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Mope City Share Don’t Understand the Shorthand

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While I get that few people on this side of the pond have probably heard of Mope City, I kind of wish that would change, mostly so I could talk to someone who loved the band’s work as much as I do. At times, I feel like I’m listening in on some private late night whispering between Matthew and Amaya, but at other times, I’m taken aback by the barrage of feelings their work creates. Every time I look for pigeonholing, I can only come with references to the likes of Low, Lift to Experience or Bedhead/New Year…but maybe with like this quieted charm you might have picked up on a Moldy Peaches record. There’s really nothing like this Aussie outfit; look for Within the Walls on April 30th via Tenth Court.

Melby Drop Somewhere New

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None of This Makes Me Worry was a great introduction to Sweden’s Melby, but the pandemic has allowed the group to sort of rearrange their approach in crafting songs, turning practice pieces they would normally tour behind into concrete songs. Listening to “Somewhere New,” it seems like the group’s focus has never been sharper, but their willingness to sort of let songs meander on their own time also has become more apparent. This song begins in a very modern indie rock vein, with Matilda’s voice dominating the early part of the performance, particularly the way she toys with syllables. But, somewhere along this musical journey the group really begins to just let go, really let their song take on a life of its own, riding into this sort of psychedelic proto pop, both energetic and sonically explorative. I’ll keep an eye on the band’s label, Rama Lama to be sure you’re up to date with the group, as they’re on to something exciting here.

Kevin Hairs Releases Dad of the Universe

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Kevin Hairs is a true artists, not only writing songs, but also creating the own album art for each release, as well as other artistic endeavors. Today, lets rejoice that there’s a new collection of Hairs tunes titled Dad of the Universe; it’s the perfect musical gift for pop fans, with the majority of the tracks just barely stretching beyond the 1 minute mark this round. It’s almost as if the songwriting process was like chewing shitty bubblegum. Get all that sweetness that you can out of each song, then move onto the next piece, and do it all over again. “Dad of the Universe” is a spectacular song, twisting these great guitar chords and light jangling around Kevin’s vocals; I love how the mix has those two elements sharing the limelight. “The Who Heard the Who” has this heavier guitar feel that I’m totally digging on too, kind of sliding down the scales in this continuous musical free fall. If you like your pop guaranteed, spend some times with Dad of the Universe.

Monnone Alone Announces Brand New 7″

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It doesn’t seem like Summer of the Mosquito was released almost 2 years ago! Alas, Mark Monnone, formerly of the Lucksmiths, is at it again with a brand new 7″ under his Monnone Alone moniker, and hinting at an LP later in the year! Feuding guitar sounds open the tune, one bringing in fuzzy edges and the other a light-hearted beach stomp, giving off this sort of bewildering pop sensibility. And, while I love the steadfast pop quality, I think the true winner here is Mark’s vocal performance; he doesn’t seem to miss a note, almost as if he’s singing at some beachside lounge resort, making all the kids scream and swing about as they spill their Mai-Tais in the sand. You want to take a bite out of some truly great pop music? Then give this one about 12-13 spins; I know I certainly have. Like the Beach Boys, but honestly, better. The 7″ is out at the end of March via Lost and Lonesome/Emotional Response/Meritorio/Royal Mint. Here I go skipping down the hallways of our school screaming and bouncing “I’m going to lose my mind!”

Belinda May Share Lemonade

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I first got into Belinda May last year when they shared a tune via Fastcut Records, but this is the latest single from the Japanese outfit, paying homage to My Little Lover. It’s got all those crisp jangling guitar notes that make me swoon, plus it packs this huge hook-laden punch by using dual vocals to harmonize throughout the song. You could maybe drop in some heavier guitars and have a beautiful shoegaze sound, but as always, this bunch prefer to keep things wholly in the pop realm, letting melody and dreaminess lull you into sedation. Enjoy this one!

Tasha Shares Would You Mind Pulling Me Close Lyric Video

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After dropping Alone at Last to critical acclaim, I’m pleased to let you know that Tasha isn’t resting, instead choosing to drop this devastating new tune in your lap. The first 2 minutes of this song just wash over you, go straight to every little emotional firing synapse; I love the light wash of water in the song’s distance here too. Then you cross that 2 minute mark and the song erupts, with Tasha belting out her voice as heavy strings raise the bar altogether. I mean, shit, how do you listen to this song and not feel moved? And that’s not even touching on the lyrical content, which is highly relatable. The single’s available everywhere tomorrow via Father Daughter.

Dorio Drops Dorio’s Robot Friends EP

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If you missed last year’s Yesterday the Sky Was Blue LP (Citrus City), then now seems like the perfect time to turn on some solid pop from Austin’s Dorio. Just yesterday, the band dropped Dorio’s Robot Friends EP, picking up on last year’s album and weaving the craft just a bit differently. The immediacy of the bounce in “Robot Friends” will hook you right from the start, only made more endearing by the perfect vocal combination that springs up here and there. Then the EP offers a couple of creative instrumental bits before turning you onto the screwed pop stylings, using the band’s penchant for pop hooks and chopping it up into this slow fizz. Hopefully this EP signals there’s more new stuff on the way!

Todd Briefly Announces Demos mini-LP

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If Todd Briefly isn’t on your radar yet, you’re going to want to be sure you put this tune on full blast for the rest of the day. This new single from his forthcoming Demos mini-LP is fueled by this pounding rhythm, thunderous in nature, allowing the guitars to create all the damage. Those guitars stab and churn and flip angularly, chopping up pieces of the fabric on your speakers as they break on through. Todd offers this disaffected vocal delivery, a steadied vocal performance, unaware of the swirling noise all about him. Demos will be available March 20th via Just Step Sideways Records.

Al Riggs Shares Emo Revival

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Al Riggs has the perfect opening on their latest single; it begins with this sort of electronic pulsing piano, minimal, yet striking. But, before you notice it kind of fades into the background, replaced by a light strum and brushed percussion. Riggs begins to unfold stories of the emo revival with this powerful voice, accented by a gruffer voice on occasion; it almost feels like there’s a hint of the National in those moments. For me, I seem to be drawn towards these little minor details that almost seem to gurgle in the track’s background. It’s like sitting at home with my two year old, and you hear something, like the creak of the house, or a neighbor rolling out their garbage can; it’s the sound of life breathing into this song, the heartbeat of everything around us; it’s quite something to feel. I Got a Big Electric Fan to Keep Me Cool is out April 2nd via Horse Complex Records.

Sasha and the Valentines Share Flower

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I don’t know about you, Austin’s been pushing out some incredible voices this year; I loved Natalie’s performance in that new Tele Novella LP, and now there’s this great new track from Sarah Addi on the latest Sasha and the Valentines single. After a playful prelude, the song jumps in immediately with this energetic uptick; it’s got that sunny swagger, crossing the border between bossanova and casual cool. Of course, Addi comes in with this dreamy performance, letting her voice hang on the top of the guitars as they hit their high notes. The chorus allows her to soften a bit as the tune takes on a more expansive feel, albeit for a brief moment. This song feels like its perfectly times, hitting just as Austin seems to finally be gearing up for some warm weather. You can find this song on So You Think You Found Love, out on April 16th via Oof Records.

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