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Origami Ghosts Share Heaven’s Gate Video

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I love the immediate hook that pops up when you click play on the new video from Origami Ghosts. A rush of jangling folk guitars ramp you up where your body starts to sort of convulse in this natural rhythm and everything begins to glow with joy. Plus, how often do you get to hear a little bit of flute in your indie rock diet? Probably not enough! The frantic nature of the tune lets the vocals crawl atop, scratching at your ears as the tune pushes forward; it’s also of note that you can hear the album’s title as part of the chorus here. A Fine Time to Talk About Nothing is out on August 8th.

That New Mac DeMarco Tune

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I will openly admit that I have probably spent an inordinate amount of time complaining about how Mac DeMarco was the new Dave Matthews; he was responsible for many a copycat, and many a cover at house shows/coffee shops! Still, I did appreciate a good portion of his work, but I feel like yesterday’s single is actually one of his best pieces, reveling in its simplicity and charm. It almost sounds like something Bolan or Johnston would have pulled up, with this intimacy being worn on the sleeve, with little less needed as the attraction is just masterclass. Didn’t expect to find myself loving this as much as I do, so now I have a feeling that I’ll definitely be spending time with Mac’s new LP, Guitar, which comes out on August 22nd.

Slow Crush Share While You Dream Vividly

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Do not be seduced by the twinkling piano notes of this new Slow Crush track, for as their band name would imply, they’re going to slowly crush your ears with this huge wall of ambient noise; you’ll get to meet those riffs at the 35 second mark, as they crash into you. Despite the thundering sound and huge billowing waves of guitar shrieking, the song feels more like a slowcore adventure, or something of the bedroom pop nature. Sure, the vocals are slightly coated in the echoes of the sonic destruction, but they operate like this gravitational force, pulling the song into this central melody. There’s a slight little mix up in the middle, which I totally applaud; too many folks in this genre get stuck in the monotony of formula. Their album Thirst will hit on August 29th via Pure Noise.

Golden Apples Announces Shooting Star

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I love waking up to a bunch of really rad tunes, and today seems to be in our favor, as we now get this rad tune from Golden Apples, announcing the group’s new LP. The press release says their new album draws from a fusion between the sounds of Karen Dalton and Yo La Tengo, so obviously that’s going to scratch all the itches, musically. For me, the vocals really drew me in here, letting the sort of noise billow all around my ears whilst still keeping me focused; they’re kind of whispering, with some layers thrown atop one another while guitars buzz and explode in the background. It’s a balance between noise and joy, and I’m just going to sit here and put it on repeat for a few rounds. Shooting Star will drop via Lame-O on September 19th.

 

San Gabriel Shares Alone in My Room

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Austin is going to miss the work of James Bookert, aka San Gabriel. He already built a name for himself with his former Whiskey Shivers project, and was poised to be the glue that brought the pop world together with the indie kids. Now, Austin is at a loss as Bookert has moved off to Oregon, but the world will still get to experience his extreme talents. The mood is set with a few heavy keyboard notes hitting, then the samples open up into this hypnotic ambiance, returning as the beat drops right into the mixture. Once James voice comes in, some of the ambiance fades a bit letting the hooks become the resonating factor as he coolly sings atop; it does, to a degree, feel like he’s crafting this song alone in his room. Really looking forward to his debut Nights and Weekends, dropping on August 15th via Share It Music.

Automatic Return with Is It Now?

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If you missed listening to Excess, the 2022 LP from Automatic, you should go give it a few spins, as it’ll get you prepared for the exciting news that the LA outfit has a new record on its way. The title track from their forthcoming Is It Now LP just recently dropped, and already there’s tons of attention growing around the trio. This single emphasizes the band’s focus on the rhythm section, which clearly drives the hook on this song; the punctuation mark comes from the ways the vocals get delivered in and out of the locked hooks in the bass line, begging you to bob and weave around your own room. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a nice wash of synthetic atmospherics sliding across the tune either. Is It Now will drop this Fall via Stones Throw.

Wombo Release Neon Bog

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There is something refreshing in the approach that Wombo take to songwriting, at least if we’re to believe the narrative. Their current single, for instance, came about as a recording error, leaving the group with this haunting little march that they fine tuned into this structural masterpiece. Rather than have one focal point, the song seems intertwined with both its mood, themes and title…with Sydney commenting on how things can get murky in relationships, so you find yourself slogging through, weighed down by history, much like one would do if they were stuck in a bog. It’s refined and orchestrated perfectly, tethered to the band’s trademark craft; this continues to weave mystery and promise into Danger in Fives, out August 8th via Fire Talk.

Another Far Caspian Tune

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The forthcoming Lp from Far Caspian is one to keep an eye upon, as Joel Johnston’s project is certainly one that’s blossoming before our eyes; you can just tell by all the attention around the new LP just how high expectations are for Autofiction. This latest single has a great guitar line that is also the focus of the video below; it’s a pretty choppy note, giving some natural rhythm to the tune itself, which is meaningful, as there isn’t a true percussive note (aside from the nearly silent metronomic beat that slides in midway). Instead, another guitar begins to twist behind the heavier strum, layering the tune with it’s light-hearted melody, soon to be joined by the dual vocals that overlap in wintry blanket of harmony. It’s a song about texture and detail, which is what makes all Johnston’s work so mesmerizing. Autofiction hits on July 25th.

Chris Staples Shares Doesn’t Matter Now

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For all the noisier stuff I’ve been embracing today, I think the quiet of Chris Staples new single is one of the best ways to settle into my Tuesday. For the most part, the tune feels pretty simple, with a light strum and Staples’ voice remaining the focus for the first bit; drums kick in after the first 30 seconds, opening the song to more arrangements that support Chris’ gentle guitar play. Musically, the song’s moving when it gathers all the moss and rolls forward, but the magnificence of the track relies upon the voice. It’s something that feels both intimate and familiar, yet there’s this sense of longing that makes you yearn to sit in quiet with the tune itself. A nice little treat, and be sure to pick up Don’t Worry before it hits on August 5th.

Anna Tivel Announces Animal Poem

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If you are going to announce a brand new album, you better come out swinging like Anna Tivel has with the title track from her forthcoming Animal Poem. The lyrical content alone plays with juxtaposition in such a striking fashion, and yet I continue to sort of get stuck on the “you breathe/then you’re not breathing,” though I suspect that’s my own anxieties of the world shining through. All of it, even its commentary on how difficult it is to be someone who loves are delivered in such a careful fashion that you can feel yourself sort of traipsing through the song as each syllable rolls off her tongue. Musically, the shooting star of a guitar line at 1:29 totally broke me, in the best possible manner. Cannot wait to see how the rest of the record unfolds for listeners; Animal Poem drops August 29th via Fluff & Gravy Records.

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