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I’m not entirely sure what city Company of Thieves officially call home these days, but up until a few years back, they were a Chicago-based band. Singer Genevieve moved out to Los Angeles and embarked on a solo career while the band was on hiatus, but they’ve now reunited and have a new album out this fall. You can hear the killer first single below. Fans of the band Ultimate Painting should already know that singer Jack Cooper is putting out his debut solo album at the end of August. Perhaps the relaxed vibes of “Gynn Square” will inspire you to give him a shot. You may remember the band Wild Cub from their hit single “Thunder Clatter,” which burned up on radio a couple years back. They’ve got a follow-up album out in September, and you can hear the upbeat, catchy, and pretty danceable new single “I Fall Over” in this set. You can find songs from Imitating Aeroplanes, Jason Nolan, Kiki (ft. Cactus Sauna), MORTEN, Ravenna, Satin Jackets (ft. David Harks), Shannon Lay, STeLOUSE (ft. Tilian), and Super Duper (ft. Louis Johnson) in this collection as well.

Company of Thieves – Treasure

Jack Cooper – Gynn Square

Wild Cub – I Fall Over

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Apologies for taking yesterday off from Pick Your Poison, but in all honesty, there simply wasn’t enough new music to share! We’re in the doldrums of summer, and I guess there’s a dead spot around now because while fall tours and such are being announced, there’s been a strange lack of new music (or new songs, that is) being released. So after skipping a day, things are back in action and arguably better than ever. This is a straight up home run collection of tracks, every single one being worth your time. If I had to single a few out, let’s start with another guitar-heavy taste of the forthcoming album from The Districts. They’ve got fantastic energy. Then Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen) covers a song from Irish folk band Shane MacGowan and the Popes as part of a charity compilation fighting against Islamophobia. Happy Hollows have another glittery slice of synth-strewn indie rock as a preview to their new record out in September. And then Spanish garage rockers Hinds participated in one of those “covers exchange programs” by taking on a song from their friends in Los Nastys. Check all those out, plus songs from Garren Sean, Helado Negro, Honey, matt pond PA (ft. Laura Stevenson), Skrillex & Poo Bear, Walter Ego and more!

The Districts – Violet

Hamilton Leithauser – The Song With No Name (Shane MacGowan and the Popes Cover)

Happy Hollows – Silent Partner

Hinds – Holograma (Los Nastys cover)

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Really impressed with the slow burn hip hop that A$AP Twelvyy is pushing on “Diamonds,” which also features a guest spot from A$AP Rocky. Fans of good old fashioned jangly rock ‘n roll will find plenty to love about “Rainbow Ridge”, the latest from The Cribs. Smart synth-pop artists know it’s always a good idea to ask Shamir to contribute vocals to a track, which is why House of Feelings’ “Falling” stands out. Something about the ramshackle charm of Swimm’s “Speak Politely” just draws you in the further it goes along, until it’s finally stuck in your head with no discernable way out. Delightful. Other artists in this set include 16yrold (ft. Desiigner & Ski Mask The Slump God), Blank Space, Gramatik & Galactic Marvl, Har Mar Superstar, Lina Tullgren, Oliver Tree (ft. Robot Koch), Saro, and Sam Valdez.

A$AP Twelvyy – Diamonds (ft. A$AP Rocky)

The Cribs – Rainbow Ridge

House of Feelings – Falling (ft. Shamir)

Swimm – Speak Politely

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Get a taste of one of Chicago’s most promising new acts, Bunny, as part of today’s Pick Your Poison. There’s a certain sauntering delight at the heart of Guantanamo Baywatch’s latest “Blame Myself” that feels very Walkmen-esque in a good way. If you’re a fan of heavy synths and strong BPMs, the new TOBACCO song will push you into a stone cold groove. Other artists in this set include BAYNK (ft. Shallou), BOSCO, Kelsey Bulkin, NexXthursday (ft. Quavo & Lil Yachty), Noble Oak, Razz (ft. Jack Wilby), Umm, and Whispertown

Bunny – Not Even You

Guantanamo Baywatch – Blame Myself

TOBACCO – Slaughtered By the Amway Guy

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Get a little Chicago hip hop into your life with a brand new track from The Cool Kids as part of today’s Pick Your Poison. Fans of wild times and heavy guitar riffs should definitely check out the latest from Oh Sees (formerly Thee Oh Sees). Then a little something for the synth pop crowd courtesy of SOFI TUKKER’s rebellious “Fuck They”. Other artists in this set include Carmen Villain, Cosmo’s Midnight (ft. Kudu Blue), Glacci, Kllo, Nyck @ Knight, Poppy Ackroyd, RahRah, Suicideyear, and White Cliffs.

The Cool Kids – Checkout

Oh Sees – Animated Violence

SOFI TUKKER – Fuck They

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Have you checked out the Pitchfork Music Festival 2017 coverage that’s been happening on the site so far this week? There’s a playlist featuring artists on the lineup, along with a couple days’ worth of preview guides (so far). More to come tomorrow and throughout the three day weekend. It’s gonna be a great time, so I hope you’ll follow along! Meanwhile, in the world of Pick Your Poison, there’s a bunch of great synth-pop tracks that have piled up today for some reason. You may know Annie Hart from her work in Au Revoir Simone, but she’s putting out a solo album soon and you can hear something from that below. Also delightful is the weirdo pop of The Blow, who are returning with a new album this fall. There’s a great kiss-off track from Empress Of in this collection that’ll hopefully get played on repeat whenever times get tough and people do you wrong. Then there’s the smooth yet glitchy electronic music of Jim-E Stack. Dive into that one for a nice cool down. Other artists in this set include AC Slater (ft. Tchami & Rome Fortune), Antwood, Deem Spencer, Dungen, London Grammar (as remixed by Chrome Sparks), Photay, Rotana and Yaeji.

Annie Hart – I Don’t Want Your Love

The Blow – Get Up

Empress Of – Go To Hell

Jim-E Stack – Forgiven

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Sometimes, a tidal wave of great songs comes rushing at you all at once. Today is one of those days, where basically just about every song in this set is worth your time and ears. In short, for the electronic and dance music fans, you won’t want to miss tracks from Four Tet, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, and Matthew Dear. Lovers of synth pop should embrace the latest from Keep Shelly in Athens. Those who like some guitars can enjoy a new solo track from Will Butler (Arcade Fire, brother of Win) and the first solo venture from Parquet Courts’ A. Savage. Other artists in this set include Blood Cultures, The Dears, Lee Gamble, Mazde (ft. Rromarin), Tusks and Warbly Jets.

A. Savage – Winter in the South

Four Tet – Two Thousand and Seventeen

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith – An Intention

Keep Shelly in Athens – Seattle

Matthew Dear – Modafinil Blues

Will Butler – Anything You Want

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Put on your dancing shoes, because Cut Copy are back! You definitely need to check out their new one “Airborne” below. It’s got all of the band’s signature hallmarks, including a driving beat, a dynamic hook and just a hint of psychedelia. Fans of abrasive noise rock will definitely want to check out the latest from Ice Balloons, which pretty much takes Death From Above electric guitar riffs and chops/screws them with a very Death Grips-esque twist. It’s loud, intense, and fun. Speaking of fun, Omni continue their streak of making memorable and fuzzy garage pop that sticks in your head for quite awhile after. They’ve got a new record out in September, and “Equestrian” is the delightful first single from it. Other artists in this set include ALKE, DAIJO, Falcons, Garrett David, Joey Bada$$ (x2!), Private Island, The Steoples, and Tricky.

Cut Copy – Airborne

Ice Balloons – The Wasp

Omni – Equestrian

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