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Belated Voxtrot Coverage

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When Voxtrot reconvened a few years back, I was over the moon, both for myself and for the band. They dropped a few LPs, one of combined 7″ singles and the other a rarities compilation…and we all felt like this could be the band making it back for good. Yesterday, news broke that the band are officially releasing a new LP, recorded at bassist Jason Chronis’ studio in Lockhart. The new lineup is a little bit slimmer, but huge Austin music fans will notice the sparkling backing vocals from Jennifer Moore, whose band Deep Time is sorely missed in my opinion. On the new song, you can hear the driving rhythm section, which is one of the band’s strongpoints, allowing Ramesh to weave his storytelling through these stellar pop moments. Really happy to hear they’ve got a whole new record, Dreamers in Exile (February 27), and looking forward to seeing the band when they hit the road in the Spring.

Annabelle Chairlegs Drop Heavy Sleeper

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Over the past decade, Lindsey Mackin and Annabelle Chairlegs have been one of the better kept secrets from the confines of our fair city. It looks as though all the stars have aligned, finally, for the band to hit bigger stages, as Waking Up seems destined to break out into the masses. This tune encompasses everything that’s always impressed me about the songwriting from the group, pulling a soulful brand of pop then smashing it to pieces with psychedelic garage sounds; it’s a fusion between hooks and fuzz, leaving listeners with the ability to dance a little bop or bang their heads and scream along. Like I said, Waking Up is full of promise, and we’ll all know more when it drops on January 30th via TODO.

Dog Chocolate Announce So Inspired So Done In

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UK outfit Dog Chocolate have sat in silence the last several years, but they’re quiet no more, returning today with the announcement of So Inspired, So Done In. They offer up the first single too, which is sort of this off-kilter, punk adjacent rocker, operating with sharp angular notes and a mixture of vocal approaches. Rob’s voice is a little bit of a drone, coming to terms with his self-employment; Andrew takes a different approach, offering up a very British appeal in which he discusses his role of playing a cog in the machine of industrialization. Look for the group’s new LP to arrive next February via Upset the Rhythm.

Cootie Cathcher Share Straight Drop Video

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One of the many albums on our radar for next year is the new long-player from Cootie Catcher; the group have been on our pages countless times before, but they seem to be building towards huge buzz in 2026. Their brand new single finds the group locking into the modern guitar pop boldness; they feel like they’re playing in the same territory as the most recent Beths record. For a band that employs all sort of playful harmonies, this track is all about the driving guitars and smattering of drums, creating this noisy pop rock sensation that should make you rush to pre-order the LP. Such a great song, and we’re thinking that Something We All Got is going to be equally as great, so pick it up from Carpark Records.

The Baby Seals Drop Tamoo Trance

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You might have already caught wind of this track from the Baby Seals, as it was hanging out for a few days in the Bandcamp world…and now it comes with a video. The UK outfit is quite similar to their compatriots in Wet Leg, delivering global criticisms from behind a wall of playfulness and rock n’ roll. This tune directly comments on our love of consumerism…even in a paywall funded music community! There’s a bit more rock in the band’s work, which definitely lets them bring out more growl, as you can hear in the repeated belting out of “Tamoo trance” in the chorus. Not only do you get a sweet video, but you can grab the song on a new 7″ courtesy of Trapped Animal Music.

Keeled Scales Sign Hiding Places

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We love our good buds over at Keeled Scales, and we hope you all enjoy the good tunes they bring your way…like their latest signing Hiding Places. They announced the signing with this delightful slow burn indie rocker from the NYC outfit, and you’ll quickly hear why they’ve already got our ear. While the song opens with a distorted wall of noise, the tune quickly moves into territory of great pop songwriting, akin to the recent work of acts like Wednesday and Jay Som; it’s heavy, but never shying away from an affection for great hooks. The group plan to release a new LP via the label next Spring, so keep your ears warm and ready.

New Video Mikky and the Doom

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A few weeks back the good folks of Mikky & the Doom reached out with their new video; I totally loved it, but then life caught up to me and it got lost in the world of unanswered emails. I should have been on it though, as this track’s blown up in a matter of days…deservingly so. The tune offers up a blend of sultry garage rock and glam pop, sort of like if you got a punk rock version of Chromeo coming at you; the lyrical content is clever and meant to be fun, packaged in this gritty bit of hook-laden rock. Word on the street is their finishing up an album, so keep an eye out for a fresh record!

Death Hags Shares Orphee 53 Video

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This summer, LA-based artist Death Hags unleashed Big Grey Sun #5 upon the world, a collection of synthetic pop tunes that burned and smoldered, giving off heat in the most pleasantly passive manner. Today, one of the standout tunes get the video treatment, and as folks are looking towards their year-end lists, it’s a chance to remind you of some overlooked gems you might not have hit. I love the subtlety of the beat work, as there’s a throbbing pulse buried way beneath the surface, letting the poppier notes kind of flutter in the foreground as Lola G.’s voice echoes through your listening room. A peaceful bit of synthpop never did you wrong; the whole of the LP is available HERE.

Natalie Jane Hill Announces Hopeful Woman

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It seems like just yesterday that Natalie Jane Hill was wowing us with Azalea, her debut LP when she was in the Austin area. Here we are a few years later, and she’s got her third LP on deck, along with a new place to call home. It took me less than 20 seconds to fall in love with this single, as her heavy notes breathed life through my speakers. When her voice stretches for higher notes, there’s a lonesome bit of guitar hanging out in the distance, providing its own lonesome narrative to balance Natalie’s performance. As spirited as the first 2 minutes are, Hill switches it in the back 45 seconds, letting the thematic element of “never left me” dwell in the presence of the listener’s brain. Really excited ot hear more from Hopeful Woman, out via Dear Life Records on January 26.

Pansy Share Walk Dangerous Video

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Really striking power pop songs are few and far between of late, but the best ones I’ve been listening to come from Pansy, the project of Vivian McCall. The band have dropped their latest tune, and already it’s getting rave reviews that we don’t disagree with here. Swinging guitar notes provide a charming bounce to the track, with vocal interplay adding to the crafty charms being employed throughout. I’m sure this makes zero sense to folks besides me, but it sounds like a weird mixture between Hunx and Built to Spill, with huge riffs and cleverness being belted out at every corner. Skin Graft is out this Friday.

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