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[video] of Montreal – Rude Girl on Rotation

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Photo by Shervin Lainez

of Montreal, the beloved indie pop project led by Kevin Barnes, known for their eccentricity and boundless creativity, have shared a new song/video “Rude Girl on Rotation”.

It is a beautiful folk-inspired gem infused with the band’s signature sonic flair, and it serves as the second taster (after “Yung Hearts Bleed Free”) of Lady On The Cusp, the group’s upcoming new LP (set for release on May 17 via Polyvinyl Record Co). Accompanied by an official music video, it is a tantalizing glimpse of the musical brilliance that lies ahead.

Barnes shares the following about the single: “Rude Girl On Rotation was inspired, in part, by my impending move from Athens GA to our new home in Vermont. I used an open tuning on guitar that Nick Drake used a lot on his jammers. The bass line chugs along in a late 60’s West Coast rocker style, influenced by Canned Heat’s “Poor Moon”. I wanted the song to sound loose and under-produced. It took the least amount of time to record, of all the songs on the album. I hope you like it!”.

Watch below and pre-order the album here.

[video] The Lemon Twigs – How Can I Love Her More?

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Having teased us already with some great new singles, The Lemon Twigs have shared another new cut “How Can I Love Her More?”, a vintage musical journey filled with guitars, charming vocal harmonies, and complete with two drum sets, an adventurous bass part, theremin, flutes and harpsichord.

All released songs would be a part of their upcoming new album A Dream Is All We Know (set for release on May 3 via Captured Tracks), which was recorded completely to tape and mixed and mastered by Brian and Michael themselves on of-the-era equipment.

The music video for the new track was helmed by The Lemon Twigs, who also handled the editing. It depicts the band embarking on a journey through Central Park and museum row, interspersed with playful and mischievous moments around New York City.

Check it out below and pre-order the record here.

[video] China Aster – Memories

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Photo by IR

China Aster (aka London-via-Guernsey solo artist Joshua Moore) is sharing today his new single “Memories”. It is an instant earworm and a beautiful gem of a song which features infectious dance rhythms, soulful melancholic singing, and a chilly depth that effortlessly mixes coolness with pleasant nostalgia.

The song was produced by Oliver Marson and mixed by Joshua Rumble (Black Country, New Road, Do Nothing, Fraulein, Anteros). It is also out with the DIY music video, in which Moore is depicted using a metal detector to search for pieces of scrap along the beaches of his hometown, Guernsey.

Watch below.

[video] Maripool – not today

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Photo by Carina Simões

London-via-Lisbon ‘One Girl Band’ Maripool announces sophomore EP a day that feels like nothing at all and shares a new single “not today”.

Out now through Smoking Room (Island of Love, Hotline TNT), it is a brilliant track with the distinctive personal touch of Maripool’s DIY indie pop, draped in a beautiful, sparkling reverie.

The song is paired with a lovely music video, directed by Julie Magnaudet, which sees a musician interacting with the mysterious red entity. It is a melancholic and charming piece that complements the introspective and evocative nature of the song itself.

Watch below.

[video] test plan – Walking in a Vacuum

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Photo by Rory Dickinson

Half a year following the launch of their first single, London’s test plan revealed their new song/music video “Walking in a Vacuum”. Self-released by the band, it’s an energetic and punchy roar of independent music.

Blending intense guitar-driven chaos and rhythmic power, the single explores the themes of repression and evasion amidst life’s challenges. It is a relentless and dissonant sonic journey that demonstrates the trio’s knack for pushing boundaries in the noise rock and dance punk genres.

Watch below.