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Retail Drugs Share Little Dog

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Some songs you hear will haunt your conscious forever, which seems to be the case for Jake Brooks of Retail Drugs, as he’s had “Little Dog” bouncing around in his head for several years. As a listener, if you don your own set of headphones, you, too, will find the track’s magic will haunt you; I love the simplicity of the track and its somewhat off-kilter drumming. It kind of feels like a warped tape you discover in your attic, and find that you’re magically invested in its storytelling and magic. A little bit of backing vocals too add this textural depth that took me to a whole new mental space, so you can tell that I’m looking forward to rECKless dRIVing, which drops via Fire Talk/Angel Tapes on Friday!

Massage Return with Coaster

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I honestly hadn’t thought about LA’s Massage in quite some time, though I’ll admit that I adored their last LP, Still Life. Well, after a little breathing room, the group have returned with a new record, Coaster, and we’ve got that delicious debut single from the record below. On my first few listens through the track, it reminds me a lot of the late-era Pains of Being Pure at Heart, where the guitars feel secondary in relation to the overall blanket of sound that washes across the room. It’s soft and sweet, though there’s a weight to both the lyrics and the volume, providing a boldness that balances the track perfectly. Such a welcome return; they’ll drop Coaster via Mt St Mtn/Bobo Integral/Prefect on October 9th.

Golden Apples Share Mind

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This new track from Golden Apples is a jam from start to finish, but for me, some of the greatest joy are the little musical nuggets hanging inside the track itself. When it opened with a snappy drum groove I was on board, but then this crisp guitar meanders into the picture and I was locked into the song. Russel Edling’s voice has this familiarity, in both the tone and the style, though I particularly love the punctuated hit at 50 seconds, erupting into this boisterous bundle of love that you can’t deny. Going forward the song then begins to layer in some textures that completely open up the dynamic, and I’m totally here for it. The new album, Shooting Star, will be out on September 19th via Lame-O Records, with an Austin date in September too!

 

Lutalo Celebrate The Academy Deluxe Edition with Cracked Lip

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What better way to celebrate the one year anniversary of your debut album than by throwing in a few new tracks and re-imaginings of the original? Well, Lutalo and his label Winspear are doing just that, and the track below is brand new to all of us! I love how the liner notes acknowledge an adoration for Rob Crow, which is something that I adore, not to mention notice every time I listen to the guitar lines. The little melodic wiggle at the 1:18 mark adds a nice little textural touch, as does some of the more spoken vocal deliveries. If you’re into grabbing the new LP, the Academy Deluxe Edition is out on September 19th.

Snooper Go Worldwide

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When it rains it pours, and with so much good music dropping today, we wanted to be sure we didn’t forget about Snooper. The group have gained hordes of fans due to their exuberant live shows filled with stage props and more! Their return comes with a blistering piece of punk, thundering through your speakers with that huge growl from the bass. I know the live show and the frantic nature tend to get all the applause, but Blair’s work, particularly in the “As-ASAP” delivery is a reminder that the band wouldn’t have the draw without her sensational delivery bringing in hooks galore. They’ll be dropping Worldwide on October 3rd via Third Man Records.

Shaki Tavi Unleash Lip

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The last month has had a lot of great coverage on Shaki Tavi, and admittedly, I’m always a few days late to the singles, but I’m on my game today folks! This brand new single just blows your hair back with sheer volume; your ears will certainly be left ringing if you don’t watch the volume knob carefully. To me, this single reminds me a lot of acts like Hum or Far from the late 90s alternative scene; they were loud and abrasive, but their songs always revolved around a melodic center, as you’ll hear in the single below. The way they’ve balanced the noise with the vocals in the mix works perfectly, and you can certainly hear why the masses are paying attention to the joyous noise coming our way. Minor Slip will be out on August 15th via Felte.

Cyan Pools Announce Ecstatic Visions

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When you get a press release that claims a band is “unbothered by trend or zeitgeist,” you tend to approach such claims with skepticism. But, when listening to this new Cyan Pools single, I can hear that statement ringing; they sound a little bit like this, but also a little bit like that, and not a moment feels formulaic or phoned in for the masses. There are weird moments when it almost feels like prog-rock, using the vocals to kind of tip-toe around the track bit by bit. Then, it explodes into this euphoric chorus, which in a way reminds me a lot of the late 90s emo/pop punk (I don’t mind that one bit), particularly in the intermingling of the vocals. They’ve announced their new album Ecstatic Visions, which drops on August 29th via Dandy Boy Records.

Nuclear Daisies Share Toad Single

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What does one do after spending years in the shoegaze/dream-pop realm? Well, like many peers, you pivot to some of the earlier sounds, much like the folks in Nuclear Daisies are doing on their latest single. Sonically, there are elements of the current dreamy genres, though the distortion/feedback seems more like a curtain than an interactive piece; it’s the backdrop atop which the group layer Alex Gehring’s vocals and this 90s electronic groove, straddling the past of acid house and presenting it in an updated fashion. This is the latest glimpse at their new album, First Taste of Heaven, which will drop this Friday via Portrayal of Guilt.

Goodbye Wudaoku Share Only Questions

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Over in Manchester, Goodbye Wudaokou are prepping their sophomore release at the end of the Summer, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing a brand new single. This song’s energy should grab you immediately, letting the snap of the drum drive the rhythm while the guitars angle and jangle their way through the tune’s core. Mat Mills has worked up some great arrangements this go round too, using a slight little synth wash and some backing vocals from his partner Desiree Xu, each little nuance furthering the delights you’ll find lurking for you. Look for the new LP to drop end of August via Subjangle.

Immersion Announce WTF???

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Monday inevitably opens you up to all sorts of vibes, but one vibe I’m always ready to get behind is Immersion, the duo of Colin Newman and Malka Spigel. I was fortunate enough to catch them at this year’s SXSW, and their mesmerizing performance elevated my affection. Today, they announce WTF?? with a brand new video and single; it operates in much the same way their previous work has, putting poetry atop carefully curated sonic structures. There’s a it of propulsion in the beat work this go round, but I’m really drawn to the light wave of ambiance that kind of blankets and pulls back on the tune. The duo will release the new LP on their label Swim on September 26th.

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