The Apartments Announce That’s What the Music is For

I reckon there is never a bad time to slink into a good track from the Apartments, and Peter Milton Walsh has made our day with the announcement of a new record from the famed Aussie outfit. These days, Walsh is operating almost as a crooner, letting the weight of his voice carry the emotion atop nicely lightened musical arrangements. All the musical notes are striking, though they all seem wary of stepping on Peter’s toes, kind of hanging in the back with the shaker, light strum and snapping drum; the extra flourishes build in a deepened vibe, embracing the sort of somber aura that crests and cruises through the whole of the tune. Looking forward to hearing That’s What the Music is For; it drops on October 17th.

Veps Share New Music

Wanted to jump into Friday with a little bit of a light spirit, so this track from Norwegian outfit Veps seems like it built for opening up our Friday jam session. This single is a shout out to being totally and madly in love, so much so that you’re willing to throw caution to the wind. Musically, the spirit abides by that, sort of embracing a kind of post garage rock sound, embedded with deep roots in pop structures. Sort of akin to what the Beths have been doing on their recent work, holding onto the joy of the moment…all of it tethered to the thematic statement. This tune comes with news that they’ve signed on to work with PNKSLM, so this is their first single with the label!

Pynch Share How You Love Someone

The guitar work in this track will be what draws you in, but what will make you fall in love with this new Pynch track is the way they execute the chorus; it’s a brilliant moment that makes every second of the tune worth cranking up. Light ringing jangles seduce you, but when the line of “how you love someone” rains upon you, the emotional impact creates this sublime moment that has you recognizing the promise of their forthcoming effort, Beautiful Noise. I also really appreciate the way the latter half of the tune opens up with some synthesized stretches of pop, highlighting the hook and driving it into the brain of the listener. Chillburn Records will release the album on October 3rd.

 

Rosa Anschutz Share Sun Tavern

When I first encountered this new tune from Rosa Anschutz, the experienced feel of her craft made me wonder why I hadn’t heard from her prior to this new single, and then I learned she’s been working in the electronic underground in Germany for years. My fascination revolves around the evolution of the track, building on this sort of cavernous industrial feel with a powerful vocal dominating the front of the mix; the voice dances and dashes to match up with some of the parallel textures at play in the guitars. Then, as you adjust your listening to the electronic nature, it instantly begins to twist into this bold soaring indie rock croon, pushing into this realm that seems to have few peers. Such a fascinating listen you should try on for size; look for her first foray outside the German scene with Sabbatical, out September 24th via Heartworm Press.

Another Track from Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats

The on-going project of Shabason, Krgovich and Tenniscoats has provided me with this solace amidst the storm that is my life at the moments; it’s a reminder to breathe and observe. Each note seems carefully placed, as if tip-toeing through the streets presented in the video, allowing the listener to quietly watch on as we chase our own pursuits. Whilst the majority of the tune’s we’ve heard have dwelled in the Tenniscoats vocal world, this one has a mixture, building a layer of anticipation that will surely be rewarded if we latch onto the patience presented in the craft. Look for Wao this Friday via Western Vinyl.

John Moods Joins Up with Discovery Zone

As I revel in the vibes this week, maybe we should turn our attention this morning towards John Moods and Discovery Zone, who’ve just dropped this collaborative single. Musically, there’s a gentleness, which comes as a surprise as the lyrical content seems to detail a shattered relationship, albeit one that continues to unfold and reemerge as the times goes forward. The bobbing bass beneath the Discovery Zone vocals add this brilliant layer that creates the sublime mood I’m basking in as I write this. And then, well, the tune takes off, moving into this more futuristic realm, perhaps hinting at what lays before us all. This tune available courtesy of Mansions and Millions.

Thom Chapman Shares Lucy Hides

This Thom Chapman jam’s been floating around for a few weeks now, and while it has racked up some solid views, I wanted to dive into it, as I’m still working through the vibes on this Monday morning. I love the way Chapman seems to kind of take samples of all the things I love, whether that’s classic indie riffs or thumping beats, building this sort of dreamscape where you can escape the world whilst still holding tight to some energetic pulses. When you match that with the cinematic nature of the video, your imagination begins to spiral into the mysterious treasures of the world. Sort of like a more pop-centric Flaming Lips on Yoshimi.

Lowmoon Release Vacant Youth Video

Those of us in the know are anxiously awaiting news of the forthcoming Lowmoon LP, which is rumored to being finalized for an early release in 2026. But, while we patiently wait, we can hang out and crank up this new bouncing bop that reminds me an awful lot of the recent Humdrum LP; it’s got this blend of new wave nostalgia and beach-y pop influence, coating the vocals in a dreamy state so as to provide the listener with the purgatorial question of whether or not you’re drifting or bouncing. Either way, you’re body responds with a huge grin that will likely put the project on your radar while we await news on that LP! This tune comes courtesy of Safe Suburban Home.

Another Great Track from Maura Weaver

When we first encountered the new work of Maura Weaver for her forthcoming Strange Devotion LP, I marveled at her balance between folk elements and modern pop sounds. On her latest single, there’s a bit more of a retreat into the folk realm, but in doing so, her natural calm quiets the song’s waters, creating this rich, caramel dreaminess. The opening reminded me of early Cate le Bon, but as the track unfolded it was like stepping out of the cool AC into the Texas heat, blanketing me in this warmth that’s simply unavoidable. Strange Devotion is out on September 19th via Feel It Records.

Joyce Manor Return with All My Friends Are Depressed

I have to cop to being only a part-time Joyce Manor fan; they have some bangers for sure, but occasionally they go over my head. This new single, however, had me instantly, with a guitar line that I thought was going to take them to a Go-Betweens-esque pop punk jam…and to be fair…that is what it is. That said, the easier nod would be to pull in some Johnny Marr comparisons, and the vocals also have that swaying croon that creeps right into that same arena. It’s nice to see some of the blends between the two-genres, as that sort of soft indiepop and punk all share history. Hoping we hear more like this from the group!

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