The Trampoline Delay / "Little Lucy"

 

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The newest single from The Trampoline Delay is quick and infectious, with a chorus that will hook listeners immediately. Along with the band's usual indie rock style, this single has a pop-punk feel to it that matches well with the subject matter. To properly listen to this song, be sure to turn it way up.

In Their Own Words:
"‘Little Lucy’ is about watching someone self-destruct and trying to snap them out of it. Lucy’s caught up with the wrong crowd, doing things that drag her down—whether it’s drinking, drugs, whatever. It’s that downward spiral you can’t always pull people out of. The first chorus is a wake-up call, like, ‘Get it together,’ but by the end, it’s more desperate, like, ‘Please wake up,’ after it’s too late."

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Olivesque / "Anomaly"

 

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Mellow yet boppy, the latest single from Olivesque bring a melancholy feel to a bedroom pop sound. The vocals are gorgeous and soothing, and the song is catchy, emotional, and undeniably compelling.

In Their Own Words:
“’Anomaly’ follows a character drowning in bad habits and maps the manipulation and thought process behind selfishly wanting someone to stay when you refuse to meet their needs. “Am I your Anomaly?” is an insult, it's a clear recognition that someone deserves better when you're asking them to ignore their instincts. I think subconsciously we are all guilty of manipulation in some form, some worse than others.”

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Bottlemoth / "Landslides (people change)"

 

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Indie folk five-piece band Bottlemoth has recently released a new single, "Landslides (people change)". Just ahead of their debut album release, the new single mixes indie rock and math rock, with signature changes and accessible melodies. It's infectious and instantly enjoyable.

In Their Own Words:
“Sometimes change is expected, and sometimes it’s a surprise. It can be terrifying, though more often than not change can be necessary. The last few years have been a bit of a whirlwind, and I first wrote this song when Chess and I moved back to Somerset from London. It was a real period of reflection and change for the band. We can dwell on things, we can hunker down in a rut. Taking some time to look inward is important, and I can forget that. It’s a cool revelation to think we are forever finding ourselves again and again. "

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Ryan Thomas Smelle / "Sad Song"

 
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Canadian musician Ryan Thomas Smelle has recently release his new album, Goodbye Polar Bear. Along with the album, he has re-released "Sad Song" as the focus single. "Sad Song" is melancholy and emotional, as the title suggests - with lyrical and vocal depth, Smelle takes listeners along on his journey through grief.

In Their Own Words:
“Every once in awhile I sift through some old recording ideas for inspiration and stumbled across a file titled ‘Sad Song’. To my surprise, it was a complete song and not just a snippet. I was in the midst of grief over the passing of my daughter and have no recollection of creating it. I immediately wanted to add to my upcoming album.

The album in general has a raw edge to it and this song takes the cake. I played through the song in several takes without stopping and layered them on top of themselves. You will notice that the guitar seems to increase in frequency and intensity ever so slightly throughout the song and this adds to the emotional swell. I added subtle lead guitar and some poignant piano to emphasize the passing through grief into brighter future of hope. ”

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Krooked Tongue / "Nothing Ever Grows"

 

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Bristol rockers Krooked Tongue have just released their latest single called "Nothing Ever Grows". Brooding vocals contrast nicely with the heavy riffs and drums. It's hard hitting and infectious, with tons of intensity and confidence.

In Their Own Words:
“‘Nothing Ever Grows' is a right moody geezer of a song. It was one of those tunes that transpired really quickly and it just captured the essence of the mood perfectly. I think it stems from frustration with yourself when you can't finish that idea, or that lyric. It's an ode to the tortured artist. It's a splash of cold water, a slap across the face followed by a shot of whiskey. A defibrillating wake up call to say 'Oi, if you don't get yourself in a better headspace, nothing good or prosperous can come out of it'. Hence 'Nothing Ever Grows'. And I think that relates to every aspect of life, not just to creativity”

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Redpath Traffic / "Dundas Square"

 

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The latest single from Toronto's Redpath Traffic is a tribute to the city itself, namely the popular tourist area. While Dundas Square is set get a name change, the song is an infectious tale of the history and sometimes seedy culture of the area. One thing is for sure, you won't be able to get this chorus out of your head.

In Their Own Words: 

“Toronto needed a song! There aren’t a lot of songs about Toronto, or that even mention it in passing, so what’s better than creating a catchy rock song about the area of the city where you’re right in the mix of it all.

It’s changed a lot over the years, but in the 70s and 80s it was at the bottom of an area known as the Yonge Street Strip – a name well-earned! Crazy days but crazy fun that still goes on to this day if you know where to find it.

Yes, there’s a controversy going on currently about the name Dundas. We’re not saying change the name and we’re not saying don’t change it. Our point is that you can change the name, but that’s all that will change. You won’t change the culture, you won’t change the people, you change the area’s characteristics, you certainly won’t change history, and people will continue to call it Dundas Square anyway"

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Victoria Staff / "Better"

 

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"Better" is a beautiful, melancholy new song from Canadian singer-songwriter Victoria Staff. Emotionally-charged and personal, it's a an honest depiction of the musician's struggle with mental health.

In Their Own Words:
"When I wrote this song, I was really struggling and I was mad about it. I had worked so hard and so long to be in a “better place,” but it really felt in vain. “Am I not better?” it really means, “I thought I was better than this, I feel like I should be better than this."

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