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Savak Share Child’s Pose Video

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It feels like Savak should be a huge name in the indie scene, featuring members of the Obits and Holy Fuck, and with a smashing rock record in their pockets, you’d think they’d be all the rage. Alas, they’re brandishing a bit of an older indie sound, using a distorted rhythm guitar to set up this wonderful chorus that seems to rain down pop sensibility on the listener; I love how it feels like its sort of a last gasp at getting the track’s message across, showering me in its melody. This is the sort of rock n’ roll that as of late seems passe, which is unfortunate because they just don’t make crunchy rock n’ roll gems like this anymore. Their new record Squawk! is out via Ernest Jenning Record Co/Peculiar Works Music on May 30th.

Alien Boy Drop I Broke My World Video

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Friday will see the release of the new Alien Boy, and it’s generating a lot of buzz across the Interwebs. When this song kicks off, there’s this smattering of swirling guitars and thundering drums, setting the tone for this huge wall of beautiful noise, leaving just enough space for the vocals to cruise through coolly. The group’s aspirations were to create something akin to great classic pop rock records, such as those from the early years of Smashing Pumpkins; they look to take that immediacy and push it to the max, cranking noise that you can revisit time and time again. Check the latest video out, and grab You Wanna Fade this Friday via Get Better Records.

Grant Pavol Announces Left That Party

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As things have gone lately, Grant Pavol has had a pretty busy schedule, writing and working with Shamir. But, he’s found the time to work on his stuff too, which is why we’re really stoked to hear another track from the forthcoming Left That Party EP. In the press release, it makes a nod to both Alex Chilton and Tony Molina, and you can certainly hear where the Molina-esque moments cruise through this delight. Pavol embraces a softness in his own voice, while the power of the guitars taking on these dreamy alternative vibes that coat the song in a melodic heaviness we know you’ll appreciate. The new EP will bring a much needed dose of pop rock your way on May 9th!

Obligatory Stereolab Song

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I’m sure that they’re out there, but I can’t really think of anyone I know that dislikes Stereolab, and as we get more listens to the forthcoming Instant Hologram on Metal Film, I can’t think of a better sound that fits this stage in my life. There’s a bubbling undercurrent of pop, which we all know is a staple of their sound. But, the calmed base is what really does it for me these days; you get to kind of sit and absorb, basking in the group’s craft, which even gets a little uptick that kicks in around the 3 minute mark. They continue to impress with every step into the future they take. The new LP is out on May 23rd via Duophonic UHF Disks/Warp Records.

Premiere: Son of Buzzi Drops Heimweg, Mondlicht am Strassenrand

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When music becomes more of a commodity, offering instant gratification, it loses a bit of its soul (yes, I know I’m also part of that cycle!), thus we need artists like Son of Buzzi who are willing to dig deep into the nature of songwriting and craft, purely for artistic purposes. Sebastian Bischoff’s project encompasses the ornate side of guitar history, bending and overlapping strings, then letting them melt into one another, embracing the “marriage of the impressionistic with the concrete.” The song below has these little trickles of beauty, caressing the ears with these vibrant little twists and turns, and then, even for a brief moment, the song seems to take off, grabbing pace for just a few seconds, expertly portraying the up and down movement of our lives. If you’re searching for depth in your listening experience today, click play below, then be sure to Ein Hase, Ein Phonix, Ein Schwan from Shrimper Records before the May 16th release date.

Far Caspian Return with Autofiction

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I distinctly remember popping into Sidebar at SXSW a few years ago, telling my wife that we had to catch the set from Far Caspian, as I was really in love with their jams. We went home superfans, and so today is welcome news, with the project announcing Autofiction, their new LP. This brand spanking new single perfectly captures what I love about the band, sort of buzzing with this lo-fidelity spirit, yet brimming with this vibrant pop sensation you don’t get too often nowadays. Honestly, this feels like the best song that Radio Dept. never wrote, and I say that with the utmost adoration for both groups! This new LP will hit on July 25th Tiny Library Records.

The Fleok Share Pennies Video

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After spinning my weekend over at Psych Fest, I got to wake up to this brand new track from the Fleok, which, subtly draws from the genre, albeit in a sort of psych adjacent delivery. Upon first listen, you’ll notice a spoken word delivery bringing you into the depths of the song, which immediately made me think of Lift to Experience; it’s a slow build, but it sets up perfectly for the latter half of the track. When the whole song just comes crashing down in this beautiful combination of pop that is likely to make your heart swoon, banging out this climbing piano line and soulful howl.

New Video from Dog Park

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When Dog Park released their Festina Lente album last year, the school year had just begun, so I was lost in a sea of new students and building relationships. Alas, they visit us today with a brand new video for standout track, “Kaleidoscope.” The light jangle that opens the song should be enough to hook you, as it was definitely one of the ways I fell for this song. Additionally, the tune lets you settle in on your own terms, as it never feels overly forced, with feathered vocals carefully coating the steady snap of the rhythm section. Recline your chair, turn on a fan, and just let yourself be washed in the joy of this jam. Festina Lente is available now via Geographie!

More from Tee Templeton

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I’m increasingly fascinated by the story of Tee Templeton, who just turned 67 this week, and yet is prepping to release his debut this Summer. Listening through his latest single, there are some moments where his song craft is a marvel, like the subtle move into pure pop bliss right around the 2 minute mark. Throughout this number, the song moves into careful pop steps, buoyed by these perfect arrangements that draw obvious similarities to Robyn Hitchcock, while there are other more modern touchstones in the overall songwriting. It’s really a great story of an artist coming to terms with his craft…better late than never…or so they say.

Adrian Quesada and Angelica Garcia Share No Juego

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Boleros Psicodelicos was chock-full of bangers, and so expectations for BP II is already high, especially with the debut single that featured Cuco. This round, Adrian Quesada has employed Angelica Garcia as his accompaniment, and in doing so, knocked another one out of the park. This track feels entirely cinematic, something ripped straight from a Tarantino film, and that matches perfectly with the video version accompanying the track. In some way, it also feels like a Latin gangster film, with our singer giving out warning to those in attendance that our singer “no juego” (doesn’t play games), only adding to the theatrical element the tune encompasses. It’s another smoking hot track that has me doubling down on Boleros Psicodelicos II, which drops on June 27th via ATO Records.

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