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Two Fields Over Share We Have

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Long long ago, a love interest gave me some early orchestral pop record, and whether that was the impetus for personal growth or not, I definitely swung from my punk/emo roots into different musical regions. Needless to say, those tastes have stuck around, which is where I found my appreciate for Two Fields Over. There’s something in this that reminds me of Kings of Convenience; it’s light on the guitar sound, with sweeping streams bringing movement through the track as horns blast to further the textural rise you’re after on this one. A delicate listen, but one that sets the tone for the group’s new record, Grains of Verse!

Circling Back to Lavender Scare

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While we were sure to grab Lavender Scare on our locals only Spring Break show with Side One Track One, I completely forgot that the band had recently tossed out their debut Bites EP, so here I am circling back to those jams to make sure you get a little taste. They’ve got a classic punk feel, powered by the raw tenacity from front-woman Ruby del Mar; she’s got this brash delivery that coolly curls into sprinkles of melody to break up the tour de force working behind her. Just imagine the bravado of the New York Dolls with a hint more of punk ethos and a bit more flare bursting through the speakers. If you’re into it, you should circle back to Bites as well!

Last Week’s Jams (8.26 – 8.30)

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Sorry for taking Monday off, but even us little guys need a break from time to time. But, here we are to remind you of the great stuff we covered last week, with some absolute bangers you’ll have in your ear for the rest of the day/week/year. I absolutely love the Miners tune that kicks things off, with a quick jangling follow up from Young Scum right behind it. And to be honest, the Pop Filter tune had me in my feelings all weekend long, so be sure you stick to the end of that track. Some nods to new releases from Easy Sleeper, Mint Field, Stinako and Shady Cove also made it into our weekly suggestions. Oh, and as if all this wasn’t enough, you have to dip your toes in the new Dummy and Nothing Natural singles, doing the Cali subset proud.

Tears Run Rings Drop How Will We Know Single

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Everything in The End is just around the corner, and Tears Run Rings have opted to give us one more peek under the covers, and what a doozy this one is. A plucked guitar string echoes for a few seconds, calling to the drums and other guitar notes to join in the scaffolding of ambiance. It builds quietly, and while the volume pushes it forward, you can feel the tension in the air, careful not to shatter the world created. It’s here where the vocals tip-toe into the tune, hanging on a thin vocal note that perfectly stalks the track from beneath. They play with this structure for six minutes, allowing the negative space to hold as much weight as possible, before carefully setting it back into the track. The album is out next week via Shelflife.

Miners Share Why Can’t I

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It’s been at least a day since we’ve gone and visited the musical world of Australia, but we’re back now that there’s this ripping new tune from Miners. While the tune itself is fairly brief, you get the feeling that they’ve accomplished so much in just over two minutes. Greeting you with walls of guitars, they quickly recede to let you hang in the joyous bounce of the drum work. You’ll hear a heavy coating on the vocals, giving them this mixture of play and haunting that begs you to just dive into the tune. And, for the chorus, you get a forceful punch, offering up the quiet loud dynamic that we all adore. Crank this ripper!

Puddled Prep Self-Titled EP

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Naomi Davidoff is no stranger to writing great tracks, having played in Baltimore’s Spooled Up. But, things change, life moves on, and Naomi began Puddled, who are prepping their self-titled EP for the masses this Fall. What hasn’t changed, however, is Naomi’s drive to incorporate a love of 90s alternative rock into her songwriting, with names like the Breeders being thrown around most often. Personally, that seems mostly due to some of the vocal tones that Davidoff takes on, as there’s certainly a modern flex in the craft, embracing the adoration for driving walls of noise as drums echo like artillery shells. And sure, the vocals do their job to hold tight to nostalgia, but a sound this powerful is built for the present, so keep your eyes out for their Puddled EP, out via Crafted Sounds on September 26th.

The Boy Shares You Stole My Sun

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Been in a weird headspace after pulling four consecutive 13 hour days, so when this track from The Boy came my way, I was pretty stunned. Stylistically, the tune is fairly simple, with a light strum working over little percussive elements that add some texture behind the front of the mix. The vocals are extremely fragile, hitting some really high notes, but even in doing so, you feel as if they could shatter at any moment. In a weird way, feels sort of like something that would have gotten Daniel Johnston’s okay, as it feels wholly personal, like we’re peering inside the mind of the narrator.

World Brain Shares Minute Papillon

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The French pop association gets thrown about an awful lot these days, but here we finally get some pop that’s sung in French from World Brain, and yes, it perfectly fits into that sort of neo-psychedelia, utilizing electronics to build the sonic structures. You’ll grab on to a slight little bounce, with the keys being used to emphasize the faintest hint of flare that livens up the jazzy influences and slight nod to birds. Vocals have just a hint of bounce to them, just a tinge of playground fun, and the French lyrics give it that depth that has kept the genre on the tip of our tongues of late. If you’re enjoying it, be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for Open Source, out November 1st.

Hotel Hugo Share Indie Rock Jam

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Admittedly, I’ve maybe pushed myself further left of the dial than where this site began nearly 20 years ago, but I still love to call classic indie rock sounds home from time to time. Thus, I came upon this Hotel Hugo track, offering up these giant sweeping notes of rock n’ roll, with a little bit of Americana swagger to them. Peppered drum rolls give the track a swing that opens the guitar up to a broad expanse of melody, wherein the vocals just rise and rise and rise. It’s a nice little piece that rolls through your speakers like a tumbleweed in a windstorm, mixing both danger and beauty at once. Start your day here.

Pop Filter Share Exactly Where I Want to Be

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We’ve had a few energetic pop rock tunes from Pop Filter and their new LP, but today, you get a bit more of that slow burn that feels perfect as we stretch into the late Summer vibes. There are so many excellent moments on this singular track, you’ll be circling back to find your favorite little momentary nugget to store in your brain. Deep vocal tones? Sure. Bits of sweeping strings, carefully placed? No doubt. Meandering solo? Indeed. Joyous gang vocals? You bet. Put it all together and you’ve got this melancholic march that celebrates the group’s emotional consistency and celebrated unity as a band. This track is on Ray and Lorraine’s, the new LP out on October 4th via Bobo Integral.

 

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