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New Music from Cass McCombs

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I feel like Cass McCombs is an artist I consistently take for granted, though I’ll admit to owning several pieces of his work; he seems to pop up in the quiet times in the industry and just deliver these powerhouse ballads. For instance today, he dropped a track with a steady little strum driving the track forward; there’s a snappy rhythm section behind it too, giving energy to the tune while the vocals would seem to be floating in the outer realms. He also has these tonal vocal switches that remind me of the magic of Sufjan, taking a kind of calm delivery and turning into something more ethereal. But, don’t ignore the nuance in the tune, as that’s what makes Cass’ work special; there was this cymbal build I heard that I thought was going to smash through the roof, only to get pulled back. Looking forward to hearing Interior Live Oak, out in August via Domino.

Living Set Share The City is Right

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Over the last 15+ years of running this here little site, we’ve covered Quin Galavis in a lot of different ways, and been fortunate to do so. He’s one of the rare Austin artists that goes about his business in his own manner, like last year when he released Define Your Time in the form of a book. At the moment, he’s focusing on his new group, Living Set, and their latest single is phenomenal. The tune opens with this beautiful little indie rock riff riding hard, with Quin’s voice working atop; he’s got this little hint of a growl in his delivery that I totally adore. Things start to get really interesting after the 1.20 mark, where the tune embraces a heavy hand and unleashes a wall of noise. But, the group are careful not to entirely pull away from the pop sensibility, with the lightest little backing vocal adding in a textural melody. They go back and forth, back and forth, and every time that punch kicks in on the volume I crank it up a little louder…and I loved the ending fade. Such a great tune, and excited for more to come our way.

Beaming Share 4 U Single

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There are some really great releases coming out this Friday that will unfortunately fly under the radar; I’ll be traveling on the road with my family, so I obviously won’t get to them appropriately enough. One of those releases with the bop nature is the new EP from Beaming; they’re creating this crisp summery pop, reminiscent of the earliest days of the Drums. The first minute or so of this tune has this jump to it, with all sorts of textures building up into this huge chorus that is as infectious as anything else you’ll hear today. Their self-titled EP hits on Friday courtesy of Rose Garden.

Ryli Share Friend Collector Video

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One of the great treats of this summer is going to be Come And Get Me, the latest LP from Ryli; they’ve already won us over with a handful of singles, and the latest might be one of my favorite from the new LP. I love the way the guitar has that light strum meets jangle intro, waiting for the drums to drop in before the tune officially kicks off. There’s this lightness to Yea-Ming Chen’s delivery that has this timeless charm to it, especially when it moves into the chorus where the tone slightly changes. While you can see like-minded artists pushing the tempo, the group seem to revel in a settled vibe, sitting back and locking into the groove while Chen’s melodious delivery sweetens the deal. Grab the LP before it drops on June 27th via Dandy Boy Records.

Swansea Sound Announce New 7″

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Not to be outdone by their labelmates (and bandmates) Heavenly, Swansea Sound are also announcing a brand new 7″ today; their lead single features the age old debate on whether you love Oasis or Blur. I’ll own up, as I like Blur’s singles, but the deep cuts from Oasis are just better. The tune’s a scuzzy fuzz filled number with Hue dominating the lyrical work up front, with Amelia serving as the counter-foil. Interestingly, the song has a bit of a heavier feel, almost like a Sabbath-esque march to it, though they open that up to their traditional hooks and commentary when they switch into the chorus. The AA side features a tune in Welsh, sung by Catrin James, who does all the group’s artwork! Look for the 7″ on July 18th via Skep Wax.

Heavenly Return with Portland Town

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We have been sitting on this news for some time, it’s finally the day that we can share there is a brand new Heavenly tune ready to take over the world! The legendary indiepop group has been quiet for the 29 years, though a string of reissues and a handful of shows seems to have relit the fire. It takes ten seconds for the band to lock into a proper bounce, punctuated by stuttering guitar licks and a solid snap on the drums. Of course, Amelia’s voice, as we’ve known, has all the hook and magic one would want, particularly when it switches tones in the chorus. This is the most delicious pop tune you’ll hear today; the new 7″ is available via Skep Wax on July 18th!

Bones Shredder Drop Daylight Video

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One would think that with a name like Bones Shredder you’re going to encounter a ferocity unlike any you’ve heard, but in the case of this new single, you’re going to be wrong. When I clicked play on the jam below, there were moments where I thought that I heard my old favorite Alkaline Trio coming through the speakers…and that’s there, albeit a little less macabre. But, the more you get it, the more the band just sounds like a classic pop rock act; they’ve got hooks and melodies and this softness that sucks you back into the tune. Ah, the glories of great pop rock. This song appears on the group’s new LP, Morbid Little Thing, out this September via Sunken Teeth.

Nicamus Share Better World Video

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The fascinating sounds of Nicamus really have me straddling my through process this morning, so maybe you can help me decide on the proper pigeon-holing? There’s this great jangling guitar line that operates throughout their fresh single, and while there’s certainly a DIY ethos, it maybe doesn’t have the speed for classic jangle-pop. But, those angular notes do hit upon the post-punk feels, or maybe just a less rambunctious brand of bedroom punk. I loved the overlapping vocals, bridging the style with bits of melody that keep you constantly circling back to get that feeling. They’ve got a new LP titled Trust Fall, and it’ll be on the way shortly, so keep your eyes and ears ready.

 

Michael Beach Prepare Big Black Plume

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Michael Beach hasn’t put out a proper album in several years, but he’s constantly working; he’s dropped a few EPs and singles to coincide with tours, not to mention the numerous records he’s played on or helped bring to light since 2021’s Dream Violence. On the horizon, we’ve now got Big Black Plume, and if this opening statement is anything to go off of, we’re really in-store for a statement album. There’s this sort of casual indie sound that opens up the track, letting Beach kind of wiggle his way into the picture with a cool that comes from years of experience. Though the indie side shines at the get-go, it only serves as this kindling, kind of lighting the fire that burns through the various sounds on the tune. In a weird sense, it reminds me of Lift to Experience, sort of spoken word, with Americana licks, but burning with passion and noise that rips through the cones of your speakers. Big Black Plume is out July 25th via Goner Records.

Art Gecko Share Kuiper Belt

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If you are wanting to trickle into your Tuesday, you might want to sample this delightful little track from Art Gecko. The simplicity fits perfectly into the mixture; it offers this otherworldly warmth, with the vocals sent like messages transmitted across space and time. While there’s always a tendency to push on and mix in layers, this Seattle outfit only doubles down on the velvety textures, using a female backing vocal to ornately round off the main vocal. But, while I felt settled in the first two minutes, they save an uplifting moment for the latter half of the tune, building in texture to deepen your connection.

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