July 2022 Playlist
This month’s playlist features new music from The Paranoyds, ANGEL-MAKER, The Soft Moon, Pale Blue Eyes, TTSSFU and more. These are some of our favorites:
Cold Gawd - Sweet Jesus Wept Shit
On “Sweet Jesus Wept Shit,” Cold Gawd drowns us in distortion. This is the first single off of the southern California shoegaze band’s upcoming album, to be released in the fall.
Goldmyth - Triptych
On her latest synth/indie rock single “Triptych,” singer, harpist and producer Goldmyth looks back at her love life and presents us with this three-piece work of art.
Been Stellar - Manhattan Youth
Been Stellar, one of New York City’s most exciting bands, is back with “Manhattan Youth.” The song takes on the realities of growing up in the city.
Analog Dream - Stark Reminder
San Francisco’s Analog Dream has released the second single from an upcoming project. “Stark Reminder” tackles the subject of following others, instead of making our own considerations.
Whitelands - How It Feels
Shoegaze band Whitelands has put out the stellar new track “How It Feels.” The London-based group started off as a lunch break project for Etienne Quartey-Papafio and has fully evolved into a band to watch.
CIEL - Baby Don’t You Know
Indie rockers CIEL are back with “Baby Don’t You Know.” This is the second track off their upcoming EP Not In The Sun, Nor In The Dark. The band will start their UK headlining tour in October.
Raining, Pouring - Fading
SLC musician Davis McBride has released a new project as Raining, Pouring. “Fading,” is an indie-rock tune that recalls early Real Estate and Beach Fossils. The track is off of the debut EP Portrait.
Lacing - Days
Chattanooga band Lacing has put out the excellent fuzz-heavy single “Days.” The 6+ minute track recalls early 90’s alt-rock, grunge and shoegaze.
She’s In Parties - I Follow You
On “I Follow You,” dream pop/indie band She’s In Parties leans into their ethereal wave influences. It is a delicate, multi-layered track that takes a dark lyrical turn midway through.
RYAL - By The Minute
RYAL’s new single “By The Minute,” is what you get when you dial a 1-800 psychic hotline. The NY duo give us synth-pop perfection. Stay on the line and listen at your own risk!
CASTLEBEAT - “Looking for Something”
“Looking for Something” is a catchy lo-fi dream pop track by CASTLEBEAT. CASTLEBEAT is California-based musician Josh Hwang’s solo project. The track was written, recorded and produced in Hwang’s garage.
Burial Etiquette - Promise
Canadian band Burial Etiquette has released
“Promise,” a track that recalls their post-hardcore and emo / screamo influences. The track starts out with a looped drum pattern and slowly erupts into an all out catharsis of changing time signatures, harmonies and distortion.
SHEAFS - En Route Distress
Post-punk Sheffield band SHEAFS has released their new album A Happy Medium. On “En Route Distress,” lead singer Lawrence Feenstra sings about the general anxiety and nervousness that comes with living.
Will Alpine - Orange
On “Orange,” LA-based Will Alpine attempts to look within himself after a breakup. The electronic pop track features manipulated vocals and an irresistible chorus. The track is off Alpine’s new EP Plastic Daisy.
Perfectparachutepicture - Silhouette
Sheffield UK’s post-punk/alt-rock duo Perfectparachutepicture are back with their new single “Silhouette.” Vocalist/drummer Kyle Ernest sings about looking back at your former self, while bassist Edward James plays incredibly distorted bass riffs. 10/10 chance you will throw this on repeat!
On their debut album Ambivert, Houston-based duo Blemishes—comprised of Julienne Ceron and Jessie Huntington—defies easy categorization by blending diverse musical influences and styles. This 50-minute album showcases a spectrum of sounds, from frantic rhythms to gentle instrumentation, reflecting their view of albums as cohesive narratives rather than mere collections of songs. To highlight its various influences, Ceron curated a playlist for us. Read our Q&A with the writer/producer and listen to the playlist.