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Balmorhea Return with The Wind LP

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Austin outfit Balmorhea have been mostly quiet since 2018, with various members of the band working on other projects. But, that time has allowed Michael Muller and Rob Lowe to really focus on creating expansive soundscapes, with ties to stories of French saints, Greta Thurnburg and general meditations on the state of the natural world. Their music, as always, is a truly immersive experience; you’ve got to let yourself go, allowing the slight nuances to move you in new directions in step with the song’s careful meandering. Never a bad day for a new track to come our way from this lot; they’ll be releasing The Wind later this year via Deutsche Grammophon.

 

The Shop Window Shares Out of Reach

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Just over here keeping it real on the indiepop front today, so why not keep that boat a-rocking by sharing the latest tune from The Shop Window. While the vocals have that melodic softness you’d associate with the genre, the guitar work has this heavier feel, almost pulling you towards the crossover of dream pop. That combination crafts something that hurls you through this nostalgic warp where your favorite hits had you bouncing and dancing and singing and smiling; the chorus definitely feels fresh whilst looking back on club hits of the late 80s. You’ll find this tune featured on the band’s latest 7″ for Spinout Nuggets, dropping on January 29th.

Dropkick Announce The Best of Dropkick

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One of my favorite LPs of last year was The Scenic Route, released by UK act Dropkick; it was filled with charming understated jangles and warm melodies that soothe. Well, while hunkered down in quarantine, the band have written some new tunes, remixed some old tunes, and dug into the crates to compile The Best of Dropkick; its 30 tracks of indie pop that will surely seem like required listening as we jump forward into 2021. Plus, the double LP release features this brand new track below, and I reckon that will be enough to entice us all to pick it up; it drops on March 5th via Sugarbrush Records/Sound Asleep Records.

Babehoven Shares Dissociative Tally

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Maya Bon, aka Babehoven, set out to craft a tune that expresses her own dissociative tendencies, crafting a piece that utilizes an adjusted vocal to create this modern delirium that operates like a musical black hole that refuses to let you go. Listening through on repeat, the song has this old school slow-core feel to it, something that really just feels primal in its existence, like we’ve been stripped down to our barest existence, only to find joy in pop music. There’s a nice little twist in the song waiting for you at the end too, so don’t just nod your head in agreement, indulge in this jewel; Babehoven releases the Yellow has a Pretty Good Reputation on January 29th.

Swansea Sound Selling Their Soul on EBay!!!

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They promised us they’d do it, so they up and wrote a song about selling their souls on EBay. Swansea Sound (members of Catenary Wires/Pooh Sticks) have recorded their smash hit single, putting their heart and soul into the recording (it was pressed into the vinyl!) and pressing to a super limited run of 5 7″ copies. Four go to members of the band, and the final one is currently being auctioned on EBay; you can bid HERE(it was 20 pounds when I posted this!). Plus, they made a fun teaser video, but be sure to stick through to the end, as the band make an emphatic appearance just as the song closes in bang-out fashion! If anything, stick around for the delectable pop treat at the 30 second mark!

Fuvk Drop New Album

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Those who’ve been carefully keeping an eye on the Austin music scene will already be aware of the talented of Fuvk, the work of Shirley Zhu. I’ve really enjoyed the 10 tracks on this release, with a lot of them featuring duets of sorts, blending in Zhu’s bedroom pop with other nuanced acts, like the pop meets hip-hop touches of “Take Me Back” that opens the album. Folks will likely gravitate towards “Wishful Thinking,” as it jumps out as a single perfectly aligned with modern indie rock, with a nice little sample breakdown lurking behind Shirley’s guitar work. Imaginary Deadlines is out now via Z Tapes Records.

New Tune from Dannika

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Late last year we heard about Dannika, one of the latest acts to sign on to work with our friends at Osborne Again Music, and now there’s another single to share with you from the Melbourne bunch. I love the song’s natural bounce, both from the rhythm section and that lead guitar line; it builds up the immediate infectiousness that helps the song land in that sweet spot for the listener. Match that up with just a slightly deepened vocal, and you get this perfect little bit of pure pop magic. The band will release their new album Gems on January 29th!

Forgot About This Mo Troper Tune

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I think I can finally clean out all my old emails from 2020 by sharing this Mo Troper tune, which honestly, I would have shared on its release at the end of December had we not been shut down for sanity’s sake. Mo’s got this great power pop feel of late; I love how he stretches his vocals to the tip top of his range, letting it ride on top of the mix as the guitars churn just beneath him. The song just feels like that shimmering sun warming you through your living room window as you gaze into the future; I feel like I could really use that right now. Check his last LP, Natural Beauty too, if you haven’t done so already!

Mint Eastwood Shares Man from Atlantis

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Weird how listening to a new artists on your radar immediately takes you back in time, like when I first listened to this Mint Eastwood tune, I couldn’t help but think of Jason Lytle and Grandaddy. There’s that soft electronic fuzz that wraps itself around the vocals, squeezing out every drop of pop sensibility. I’ve really enjoyed how the song sits back a bit, showing some restraint too, so it doesn’t go over the top and smack the listener in the face with its pop bravado. Seems like the perfect tune to turn on in the background while you watch the waves of 2021 roll into your life…or you know, if you just want to listen to a really good song.

More Music from Kelly Duplex

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I’ve really been enjoying the stuff I’ve heard from New Oreleans’ Kelly Duplex; they’re running out singles to prepare you for the release of their self-titled album. I love the heavy immediacy of this tune, racing into this wall of ledded guitars vibrating all the stuff on your walls before the vocals slink in to provide a careful balance. But, as much as that works for me, I was totally sold when they break it down right at the 1 minute mark for some crunchy guitar work and a slower build; it gives the song this infectiousness I adore (reminds me of our own Growl) before blasting forth again. The new LP is out on February 12th.

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