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Brand New Track from Speed Week

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You can always count on the music scene in Melbourne to offer up something really tasty, as is the case with a brand new track from Speed Week, who’ve just announced a brand new record. When the bass line walks you into the track with its grumbling tones, it sets you up for these sharp knife cuts from the guitar that slice and stab through the lyrical lines; together, the sounds create this frantic nature that seems as harrowing as it is hook-laden. Speaking of the lyrics, they’re hitting at the mundane, and if I’m being honest, they feel very close to all the work Tim Darcy was dropping in Ought, offering a bit of public discourse in an observational manner. Look for their new Weak Speed LP on October 17th via Endless Recordings.

Brutalligators Announce Still Here

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I get a lot of tunes across my desk every day, and some are easy to turn off. But, I couldn’t turn off this Brutalligators single, and in fact, kept coming back to it more than I’d like to admit. Of the handful of singles they’ve made available from their new LP, this one’s perhaps the one that seems most likely to catch the indie and the punk kids all at once. There’s something in the verses that feels both British and not too far off from what the Weakerthans brought to the table on their first LP; it’s all about the set up for the exuberance that smashes through in the chorus, instantly hooking you as it balances out the pop with a slight bit of a growl. Still Here already sounds super rad, and it drops via Fika recordings on November 21st.

Immersion Share Push the Rock

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While the new Immersion album is set for release next week, they’ve treated us with another look under the proverbial hood, and this one lives in two parts of my brain. Musically, there’s this electronic march that pulses, then opens up to this vibrance; it builds tension and feels constantly like its about to erupt into beautiful madness, only to show restraint and remain tempered. But, speaking of madness, well, that’s the state of the world, as the song mentions with the line “a world gone mad.” The duo question what we can all do, staring down the barrel of the gun (sorry for the cliches!) and encouraging us not to run scared like all those folks who left X for BSKY; you’ve got to stay and create, push back, and in this case, “push the rock.” WTF? is out next Friday

Brash Pop Rock from Trash Man

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I know that we’re all currently swooning over neo-grunge acts, but while I get the fad, I’m really loving the continuance of great big guitar rock, like this new Trash Man single. The verses fit into the modern mold, almost quietly working the riffs into a frenzy, but the explosion in the chorus is where its at for me. The vocals hit the perfect soaring pop rock notes, not too far off from a Rivers Cuomo impression (when we all still adored him), so you can take a bit of punk and mash it up with just classic guitar songwriting. Look for this track on the Cool Until It’s Not EP, which is out October 10th via YK Records.

Sister Ray Davies Drop Rowans Video

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I’m sure the news was out there in the world, but I completely missed that Sister Ray Davies have finally announced their debut LP; the group have been one of those US acts that’s really been exciting, particularly in their construction. On this tune, they seem to be building on the structures of acts like the Album Leaf or Mogwai, though they’ve opted to incorporate delicate vocal touches to take a post rock structure into places where few have opted to go! Their driving soundscapes are energetic, pulsing at times and restrained at other moments, and this go round, its all beautifully set to this accompany video. Holy Island will be out on November 14th via Sonic Cathedral.

Massage Share No North Star

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Every so often you come across a tune that seems to encompass the world’s status, and nothing seems as indebted to today as the new single from Massage; the press release calls this a “bittersweet anthem for anyone who’s ever felt adrift,” and I can surely second that feeling, as its difficult to grasp reality at present. But, the brightness of the tune certainly cements the group’s infectiousness, pulling in some textured vocal work throughout that adds this brilliant layer of depth to the rush of ringing guitars. In the end, despite the sense of wandering and restlessness, the tune seems to share an aura of hope, a promise for a brighter moment on the horizon. Here’s to hoping for that, and hoping you grab Coaster from Bobo Integral//MtStMtn on October 10th.

The Melody Chamber Announce Debut LP

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Those of you that continue to find yourself charmed by crystalline guitar lines that seem to cascade through your speakers are going to love The Melody Chamber (not to be confused with that other like-minded act). This Richmond outfit have built a sound that holds tight to this huge cinematic presence of great guitar music, while the steadiness allows the group to illustrate their patience in the songwriting. They’ve no need to use gimmicks, instead choosing to rely upon wispy vocals melting into your heart while the rhythm section pushes the focus forward. Little details of twisting guitars and synths coat the backdrop, but you’ll come to find joy in the way they’ve mastered the simplicity of sound; look for their self-titled debut via HHBTM on November 7th.

Flypaper Share On Your Mind

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We’ve obviously been real high on the work of Rory Sear and his project, Flypaper, with both RayRay and myself extensively covering his work since the debut EP a couple of years ago. But now, on the horizon is the newest installment from the songwriter, with a sneak peek via PNK SLM waiting for you below. Instantly, the folk inclinations are there, but I love the approach and its clarity, allowing Sear’s voice to sparkle and the guitars to sort of reverberate. This works in contrast with a lot of the studio magic folks are using, so it offers up this purity that I haven’t seen a lot of lately. If you dig, like we do, Forget the Rush is out on November 7th.

Optic Sink Announce Lucky Number

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Post-punk tracks are a dime a dozen, but I’ll always welcome the bands that are stretching their own sound, like Memphis Trio Optic Sink. They manage to work on this groove that begins with almost this sort of break-beat influenced groove, akin to something you’d hear in the late 80s underground. Natalie Hoffman takes on this cold industrial vocal approach, sharping delivering each note over screeching electronic pulses. When the tune turns in on itself, it revels in its own magic, tripping and hopping in that territory where club music meets punk in a glorious hug. But, you’ve got to stick around to the end to hear the group really take the sound into their own hands. Lucky Number is out on October 31st via Feel It Records.

Lucky Share Olden Goldy

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Our interaction with Andrew St. James goes years back, long before we helped put out a release of his on our little label of love! But, he’s kept at it, and as of late he’s focusing on Lucky, a new project with some friends in the Bay Area, offering a bit of a nostalgic bit of classic rock vibes. Their approach reminds one of the warmth of that generation, fusing these huge riffs with hint of Americana, using the vocals to gather folks around and bring the past into the future. Their self titled Lucky album seems to be sliding right into the perfect mixture of San Francisco’s past and present, so if you’re looking for that ride, be on the lookout for the LP, out now via Royal Oakie.

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