It’s that time again—Matt Addison has dropped another record under his Mythical Motors moniker. But instead of treating his prolific streak like a teacher piling on surprise homework, I see it as a gift. Mythical Motors is a beacon of consistency, always serving up lo-fi pop and indie rock snacks: crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle, never too sweet.

That consistency extends beyond the music. From the eye-candy collaged covers to the charmingly offbeat titles, Mythical Motors records are always worth digging into. Case in point: this new one is called Travelogues and Movie Stills, and the first track is titled The Red Bank Balloon Race. What’s not to like? And that’s before you even hit play.

Then again, using words like “highlight” feels weird with a record like this. These songs feel more like unearthed treasures—forgotten gems from a dusty tape that someone finally decided to share. Channeling Robert Pollard in sound and spirit, Travelogues and Movie Stills proves that Addison’s well of inspiration is far from dry.

We’re here for it.

Album out now on Tape at Repeating Cloud Records.

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