Final Joyce Manor Single

I’ll admit that listening through all the singles of the new Joyce Manor makes me feel about 20 years younger, as they’ve perfect classic pop punk sounds, albeit with a more mature perspective than where I was at 20 years ago! I love how they manage to balance the spirit of the song, musically speaking, with the slower vocal approach here, kind of keeping the listener off balance throughout. They’ve mastered the formula brandished by all their heroes, and in making it their own, they’ve got everyone excited for Friday’s release of I Used to Go to This Bar via Epitaph.

Dutch Interior Announce It’s Glass EP

Looks like we’re destined to spend are morning immersed in our feelings, as we’ve got another slow-burner from Dutch Interior. My first few runs through, I can’t escape the feeling of the early 00s indie scene, where acts like Wilco and Clem Snide were all the rage, blending indie rock traditions with heavy country traditions. If you listen closely, you’ll hear another guitar line just beneath the front of the heavy strum; it’s got this spirit that seems like it could make its own way into the world, and in doing so, that keeps me tethered to the stretch of string arrangements bulking up the overall texture. This track will feature on the group’s new It’s Glass EP, out March 6th.

New Single from Imaad Wasif

I’ll admit that the light piano lines that open this new single from Imaad Wasif had me a little worried I was stepping into classic ballad territory. But, stay tune, as the Los Angeles artist carefully begins to drip layer after layer onto the song, swelling into a track that while ballad-esque in format, has the depth to seep deep into your soul. It’s like peeling back an orange, and with each revelation, a new sensation takes hold of the listener, blossoming into this powerful emotional pull that will keep you coming back. This single is the first to appear off his new record, Superconsciousness, which will arrive later this year!

Club 8 Drop New Single

It’s that time of year when Club 8 remind me that they’re just going to consistently deliver one great song a month, from now until, hopefully forever. This tune opens with some classic post-punk vibes, something that wouldn’t seem out of place on a New Order record. But, then those grooves fade to the background and the polished pop enters the picture, lightly draping heavenly vocal moments atop the churning of synth lines that work beneath the track. It’s hard to stay away from covering the Swedish duo when they’re finding the time to dive right in with these incredible vibes.

Guv Shares Blue Jade Single

Ben Cook just has hits for days and days, and while the project name has changed, the hits keep coming. I’m really enjoying the Guv stuff this go round, with his newest single almost reminding me of late-era Pains of Being Pure at Heart. The propulsive nature of the rhythm section creates this insane hook that keeps the song running along, setting the entirety of the tune up with this fuel that drives us forward. Cook’s vocals have this softened nature here, taking some of his pop skills and bridging them into fashionable dream pop territory. Warmer Than Gold drops on Friday via Run for Cover!

King Tuff Returns with Moo

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve thought about King Tuff, though I’ve always enjoyed his habit of brandishing garage rock with hooks. Today, after a few years off, Tuffy returns with a new record titled Moo, and as one has to do, he’s shared a brand new single/video for you to soak up. When listening through my first few times, I definitely notice some slight changes in his sound; he’s still adhering to the history of garage rock, but in doing so, he’s softened a bit. This song relies more upon a stomp with large hooks smashing about; you’ll also get to hear a little more patience in the vocals, which feels like the culmination of years of growth as a songwriter. Stoked to hear where this record heads; Moo drops on March 27th via Mup Records.

Last Week’s Jams (1.19 – 1.23)

It was a short week, and we tried to cover as much as we could, getting up a fresh batch of 15 songs (technically 16, but Mt. Fog isn’t on the DSPs) to get you through this cold day. RayRay loved the new madfolk single, but I found some solace in some local jams, as the Living Set brought us another incredible gem. Van Chamberlain had another stunner too, and we were also introduced to Season 2 (the band!). Found my way back to some folkier moments too with new Bill Callahan and Natalie Jane Hill. There’s a lot to dig through, so tune in and crank it up!

RE Seraphin ReIssues Tiny Shapes/A Room Forever

We’ve always appreciated the work of RE Seraphin, ever since his earliest days in the Austin scene; he’s since moved out West and continued sharing his gifts with the Bay Area scene. But, today, he’s letting us travel back in time to revisit his Tiny Shapes LP and A Room Forever EP, putting them both back out as one vinyl LP, that way you can enjoy his songwriting anew, especially if you haven’t spent much time with his work. While the earlier releases were put out by Paisley Shirt/Mt St Mtn, this limited edition is brought to you by Take a Turn Records; better grab one though, as there’s only 100 available.

Sadboi Simon Delivers Holding You Back Single

It’s increasingly hard not to get swept away in the negative emotions of our global crisis (sorry for our behavior), so sometimes you need to settle into a bop that just grooves and delivers big hooks. Well, meet the new single from France’s Sadboi Simon. When the track kicks off, it slides into some light jangles, with a heavy wash of feedback lurking beneath the surface. Once it settles into play, the track kicks into a Strokes-adjacent vibe, though this number is a little bit more dreamy in its presentation, making the track slightly less angular. Nothing wrong, as the chorus will keep you coming back to bob your head and tap your toes as you watch the world burn outside your window.

Mt Fog’s Eyes in Buildings

I owe a huge apology to the kind folks in Mt. Fog, as I was completely meant to cover their latest single last week, but alas, time and life caught up with me. The Seattle trio specialize in a brand of pop music that seems far removed from modern signposts and whatnots; it’s filled with whimsy and artistic expression, as if we’re journeying into some mystical world. This go round, that’s all owed to Carolyn B’s performance, as her operatic tones are all over the place, but controlled, mind you. At times, her range and pitch are reminiscent of Bjork, playful and yet skirting around the edges of pop magnificence. Put that together with the jazzy musical flex and you have yet another reason to grab Every Stone is Green; it drops on March 13th.

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