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Last Week’s Jams (9.29 – 10.3)

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As we poured through B. Gray’s photo coverage of Levitation, we also were able to get in some pretty solid tracks, even a premiere here and there, so a pretty busy week on our side. We did some Austin repping with that new Mugger tune on Friday, if you dare to let it rip! Dropped brand new stuff from Strange Passage, Marni and the Lions Constellation, all which are worthy of your listening. Plus, even got to stretch our taste a bit with the likes of Greg Weeks, Devin Shaffer and Magic Fig, so feel free to step outside the confines of today’s indie rock playlist!

The Wesleys Share Explosive Device Single

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In what seems like a continuous cycle of bad-assery, Meritorio Records has another great release on their line-up for the end of 202: The Wesleys Explosive Device EP. The first single from the release had a driving rhythm to it, but this go round, they’ve opened the song up a bit, letting the guitars kind of shimmer in the background, creating this psychedelic sway that moves the song; there’s something in that reminds me of a slightly more upbeat Clientele. Twisting their sound leaves listeners on notice that you’re going to get your moneys worth when you pick up the EP, with a little bit of energy and a little bit of pop, so be sure to grab a copy from Meritorio Records before the Novemeber 7th release.

The Lions Constellation Return with New Moon Rising

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Those of you who’ve followed the last couple of decades of shoegaze and dreampop should already be familiar with Spanish act The Lions Constellation (featuring RJ from Lost Tapes). But, they’ve only had two releases, that is until now…today they announce their brand new LP, New Moon Rising. We’re fortunate to offer you the first listen, with this brightly twisting guitar dancing in the forefront, then peeling back so the vocals can soothe from the core of the tune. Those notes get to soar a little bit in the chorus, with a fiery wall of distortion lifting up the melody as “but if you…” crests and rides atop the mix. They’ve grasped the perfect balance here too, as nothing seems too bold or too melodic, all of the things mixing and melding together into a great ball of noise…even as the track pushes towards a sort of mini-breakdown that opens up again to the chorus. They’re brand new LP will be out on November 21st via Shelflife in the States and Make Me Happy/Too Good to Be True in Europe.

Longing Louisa Shares Cabin Talk

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One of my favorite things about befriending folks from labels all over the world is being introduced to unique artists like Finland’s Longing Louisa. Initially, the draw is singer Reeta Hotti’s voice, toying with these dynamic changes in pitch and tone, classic pop at moments and more peculiar in spaces. Beneath her voice are little ornate flourishes of texture, almost like the song’s tip-toeing through sunny sands; you can feel the gentle warmth right beneath when listening to this track. If you’re looking for some quiet respite in a world gone mad, maybe you need some “Cabin Talk.” This tune appears on the forthcoming record Waterphile record, which drops on November 7th via Soliti.

Pynch Drop Beautiful Noise LP

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I hope that I have hyped up London outfit Pynch enough for everyone over here, as I think they’re delivering the perfect pop rock dosage for the masses in their new LP, Beautiful Noise. Their record embraces a varied base of influences, where you can hear sort of a new wave nostalgia in tracks like “Hanging on a Bassline,” which reminds me a more sincere version of the Killers. “The Supermarket” is still a must have in your listening experience, starting out subtly then bursting right into the aura of crunchy pop that’s energetic and bright. Title track “Beautiful Noise” reminds me of early Mystery Jets, where the sound is clearly built for huge expectations, though never shying away from a past filled with noise. You can stream the whole LP right HERE; I’ve got a couple of rad focus tracks below.

Special Pillow Share Banana Freak Out

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If you’ve ever heard the George Guzman classic “Banana Freak Out,” be prepared to hear it in a new perspective from the upside down, as New Jersey’s The Special Pillow have taken it to some dark places. Musically, they’ve taken the old school funk/soul nature and turned it into this thundering piece of brooding psychedelia. The vocal work is heavy and definitely sits well in the mixture, almost like a demonic presentation as the drums thunder in the background. Seems like the perfect adaptation for the spooky seasons we’re in…and yet also just another reminder of the great work the band keep churning out!

Marni Share Boozer Single

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If we’re being honest here, I am not entirely sure what the FML Era EP will sound like when it hits the airwaves. There are several singles from Marni where they sound like this huge wall of noise crashing into you, pummeling your ears with hooks and distortion. But, then there’s the single below, a quiet walk through the park as the band holds your hand; each turn of the path is accompanied by a guitar sliding up next to you and guiding you along the way. This tune sits perfectly in the middle of their new EP, perhaps offering listeners a touch of respite, or a calm in their beautiful storm. Only time will tell, and that time comes in 10 days; FML Era drops on October 10th.

New Music from Devin Shaffer

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Perhaps we should get out of the gloomy realms of today, instead moving into the more pensive pieces such as this track from Devin Shaffer. According to Shaffer, the track encompasses the album’s concept, with the aim “to surrender to the pace at which things move. As the song title would suggest, a light strum barely crawls its way into the foreground, just patiently sitting behind the vocal that seems to ebb and flow with the passage of time. Little flourishes of percussion and weeping strings come into the background, though careful not to overpower the vocals, allowing you to just sit with the emotion, or surrender to its passage of time. The new album, Patience, is scheduled to drop on November 7th via American Dreams Records.

Spritely Post-Punk from Faded Cassettes

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This new track from Faded Cassettes works for me in multiple ways; it offers these softened post-punk textures, working atop a synthesized beat, but it also brings to life my love of the Spanish language. The title of the track loosely translates to “I love you so much I already hate you,” which seems like a fairly depressing admission. That said, it’s presented in the dark sweetness only great post-punk can deliver, with the corners of the guitar notes twisting you and turning you as the beat has you stomping your feet upon the floor. Really love listening to the this project, especially as it hits all my favorite little notes!

Matt Pryor Offers The Dishonesty

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The music of Matt Pryor is permanently etched inside my brain; I have several albums of his lyrics probably stenciled on the walls of my skull so that I’ll never forget them. So, with a new album on the way, I’m always going to lend an ear to Matt’s work; he approaches everything with sincerity, often openly admitting to his own mistakes as he’s traversed a career as a musician and a human being. If you’re looking for lyrical content, it’s pretty clear that the song revolves around how our own selfishness (whether its drugs, narcissism, workaholics, etc) can often hit those we love the hardest. Maybe it’s a reminder that we’re all still growing and improving (I hope). Look for Matt’s new LP, the Salton Sea, will be out on November 14th via Big Scary Monsters/Nightshoes Syndicate.

The below vid was created by Josh Berwanger of Anniversary fame!

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