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Air Mail Share Won’t You + Drop A.M. Continental

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As the pedal steel stretched over the horizon of the new Air Mail single, I instantly felt this joyous sense of longing that pulled at me. Niko Francis’ voice has this familiarity to it that eats at you, not too far off from our favorite locals Daphne Tunes, sort of like a Texas drawl wrapped in a lifetime of experience. I loved the way that the track hangs in the pocket of the drums, just subtly rocking the listener in this gentle breeze of pleasantries that will keep you circling back to press play. If you’re digging on this one then perhaps you’ll enjoy the whole of A.M. Continental, out today right HERE.

Simen Mitlid Shares It’s Okay

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In the past, I’ve been swept away by Simen Mitlid‘s delicate musical touches, and as this new single popped up last week, I dove right in, hearing a slight change in the sound. The song’s still steeped in a generous bit of folk-inspired arrangements, but the track has extra layers, building this vibrancy that’s certain to charm listeners. Something about his approach has him dwelling in the softer side of what Peter, Bjorn and John were doing, looping in insane melodic moments in this casual fashion that brims with pop sensibility. When you find yourself being swept away by what’s below, you can thank me then, and be on the lookout for a new LP from the Norwegian.

Bliss Abyss Share Wrecked Single

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Well, we’ve been away for a minute covering the SXSW activities, which we’ll offer more on later, but for today, we’re getting back into the coverage game, and why not start off with solid pop-punk from Bliss Abyss. The project is that of Peter Wallner, who has played with Wax Idols, Deafheaven, Astronomers Anonymous and more, so you know there’s a history of solid songwriting here. Musically, it’s pretty straightforward, just driving crunchy rhythmic guitars at quickened speeds to lead you chasing, and always moving. Now, with Wallner’s history, there are some dreamy breakdowns that shift the view a little bit, which is the nice plot twist that totally threw me into the tune. Their debut Bliss Abyss LP will be out on April 17th.

Unwed Sailor Announce High Remembrance

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Back in my early 20s, we spent a lot of time listening to Unwed Sailor, driven by Johnathon Ford’s role in bands like Roadside Monument (and Pedro the Lion). He’s kept at it throughout the years, with an uptick the last five or so years in his output. This week the band announced their newest LP, High Remembrance, and it brings with it this really incredible dose of kind of post-punk-post-rock. The visual is the perfect accompaniment, the waves of the song matching the waves lapping the shore; both vide and songs are all about great vibes, which bodes well for the new LP. High Remembrance is out May 8th via Current Taste.

The Level Share Fate Insurgency

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We get caught up in trends, admittedly, and so every once in a long while I will circle back to my roots and just good old fashioned solid indie rock songwriting, like The Level. I’ll admit, there’s no tricks or gimmicks, but this new single is just a solidly written tune. It rides this crest of a light strum into a powerful groove where the lyrics ride with this great bit of confidence; there’s a hint of swagger too, though presented with a steadiness that sets up the chorus that drops in at 1:16. When that moment hits, I hope you’ll realize just how great this tune is in both its simplicity and style. There’s even some moments where the track boogies down the line too, which I love. Just jam it out and be looking for a new EP real soon!

Broken Social Scene Shares Hey Amanda

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My wife and I are super excited about the return of Broken Social Scene, and in fact, we’ve already bought tickets to their Austin return this summer. On my end, I’m definitely appreciative of their sonic return, particularly as their new single pulls from their old-school strategy of songwriting. It kicks off nice and gentle, sort of a trickling bit of folk-pop, punctuated by some little bits of horn work in the background. Then, as it crosses the one minute mark the track erupts into a joyous explosion, employing trademark harmonizing to the maximum effect. We’ve heard two track from Remember the Humans, and I’ll admit this one is my favorites thus far; the record drops via Arts and Crafts on May 8th.

Vilde Share Sunblush + Release Qualia at Odds

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Thomas Savage has quite a storied career, traveling all of the world, starting bands like Kins or Oh Mercy, then after years of being abroad, has come back to his home in Melbourne to craft elegant pop music under his Vilde moniker. His latest record almost seems like a bedroom pop project, albeit one with these delicate production pieces that take the genre and elevate it. On “Sunblush,” I lov the weary sound of the piano coming through, carefully surrounded by light percussive beats. Savage’s voice has this sincere fragility to it, adding to to the sort of stark contrast that courses through the whole of the track. If you’re into it, Vilde just dropped Qualia at Odds!

Wendy Eisenberg Shares Vanity Paradox

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When I got this new Wendy Eisenberg tune in, I really loved the way there was this sort of saw of ambience sweeping across while a percussive note kept a metronomic beat beneath, letting the guitars bend and break between the vocal lines. Brief moments display the improvisational movements Eisenberg is known for, but it’s not until after the 2 minute mark that her voice begins to play its part in the track’s ever expanding sound; it rises up and down with little crumbs of whimsy, then it all pulls away to let the accompaniment have a little light and joy from within the song’s confines. A light marvel, and one you’ll surely enjoy when you grab her new self-titled album, out April 3rd!

The Lemon Twigs Announce Look for Your Mind LP

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For as much as I like folks pushing boundaries and taking risks, I’ve always got a spot for acts like The Lemon Twigs who seem to have perfected a classic pop rock sound. It’ll be hard not to catch the feels of great pop acts when you check the video here and immediately think of great acts like the Oneders or that other scouser four-piece that got really popular. Still, the execution doesn’t feel cliche, and frankly, flirts with taking the classic formula and turning it into power-pop. And, while nostalgia’s great, the respect for this band comes from their own mouths where they claim they are always “adding an element which comes out of left field,” dropping in little pop wrinkles along the way. Look For Your Mind is out May 8th via Captured Tracks.

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