In the tape deck - September 2025
Avec Plaisir -
junket
Sad Songs’ very own Avec Plaisir are back with their third single for their new album Active Listening, dropping Oct. 31. A familiar math-tinged emo jam with a hint of growth in the bands writing.
FFO: Gulfer, Free Throw, Macseal
Guest room status -
Stall at the start
Fellow Canadian emo rockers Guest Room Status dropped a new single through friends We’re Trying Records. We cant wait to hear more newness from these angsty boys.
FFO: Ben Quad, Arms Length, Saturdays at your place
Robin Kester -
Dark Sky Reserve
Netherlands chamber pop artist Robin Kester dropped a killer album Dark Sky Reserve earlier in the month, moving effortlessly between indie rock anthems to melancholic bedroom pop songs which have been on repeat since releasing.
FFO: Alvvays, Japanese Breakfast, Mini Trees
Totorro -
New Music
France instrumental math rock band Totorro are consistently dropping the most happy dance-worthy math tracks since their 2014 album Home Alone. Now back with their second single New Music, sure to make you feel great any time of the day.
FFO: Floral, TTNG, Toe
A.M. Overcast -
Junk Drawer
Winnipeg math rockers A.M. Overcast have released a fun record for all the time signature lovers. HN is a highlight within a great album, full of all the feelings.
FFO: TTNG, Invalids, Hikes
Ratboys -
Light Night Mountains All that
Indie rock band Ratboys are back since their 2023 album The Window with high energy single Late Night Mountains All That, a telling sign of more hits to come.
FFO: Palehound, Soccer Mommy, Jay Som
L.S. Dunes -
Valley of Debt
Heavy hitters in the scene have come together on Born Losers Records’ compilation in support of aclu including sad boy supergroup L.S. Dunes. A post hardcore banger to bring back that nostalgia.
FFO: Thursday, Saosin, Circa Survive
Equipment -
Facial Protection
Ohio emo rockers have dropped a few singles in anticipation of their new album First time using slang, with standout track Facial Protection, a melancholic soft rock jam.