Summer’s been overflowing with incredible tracks, and here are three more that stood out recently.
Mount Mural – Soon
Canadian band Mount Mural are releasing their self-titled debut today – and we’re more than ready for it. As a teaser, they’ve dropped the final single Soon, which showcases everything I love about Mount Mural’s sound: math-rock vibes, odd time signatures, atmospheric vocals, a hint of slide guitar, a touch of noise… I’ve grown really fond of them over the past year – they’ve become a steady presence and a trusted name in the shoegaze/post-rock sphere. It honestly makes me a little sad they’re so far away – I’d love to see them live someday. Soon runs over five minutes, and the highlight for me comes just after the 3-minute mark: a wild, chaotic section that beautifully unravels and escalates into a gorgeous instrumental finale.
Snake Orange Cake – Hair
We’re loving the direction that Åland-raised, Berlin-based artist Julia Carlsson is heading with her new project, Snake Orange Cake. So far, she’s got only two singles out, sure, but both are excellent. The latest one, Hair, leans more into trip-hop and moody textures compared to her debut single Stitch. The track builds on a deep, prominent bassline, minimal percussion, and bold, slightly detuned synths that add an eerie vibe. Carlsson’s vocals flow with rapid-fire cadence, almost like rapping, adding urgency and energy throughout. Add to that a brilliant analog-style video, and you get an experience that’s hypnotic and immersive. Needless to say, we’re eagerly waiting for a full-length release.
Louis Inglis – Snowglobe
The title Snowglobe immediately caught my eye – it reminded me of one of my all-time favorite albums by Black Country, New Road. But genre-wise, Perth-based Louis Inglis takes a different path here, diving into dreamy ’90s-inspired pop and shoegaze. What stands out is his ability to craft deeply emotional and melancholic music that still carries a kind of relaxed, almost sun-drenched vibe. It’s a bit like listening to Grant Lee Buffalo’s Fuzzy – and Snowglobe definitely has that warm, fuzzy quality. Sometimes it’s hard to explain exactly what makes a track resonate so much, but in this case, I’d just say: listen to the outro. The soft synths, the subtle layers of noise – it’s stunning. This is exactly the kind of atmosphere Inglis excels at creating.
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