Mr. Gnome, courtesy.

Post-grunge from Mr. Gnome, electronic disco from LP Giobbi and Mascolo, garage rock by Peel Dream Magazine and Genevieve Stokes, softer alt-rock by Skylar Gudasz and folky storytelling by Angie McMahon.

Mr. Gnome, “Fader” — Mr. Gnome uses shredding guitar riffs and a heavy beat on this post-grunge track. The song’s gritty arrangement is complemented by high-pitched and distorted vocals, giving it a nostalgic feel; or like something by The Kills.  it sounds like the type of song you’d find on “Tony Hawk Pro Skater.” “Fader” is long for a rock song, clocking in at seven minutes, but sticking through this journey is well worth the trip. Mr. Gnome is singer-guitarist, Nicole Barille and drummer-pianist Sam Meister. The song is from their next album, A Sliver of Space, out on Sept. 27. The duo plays Bottom of the Hill on Oct. 22.

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LP Giobbi and Mascolo, “So Nice To Be In Love” — This is a fun dance track to get lost in. A dramatic, attention-grabbing piano part introducse the catchy vocal melody loop, uplifting beat and effects. A tickling synth bass tone and dance chords tie this light electronica track together, making it a great addition to your summer rotation. It’s LP Giobbi’s second Tuesday Tracks appearance and first since 2018. She plays the Fox in Oakland on Nov. 22.

Skylar Gudasz, “Atoll” — A slow, relaxed bass line introduces Skylar Gudasz’s “Atoll,” setting the mood. Her soft, wearisome voice mirrors the arrangement. The artist has said the song came to her after she watched some old government propaganda films about thermonuclear weapon testing in the Marshall Islands. The song itself is pretty and pleasant to listen to, but it’s heavy, too, may leave you feeling the same from the pain in these words.

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Peel Dream Magazine, “Wish You Well” — Peel Dream Magazine’s latest may teleport you into a fugue state with its psychedelic organ strains, tactile effects and whispered back-and-forth vocals. The loose guitar playing and interesting beat keep the song moving along. Singer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Stevens has said it’s about “freeing myself from the influences of people who’ve pushed me around.” He sings as much, alongside the rising guitar plucks at the end that feel as if they themselves leave the song, and listeners, uplifted. It’s the L.A. band’s first appearance in Tuesday Tracks since 2022.

Angie McMahon, “Just Like North” — A holdout from her most recent album, Light, Dark, Light Again, “Just Like North” is a song Angie McMahon couldn’t let go. It’s packed with emotion, as McMahon directly acknowledges the pain and failure we all deal with from time to time. Her charged voice is amplified by the gradually intensifying acoustic guitar playing underneath. We’ve been fans of Angie McMahon since catching her at SXSW in 2019.

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Genevieve Stokes, “Dreamer” — This is an upbeat, fuller and richer bedroom pop tune. Genevieve Stokes’ imaginative lyrics pair with drums, bass and light guitar, as well as with atmospheric effects to invoke a sepia-toned summer day. It’s slightly bittersweet, as the end of summer is inevitable. “We thought we’d see the Northern Lights, but smog is filling up the sky,” the Portland, Maine artist sings. “Dreamer” is from the Atlantic-signee’s debut LP, With A Lightning Strike, out Oct. 4.

Peter’s Pick: Something about the way the shredding guitars, heavy beat and high vocals all come together to create a perpetual movement forward on “Fader” by Mr. Gnome is immensely satisfying. This nostalgic post-grunge track is a little bit of a trek, but it’s well worth it.