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Singles That Mingle 20250813

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Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

 

Dag och Natt – Tunis

Years and Years Out Friday Via Labrador Records

The perfect track to meet the dusk.

 

Micko & The Mellotronics – Would You Believe It?

Out Now Via Landline Records

Klatu, Burata Niktu.

 

 

Automatic – Mercury

Is It Now? Out September 26 Via Stones Throw

A snappy one, sure to get the mercury up.

 

PÔT-POT – Sextape

Warsaw 480km Out September 19 Via Felte

Opening pulls the rug out from under you.

 

Ghostwoman – That Jesus

Welcome to the Civilized World Out September 5 Via Full Time Hobby

Slack-rock masterclass, fucking brilliant.

 

Jouska – Pierced

How Did I Wind Up Here? Out October 17 Via Koke Plate

Oscillating gracefully between hi and low-fi.

 

 

Tops – Annihilation

Bury The Key Out August August 22 Via Ghostly

Definitely a ‘steppin out’ track.

 

Case Oats – Nora

Last Missouri Exit Out August 22 Via Merge Records

A fun one to slap your knee to as it plays.

 

Wednesday – Pick Up That Knife

Bleeds Out Out September 19 Via Dead Oceans

An easy breezy one, until it’s not, that’s hard to fault.

 

Pistol Daisys – Honey!

Out Now Via OneRPM Records

That synth action is sweet as fuck, er, honey.

 

Debby Friday – Alberta

The Starr of the Queen of Life Out Now Via Sub Pop

Lurking and intimidating.

 

Sunflowers – Chameleon Kid

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

Mayhem.

 

Jens Lekman – Wedding in Leipzig

Songs For Other People’s Weddings Out September 12 Via Secretly Canadian

Jens can do no wrong, unless you’re on the receiving end.

 

Will Paquin – We Really Done It This Time

HaHaHa Out September 12

If Frank had a kid. Chiwawa!

 

Tiki Taka – 2006

Well, they did it, they found a way to make football interesting.

 

 

 

 

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Singles That Mingle 20250722

  • Published in Columns

 

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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