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Singles That Mingle 20240621

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Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

Cassandra Jenkins – Petco

My Light, My Destroyer Out July 12 Via Dead Oceans

Aloof as it is listenable.

 

Katy Kirby – Headlights

Blue Raspberry Out July 12 Via Anti-

Find something new in this one every time you give it a listen.

 

PEM – Gut Health

Cloud Work EP Out now Via Fascination Street Records

Can’t get enough of that voice, check out PEM live currently touring.

 

Cigarettes After Sex – Baby Blue Movie

X’S Out July 12 Via Partisan Records

A restrained urgency on this tune, CAS keeping it consistent.

 

Cola – Pulling Quotes

The Gloss Out Now Via Fire Talk Records

Here’s an easy breezy one by Cola you’d have to try hard not to enjoy.

 

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Grim Iconic (Sadistic Mantra) Out August 2 Via Sub Pop

Slow build that keeps you guessing.

 

Susanna – Elephant Song

Meditations on Love Out August 23 Via SussannaSonata

The quirky keys, playful sax and well-rounded vocals got us hooked.

 

Molchat Doma – Son

Belaya Polosa Out September 6 Via Sacred Bones

Fans of MD will not be disappointed at the bands ever evolving sound, if this sets the tone for the new album, we can hardly wait.

 

Common/Pete Rock – Dreamin’

The Auditorium, Vol 1 Out July 12 Via Loma Vista Recordings

Tapping into the feed that brought them the spotlight, instant classic.

 

Lou Terry – Canyon

Out Now Via State51 Conspiracy

He’s rubbed elbows with some solid musicians and it’s rubbed off.

 

Ghost Fan Club – Now and Then

A tune that begins like a guitar being slowly tuned steadily grows into a warm glowing track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Singles That Mingle 20240304

  • Published in Columns

 

Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

Blinders – While I’m Still Young

Beholder Out now Via Funhouse Recordings/EMI

A well-rounded track with great pace.

 

Girl and Girl – Hello

Call a Doctor Out May 24 Via Sub Pop

Distinct vocals, playful melody and an infectious energy.

 

Lair – Setan Dolbon

Ngélar Out Now Via Guruguru Brain

Please ensure you wash your hands for 30 seconds after watching this music video.

 

Lip Critic – Milky Max

Hex Dealer Out May 17 Via Partisan Records

Sorta reminds of early Atari Teenage Riot? Either way, great energy and if you’re into pig sounds you’ve lucked out my friend.

 

Richard Hawley – Two For His Heels

In This City They Call You Love Out May 31 Via BMG

The low rumble of this tune eludes to something ominous lurking below the surface.

 

Jess Cornelius – People Move On

Care/Taking Out June 15 Via Empire Records

A catchy tune with great visuals.

 

Beans – Dreaming Daisy

Boots n Cats Out March 15 Via Fuzz Club

A mellow groove with great flow, check it out.

 

Magana – Paul

Teeth Out April 25 Via Audio Antihero

Stripped back witchy tune with symphonic backing.

 

Bedbug – Postcard

Calling all Built to Spill fans.

 

Chastity Belt – Chemtrails

Live Laugh Love Out March 29 Via Suicide Squeeze Records

Don’t let the vomit inducing album title throw you off, track’s legit.

 

Cigarettes After Sex – Tejano Blue

X’s Out July 12 Via Partisan Records

Another solidly consistent track from the CAS boys, new album is shaping up to be a killer if this track’s anything to go by.

 

Body Meat – Focus

If asymmetrical bangs were music, this’d be as close as you could get. An acquired taste to be sure, but listenable as far as we’re concerned.

 

C Turtle – Melvin Said This

Expensive Thrills Out Friday Via Blitzcat Records

An abrupt and halting tune that stopped us long enough to grab our attention.

 

 

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