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Dazy Delivers Pay No Mind Single

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At the moment, I’m really loving what Dazy is delivering with the latest single; it’s like a weird mixture of J Spacemen penned songs with the heavy club vibes that have been circulating through indie rock the last few years. It creates this heavy circular wash that’s entirely pop oriented, though run through a psychedelic wash, which is no doubt owed to the production help he got this round from Ryan Hemsworth. Kind of love how all these acts are revisiting those old school sounds, envisioning a future for indie rock where we’re all just totally blissed out. The song brought to you by Lame-O Records.

Pleased to Meet You: The Pennys

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Okay, so I’ve admittedly met the Pennys before, but just in different acts. The new project is made up of Mike Ramos (Tony Jay/Cindy) and Ray Seraphin aka RE Seraphin; we’ve been covering the two in various ways for years, and it seems impossible to me that the two are just now getting together. Mike’s soft-spoken performance seems the perfect counterbalance to Ray’s penchant for pop, and their first single feels timeless, like you’re all set to just get carried away. Whether it’s the gentle guitar lines or the way Mike and Ray wrap their voices around one another, there’s this undeniable collection that feels like they were meant to write songs together. The Pennys self-titled EP will be out this Spring via Mt. St. Mtn.

Lily Seabird Shares Arrow Single

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I was fortunate to catch Lily Seabird do a set two years ago at a SXSW show, and ever since then, her name’s been on my radar, and I’ve been especially excited with Trash Mountain ready to drop this week. But, before we’re there, Lily has one more album teaser to get us excited. For me, the fragility of her vocal performance on this tune is one of the many reasons her work is so special; it feels like her soul’s cracking as each note escapes her mouth. Plus, this song builds and builds, rising spectacularly into this full explosion of folk songwriting, buoyed by the arrangement of those who worked on the song. Trash Mountain hits Friday via Lame-O Records.

Pachyman Drops Another New Single

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New Adrian Quesada and new Pachyman? Clearly, I’m going to be operating with the world’s most chilled vibe today, especially as I sink into this Pachyman jam. He’s combining his love of dub and the chugging rhythm of the guitar with a bit of space-age industry. His vocal samples here are perfect, like little faint echoes you might hear bouncing down the hallways from afar. And sure, those little dub grooves rip, but I love the little synthetic notes and how they take the style and make it feel remarkably fresh. Then you hook it with the video where all you get is smiles, and I can absolutely not turn this one off! Another Place will be out on ATO Records on May 23rd.

Pleased to Meet You: Tee Templeton

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It’s seems a rarity that a 66-year-old artist breaks through the noise to land with a debut, but Tee Templeton is definitely someone worth encountering today. He spent his life with his songwriting waiting patiently on the sidelines while he attended to his career and other life endeavors, but has now come back with his second single that’s really stuck inside my head. At first, the intricate opening took me aback, but as soon as the tune hits the 30 second mark, the tune completely shifts into Bolan/Bowie territory. I, of course, loved that, but those similarities move into other pop territories as the arrangement layers in strings that buoy the entirety of the track. Really mesmerized by this song.

Lawn Chair Return with Fancy New Single

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You’re going to want to crank this one up, as German posse Lawn Chair are delivering a hook-laden rocker. In no time, you’re thrust in into a a circle pit, spinning you about before the band pull back to let the sharpness of the vocals take over. Claudia’s delivery is definitely a winner here, clever and pointe, riding on the rhythmic pulse that’s luring beneath the surface of the song. There’s a bit of melody when they move into the chorus, but the group still keeps things on a knife’s edge, so if you’re not punch dancing in your room right now, please consult a doctor. Hopefully we hear more from the group real quick, as I just can’t get enough.

Adrian Quesada Announce Boleros Psicodelicos II

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I completely realize I’m going to come across like a jerk-store here, but I 100% love Adrian Quesada‘s solo stuff more than the Black Pumas; I know that’s sacrilegious, but just calling it like I see it. I was gifted an early listen to this fresh track from Boleros Psicodelicos II, which features Cuco, and I’ve pretty much been playing it non-stop. For starters, Cuco’s voice is just ridiculous here; it doesn’t feel out of place in a classic bolero sense, and in fact, almost seems like the genre was built just for him. But, that wouldn’t work if there wasn’t this incendiary blend of synthetic keys, percussion and guitar, all thrown together in this masterful fashion that almost makes it feel like the score to an unwritten Robert Rodriguez vampire movie, yet totally pop at the same time! I freaking love it, and am excited to hear all of Boleros Psicodelicos II when it drops on June 27th via ATO Records. Now, if I can only convince him to do his take on Chicha, then we’ve got a party!

Stray Fossa Share Change the Film

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I like to start my mornings with a bit of lightness, maybe some sprightly energy mixed in, which made this new Stray Fossa tune a stunner of a track to kick off your day. Of course, you’ll hear those dreamy guitars that are all the rage in my usual listening rotation, but I really adore the way the vocals embrace a gentle spirit, balancing the sharpness of the riffs and the magic of the melody. For some reason, it feels like a Ducks Ltd song stuck in the kindness of the Sarah Records era, and I’m absolutely all here for that. It’s the first single from the band this year, and fingers crossed they bring us more delighting sounds such as those below.

Foamboy Drop Edibles

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If your life doesn’t have enough fun in it on this Monday morning, might we suggest that you try out a little Foamboy? It’s the perfect track to get your body bouncing and your smile creeping up the side of your face. You’ll probably even laugh a little at the lyrical content, as the narrator shares their experience with edibles gone wrong. All of the story gets set to this spinning bit of bouncy pop, where every note has my tapping my toes and swaying from side to side. This is where indiepop sounds start to take a risk and truly get out there, yet never shying away from our need for a little joy, even in our own space. Look for the group’s new Lime, Knife, Time, Hand EP to hit with more pop on April 4th.

Buffet Lunch Drop Whitsun Sound Video

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One of the record’s I’m looking forward to the most in April is the latest LP from Scottish act Buffet Lunch; they’ve got this sound that feels like a study in indie rock, taking the elements that have been in favor, then sort of spinning them as their own yarn, pulling away from the immediacy to reveal a more thought-provoking brand. This jam is in no rush here, trickling on these little samples and discordant rings, steadying before the vocals come in. Things only get more harrowing from there, with the shredding manipulating your senses, almost pushing you away with its sharpness and grating nature; the group push you, twist you, and beg your expectations to evolve with them. They’ll release Perfect Hit via Upset the Rhythm.

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