Our recurring Songs of the Week column highlights the perfect new tracks from the final seven days. Discover our new favorites on our High Songs playlist, and for extra nice songs from rising artists, take heed to our New Sounds playlist. This week, we’ve listening to tunes from Geese, Die Spitz, crushed, and others.
After — “Outbound”
If Hilary Duff’s 2003 album Metamorphosis was a sacred textual content, indie pop duo After have been on fairly the mission journey. It’s unimaginable to not really feel transported to the early aughts listening to their dreamy pop-rock cuts, and even their music movies double down with of-the-era transitions and slo-mo close-ups. “Outbound” is extra wistful than their normal fare, however it brings an irresistible sweetness and a foremost character power. One hear and also you may end up pondering, “You already know what? All the things is going to be alright.” — Paolo Ragusa
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crushed — “oneshot”
We’re again within the lush crushed universe with their new tune “oneshot,” and every tune off their upcoming album no scope, out September twenty sixth, has been a standout providing. “oneshot” reprises the duo’s signature trip-hop percussion however blends the contact of digital with a very good serving to of natural guitar and crystal-clear vocals. They completely seize the gap between dreamy sedation and the immediacy of sturdy feelings, letting their most anthemic modes path off with a contact of reverb and a well-known haze. — P. Ragusa
Die Spitz — “Punishers”
“Punishers,” the newest style of Die Spitz’ upcoming album One thing to Devour, does precisely that — punishes. Heavy, hooky, and riddled with emotions of frustration, the monitor finds much-needed catharsis through large guitar tones, wailing traces, and a few yelps — you realize, for good measure. It’s a banger, and one with one thing to say. — Jonah Krueger
Geese — “100 Horses”
Sure, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce obtained engaged on Tuesday, however one thing much more superb occurred that day: Geese dropped this swampy, eccentric, war-themed new tune, “100 Horses.” Their haywire, stressed power has been totally retained from their debut (which, shockingly, is barely about 4-years-old), however Geese are at present sounding like 5 completely different bands mixed into one, twisting what can be a ‘basic rock’ sound into one thing that would simply collapse into itself. On the heart is a few significantly intriguing poetry from Cameron Winter, who swears he noticed 100 horses dancing — or was it 124? — and lands on the unavoidable fact that “there’s all the time dance music at occasions of struggle.” “100 Horses” is a outstanding piece of rock music from Geese. — P. Ragusa
Julianna Riolino — “Full Moon”
Taken from her upcoming sophomore album, Echo within the Mud, “Full Moon” finds singer-songwriter Julianna Riolino locking right into a driving indie rock groove. Synth traces and the lead vocals prance over a continuing drum groove and bass line till it appears like the entire thing may crumble. As an alternative, the tune blooms in an array of shimmering guitars and Riolino amping up the power of her efficiency, leading to a satisfying, stunning payoff. — J. Krueger
Maneka — “shallowing” and “dimelo”
This week, Philadelphia’s Maneka introduced his newest album, bathes and listens, by dropping not one however two lead singles, “shallowing” and “dimelo.” The 2 songs function the primary two songs on the tracklist, respectively, with the previous showcasing Maneka’s expertise for dynamic songwriting and melancholic atmospheres. The latter, in distinction, is blistering, noisy, and unrelenting. It’s an exquisite one-two punch of inventive, compelling indie rock. — J. Krueger
Paul Dally — “Not All Dangerous Boys Are Dangerous All of the Time”
Not solely does “Not All Dangerous Boys Are Dangerous All of the Time,” the newest providing from Paul Dally, have an extremely enjoyable title, it’s additionally an extremely enjoyable two-and-a-half minutes of shuffling folks rock. Whereas it’s not precisely an ass-shaking membership banger, it’s a tune that’s certain to be a breezy, swinging singalong at any of Dally’s future stay reveals. Serving because the lead single for his latest report, RAVE, “Not All Dangerous Boys Are Dangerous All of the Time” kicks off Dally’s newest album cycle on strong footing. — J. Krueger
