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Nap Eyes Share Dark Mystery Enigma Bird

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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

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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

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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!

A New Mount Eerie Single

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Sure, you were supposed to hear this Mount Eerie single yesterday, and hopefully you gave it a listen. But, if not, then you can certainly stop in here today and give it a sample. Going through it several times now, the minimalism in the verse is what perfectly brings me back to the early joys of Mount Eerie; the sampled backdrop works perfectly for Phil’s voice, reminding me of the joys of discovering acts like Pedro the Lion and, well, the Microphones. Simple and emotional, even in its brevity it accomplishes so much. A new album, Night Palace, will be out on November first via P.W. Elverum & Sun.

Florist Share This Was a Gift Single

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As we change into the seasons and the end of another year of reflection, the introverted music begins to brim with emotion within, thus falling in love with this new Florist single was made easy. Emily Sprague’s vocals always feel comforting, but the way they sort of roll in step with the percussion adds this seamlessness that continues illustrates the tightness in the group’s craft. Plus, as a human who dabbles in writing about music, you’re going to be hard-pressed to find a lyrical line that encompasses that concept more than “I just want music in my life/I just want us to sing along.” Pretty special line from a continuously special lot; their single brought to you by Double Double Whammy.

A Place to Bury Strangers Share Fear of Transformation

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This Friday, the digital version of Synthesizer will be out in the world. And, as this song indicates, A Place to Bury Strangers continue to grow and transform. This song doesn’t pummel you or bombard you with noise, but there’s a ton of weight and darkness, all lurking in the shadows. There is a guitar screeching and crawling through the background, but the majority of the tune relies upon this pounding club rhythm, driving the track forward. At times, it almost feels like its a dance track, something Ministry would have pulled off, which I’m totally here for on my end. New LP hits on Friday via Dedstrange.

Check Out Glas Nost

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I’ll admit, I didn’t have a ton to run today, so I went to my reserves folder, as I sometimes do, which is where I picked up this Glas Nost single. The Australian group’s been around for a few years, and they’ve got this sort of darkwave post-punk vibe that definitely feels perfect as we gear up for the spooky season. There are tons of little sprinkles of synthesizers in this, layering the dark shadows with little pop elements that allow the tune to walk the fine line between the edgier side of post-punk and pop vibes. Give a listen.

Last Week’s Jams (9.23 – 9.27)

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We’re drawing towards the end of the year, and while that means arbitrary musical lists of things, what it also means is that we’ve got a few more records hanging out to enjoy before the year is up. Personally, there were some great new songs from trauma ray, EggS and the Wickies, which indicated that these acts have a lot of promise to deliver. Best Bets dropped their latest LP, which was on our radar, not to mention the new release from Being Dead and Feeling Figures. Loved the introduction to Coldwave, and it never hurts to wrap up the end of the week with new music from Constant Follower!

Holding Hour Share Can I Leave Me Too Single

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Des Moines outfit Holding Hour have been offering up these little gems over the past few years, and I’ve really loved diving into their fresh single. Personally, I love when there are two distinctive musical narratives running through a track, working against each other, yet intertwining so seamlessly; it allows the duo to build this textured density that gives all of their work a heavy emotional weight. Lyrically, the track, with trading vocal roles, takes on the subject of admitting your faults in a relationship, though not quite embracing your own role, as you seek to escape your own shortcomings. Continue to love the world these two are building.

The Wickies Offer We Tried

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I’ve only recently gotten into the Wickies, mostly because, as you clearly know, I’m absolutely in love with Quinn Kinsella-Mulkerin’s voice, and have been since I first listened to Big Blood. But, her current project, illustrates the reserved side of that power, holding it in just a bit, letting it carry the song without making it the sole focus. Together with songwriting partner Aiden Arel, the duo build these indie rock structures that manage to encompass the playful spirit that the Moldy Peaches and make it seem serious. Their self-titled album is dropping next week via Ba Da Bing Records, and I already get the feeling that this young act is years ahead of their time, and we’ll be looking to them for years to come.

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