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Earth Moon Transit Share Faking It Not Making It Title Track

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This coming May, Norwegian outfit Earth Moon Transit will release their latest opus, Faking It, Not Making It, and today, I wanted to drop a line so you’d be equally as encouraged by what they’re building. Honestly, they’ve got a very difficult sound to pigeonhole; it feels like something that would come out of the Pacific Northwest in the early 00s, though there’s also this mathematic vibe in the structural nature, like this weird meld between Modest Mouse and Pinback…and just as you settle into the groove beneath, the track erupts into an all out rocker, only to come to an abrupt close. Just crank it up real high; they release the new LP on May 2nd.

Swervedriver Release the World’s Fair

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Sometimes the reissue strategy is great for both bands and labels, as is the case for Swervedriver, who come out today with new music, fresh on the heels of their reissued 99th Dream. This listen from their new EP is a swirl of contrasting noise; there’s this heavy buzz that creeps back and forth in the hidden passages of the tune, while a bounding piano line creates this sinister frivolity in the front. Weaving in and out are the wispy vocals, like the howling of a ghost from the beyond; it all creates this disorienting punch which is the perfect way to get your day going. The World’s Fair EP will be out on March 7th via Outer Battery.

Consumables Share Title Track from Infinite Games

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If you’re looking for a rad new sound to file in your post-punk catalogue, please consider adding Brooklyn’s Consumables to the list here. When I went through on first listen, there’s definitely some similarities to neighbors like Parquet Courts, though this presentation feels less frantic, withholding some of the over the top antics in favor to let the song sort of ebb and flow across your speakers. In creating this approach, the group seem to look towards the more exploratory strategies of later Wire records, turning jagged edges into dreamy swirls. They’ll be releasing their Infinite Games LP on We Are Time on March 7th.

Johnny Maraca and the Marockers Announce Little Heart

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While I often find myself swept away with fads, I love going back to good old fashioned rock n’ roll to get my day started, which is why I’m grateful this Johnny Maraca & The Marockers tune dropped today. The group’s not necessarily pushing new boundaries, instead they choose to revel in classic nostalgia; they’re sound takes a punk ethos and applies it to the OG rock style. Johnny, for his part, carries that bravado and bite that fascinates teens and makes old fogies like me boogie in their seats. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a big allegiance to Johnny Thunders either. Look for the group to release Little Heart via K Records on April 25th.

Dropkick Share Title Track from Primary Colours

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There’s never a bad time to digest a new tune from Dropkick, as the group have been consistently carrying the flag of jangling indiepop for years (as we’ve noted!). Their new LP is on the horizon, and today we get to hear the title track, “Primary Colours,” which offers up that circuitous guitar ring, reminiscent of some of the ways we got into early Teenage Fanclub records. One thing that Dropkick excel at, however, is making it their own, owing to their beautiful tug on the melodies in the vocal; they’re so comforting and crisp that inevitably you find yourself wrapped up in their earworms. Primary Colours is out February 7th via Bobo Integral.

The Smashing Times Share Title Track from Mrs Ladyships and the Cleanerhouse Boys

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Despite the lengthy title on the forthcoming LP, the Smashing Times definitely know how to write a tune for those wayward pop fanatics. They’ve got the title track from Mrs. Ladyshops and the Cleanerhouse Boys, and while I think I’ve previously pegged them as the second-coming of Television Personalities, this new jam feels wholly like it was meant to be in the Comet Gain catalogue. There are some special little backing moments on this, like the simple “la la la” that just make your cup overflow with joy, all the while still locked into a bit of rock n’ roll swagger and shake. K Records will drop the record on November 1st, so get your ears ready!

WUT Share Title Track from Mingling with the Thorns

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It’s been a great week for the Pacific Northwest indiepop scene, with the Softies announcing their return. But, you can look to another great pop act, WUT, if you’re willing to double-down on candy earworms; I mean, there’s some pop cross-pollination if you’re reading your line notes. Alas, the song itself definitely wears the style of the PNW (in my mind anyways); it almost feels like the spirit of Calvin Johnson just bled into the songwriting process for this one, long ago during some Indian Summer. While the rhythmic rumbled works its cathartic magic, the sharpness of the vocals during the verses shines like the sun through the windows, illuminating your listening room…the chorus group vocal and bobbing bass is perfect. Look for Mingling with the Thorns to drop on August 18th via HHBTM.

True Green Shares Fresh Single

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Take a second and turn on this True Green single. If you spend about 1 minute, you’ll quickly realize that this could be an act that explodes into the world of hitmakers, if it could only land on the pages of GQ. There’s this natural hipness to the vocals; they bounce casually, like a sunny day bounce on the trampoline. All around, the guitars squiggle and wiggle, not too far off of what the tweens adore about Mac DeMarco. Ultimately, you’ll walk away with a grin, as if you got to hear demo tapes that Malkmus recorded at home in his bedroom; it’s carefully fun, with the right amount of cool. My Lost Decade is out February 1st via Spacecase Records.

The BVs Share Taking Pictures of Taking Pictures

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What I’ve always adored about the BVs is their adherence to building albums where each tune feels purposeful; there’s intent in the style and the placement of tracks. It seems like we’re nearing another bit of that with their latest LP, if we’re to compare and contrast this new single with their first. “Clipping” came out at the end of last year, arriving as this bounding piece of energetic pop. But, today, they share the title track of their new album, and it’s a much more pensive piece, building slowly, churning and turning in upon itself a reflection of the imagery that flashes through the video (created and animated by the band’s Fred). Pictures flash and fade away, with drawings moving like op-art, where you’re unsure whether its the song or the image moving…or both. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, the 2:40 moment hits and the exuberant nature of the band begins to shine through; lyrics are delivered more quickly and the drums seem to have a bit more snap, shifting the tune ever so slightly, naturally creating this feeling of longing that I hope you’ll love. Taking Pictures of Taking Pictures will be out on February 16th via Shelflife/KUS!

Happy Like This Video from the Wind-Ups

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A little over a month ago, the Wind-Ups dropped their latest LP, Happy Like This…and today we get a video version of the album’s title track. For all intents and purposes, it’s a skate promo, which matches up with the song’s lyrical content…”I’m happy like this.” Musically, you could file it under a mixture between various genres of punk; it’s a little bit gritty in spots, but also manages to sound huge and anthemic like you’d expect from a Spits record. Just goes to show that a little bit of proper noise can go a long way. If you’re interested in hearing more, might we suggest picking up Happy Like This from Mt. St. Mtn.

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