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The Leaf Library Announce After the Rain, Strange Seeds

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In about 37 seconds (not 6-7 you knobs) the Leaf Library managed to completely captivate me, without even so much as a whisper; it’s just driving rhythm movements and a guitar circling overhead, and I was head-over-heels. Then Kate Gibson enters the picture and the vibrance of the song is cemented within my mind. As they progress, the quartet is patient, careful not to lay all their cards on the table; you get a plot twist around 1:40, with additional textures thickening the pop swell. They lock in, coming in and out, flickering as a candle in a gentle pop wind, like “golden moth outside my window” that’s continuously repped in the tune. Really striking way to open up this morning; they release After the Rain, Strange Seeds via Fika Recordings on March 20th.

Heavy Jam from Trauma Ray

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I definitely spent a lot of time jamming to the debut LP from Trauma Ray; it was heavy in all the right spots, with the faintest hint of melody lurking to keep pop fans like myself enthused. Well, yesterday they dropped an EP announcement with this new single and it’s totally bringing me back to mid 90s shows at Liberty Lunch here in Austin. The heaviness of the riff work recalls a number of acts from that era, though the earlier Deftones LPs certainly come to mind. I think the way they flirt with soaring vocal melodies is reminiscent of Water and Solutions by Far, mastering heavy riffage with a huge set of pipes! Think the group’s new Carnival EP will be pretty solid, out February 20th via Dais Records.

Dreamy Pop From Deary

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Since their earliest singles, London outfit Deary has crafted ethereal pop music, continually evolving their sound, adding texture as they build. Today, the group announce their debut LP, and while the cavernous ambiance is ever-present, I’m immediately drawn to Rebecca Cockram’s vocals. The waves of cymbals crashing again and again seem to coat her voice, almost creating this sensation that allows it to operate as a layer of texture. The video accompanying this song embraces their shadowy pop, using reflections of light to create this prismatic shimmer that contrasts the darker tones of the tune. Birding is out on April 3rd via Bella Union.

Swirls Release Neverland Single

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The theme of never growing old is timeless, assuredly around long before JM Barrie penned his famous story of Peter Pan; it looks as if French outfit Swirls share the sentiment, with a nod to the literary legacy of said aims. They present it with this scattering bit of angular guitars and matter-of-fact vocal delivery, holding tight to the refrain of “I don’t have to grow old/I don’t have to grow at all.” A steady drive from the drumming helps the tune march, turning the track from self-reflection to an advice column, reminding the listener that “YOU don’t have to grow old!” They’ll release their new album Surge on March 6th via Howlin Banana/A Tant Rever Du Roi.

 

Cootie Catcher Share Puzzle Pop Video

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Cootie Catcher has given us their refined brand of indiepop with spirited single after spirited single, but today’s offering gives a look at the group’s ability to mix it up on their forthcoming LP, Something We All Got. Nolan takes on the lead vocal role this go round, but it’s more about the calmed approach to the verses that sets the tune up for success. In a sense, the tune’s themes of being non-confrontational shine through the songwriting, though the group is sure to bring it all back to their pop purveyance in the chorus, as they never stray to far from offering joy to the listener. Carpark Records will release the new LP on February 27th!

Pleased to Meet You: Knight’s Ferry

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Projects amongst friends always bring the most joy, which is where the story for Knight’s Ferry begins. Alex Olsen of Portland emailed Clay Hunt of San Francisco, who brought on Michael Ramos (Tony Jay/Flowertown), who emailed ATH, and here we are. When you listen through, the imagery of the album art begins to seep through the musical sphere, as if the track was pulled together in one of the rooms of the old house; the vocals are almost presented as a whisper so as not to wake anyone in the rest of the house. Personally, I was drawn to the way the guitar notes sort of hung in the mix for a bit, giving an added textural depth to the whole of the tune. Really excited to hear where this goes, but for now, the band have House Demos ready to roll out on February 6th courtesy of Teeth.

Chris Canipe Shares Barely Stitched + Drops Monuments

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I wanted to start 2026 being kinder to myself, thus needing musical accompaniment that is equally kind, thus where I landed with Chris Canipe. This Missourian is writing tracks that land somewhere between Yorn, Tweedy and Pernice, with lineage linking back to Americana and folk, though built with a bit more rock spirit to keep it feeling lively. While there’s definitely some aspects that snap on the back of the drum work, the way Canipe’s vocals sweep in offer your a sense of inner peace. If you go through this track and find some love here, you’ll want to be sure to swing through all of Monuments, his latest release, which coincided with the release of this ditty.

Stuart Pearce Delivers Dances with Starships Video

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Last Spring, Stuart Pearce released the delightful All This Vast Overproduction, but great records never disappear, so Stuart has decided to revisit the closing track, “Dances with Starships.” When this tune kicked off, it sounded to me like a British version of Pavement, and I mean that in the best way possible. The pop driven chug of the guitars circle back again and again, with a growling guitar clearing the way for this burst of hooks to settle into the chorus. It’s clear the song’s a standout, but seeing as it was hiding at the end of a great record, not everyone listens all the way through. Perhaps now you’ll give it some time and go back and hear the record in its entirety…courtesy of Safe Suburban Home.

Daily Worker Share The New Insicerity

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Seems to be a great day for really solid rock vibes, which doesn’t mean they all have to hit you over the head. Just listen to this new tune from Austin band Daily Worker, who manages to bring a whole lot of swagger to an acoustic strum. After years in Cotton Mather, Harold Whit Williams knows how to provide listeners with the perfect hook, but it might be the accompanying vocals behind his voice on this one that cement the joy, almost bringing in a late 60s classic rock swell…which isn’t too far off from the meandering psychedelic guitar notes. Always great to hear new music from the project, and even better news that they’ll release Prefab Maverick via our friends at Repeating Cloud on February 20th.

Andronoids Return with Two Hearts Can’t Be Held Apart

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It’s been a few years since we’ve heard from Swedish pop purveyors, Andronoids, but with a new single hitting this week…why on Earth wouldn’t I be here to cover it. Interestingly, it’s a semi-instrumental track, albeit one that employs a great deal of voice work throughout the song. On the front end, you’ve got a jangling bit of guitar pop working, pepped and propped by the snare smashing in the front of the mix. When you hear the vocals, they’re working in this sort of hazy underground, which, if I’m being honest, gives them more of an ambient wash. But, that works perfectly in this mixture of the tune, offering up a bit of obscure in a land of sugar. Turn it on, then listen again and again.

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