ roll flare. Best in Class! Grab A Healthy Alternative this Friday from Feel It Records.

Nap Eyes Share Dark Mystery Enigma Bird

Perhaps we’re way off base here, but listening to the new Nap Eyes single, I feel like I’m in the hippest jazz bar around; there’s a great crooner on the mic, locked into this charming delivery, towering over the audience. Behind him, the best band in town, working on crafting a solid level of percussion and rhythm, and in doing so, they’ve built this realm where you can imagine our crooner spinning and grinning before an adoring audience. But, as the track furthers, fiery guitars shoot across the horizon, filling out the room before them, and suddenly you feel alive. It’s a powerful move, taking it from a solo performance to a full audience experience. They drop The Neon Gate on October 18th via Paradise of Bachelors and Paper Bag Records.

Red Sleeping Beauty’s October Pop Single

What a treat this year has been for fans of the Swedish pop outfit, Red Sleeping Beauty, and here we are in October with their new single from their monthly pop series. This is a heavy synth wash, working really carefully by driving a heavy bubble beneath the smoothed vocal delivery. Vocals and drum samples weave in and out, with synthetic musical spotlights shining through to put a little shine on the hooks that drive the band’s sound. The sad thing? There’s only two more months of delicious pop, and we’re salivating to hear what’s in store before 2024 wraps up.

Fred Thomas Announces Window in the Rhythm

For as long as I can remember, Fred Thomas has been a part of my indie experience; I think one of my earliest grabs from the college radio station was a promo copy from Saturday Looks Good to Me, though I think his solo album Changer might be one of my favorites. So, like Fred on his new work, I begin to look at the past and how it defines the future, how my tastes or my life has evolved. Thomas, narrates his own journey, and much of what we’re told about Window in the Rhythm is a statement on that reflection; he’s looking back, but even looking the organization of the LP, you can see that things have changed, or grown. His storytelling is very much the same, almost matter-of-fact sincerity, but the musical landscape takes time to breathe, letting you absorb the craft in its entirety. Really looking forward to hearing the rest of this; Window in the Rhythm is out via Polyvinyl this Friday…vinyl to ship later!

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