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.

 

J.R.C.G. - 34

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

Wicketkeeper – Alarm Clock Radio

Zambroni Out September 22 Via Umpire Radio

A stripped back tune worthy of note so don’t hit the snooze on this one.

 

Susanna – Vampire

Baudelaire & Orchestra Out Now Via  SussanaSonata

Really like the way this tune builds itself. Thoughts?

 

Lathe Of Heaven – Ekpyrosis

Bound By Naked Signs Out September 1 Via Sacred Bones

Synth driven punk, steam punk?

 

Augustus Muller - Fur And Metal

Cellulosed Bodies - Original Score Out September 1 Via Nude Club

Pushing the limits of how much fun you can have with your clothes on, wait this is a music blog right?

 

Art Feynman - Desperately Free

Be Good The Crazy Boys Out October 10 Via Western Vinyl

Weird, but not too weird. Also, bongos!

 

Pip Blom & Personal Trainer - Kiss Me By The Candlelight

Bobbie Out October 20 Via Heavenly Recordings

No kissing on the lips, but aural is a-o-k.

 

McKowski & Howe Gelb - Return of Pygmy Pony

Notes From The Boneyard Out September 15 Via Delta Sonic

A great visualiser, or the soundtrack for a yawning afternoon on the porch in your favourite rocking chair.

 

Poolside, Vansire - Float Away

Blame It All On Love Out October 20 Via Counter Records

Get carried away with this sexy ditty.

 

Blondshell – Kiss City

Blondshell Out Now Via Partisan Records

A stripped back and disarming tune where the message, and lyrics, are crystal clear.

 

Will Butler + Sister Squares – Arrow of Time

Will Butler + Sister Squares Out September 22 Via Merge Records

Weird description, but I could see myself really enjoying this tune on my way to work. A good, on the way to work tune.