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Stream the Stephen’s Shore EP

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stephensA little bit ago we brought you the promising single from Stephen’s Shore for their 7″ on Cloudberry Records, and here we are now able to fall in love with the band’s brand new EP. There’s two sides to the EP, musically speaking. A few of the tracks have that classic indiepop guitar pop sound…not quite jangly, but just enough to indulge fans. Still, there’s “If You,” which sounds like some of the best dream pop to come, using crisp chords beneath a cool little wash of calm. Whatever your flavor, you’re going to love this one.

Enjoy This New Springtime Carnivore Track

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unnamedNathan and I were just talking about how we’ve been struggling to find some real musical gems lately, and how a lot of big name music websites are talking about the VMAs, or Ariana Grande. Depressing stuff really. Well fear not my dear friends, for RayRay has found this awesome new song called “Raised by Wolves” from Greta Morgan and her project known as Springtime Carnivore. Great to me could very well be the next Neko Case or Jenny Lewis style singer songwriter. This track is so simple, yet so much fun to listen to at the same time. Check it out and save your depressing mood.

Springtime Carnivore’s second album entitled Midnight Room will drop on October 7th via Autumn Tone Records.

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Hear New Radio Dept.

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radiodeptIn all likelihood, this track will be all over the place by the end of the day. The Radio Dept. are well regarded in all circles, though their latest release seems to be seeing some doubt as singles leak out. This brand new one definitely has me sitting on the fence. Vocal recording definitely seems fitting, in line with previous work. But, the central beat that begins the song is a little to large; I’m used to the band offering a subdued blend of electronica in their pop. All that being said, the song does evolve into a more fare from the group…filled in with little atmospheric notes. Dammit! I need Stereogum and P4K to tell me if this is good or not because I can’t make up my mind. You listen, and you tell me. The band’s new LP, Running Out of Love hits in October via Labrador.

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Play This Nancy Sin Track Again and Again

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nancysinHope you saw what I did there. But, putting that aside, this beautiful track from Nancy Sin is absolutely marvelous. It’s not quite indiepop, but it’s not quite bedroom dreamy either…it lurks somewhere in the middle, somewhere you let yourself go. If you do so, you’ll find that you drift gently into the perfect emotional state, where only great tunes can lead your soul. Not going to lie…I’ve been playing it on repeat all morning long. This tune’s been floating around for a while now, and I think it’s high time you fell in love with it. Grab it from WIAIWYA.

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Lo-Fi Grunge From Violent Change

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violentchangeI don’t know about y’all, but for me Tuesdays go better with some grunge rock…well, any day sort of goes better with grunge rock. That source of tunes on the darker, grittier side of things today comes from Violent Change, a band out of San Francisco who have got a good thing going with their loud, explosive sound. When you press play on “Unit A,” you’ll be pleased with the waves of distortion that will meet your ears. The vocals are echo-y and far away in the mix, while the guitars are crunchy with gritty noise. It’s a good lo-fi track, and makes me excited to hear more from the band, and lucky for me they’ll be releasing their third LP jointly on Melters and It Takes Two.

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Weirdo Glam Rock From Savoy Motel

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unnamed-57Savoy Motel are a new(ish) group that going to be releasing their debut album soon, and today they’ve shared the second single from said album. “Sorry People” is a 70s inspired glam rock boogie tune that will have you donning your bell bottoms and feathering your hair. You’ll pick up on this vibe pretty much as soon as you press play on the track below– the guitars are very much reminiscent of 70s Bowie a-la “Fame,” but the dueling male/female vocals really kick the song into a different sound as the song goes on. Take a listen and find out what you think about Savoy Motel.

Savoy Motelwill be out October 21st onWhat’s Your Rupture? Records.

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Another Scott and Charlene’s Wedding Hit

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scottandcharleneYep, this song rules. I think I’m in love with the direction Scott & Charlene’s Wedding are going, after offering up a pop hit from their new album…they turn to this more ramshackle ground. Now, that being said, there’s still some inherent pop sensibility, though with rougher edges…like a long lost TV Personalities track…or maybe early Parquet Courts for those just now catching on to things. This song features on the band’s new album, Mid Thirties Single Scene, which is being released by Fire Records on September 2nd.

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Cyrus Gengras Shares Soft Toned Garage Tune

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unnamed-56You may know Cyrus Gengras from his touring support for artists like Jessica Pratt or Kevin Morby, but perhaps you’ve never heard of his solo efforts. Recently, Gengras decided to set out on his own and record some tracks that show off his garage inspired songwriting skills. The result, as you can sample below with the track, “Other Side,” is a blast of americana-rock that rides on the mellow mood that it dwells in. However, this track is more than just a mellow groove– as the vocals of Gengras have this infectious quality to them that keep you engrossed in the tune. Take a listen and if you like what you’re hearing, be sure to pre-order the cassette release he’s got coming for you on Death Records.

 

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Upbeat Pop from Lion’s Den

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lionsdenI’ve got a soft spot for Swedish bands, and it looks like I’ll be adding Lion’s Den to the mix. They offer up a nice little blend of jagged pop rock…think the Hives but far less frantic. They’re working on their full-length at the moment, so they’ve tossed out this early teaser to get you anticipating their work. I’m partial to the instrumental jam that comes in the song’s latter half, building you up to fall back in love with the memorable hook of the final chorus. Feel like this is a good day to get back into the swing of the week. Look for their full length from Lazy Octopus Records.

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Dreamy Pop From Hazel English

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12002582_1498974033754457_8499868247937911734_oHazel English, out of Oakland, California, is back once again with her angelic vocals and dreamy mix of pop. She has recently announced that she is releasing an EP in the not-too-distant future, and it’s calledNever Going Home. You can find this track, “I’m Fine,” on that upcoming record, as well as a few others, and you can pre-order it from her website or Rough Trade Records.What I like about this song is the simple, yet completely entrancing brand of dream pop that you find. It’s a quiet, folksy tune, but one that will make you press repeat again and again.

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