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Casual Hex Share the System Video

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You know the instant the guitars ring out in your ear that this Casual Hex track is going to be a jam; it’s dissonant and sharp, setting up the march of the song. Nonchalant vocals run right into the mix, soon overlapped by backing vocals, all the while the guitars dangerously cut away at the cones of your speakers. While the system operates and swirls with simplicity, the structural elements are buoyed by this brilliant bit of artistry that makes the track seem so much larger and more urgent. Definitely excited to hear the rest of their forthcoming Zig Zag Lady Illusion II, out June 13th via Youth Riot Records.

Lost Film Return with Pilot Light

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It’s been a couple of years since Jim Hewitt’s Lost Film project has thrown anything our way, but let’s hope that, like the song title, this track is the ignition that gets more grooves coming our way. Personally, I love his adherence to the bouncier brand of indiepop here, with that sound building it’s own energy in the snappiest of fashions. While there’s certainly a driving spirit, the vocals come across the speakers like a really cool breeze, fluttering softly but with enough cool to soothe all that ails you. This song wouldn’t be out of place on a playlist with the likes of Beach Fossils or Ducks Ltd., so if that’s your vibe, then this is your (and mine!) jam.

GMO Drop Double Headed Gemini

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Guess we’re going to rock with dope post-alternative vibes today, like this super rad GMO tune that just dropped. The group features former members of ATH faves B-Boys, but don’t let that be your guide, as the sound below is completely headed in the other direction. They roll out heavy samples that recall Sneaker Pimps, taking a striking vocal, indie rock staples and fusing it with an understated electronica pulse. What I love is the emotional saturation here, with the pacing of the tune just letting each element kind of soak the skin, working it over and over until you have no choice but to admit to yourself that you probably need more of this in your life. Be sure to go revisit their Repeat/Rewind EP if that’s the case!

Robin Kester Announces Dark Sky Reserve

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We like to keep you on your toes by mixing it up all day every day, and seeing as we’ve dropped some nu-indie and some power-pop, it feels right tossing in this Robin Kester groover. The Dutch artist is blending a softer side of pop with electronica, though I feel lie that’s possibly oversimplifying the artistry. This track operates much like a Kate Bush tune, pushing this infectious energy that gradually builds tension, and you think it’s going to explode into euphoria. Instead, it fills the background with saxophones and ambiance that continues to let the song grow and grow and grow. Dense pop music is where it’s at! Robin will release Dark Sky Reserve this September via Memphis Industries.

Bouquet Return with Moon Was Made

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Feels like its been forever since we’ve heard from Bouquet, who generated a good amount of buzz with their 2015 In a Dream EP, but until this year, they’ve stayed mostly quiet. Alas, they’ve returned with this burning bit of pop, meandering between a dreamy state and a more playful brand of indie rock. There’s this snaking guitar line that runs throughout, seemingly dodging the keyboard notes that rain down in the background, all while the vocals overlap one another to create this thickened pop soup. And, while I admittedly see the proximity to dream pop and such, I can’t help but hear these notes that almost feel like a young Jenny Lewis in their presence. They’ll release their first LP in a decade, Spellbreaker, later this year!

Tan Cologne Return with Cloud of Mirrors

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Former Austin resident Lauren Green has been working with Marissa Macias for several years now, and each time they drop a new Tan Cologne song or record, you can hear them twisting and knifing through new territory, embracing whichever way the sonic winds blow. On their latest single, it begins with a synthetic percussive note, operating more like a metronome than a musical element. This backbone allows for the guitars and vocals to kind of float like bits of vapor, churned in the ether and shining under the light. You’ll find a warm ebb, nipping at your ears, washing over you carefully, and once you awaken from your musical trance, you’ll want to grab Unknown Beyond, their latest LP for Labrador Records.

Fib Share You Ruined Everything Single

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You’re going to have to wait for another week for the new LP from Fib, but in the meantime, the Philly bunch have gifted us another peek behind the curtain. I love the way I was greeted with overlapping, and seemingly juxtaposed, guitar riffs; the initial contrast cleared the middle space for the vocals to slink into the frame quietly. But, where Fib excel is they pivot, moving into a fiery burst of energy and sharpness; it mixes up the monotony of the sound, providing a natural movement that keeps your ear as you turn the volume dial up. They’re releasing Heavy Lifting on April 25th via Julia’s War.

 

Another Tune from Guy Blackman

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After the devastating news that Chapter Music would be closing its doors to new music, we’ve got to make sure we uplift the new stuff they have left, like label head Guy Blackman. Today, he’s dropped the latest single from the forthcoming Out of Sight LP, and it stretches Blackman’s tastes into bold balladry. His heavy and honeyed vocals ease through the track, supported by these sweeping string arrangements and backing piano lines, giving heft to every inch of the song. It’s a sound fitting for a one man act, crooning to an audience of adoring fans with an orchestra behind him, and as such, we’re glad to have been a member of the pit lifting up Guy and all the work he’s put into great music over the years. Out of Sight is out on June 13th.

Jeanines Announce How Long Will It Last

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There’s something strange afoot this week, with an abundance of pop music coming out our way, though if we’re being honest, a new Jeanines LP might just be the highlight of week! This go round, they’re taking on a tumultuous world; it’s one rife with changes, and as such, the band are embracing the deeper meaning in their lives and their work. That said, you wouldn’t know it by listening to this lead single, quickly bouncing right into reflection with lines like “I want to lay in the grass with you/watch dead leaves turning green and new,” illustrating that despite trials, there’s a brightness in the future. And, all of this gets put to task with their sharp guitar lines and Alicia Jeanine’s punctuated delivery. I always marvel at how their songs seems so long, yet they barely ever stretch over 2 minutes. If you’re interest is piqued, they’ll drop How Long Will it Last via Slumberland and Skep Wax on June 27th.

Pleased to Meet You: Hot Lava

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Okay, so Hot Lava isn’t entirely new, but RayRay and I had just begun this little blog here when their first album came out in 2008. But, while we missed that, the band recently have risen from the ashes, due to some changes in songwriter Allie App’s life that had her circling back to her love of music as a starting point for a fresh outlook on the world. I was immediately caught off guard by the immediacy of the guitar line here, though Allie’s vocals take on this sort of sly cool to them, like she’s toying with the listener, drawing them in with a little syllabic curl that you’ll want to play over and over today. They’ve got a whole record ready, but they couldn’t sit on this great tune (and a handful of others), so we hope to hear more about the LP soon!

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