Electric Lemonade / "You're Watching Me"

   

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Electric Lemonade is a Canadian fuzz rock trio with catchy hooks and a garage rock energy. Their latest single, "You're Watching Me", is an absolute earworm with an all-too-familiar topic: breakups, and learning to move on. The song's poppy vibe is a wonderful balance to its alternative rock style, making it the perfect summer track.

In Their Own Words:
“"You’re Watching Me” is a break-up song,” says Sarah Murphy. “It’s about being ready to move on, and about embracing who you are – even the messy bits and the mistakes you make along the way. It was inspired by some major changes that happened in my life. I realized I was in a pattern of allowing myself to be in situations where I couldn’t really thrive or be myself.”

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Magnolia / "Omaha Beach"

   

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From their new EP, Omaha, Norwich avant folk-punk collective, Magnolia, release the single "Omaha Beach". The song is intense, atmospheric, and hard to ignore. The instruments absolutely sing, and draw the listeners in immediately. 

In Their Own Words:
“’Omaha Beach’ was made to be war music; we wanted it to be heavy and rocking,” says guitarist and vocalist, George Rodgers. “Lyrically it was inspired by the film ‘Come And See’ which is incredibly bleak, however the lyrics at the end were only conceived during the recording of the song. They became a tribute to people I care about in life as they have helped me stay sane during the creation of this music. At times writing and recording has caused us to become manic and stressed, but the people in our lives that love us kept us grounded.”

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Nelson Sobral / "Time After Time"

  

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Nelson Sobral’s new release is a soulful, Americana-infused cover of the 1983 Cyndi Lauper hit "Time After Time". Nelson's distinct vocals and bluesy guitar style bring a new spin to the classic song, paying sincere homage while simultaneously making it sound like his own.

In Their Own Words:
"I play a lot of cover gigs—part of the job. Some songs I play straight. Others, I bend until they feel like they came outta me. Cyndi Lauper’s classic “Time After Time” is one of those. It started out as just another tune in the set. But night after night, it kept landing differently. Somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling like a cover and started feeling like mine—like something I might’ve written. I cut it at home—played all the instruments, sang it the way I felt it. This isn’t about reinventing anything. It’s about taking an already powerful song and saying it in my own voice."

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Adult Leisure / "See Her"

  

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UK alt-indie quartet Adult Leisure have just released their latest single, "See Her". A track from their upcoming debut album, "See Her" features guest from longtime The 1975 / Sam Fender collaborator John Waugh. The song is full of infectious melodies and pop-fueled energy. "See Her" will have you singing along and pressing repeat, over and over.

In Their Own Words:
“We wrote ‘See Her’ towards the end of 2023. In its full form, almost two years later, it's developed into a song unapologetically soaked in pop, yet true to who we are and the stories we want to tell. Lyrically, ‘See Her’ offers a sarcastic take on the breakdown of a relationship. Far from doom and gloom or sorrow, it’s about that feeling you get when you realise just how much better off you are now that it’s over.

“The song features the incredible John Waugh (The 1975, Sam Fender) on saxophone. When we found out that he was interested in joining the project, we were over the moon - he adds the perfect bit of spice this tune has been waiting for since its inception." 

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The Shipbuilders / "Daydreaming"

  

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Alongside the announcement of their second album, The Shipbuilders have released the LP's first single, "Daydreaming". With a chant-filled anthemic sound, the new song tells tales of lost love and sorrow. The song mixes indie pop and folk, with an accessible sound that will have listeners impatiently waiting for the rest of the album's offerings.

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"The song was written many moons ago, during a period of heartbreak; the myth of King Midas' secrets being betrayed by the whispering green grass and a general sense of feeling lost matched the mood of the moment,” says Loughlin-Day. “Pistol Pete Higham’s trumpet line changed everything and opened the song up in a way we'd been trying to do for years. Working with Danny, we explored every nook and cranny of the song, not wanting anything to be predictable, repetitive or boring, which we achieved. Given that there are only two chords in the whole song, that's no mean feat."

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Brock Geiger / "Some Nights"

  

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"Some Nights" is Brock Geiger's title track single from his new debut album of the same name. The song is an energetic bomb with the perfect balance of catchiness and edge. With an appealing swagger and rawness, this is the type of song that heats up dance floors.

In Their Own Words:
""Some Nights" was born from a synth-based instrumental I created while working on an electronic record with my duo, Étamine. It lived as a castaway for a while—until I reapproached it and started building a full-band performance around the sequenced groove. While we were tracking at Sound City, we kept the opening scene from PTA's Boogie Nights running on repeat. That motion, the sleaze of Luis Guzman weaving through the club—it was the perfect visual reference for the energy we wanted to capture in this song."

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THUNDERCLAP! / "Forced to Walking"

 

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"Forced to Walking" can be best described as an epic, with drama, emotion, and storytelling at the forefront. To fully experience the song as intended, the music video is a must-see. Taken from footage that was originally meant for feature film, THUNDERCLAP! reimagined the clips to craft a mini-movie that perfectly complements the song’s tone and message.

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"The song came about one winter years ago when I was walking around in the back parking lot of a mall in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I was feeling lonely & thinking about my life. The cloudy melancholy sunset was coloured in very peculiar hues of browns, bronzes, and greys (as mentioned in the song). Right there & then I was compelled enough to scribble down the moment… hours later I found myself walking around on some back roads further contemplating what these feelings were all about… walking and thinking, thinking and walking."

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