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New TAGABOW Album On Its Way

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If you have yet to be caught up in the hype surrounding They Are Gutting a Body of Water, you’ll be pleased to know that this is one of the rarer instances where the hype is fitting. They greet you with a trickle of guitar, then they break the door down with a wall of feedback and distortion, quietly sneaking vocals in behind the barrage of melodic noise. Once the tune opens, the guitars dance carefully, almost as if they’re careful of stepping on the vocal portion of the tune; the group gets to hang hear before riding another crest of noise to the close. Their new LP, Lotto, will be out on October 17th.

Sunny Garage Rock from Acapulco Lips

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The humidity down here is something else right now, as we have been living in a mixture of heat and rain, so this new track from Acapulco Lips feels like the best way weather accompaniment. This new jam kicks off with a wiggling bit of psychedelia, but once that wriggle shakes out, the tune moves into a pop garage rock vibe. Maria-Elena’s voice takes this nostalgic tilt, hitting on some of the classic doo-wop notes, aligning the twists and turns with a little bit more pop than some might expect. They balance it perfectly too, twisting between the psychedelic dens and the party-going beach, but you’ll have to keep an eye out for Now in order to hear which voice wins out; it drops on Friday.

The Living Pins Drop Gold Video

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I love a band that offers no bullshit. They get up on the stage, turn up the amps and just rock it out, much like you get when you catch the Living Pins. Their recorded music is much the same, as you’ll hear in their latest single. The band notes that the tune takes its roots in a bit of classic rock sound, but as the vocals hit with those stuttering riffs, there was something that felt like a rocking version of Alanis Morissette, which I actually think is really cool. The rhythm section holds the swagger, letting the edges kind of get fuzzy with psychedelic tinges and feedback while the rest of the group just give you straightforward rock. Give a listen, won’t you.

Michael Beach Releases I’m Gonna Need Ya Video

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I will admit that when news broke of a fresh Michael Beach record, I wasn’t sure where he would be going with his new sound. I knew I’d like it no matter where he went, musically speaking, but man, his troubadour performance on this number is pretty special. Of course, being a man about Australia, he’s gathered some really special artists to bulk up his sound, as you can hear in every little detail filling out the space throughout this new tune. There’s a little bit of blues in there, but also kind of a hint of solitary songwriter, like a Cohen. While the sobering theme and sound are omnipresent, the song gets a lift and a rattle around the 3 minute mark, where Beach reminds folks that “I’m gonna need ya!” Big Black Plume is out July 25th via Goner/Poison City Records.

Juan Wauters Shares Mutuacion Video

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I think the first time I covered Juan Wauters was in the way way back, stretching back to 2013; his music was poetic and inspiring, and at the time, fell right in line with the indie scene. But, since those early recordings, we’ve seen Juan jump towards his routes, discovering the rich history of his own Latin American heritage and then incorporating it into his remarkable craft. A little over a week ago he dropped MVD LUV, an album he recorded from his birthplace in Uruguay; it’s an album that illustrates his history and his current trajectory. There was something in the guitar of of the tune below that reminded me of early Cohen, albeit with this Latin balladry tethered. I beg you to listen in to the lyrical moment that kicks off at 1:20, as its one of the most special moments here that sets the tune into this celebratory mood. MVD LUV is available now via Captured Tracks.

Obligatory Die Spitz Post

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Austin quartet Die Spitz are all the buzz in our fair city. Admittedly, I have a hard time writing about them, as I taught several of the members when they were wee tweens listening to Twentyone Pilots. But, I’m proud of them, and their recent signing to Third Man Records indicates their meteoric rise; I know our friend Marc from THEMM is an absolute huge fan. So, here’s a new single and video from their forthcoming LP, Something to Consume. They’re over in Europe right now if you’re looking to catch them at a show, or if you’re listening, click play to hear what the buzz is about.

Pea Sea Share Silloth Green Video

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Felt like opening up today with this new Pea Sea track is the perfect way to get you feeling that weekend boogie, albeit from a UK indie outfit. I think the backbone of bouncing piano keys gives the tune a solid energy, keeping the track light while the guitars are able to work a solid growl into the mixture. Christopher Rollen has a solid vocal delivery too, but my favorite piece of his performance is when he lets it kind of rise and fall into the chorus, like when he howls “silloth green” for the first time; it’s a moment in time that makes the track worthy of returning to again and again. The new album, A Pyke of Patina Slate, is out next Friday via Sea Records.

Ivy Share Fragile People Video

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After being away for over a decade, Ivy triumphantly announced their return last month. Today, there’s another single to share with you, and it illustrates the careful steps they took in the crafting of this assumed masterpiece; you can hear how they take a step by step approach, first a wash of keys, then percussion, then vocals…the bass opens it up with little guitar stabs jumping into further build on the textural touches. Their melodic touches throughout the tune ingrain the song in your subconscious, the way the best pop music does. It’s difficult to imagine what they had to go through to complete this record after the passing of Adam, but if this is the last official Ivy release, its a reminder of the group’s gifts since their formation in the early 90s. Traces of You is out September 5th via Bar/None Records.

Murky Pop from Steven Anthony

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As you seek to get out of bed in the morning, maybe the corners of your eyes are a little blurry, and like that, this murky pop tune from Steven Anthony seems fitting for your morning stretch routine. There’s a percussive element marching along through the tracks entirety, with little nuance bird chirps echoing in the distance, both adding in the necessary support for the vocal performance. Effects or not, it’s sort of a fuzzed out pop rendition, albeit one that seems filled with promise. If you listen carefully, you can hear little corners of the track reaching for the sun, only to get pulled back by the soft turn of the guitar notes. Sit back and appreciate the craft of this tune.

Weakened Friends Rip Through New Single

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Hopefully you have already heard the news that there is a brand new Weakened Friends LP on the way, but in case you haven’t, well, here we are. I’ve been writing about the band since around 2017, just before they dropped Common Blah; I even managed to book them at an impromptu SXSW show…so if I’m being honest, they’re one of my favorite acts of the current pop rock circle. Sonia and Annie play with abandon, offering listeners this forceful sincerity that you can’t escape; I think this song captures that energy perfectly as they smash into the chorus with such melodic ferocity that I’m already anticipating cranking this up for some air drumming at a stoplight near you. Feels Like Hell will be out this October through Don Giovanni.

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