Classic Pop from Red Sleeping Beauty

redsleepingAfter a long hiatus, Red Sleeping Beauty has picked things up over the last few years, culminating in the latest 7″ for Shelflife/Labrador. It’s just a careful wash of electronic joy, the sort that one millions of hearts on late 80s radio. Male and female vocals trade places over synthesized grooves, erupting in a soaring Spanish chorus laden with guitar working low in the mix. I suggest you go get your hands on this release before it’s too late to feel like you’ve fallen in love all over again; it’s available now!

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Adam J. Cook Preps Debut Solo Effort

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Those of you who’ve followed our site might recognize the songwriting chops of Adam J. Cook, as he was formerly a member of Austin’s Genuine Leather. But, he’s currently bucked the trend and moved the other way, heading out to LA to craft his debut, Attack Formation. His lead single takes on the style of casual pop, just working on perfecting the internal hooks of the song, while throwing out a relaxed pace and repeated lyrical lines. It’s the sort of tune you’ll play at work today, and the guy in the cubicle next to you will pop his head over and ask you who you’re listening to…so go ahead, listen.

Stream the Unreleased Dream Boys 2nd LP

10624604_757477180962452_2560762181686648683_nThe sad truth about music today is that so many great pieces will go undiscovered, and I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t at least try to give more attention to Dream Boys. They recorded a second album, Happy to Forget, which saw a limited tape release. But, now they’re letting the world stream it in its entirety, and music fans would be remiss if they didn’t at least devote some time to a listen. It’s a beautiful combination of jangling indiepop and warm melodies, sounding far more accomplished than I even expected. I long for albums like this one, and you should too, so stream it below to make your day.

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Another Pop Rocker from Mrs. Magician

mrsmagicianMrs. Magician was one of my SXSW regret; I was unable to fit them into my schedule. But, at least they come right back after my mistake with a brand new single from their forthcoming Bermuda LP. This one’s another hook-laden blaster, ready to be turned up loud just in time for those Spring drives through your neighborhood. Don’t think that just because these guys are bring you A1 pop tunes that they’re not keeping it real; you can hear gang vocals coming your way via the vocals. Swami Records are releasing the new effort on May 20th.

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Great Classic Indiepop from Why We Love

whyweloveIt was a great week for us indiepop fans, so while I’m playing catch-up, I should toss out this brand new tune from Why We Love. It’s the brand of pop where the vocals take the lead, and of course, take on the subject of love. I’m hooked on the way the chorus is delivered; it hits the right notes, remaining in your memory long after the song had ended. It’s one of the many great tunes on the band’s latest EP, The Boy You Knew, which is currently available on a limited run. You’ll be okay today, if you listen to this track.

Another New Album from No Museums

nomuseumsNo Museums promised us they’d be working on a record or two a year, and they’ve just released the early part of of their 2016 work with Darkening. I’ve spent the past few days digging in before sharing with you, and while I definitely enjoy, it’s hard to pin down an exact track that’s a “single,” though many folks are picking up on “Stationing Out,” which I’ve shared below. It feels like a complete listen to me; it’s one that harkens back to some of the sonic elements of both dream pop and shoegaze, whilst still grounded in an absolute quietness. It’s currently available for NYP, but we always suggest donating to the work of artists. Grab it HERE.

Indiepop from Toy Tambourine

First, this song was suggested to me by Indie Pop Saved My Life, so I take no discovery credit here other than this song is so so great. Toy Tambourine playthe sort of indiepop tunes that I’ve loved for so long, fueled by energetic guitar chords with just the right amount of distortion. The vocals overlap one another seamlessly, providing depth to the overall sound. It’s looking like this song will appear on Indonesian pop label, Shiny Happy Records, which seems like the perfect place for a band such as this. I’m looking forward to hearing more, but for now, do your part and fall in love.

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Fruit Bats Give You Well Crafted Alt-Country

unnamed-33Fruit Batshas long been the project of Eric Johnson, but it has been some time since we’ve heard any new music from the outfit. Today, that changes with the video/song below. It’s a simple track, with clean acoustic guitar lines that meander through the song, giving the song a tone of melancholy, but with an uplifting undercurrent that slowly creeps in. It’s a great bit of alt-country that will provoke repeated listening and excitement for what else Fruit Bats has in store for you.

“Absolute Loser,” is an absolute winner, and is also the title track from the band’s upcoming full length release. It’s out May 15th via Easy Sound Recording Co.

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A Little Flamenco Never Hurt Nobody

unnamed-6We keep you pretty well stocked on an endless supply of rad tunes, albeit those that normally lean toward the indie rock/alternative/punk/folk genres. Today, I’m going to mix it up a little bit and make you broaden your horizons with this track, “Roco y Corrales (Por Sevillanas).” This song, by father and son duo, Pedro Soler and Gaspar Claus, is a dark swirl of celloand acoustic guitar, appealing to traditional flamenco music, but holding you enraptured with its instrumental storytelling. You hear a lot of the same-old, same-old, so why not branch out and take a listen to this excellent track? If you like it, they’ve got a new album coming out on May 13th called Al Viento, which will be released via InFin.

 

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More Music from Hovvdy

hovvdyHovvdy seems to be one of the hottest tickets in the Austin market right now…as far as bands on the smaller scale of the world go. This song “Meg” is their second single from their forthcoming album, Taster. I think I might actually like this one a bit more than the first; it has the lo-fidelity approach that allows the earnestness of the band to breakthrough your speakers. It’s the trickling bit of pop that got really had me hooked on music in the late 90s. Look for the new tunes on April 15th via Merdurhaus/Sports Day.

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