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The Black Watch Prepare For All the World LP

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I know the indie world (myself included) love fawning over the likes of Robert Pollard, but he might not be the most prolific songwriter on the scene; you should all check out John Andrew Fredrick and his long running project The Black Watch. It seems every year, the group offer up at least one record, and as is the case this year, we’re getting a double album called For All the World. On my first few run throughs of the lead single, I’m really impressed with how huge this band sounds right now; there’s this continuous drive that rushes the song, while John seems sated, sitting in the middle of the mix to deliver his vocals, awaiting the swell of strings all around. If you’re into a musician’s musician, this should be your jam! The new record is out this June via Atom Records.

Triathalon Share Drop Down Single

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If you’re looking at hits this year, you’ve got to consider Triathalon‘s “Rip” as an ultimate contender; they aim to mix it up, however, on their latest single from the forthcoming Funeral Music LP, with “Down” taking a little bit of a tempo nod from the track’s title. Similar to the lead single from the record, this one’s brimming with these noisy little elemental guitars, though I’ll admit that in this presentation, they slink further into the background. Moving in this manner allows the vocals to kind of hang in their dreamy state, letting the notes reverberate in a cleaner fashion. All the while, you’re enthralled, as the beats in the distance capture your ear, continuing to build on the stranglehold Triathalon have on my listening rotation. Funeral Music hits on May 16th via Lex Records.

Allo Darlin’ Are Back

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I definitely didn’t expect to be uttering the above words any time soon, or admittedly, maybe ever again. That said, I couldn’t wait to get up this morning and get your ears on this brand new Allo Darlin’ single. They’ve not had a proper full length in over a decade, so hearing them is a refreshing reminder of how great the act were, and now are all over again. You’ll hear an immediate lightness to the song, almost with a muted bit of jangle, all waiting to unfold with the melodic notes of Elizabeth’s voice; I didn’t realize how much I had missed it. I love the way the tune lightly hops and skips its way along down the line, with just a hint of a little playful boogie, delivering a delightful earworm. Hopefully there’s more on the way; this tune comes courtesy of Fika Recordings.

plu Drop Debut Single

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Anxiety Blanket Records has a knack for uncovering really rad acts, and it seems like plu might just have what it takes to capture our attention. For my ears, there’s a bit of Electrelane meets Dry Cleaning, albeit with a jazzier inflection. There’s a bit of an up and down, waiting patiently to let the noisier elements unfold. But! That’s what I love about this act, as they aren’t going to fulfill your musical expectations, holding tightly to their own style; it gives you a different vibe in the long-run, allowing you to settle into their sound as we await the next single on the horizon.

Strange Pilgrim Release Embers

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Nearly a full three years ago, Strange Pilgrim dropped their debut self-titled LP, but, like all things, a little bit of time gives you perspective, so they went back and revisited some of these tunes, releasing them on a new EP titled Embers. I’ve really taken to the number below, which was the opening tune on their debut; they go full on into the foggy pop that reminded me of the Clientele. A carefully buzzing keyboard and some beach-like instrumentation only makes the song a bit deeper, leaving a lot of space for those vocals to really sink into your skin. And man, the line of “I should have said I loved/more than I did” just crushes me every time. Embers is available now via Royal Oakie.

Spritely Pop from The Simple Present

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The Simple Present

German label KUS has been putting out a ridiculous amount of glorious pop music over the last few years, and it looks like they’ve doubled down by picking up The Simple Present. The group is so new, this is their very first recording (that we know of), and man, its simply magnificent. Guitar notes are sharp and dancing around your ears, and while I hear where they could easily take off to the stereotypical pop jaunt, they hold back with a touch of restraint, letting the song sort of weave in and out of your consciousness, though I’ll admit that it’s stuck inside my mind. Definitely for fans of acts from the Sarah roster, or more recently, the Jeanines. An absolute stunner.

CLAMM Share No Idea

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There’s a lot of softness on the site today, so I wanted to make sure I included something a little more abrasive to satiate those punkers out there. CLAMM have been one of Australia’s hottest rock acts over the last few years, and their new album Serious Acts aims to continue the meteoric rise, and they kick right into gear here. The aggression pushes the tune’s message with urgency, delivering lines like “this can’t be it/we must make change,” and we all can see that if there ever was a time, that time is now. Turn the volume knob to the right and keep an eye out for Serious Acts, dropping May 20th via Meat Machine.

Lily Seabird Shares Arrow Single

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I was fortunate to catch Lily Seabird do a set two years ago at a SXSW show, and ever since then, her name’s been on my radar, and I’ve been especially excited with Trash Mountain ready to drop this week. But, before we’re there, Lily has one more album teaser to get us excited. For me, the fragility of her vocal performance on this tune is one of the many reasons her work is so special; it feels like her soul’s cracking as each note escapes her mouth. Plus, this song builds and builds, rising spectacularly into this full explosion of folk songwriting, buoyed by the arrangement of those who worked on the song. Trash Mountain hits Friday via Lame-O Records.

Cleopatrick Drop Talk Down

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While Cleopatrick has been around for nearly a decade, it seems their name just keeps popping up more and more around here. They just recently released Fake Moon, and already they’ve returned with a brand new track. You’re greeted with a thundering blast of guitars, perhaps shattering your calmed morning routine. But, they let the noise pull back, working more with a gentle whispering ballad that works over a heavily strummed guitar bit. From there, the group sort of tease you…will they explode, will they meander off into more ornate nature? Rest assured, they’re going to bring the rock your way, letting it hit once again as it reverberates through its surrounding. Guess you never know when they’re going to strike next, so maybe there’s even more new rock around the corner!

Tokoloshe Share Toxins Single

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Don’t be fooled by the early strum on the acoustic guitar, as this new track from Tokoloshe has so much more to offer you; it goes beyond mere folk and embraces a slowcore sentiment that hits with a sobering blast. There’s such an expansiveness to the tune, like you can fill in the details with your own brain, suspending the musical reality as its presented, which I suppose is what the group was after. Stay tune when they get to the second verse, as you get another vocalist supporting the first, and that overlapping gives it this sort of outlier pop vibe that has me playing this one over and over.

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