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New Track from Smokescreens

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I’ve been fans of Corey Cunningham (Terry Malts) and Chris Rosi (Plateaus) for some time, and to them blossom with their Smokescreens project is really special. They’ve just announced their latest LP Used to Yesterday, which will be released later this year via Slumberland Records. My favorite bit of this song is the guitar work, they seem to cascade in a shimmering wall, falling down from your speaker whilst the rhythm section keeps a steady bounce. There’s also something special about the vocals, they have this youthful sense of longing that’s naturally present in their delivery. If pop music is your bag, look for this LP to drop on July 12th.

The Bankees Have a New Single

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After a brief hiatus, The Bankees, returned last year with new music, and here we are with the band still pushing forward with new tunes. Their latest single has an understated feel, with the guitars twanging in the back behind the vocal performance. Those vocals carry a slight affected twang, almost drawl, allowing the band to spill syllables over into the next…all the while the drums bang on and keep pushing the tempo. Careful listens reveal a slight post-punk edge to the songwriting, so who knows what direction the band is heading…but we know we’ll be anxiously waiting.

Spritely Indiepop from The Tree House Melodies

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A ways back we tossed up this really great single from The Boys with the Perpetual Nervousness, and now we bring you the joyous B-side track from their split 7″ with The Tree House Melodies. Every time I listen to this track, I keep thinking this is what Teenage Fanclub would sound like if they never used a distortion pedal again. It’s got a slight bit of bounce in the lightly jangling guitars, and the voice seems to hold onto this sense of longing. All together it carries this understated power-pop vibe, giving you a sense of a fireside chat with one of your favorite artists. You’re going to want to get your hands on this new 7″ from Pretty Olivia Records.

Lovely New Tune from A Shoreline Dream

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You all surely know how I like to dip my toe in the gaze pond from time to time, and here we are with a new track from A Shoreline Dream; they sound an awful lot like our own Blushing, only with male vocals. There’s this dark pop undertone, like a brooding and building, then forced into a crashing wave of organic noise. It’s able to grab your attention from start to finish, never letting go as the song moves in and out of sedative shoegaze moments. This it the title track from their Waitout EP, which is being released on July 6th via Latenight Weeknight Records.

Folk Number from Ella Grace

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While Ella Grace is fairly new to the music scene, her latest single illustrates an attention to detail oft overlooked in this genre. For one, her British vocal inflection has something that always draws me to musicians from that side of the pond, but I really like the understated touches. You can hear her hand sliding across the fretboard, the faintest sound that provides an intimate connection between musician and listener. Then, there’s a distant supporting vocal, whispering from the far off. It’s a charming little ditty, with a little bit of spiritual catharsis in the lyrics…so keep Ella G on your radar.

Lachlan Denton Keeps Writing Songs

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Lachlan Denton has to be one of the most prolific songwriters this year. He’s already released one album with his friend Emma Russack; he’s got a new record coming our way with The Ocean Party…and now he’s let us know he’s got a solo effort coming out at the beginning of June. This first single is fairly relaxed, with Lach working his voice over careful guitar work; I’ve always loved his voice, so you win right away here. Just after the 1 minute mark a simple drum line enters, adding an extra layer to the track; still, the warmth of his voice carries on, aided by a comforting backing vocal from an unnamed friend. Osborne Again Music will release Two Months in Ben Woolley’s Room on June 1st.

Bill Baird Drops Another Single from New Album

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Long time Bill Baird supporter here, with a new tune from his forthcoming record to share with you. Interestingly, this tune definitely has a Bill vibe to it, though I can also see striking similarities to mid-period Beck; he’s got that same casual bravado, partly cool and partly captivating. Plus, the chorus is a sunny bit, aided by the joint vocals between Baird and Jesse Woods. Nightly Never Ending is already sounding like it will be your typical journey through sound, and we can’t wait for it to drop; luckily, it comes out on June 22nd via Super Deluxe. Pre-order the album HERE.

Temporary Eyesore Readies New Cassette

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Temporary Eyesore is the brand new project of Zoe, who also plays in power rockers Halfsour. This time, she’s turning to flexing her musical muscles, constructing songs in a different fashion than what she’s done in her other projects. She says these songs are informed by aging and looking back on relationships and things that form your identity when your’e younger. I love how close one feels to the music in this single; it’s as if she’s recording in a room right behind…always an added charm. Plus, she has teamed up with two incredible labels in Anxiety Pop and Lost Sound Tapes for the release of the cassette on June 1st. Look out on the webs (PTrash specifically) next week for the stream of the tape, or pre-order it HERE.

Another Alex Dingley Tune for You

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Not too long ago I offered up my thoughts on the first Alex Dingley single from his forthcoming LP, and today I return with another offering a slightly different image of Alex. The first single was very much in the vein of Drinks/Cate Le Bon, but Dingley’s operatic tones amidst the steady strumming recall more of a Dirty Projects vibe. It’s definitely an experiment in sound, allowing Alex to work his voice as the primary instrument, while the music almost seems like its been repurposed as a metronome. Not sure there are a lot of artists crafting this sort of sound, so that alone (and I like it) gets my seal of approval. Libertino Records will release Beat the Babble on June 15th.

 

Drifting Off to Bjorn Torske

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I’ve spent my mornings trying to wrap up assignments with my students, and now that it’s my off-period, I’m just staring aimlessly at the world outside my classroom window. What’s the soundtrack to that longing gaze of freedom? It’s that new tune from Bjorn Torske. It opens with this ambient collage, but then kicks it in with a groovy shimmy, so I’m bobbing my head and shaking it a little…as my mind wanders beyond the walls. It’s the perfect afternoon treat, equal parts melodious and upbeat. You’ll find this tune on his new LP, and first in 8 years; it’s titled Byen, and drops on July 6th via Smalltown Supersound.

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