Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

Hey there Gang, been a minute, hasn’t it? Let’s ease right back into the swing of things with the latest(ish) Singles That Mingle, shall we?

Clara Mann – Driving Home The Long Way

Riff Out March 7 Via State51

Driving home the long way with my parents and no air-conditioning in the car is perhaps one of my worst childhood memories. What isn’t grating though is Clara’s voice which really shines through as the track highlight.

Youth Lagoon – Speed Freak

Rarely Do I Dream Out February 21 Via Fat Possum

A fuzzy delight. Grounded in a bit of a grungy 90s bob there are vestiges into the future laid within the track as well.

Spelling – Portrait of My Heart

Portrait of My Heart Out March 28 Via Sacred Bones

Propulsive drum tune, great for ramping up your anxiety whilst running late and simultaneously looking for your keys.

Edvard Graham Lewis – Switch

Alreet Out Now Via Upp Records

A loose and limber tune with echoing vocals to unwind to.

Florist – Have Heaven

Jellywish Out April 4 Double Double Whammy

A warm and inviting track that gently tugs you towards it.

Bria Salemena – Stretch the Struggle

Big Dog Out March 28 Via Sub Pop

Slow build pop but the vocals hang a little heavier than anticipated, what’re they hiding?

Sam Akpro – Evenfall

Evenfall Out March 28 Via Anti-

A slightly morose and wavy tune, heavy on the grunge factor. Solid debut which’s got our interest.

Cocorosie – Cut Sitch Scar

Little Death Wishes Out March 28 Via Joy Noise Recording

A blip bloppy tune that destroys and rebuilds itself nicely.

Bonnie Trash – Hellmouth

Mourning You Out February 28 Via Hand Drawn Dracula

Their thrashy downstroked guitars never get old IOO and supplement the vocals nicely.

MIEN – Evil People

MIIEN Out April 18 Via Fuzz Club Records

Full disclosure popped the tune on because of the title, stuck around for the undertones of psych though.

Singles That Mingle

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DoFlame – The Ick

Bent Out Now Via Grape Music

The Ick, when people stick their tongue out to drink a pint, what’s yours?

Bonnie Trash – Veil of Greed

Mourning You Out February 28 Via Hand Drawn Dracula

If you’re going to re-brand Christmas my vote’s for ‘Veil of Greed’.

Anna B Savage – Lighthouse

You & I Are Earth Out January 24 City Slang

A guiding light of a tune.

Jasmin.4.t. – You Are The Morning

A great tune for pouring over your favourite roast.

Clara Mann – Remember Me (Train Song)

Rift Out now Via State51

Summer may be gone but this tune’ll stick around in the back of your noodle rent-free, guarantee.

Everyone Says Hi – Walking in the Air

Everyone says, reworking of a classic?

Frog – Did Santa Come?

Out Now Via AudioAntihero/Tapewormies

Loving this piano, very Peanuts Christmas Special.

The Kinks – Father Christmas

Rainbow Theatre 77 Out 1977 Via Arista

This one, is from me Captain Stavros, to you, whoever you are. I have sortof an unwritten rule, I never skip a Kinks song. I’m sharing this one to you, this misfit toy. You, the one that’s padding out a Christmas playlist for a (dys)function. Or even YOU the one that’s making a Christmas mix tape for a crush that’s way out of your league, but will be all the closer after hearing this ditty. Thanks to all ya’ll for a good as we could’ve hoped for year.

Singles That Mingle

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Joni – Avalanches

Single Out Now Via Hand in Hive

Single sneaks up on you like a torpedo.

Clara Mann – Till I Come Around

Riff Out July 3 Via State 51

A great tune to welcome those early dusky winter nights, listen by candlelight.

Terry Lou – Green Man

Building A Case Out Now Via Schism

A soulful and warm tune with a bounce.

Jeshi – Saint or Sinner

Airbag Woke Me Up Out January 25 Via Because Music

Short but sweet.

God’s Mom – Dallo A Me

As It Was Given Out Now Via Nina

God’s Mom channeling some serious Madonna vibes on this track.

Sacred Paws – Another Day

Single Out Now Via Rock Action Records

If you haven’t gotten your daily dose of banjo yet, you’re welcome.

Marie Davidson – Sexy Clown

City of Clowns Out February 28 Via DeeWee

Get 30 of your silliest pals and smoosh them into a Mini Cooper and pump these jams, boi.

Rapt – I Will Be My End

Get your finger out and enjoy some great finger pickin’ on this tune.

Avery Friedman - Flowers Fell

This is a nice ditty to round out the list, not too slow, not too hard, just right. The porridge of list enders.

Singles That Mingle

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Anna B Savage – Agnes Ft Anna Meiko

You And I Are Earth Out January 24 Via City Slang

The second quirkiest track on this here listy. 

The Parcels – Leaveyourlove

EP Out Now Via Because Music 

Discoey, you’ve been warned. 

Chastity Belt – That Guy

Split 7’ Out February 7 Via Suicide Squeeze

Maybe quitting is okay? Not as long as we’re listening we hope. 

Bonnie Trash – Red Right Hand 

My Love Remains The Same Out Now Via Hand Drawn Dracula

Darky, dancey, gruff, we’re here for it. We’re sure Nicky approves. 

Dopamine – Angela

Thought we’d pull the nose up a bit with this upbeat ditty. 

Phoneswithchords – Are You Asleep?

Fuzz laden waviness, we’re here for it. 

Bandy – Cog In A Machine

This one’ll get your fingers and toes tappin’, you’ve been warned. 

Ciao Malz – Two Feet Tall

Safe Then Sorry Out December 6 Via Audio Antihero

Love how the guitar sounds like it’s being played through an aquarium.