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Singles That Mingle

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Frontier Ruckus – I’m Not The Boy

On The Northern Line out now via Loose Music Records

Nonchalance purpose in this tune.

 

Logic1000 – Promises

Mother Out March 22 Via Therapy/Because Music

Reminds me of the cool coffee lounges we hung out in before even working up the courage to drink coffee.

 

Mannequin Pussy – Nothing Like

I Got Heaven Out March 1 Via Epitaph Records

Easing back on psychadelia and ramping up the pop, how do you feel about it?

 

Dea Matrona – Stuck On You

For Your Sins Out May 3 

Buskering on the cold streets and heating up the seats, this trio turned duo, has been pushing for their debut album release for a hot minute now.

 

Friko – Get Numb To It!

Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here Out Now Via ATO Records

Great tune to roll into warmer weather with.

 

Grandaddy – Long As I’m Not The One

Blu Wave Out Now Via Dangerbird Records

All the elements you’ve enjoyed about Grandaddy over the years with a new western twang, yeehaw.

 

Gary Landry Jones – Corn Mine

Hey Gary, Hey Dawn Out April 5 Via Sacred Bones

What is there to say about Corn Mine that hasn’t already been said? It’s a….poppin tune.

 

Chanel Beads – Idea June

Your Day Will Come Out April 19 Via Jagjagwuar

Brief but leaves an impression.

 

Waxahatchee – Bored

Tigers Blood Out March 22 Via Anti-Records

Won’t get bored of this tune anytime soon.

 

Lloyd Wayne – Bird Beyond

The piano opening hooked us but the song continues to build from there, would recommend.

 

Metz – 99

Up On Gravity Hill Out April 12 Via Sub Pop

It’s a song that sounds like two genres crashed into each other at a junction. It’s cool though, they’re friends now.

 

VR Sex – Inanimate Love

Hard Copy Out March 22 Via Dais Records

Wait for it to kick in, you won’t be disappointed.

 

Idles – Grace

TANGK Out Now Via Partisan Records

Track’s got a real soft touch, sneaks up on ya.

 

Hermanos Gutiérrez - Sonido Cósmico

Sonido Cósmico Out May 14 Via Easy Eye Sounds

Sonic psyche sounds.


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Corridor – Mourir Demain

Mimi Out April 26 Via Sub Pop

Only the French could get away with such dark lyrics swaddled in warm and unassuming fuzzy grunge.

 

Dog Unit – When Do We Start Fighting?

At Home Out April 5 Via Brace Yourself Records

I guess the fisticuffs on this instrumental brilliance kicks off on the 5th of April with re-match tourd ates throughout the same month.

 

Chiedu Oraka – Rhythm of my Pain

Mixtape Misfit Out April 26 Via EMI North

Beats are on point, lyrically it’s getting there, one to keep an eye on

 

The Red, Pinks and Purples – Your Worst Song is Your Greatest Hit

Unwishing Well Out April 12 Via Tough Love Records

Jarvis Cocker fans will not be disappointed in this one as he’s channeled pretty thoroughly in this track.

 

Bnny – Good Stuf

One Million Love Song Out April 5 Via Fire Talk Records

Hooked us.

 

Chastity Belt – I-90 Bridge

Live, Laugh, Love Out March 29 Via Suicide Squeeze Records

Instantly transported to warm and sunnier times from this dismal grey winter.

 

Grandaddy – Long as I’m Not The Only One

Blu Wav Out February 16 Via Dangerbird Records

If you’ve ever enjoyed Grandaddy the chances are likely all the elements that made you fall for them in the first place are in this track.

 

gglum – Do You See Me Different (Feat Kamal) and Glue

The Garden Dream Out March 29 Via Secretly Canadian

Normally not into Folkcore but a smooth listen.

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Justice (Feat Tame Impala) – One Night/All Night

Hyperdrama Out April 26 Via Ed Banger Records

00s Dancerock sensational French Duo are back.

 

Teenage Dads – Tale of a Man

Touring in May

A playful and lighthearted track from your favourite youth dads.

 

Dekker – Popped the Top

Future Ghosts Out March 1

A tune about keeping it together rather than popping your top, would recommend.

 

Tapir! - Untitled

The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of my Decrepit Mountain Out Now Via Heavenly Recordings

Give up, let it go, but don’t let this tune go by without a listen.

 

Horsebeatch – A Friend By The Lake

Things To Keep Alive Out April Via Re:Warm Records

A song about taking your time, if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be.

 

Dog Race – It’s The Squeeze

Out Now Via Fascination Street

Anxiety inducing, with a catchy beat no less.

