Singles That Mingle

With Captain Stavros

 

 

Tenebrous Liar – Juggernaut

As methodical as it is haunting.

 

Rostam – Hard (ft Clairo)

American Stories Out Now Via Mastor Projects

Pre-game anthem.

 

Fink – I Buried All the Answers

The City is Coming to Erase it All Out June 5 Via R’Coup’D

Great build and pacing, sorta Nick Drakey, not a bad listen.

 

Baby Rose – But, NVM

Yearnalism Out July 5 Via Secretly Canadian

Goodluck avoiding tapping feet/bobbing head with this one.

 

Automatic – Don’t Wanna Dance (Mario C Remix)

Is It Now? Out Now Via Stone’s Throw

We could much on that harmonica all day long.

 

The Howlers – Viper

Heavy Out Oct 9 Via Frontiers 

Plays really well, easy to get into.

 

Party Dozen – Special Unit

Out Now Via City Slang

Gritty all the way through, love it.

 

Maquina – Dança (with Dame Area)

Body Transmission Out July 10 Via Fuzz Club

A great soundtrack for trying to escape the upcoming Apocalypse.

 

Andrew Jim Gannon – Animals in the Wild

Dig the lyrics, the tune’s easy too.

 

Panic Shack – Grin & Bear it

Out Now Via Brace Yourself

Same, same, but different, and ain’t nothing wrong with that.

 

Josh Da Costa – Proving Me Right

New Wave Graveyard Out July 24 Via Stones Throw 

Got a lotta time for this one.

 

Sweeping Promises – Shooting Shadows

You Say I Romanticize Out August 14 Via Sub Pop

Favourite of the list, cannot be contained.

 

Jordan Patterson – Just My Friend

Valley Girl Out June 19 Via Secretly Canadian

Every piece works in this stripped back, vocals forward track.

 

 

 

 

 

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.