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Strange Passage Announces A Folded Sky

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It’s a busy day over at Meritorio Records HQ, with two new singles dropping, but let us first check in on their announcement of a new Strange Passage LP. Their early work drew in Felt and Feelies comparisons, and you can still hear that in the swirling sound of the jangling guitars, but the rhythmic work in this first single sets you up in a slightly different fashion. The way the drums kick and stomp in a smattering of noise is a bit more punk forward, so you get a bit more of a energetic grab in the front of the tune. The vocals have that disaffected delivery, swaggering in with a juxtaposition of nonchalant and emphasis; it sort of reminds me of Neutrals, if they were a bit more spiritually light. A Folded Sky is the name of the new LP, and it drops on Novemeber 7th.

Checking In on The Fishermen Three

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We had a brief cool front here in Austin; it dropped almost below 90 degrees for about an hour today, so for us it felt like Fall was on the way. With that, we can revisit the recently released album from the Fishermen Three, the long running project of Simon Beins and friends. He’s gathered a lot of big hitters to bring his songs to life, from Jack Johnson to Herman Dune, so the pedigree of folks is there…and so are the song. I really loved the tune hanging out below, particularly with its sort of soft brush stroked drums signaling a slight march to the the melody. What kind vocals too, especially as the track layers in the various arrangements; I especially loved the horn blasts that popped to life. If this feels like a tune for you, then check out Infinite Feeling, available now from Royal Oakie.

Joyeria Drops the Swimmer

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I suppose I’ll open up this morning with a little back to back swimming nods, as this fresh Joyeria picks up where the previous morning single left off, taking the swimming to “The Swimmer.” There is something in the construction of a Joyeria song that feels like he’s the natural successor to early Beck; it’s definitely rock music, but he’s going to flirt here and there with elements of great pop songwriting. Here, there’s a hook running right through the center, and you can’t avoid it, but it’s spun with this element of harshness coming from the slight little growl lurking in the voice. The new Graceful Degradation EP will be out on October 31st via Speedy Wunderground.

Pleased to Meet You: Pelts

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The good people at Fika Recordings have been turning me onto great pop music for the last however many years, and they’re not stopping by introducing us to Danish outfit Pelts. This bass line has an immediacy you won’t be able to turn away from, swinging in to dance in lock-step with the stabbing guitar line; it’s all a set out as the tune wiggles into its main foray once the vocals calmly join. Those matter of fact lines for the track to kind of move in and out between the constantly moving lines of both guitars; you can almost sense the internal movement pushing along as the track cranks out these wonderful hooky guitar licks. Really excited to hear their new Swimming EP!

One Last Sneak Peek at Cate Le Bon’s Michelangelo Dying

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It took the new track from Cate Le Bon only about 32 seconds to remind me why her music is so fascinating and enduring, in my brain anyways. The way she plays with the vocals throughout nods to little snippets of pop history, whilst still feeling ornate and supernatural. Musically, there’s lots of space to manipulate, and at times the tune seemingly moves in and out of your consciousness, pulsating with the grooves that echo and swell behind le Bon. I just love the satiated presentation, as Cate seems completely confident in her role throughout, and in no rush to reach out and fill in with the fads. Michelangelo Dying drops on September 26th.

Pulsing Pop from Aitis Band

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Something about the new single from Aitis Band sort of provides a bit of an escape from reality, although one might find that juxtaposed to the anxiety-inducing video. You’ll be drawn into the tune by its continuous groove, the pulse thumping as sampled sounds scream through the distance. Pushing on, a buzz begins to reverberate, though the careful construction allows the group to hold the reigns, never quite letting you go on that spiritual journey your body is seeking. In fact, you find yourself trapped, caught in the industrial cosmic propulsion…and never the happier. You’ll hear this tune on their new IV, which drops on October 10th.

The Wind-Ups Drop Video for Pain In Your Heart

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Weary of getting to lost in the wash of morning pop vibes, the Wind-Ups just dropped their newest video, and it offers a different side of pop music. It’s a gritty number on the surface, but lurking beneath is the sense of playfulness that the group manage to capture on the recoding of their most recent LP, Confection. Chanting at first, they use a not to Laverne and Shirley to kick off the noisy wash of grooves that suck you immediately into their exuberance; it’s like a call and response of sorts, with a willingness to just have some fun while you’re cranking out the volume. If you can’t hear the fun kicking on below, maybe you should just grab the LP from Dandy Boy Records, and it’ll all make sense.

Circling Back to New CBVB

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Over the last few years we have managed to watch Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee (CBVB) find comfort and solace in his songwriting craft. Now, with his feet firmly planted beneath him, he aims to reach the heights of the Cohen’s and Lennon’s, taking pop to those stretches of heavenly territory where it seems to supersede any mere nostalgic nod. What sold me, aside from the assured swagger, was the backing vocals, building in this textural layer that almost feels as if its branched into this kind of glam pop category, albeit done with a bit of pure reverence for the genre itself. Love to hear a good CBVB jam.

The Apartments Announce That’s What the Music is For

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I reckon there is never a bad time to slink into a good track from the Apartments, and Peter Milton Walsh has made our day with the announcement of a new record from the famed Aussie outfit. These days, Walsh is operating almost as a crooner, letting the weight of his voice carry the emotion atop nicely lightened musical arrangements. All the musical notes are striking, though they all seem wary of stepping on Peter’s toes, kind of hanging in the back with the shaker, light strum and snapping drum; the extra flourishes build in a deepened vibe, embracing the sort of somber aura that crests and cruises through the whole of the tune. Looking forward to hearing That’s What the Music is For; it drops on October 17th.

Hayes Noble Readies Never Blue

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If you miss the innocence of the early Alex G albums, or maybe just the joy of finding a young artist finding their way, then this is the right place to be; you’ll love the earnest sincerity in Hayes Noble‘s latest performance. Where. you hear like-minded artists filling the space with ambiance and reverb on the vocals, there’s this bright clarity that permeates your room as you turn the knob to get a closer listen. The textured keys do a wonderful job lifting the voice to your ear, and as you hear those guitar lines operating, you’ll find yourself yearning for the promise that’s present in Noble’s songs; look for Never Blue on October 17th.

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