 

Lloyd Wayne – Saviour (Feat Compton White)

Lloyd sorta feels like he’s channelling some Elliot Smith. His track is poppy and easy but it feels like something more is lurking below the surface.

 

Sheherazaad – Dhund Lo Mujhe

Qsar Out April 1 Via Erased Tapes

An intriguing aural maze.

 

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Hollow Coves – Photographs

Nothing To Lose Out March 1 Via Netwerk Records

Upbeat and optomistic.


Feral Family – Sold

Not sure I’ll ever be a huge FF fan but this track’s got juice.


Idles – Gift Horse

The tensions in the song and video both are worth a gander.


Porij – My Only Love

Teething Out February 26 Via Play It Again Sam Records

Watching Porij evolve is quite satisfying.


Lip Critic – The Heart

Out Now Via Partisan Records

This’ll wake you up.


The Fauns – Shake Your Hair

How Lost Out Now Via Invada Records

A timeless track, solid.


Ed Harcourt – Deathless

El Magnifico Out March 29 Via Deathless Recordings

Sortofa Sufjan Stevens vibe here.


The Miserable Rich – Probably Will

Overcome Out February 2 Via Ruin Records

A pleasant tune with a juxtapostioned compelling video.

 

VR Sex – Real Doll Time

Hard Copy Out March 22 Via Dais Records

Not deviating from their original body of work, no surprises, but a lot of energy.



 

 

 

 

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The Rhythm Method – I Love My Television

Peachy Out March 8 Via Moshi Moshi records

Can’t listen, TV now.

 

Sprints – Heavy

Letter To Self Out Now Via City Slang Records

Anxiety inducing, what a rush.

 

Slift – Weaver’s Weft

Ilion Out Now Via Sub Pop Records

Settle in, it’s a long one. French psyche making some moves.

 

Jozef Van Wissem – With Our Hands Our Hearts To Raise

The Night Dwells In The Day Out Now Via Incunabulum Records

Sounds like something that would’ve been in a Sergio Corbucci film.

 

Dermabraison – Magic Missile

Pain Behaviour Out Froday Via Hand Drawn Dracula Records

A bit monotonous but a perfect song to facilitate bad behaviour in our opinion.

 

Beans – Calling

Boots N Cats Out March 1 Via Fuzz Club Records

Enjoying the brass on this track.

 

Waxahatchee – Right Back To It

Tigers Blood Out March 22 Via Anti-Records

That lulling banjo and the tune’s pace is a great way to watch the sky melt before you.

 

C Turtle – Shake It Down

Expensive Thrills Out March 8 Via Blitzcat Records

Grungy, reminds me of the mid 90s jams from yesteryear.

 

Serpentwithfeet – Safe Word

How can a song be complex and minimal at the same time?

 

Ellie Bleach – Whole Lotta Nothing

Now Leaving West Feldwood Out March 28 Via Sad Club Records

Consistently solid work from Ellie.

 

 

 

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Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

Hotel Lux – The Carvery

Bah humbug!


 

Ellie Bleach – Do You Ever Think of Me?

Out Now Via Sad Club Records

Bah humbug! Bah humbug!


 

Royalty Capes – This Christmas

Bah humbug! Bah humbug! Bah humbug!


 

Hannah Rose Plat – The Wendigo Rag

Bah humbug! Bah humbug! Bah humbug! Bah humbug!


 

The Umbrellas – Echoes

Fairweather Friend Out Summer Via Tough Love/Slumberland

Who do these vocals remind you of, it’s killing me?!


 

Soho, Anise and Simon – 2Pablo

Out Now Via Silicone Records

Introspective, we can all use a few of these over the holidays.


 

Grandaddy – Cabin in my Mind

Blu Wav Out February 16 Via Dangerbird Records

A blast from the past and as good, if not better, than we remember.


 

Tom Jenkins – Is There A Next One?

Meadow Part 1 Out Now Via Xtra Mile Recordings

Smooth and warm


 

High School – August 19

Not too shabby.


 

SLIFT – Nimh

Ilion Out January 19 Via Sub Pop

Straight out the gate up in your grill.


 

Sean Ono Lennon x Temples – Gamma Rays

It’s got chops.


 

Vince Freeman – Powers

Scars, Ghosts and Glory

Funky, soulful, cathartic.


 

Idles – Grace

TANGK Out February 16 Via Partisan

Slow build, curious to check the new LP when it drops.


 

The Blinders – Always

Beholder Out March 1 Via Funhouse/EMI

Dig this straight away, moody and broody.


 

Born At Midnight – Spotlight

Out Now Via Arbatus Records

Funky Low-fi.

 

 

 

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