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Singles That Mingle 20250925

 

Singles That Mingle

 With Captain Stavros

 

  

Ghostwoman – 5 Gold Pieces

 Civilized World Out Now Via Full Time Hobby

 I’d give 10 gold pieces just to have another listen to these lot. 

 

 

Hatchie – Lose it Again

Liquorice Out November 7 Via Secretly Canadian  

Easy breezy, nice and easy. 

 

Famous – Revelation

Indefinite Hiatus Out Now

As unhinged as it is captivating. 

 

Hirons – Being the Cause

Future Perfect Out November 7 

Brave, unique and approachable. 

 

Sunflowers – I Got Friends 

You Have Fallen…..Congratulations!!! Out November 7 Via Fuzz Club 

Just the right noise to chaos ratio. 

 

 

Hilary Woods - Endgames

Night Criú Out October 31 Via Sacred Bones

A song that comes at you like a storm building off a distant shore. 

 

Constant Smiles – Allowed to Be

Moonflowers Out November 7 Via Felte

Wraps around you like your favourite duvet. 

 

Stella Donnelly – Feel it Change

 Love and Fortune Out November 7 Via Brace Yourself Records

Enjoyed listening to this one but felt like I was eavesdropping the entire time, pretty candid and sweet. 

 

Flock of Dimes – Defeat

The Life You Save Out October 10 Via Sub Pop

Juxtaposition vocals and sounds, interesting tune. 

 

The Paper Kites – Every Town

If You Go There I Hope You Find It Out January 23 Via Nettwerk

A warm start to your day.

 

Frog - SAX-A-MA-PHONE VAR. XII

I’m not saying it’s about sex, but it’s not not about sex either. 

 

Tiberius Wright - Moab

Fucking feels right here. 

 

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Singles That Mingle 20250722

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Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

 

Famous – Demons in London

A piece that’s thoughtful and runs deep.

 

Hand Habits – Jasmine Blossoms/Dead Rat

Blue Reminder Out August 22 Via Fat Possom

Contrasting titles with equally decisive sounds, but opposite attract when released in pairs.

 

La Dispute – Act III (singles)

No One Was Driving The Car Out September 5 Via Epitaph

Sorta feels like it’s drawing inspiration from Beck’s early works

 

Shame – Quiet Life

Cutthroat Out September 5 Via Dead Oceans

Flexin them blue collar tune muscles.

 

Tan Cologne – In Resin

Unknown Beyond Out Now Via Labrador Records

Sultry, mysterious and captivating, this one’s got the siren’s touch.

 

 

Debby Friday – Bet on Me

The Starr of the Queen of Life Out August 1 Via Sub Pop

Better tie your laces up tight because this one will get you movin’.

 

Ebbb – Manners

Out Now Via Ninja Tune

Great build and very interesting, we’re interested.

 

Jens Lekman – Candy From a Stranger

Song’s for Other People’s Weddings Out September 12 Via Secretly Canadian

Nothing clever to say, we love Jens, and this tune. Those vocals, amiright?

 

Pile – Bouncing in Blue

Sunshine and Balance Beams Out August 15 Via Sooper Records

A deep and sorrowful sadness in this tune but it’s got hope shimmering along its edges.

 

Dean Johnson – Death of the Party

I Hope We Can Still Be Friends Out August 22 Via Saddle Creek

Was lucky enough to hear this one live earlier this year; you’re in for a treat.

 

TTSSFU – Call You Back

Blown Out August 29 Via Partisan Records

Infectious jingle.

 

Panic Shack – Pockets

Panic Shack Out Now Via Brace Yourself Records

A gig to have your teeth knocked at but only because a rogue elbow caught you when you were smiling too hard. You’ve got change? You want change.

 

Tiberius – Sag

Troubador Out Now Via Audio Antihero

We’ve got a lot of patience for this one.

 

 

 

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