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Pleased to Meet You: Sister Ray Davies

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Monday is a day to look back reflectively, then imagine where you’ll go in the week that lies ahead. In today’s case, we’re met by new group from Muscle Shoals, Alabama named Sister Ray Davies; they’re definitely crafting a new sound for the region, picking up on the usage of space and ambiance to create modern guitar pop. This single below has been out for a minute (last October), but now they’ve gone and recorded a live version to accommodate the single. The sound billows, and the physical space of the band members is reflective of the way that the sound floats and flutters, shifting before your ears. Hoping we’ll hear more from them as the year unfolds.

Softie’s Kiss Kiss Kiss Video

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Last week was a busy one around these parts, you know, with administering state tests to kids and what not. But, in all that, I drastically regret not posting the latest from Oakland’s Softie. The project has been bubbling about for a few years as the recording work of Nicholas Coleman, and now all the pieces are together for a new EP. One of my favorite pieces about this first listen is how the track seems to operate with two divergent narratives, one fueled by the shredding of noisy guitars and the other a sugary sweetness that operates as the central melody. Somehow, it all swirls and tumbles, converging into one blissed out blast of noisy pop. The visuals also manage to provide some added magic, warping the screen just as your brain tries to adjust to it all. Look for the Somersault EP on May 9th via Cherub Dream Records.

Eric Schroeder Shares High Low Video

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This song from Eric Schroeder was pitched to me as “the greatest hook that Evan Dando never wrote,” and it’ll take you just a few moments to jump right on board with me here. Instantly the guitar sound had me, only furthered when the galloping drums and light piano play join up to drive the song into your brain before Eric even enters the fray. His dulcet tones add a sense of striking calm, with the guitars embracing a deeper tone, albeit one tinged with bits of Western swing nuance. If you’re digging on his sounds, swing on by and listen to his new record, Cat’s Game!

Sports Team Bring Out Sensibile

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I wonder if Sports Team is responsible for Pulp’s return, as both bands seem to embrace this very British form of pop, one that bridges in the peculiarities of rock n’ roll and fuses them with reflections on the mundane aspects of modernity. That being said, this one seems to be poking fun at the common people, in a sense, criticizing the way many approach life by embracing certain simplistic activities; it seems like our narrator finds those things a waste. Their new album Boys These Days is set for May 23rd Release.

Say Sue Me Go On Vacation

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South Korean indiepop band Say Sue Me have been omnipresent on our site, so when they pop up with something brand new, you know that we’ll be right there to point you in the right direction. Today, they’ve announced a brand new EP, and in doing so, they’ve shared the “Vacation” single for us all. One of the things I’ve loved about the band most recently is they’re dedication to the softer side of pop whilst still pushing their sound; they don’t shy away from crunchy riffs and distorted guitars, giving their playful brand of pop the proper punch for your pleasure. Perhaps this go round, that’s also due to the presence of Kim Hanjoo (Silica Gel) who lent his voice to the track. This song also comes before a brief stop in Australia in the UK in late April/early May. Time Is Not Yours will be out on April 30th via Damnably.

Smut Announce Tomorrow Comes Crashing

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Cinncinatti’s Smut aren’t a new act on the scene, but we’re expecting that their new Tomorrow Comes Crashing LP takes them to the heights of like-minded acts like Beths or Cherry Glazer. All the aforementioned acts, and this lot, take on a women-first mentality, using lyrical content to deal with the continuous bullshit the world throws at them; in this case, Smut takes on the concept of “being misunderstood by people who don’t even know you.” Success doesn’t just live on the lyrics, however, as the band behind Tay Roebuck are crushingly powerful, ripping distorted walls of guitar and churning out little hooks within while the thunderous drums dare to break your ear drums. Be sure to wait for the metal-ish breakdown in the last minute of the tune! Tomorrow Comes Crashing is out on June 27th via Bayonet Records.

Roller Derby Share Video for Lights Out

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One of my favorite pop acts of the last few years is German outfit, Roller Derby, who’ve recently released their album When the Night Comes Out. As a whole, the record features some line-up changes, though Philine’s voice is definitely still the driving force behind the group’s magic. This single below, for instance, has a bit of a darker brood, matching up for Philine’s natural delivery, as it’s always had a heavier resonance. I also appreciate the reserved feel, where they allow themselves to sink into the emotion rather than pulling out the same old pop tricks. Don’t get me wrong, I love the tricks, but I love to hear folks mixing it up. When the Night Comes Out is available to stream now!

Justin Sconza Share Broken Glass Video

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We’re opening up today with a couple of fun pop ditties, this time bringing out a new video from Justin Sconza. He’s recently released his latest LP, Standards, and now offers a video for “Broken Glass,” which is a reflection on time, as you can tell by the imagery and wormholes working throughout the visual representation. I love how this song fails to be pigeon-holed, as I first wanted to lump him in with the masses for power-pop purposes, but then realized that his melding of time imagery also gives this more ethereal pop nature, moving the song into the textured realm of dreaminess. In the end, it’s like dreamy power-pop, so if that’s something you could get into, you know what to do.

Thor & Friends Share Anne Sexton’s Monocle

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For years, Thor Harris has held up the creative spirit in Austin, like Atlas with the globe on his back; he’s more revered than most, operating with a quiet humility and a willingness to spread positivity whilst pushing back against the inhumanity of the world. And as such, he’s amassed Thor & Friends, collecting like-minded musicians to complete his musical imaginings. Below, you get the newest installment, a recorded segment from the tune “Anne Sexton’s Glasses,” which will appear on his new record, Heathen Spirituals. This number centers around marimba play, but it’s clear the goal is crafting a sound that operates as a united front…and it’s clear that he’s got friends and musicians helping him see out his vision (including one of my old co-workers; I see you Melissa Nguyen Lype). If you’re into art, be sure to order Heathen Spirituals from Joyful Noise Recordings before its May 16th release.

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.

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