The best tracks that have come our way in the past week or so and that we highly recommend listening to…
Andrew Brethour – Reverie
We’re kicking things off this time with an artist I hadn’t heard of before: Canadian singer-songwriter Andrew Brethour. His track Reverie is steeped in reverb and built around a hypnotic, repetitive acoustic riff. Brethour has been quietly releasing music since 2013, but there’s not much information about him online – making discoveries like this feel all the more special.
Reverie is a chill, slow-burning track soaked in slowcore aesthetics, reminiscent of the softer, more song-driven moments of Mount Eerie. Around the two-minute mark, the mood shifts: Brethour’s voice rises in intensity, delivering a stunningly emotional passage that becomes the heart of the song. It’s understated but moving – perfect for quiet nights (and quiet mornings:)
Tugboat Captain – Pest Control
Tugboat Captain is a British band that released their latest album Dog Tale this spring. One of its standout singles is Pest Control – a meticulously crafted folk rock tune. The verses have a warm, pub-like charm, like you’ve stumbled into a cozy corner of a London bar. There’s a touch of Tom Waits in the storytelling tone, while the choruses expand into something much bigger: driven by acoustic guitar, banjo, and layered vocals, the refrains build an epic atmosphere that reminds me of Beirut’s most uplifting moments. Oh – and we actually had a lovely interview with Tugboat Captain recently. Definitely worth checking out both the track and the full album!
meg elsier – run [oldsong]
We’ve featured meg elsier on the blog before, and with good reason. Her track run, part of the new deluxe edition of last year’s album spittake, is a prime example of everything she does best. It’s hard to know what to praise first – her incredible instinct for melody, or her distinctively warm and inviting vocal tone.
Wrapped in dreamy synths that bring to mind the lush textures of Japanese Breakfast’s Jubilee or the more pop-leaning side of Grimes, run is a glowing example of how accessible pop can meet experimental production. The track builds gradually, with soaring choruses that feel carefully sculpted. Definitely give this one (and the whole deluxe album) a listen. The production work here is top-tier.
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