Lola Share Moon Song Single

When you stumble upon great songs, they can sometimes take you aback, like this new tune from Germany’s Lola. I honestly thought that the song was going to spin into some modern post-punk, delivering a huge bounce that erupted into some euphoric moment; I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was totally okay with that happening. But, the group instead, add a little more rhythmic texture, then lock into the tension, building it block by block as the song moves forward with faint little sprinkles hinting at the endless possibilities that could unfold. It’s the perfect tease, and I can’t wait to hear more from this group.

Lucid Express Announce Instant Comfort

The humidity outside my window is such that there’s a wall of condensation building, meaning we’re likely in for a rainy day here in Texas, and Lucid Express have the perfect tune to sneak into the weather. They carefully let you into the tune, opening it up with these intermingling guitar notes that are spacious, yet you can feel the tension as it builds; it crashes into you right at the 46 second mark, but it’s a brief display of force before they sneak back to a safer, quieter moment. From there, they immerse you in the dreamier realms of pop music, intermittently letting the noise play its part in their sound. If you’re enjoying their vibe, you’ll want to keep an eye out for Instant Comfort, coming your way in February of next year!

Matt Kivel Shares Vampire Weekend

The entirety of Matt Kivel‘s new record is all about storytelling, detailing his life as a musician living in LA, and how he made it out alive! His latest single instantly hits at the struggle to make it out, musically from the city, with a nod to Vampire Weekend and their success during the 00s. Going through, I love the sincerity with simplistic charms like “my sad songs aren’t sad enough/my weary songs aren’t weary enough, reflective and yet openly self-deprecating. His guitar play in the middle of verses is pretty special too, displaying his craftsmanship, lovingly including a bit of gritty guitar riffs; plus a nice little Everly Brothers nod never hurt nobody! Escape from LA will be out via Scissor Tail Records, with a release show here in Austin on the 12th!

The Baby Seals Drop Tamoo Trance

You might have already caught wind of this track from the Baby Seals, as it was hanging out for a few days in the Bandcamp world…and now it comes with a video. The UK outfit is quite similar to their compatriots in Wet Leg, delivering global criticisms from behind a wall of playfulness and rock n’ roll. This tune directly comments on our love of consumerism…even in a paywall funded music community! There’s a bit more rock in the band’s work, which definitely lets them bring out more growl, as you can hear in the repeated belting out of “Tamoo trance” in the chorus. Not only do you get a sweet video, but you can grab the song on a new 7″ courtesy of Trapped Animal Music.

New Music from Human Missile Crisis

There’s something in the air of late, as I’m full on in rock n’ roll mode as of late, and when I came across this Human Missile Crisis single, it was hitting all the perfect notes for me. It starts off mostly steady, somewhere between Hot Water Music and the Constantines, clearly leaning towards punk though being shaped by pop tendencies. About midway through the tune, it erupts into this full explosion, emulating gang vocals as the tune continues to push forward with its steadied drive of melodious punk rock sounds. Just a kick ass bit of grinding rock n’ roll, and I’m definitely hear for it today.

Strange Men Share Under the Compass Rose + Drop Come Yesterday

Sorry for the long-winded title on this post, but I’m a bit frazzled as I play the new LP from Strange Men. They just released their debut album after a handful of singles, and I’m honestly surprised that there hasn’t been more buzz from the West Coast contingent, as the band rips. The tune below reminds me of the perfect smash between Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Comet Gain, noisy in the right spots with a beautiful tendency to lean into the pop side of things. Elsewhere on Come Yesterday, you’ll find scuzzy rockers and little indie nuggets, all of which will make you appreciate the group’s first offering!

Diles Que No Me Maten Revisit Manos de Piedra

If you’ve been on board with Mexico’s Diles Que No Me Maten, the odds are you’ve either heard this song live, or you’ve heard it on their earliest album, Edificio (2020). But, as the band have grown both sonically and as humans, the song began to take a different shape, ending up in a different space than where it was before. So, as they’re currently working on a run in the US, it seems like the perfect time to circle back and rerecord the tune for new audiences. I was really drawn to the pronounced punctuation at the 2 minute mark from Jonas, before the song goes bleak and begins to space out into something like an accented piece of spoken word. Really love what this group is working on.

The Mary Onettes Release Sworn

Nearly twenty years ago we were lucky to stumble upon the work of the Mary Onettes; they crafted this brilliant blend of dreaminess and noise, and quickly solidified themselves as one of my favorite acts. They were pretty productive for the first 5 or years, but then pulled back, sprinkling a single or two every year…until today when Sworn is officially available worldwide. I continue to be impressed by the balance between their broader pop tracks and their more pensive reflections, all of which get tied together in a cohesive LP. Trakcs like “Hurricane Heart” employ thick rhythm sections to catch your ears, while the subtle moments in a song like “Slide” illustrate the depth of the group’s construction and texturizing. If you’re looking to let an album carry you away, stream the entirety of Sworn below!

Hot Face Announce Automated Response

For all my twee tendencies and adoration of pop rock, I’m still a sucker when a band just gets down and dirty and belts out a rocker, much like London outfit Hot Face. They open their album announcement with this blood-curdling horror-punk howl, with the guitars rollicking in this devil-may-care fashion. There’s a cool breakdown just after the one minute mark with some vocal syllabic yips that totally got me in my punk rock feels. Definitely happy to get turned on to some solid morning rock n’ roll. Look for their debut album Automated Response to drop in January of next year via Speedy Wunderground.

Hearts and Rockets Drop New 7″

I love when Hearts and Rockets drop a new tune, knowing full well that when I press play there’s going to be something infectious that I’m going to spin over and over again. On this new 7″, they’ve got two standouts, though if I’m being honest, I think I’m currently hooked on “Get Bored,” which reminds me a lot of Le Tigre in their early days, bridging some of the gaps between punk rock and electronica. “Best Dressed” is a little more DFA 1979, but with plenty of bite to it, employing that growling bass groove deep inside the mix. Both tunes are available, courtesy of Psychic Hysteria.

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