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Kinda Sorta Missed This TRAAMS Tune

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traamsOk, so the track’s already been out for a few days, but you know how it goes in the blogosphere (does that world still exist?).  So, this TRAAMS tune hit a few days ago, and it’s sort of blown up immediately.  It’s got this driving rhythm from the get-go, recalling the work of Hot Snakes (or the other band that guy was in).  It hits hard and fast, though there are some guitar cuts that barely border on pop sensibility (listen closely).  Still, the middle of the track is fairly rewarding too, using a slightly slower pace to offer some differentiation. Fatcat Records will be releasing the band’s new album, Modern Dancing, this coming November.

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More New Music From Forest Fire

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forestfireBack in July, I shared an enchanting new single with you called “Waiting in the Night” from up and coming indie pop band Forest Fire.  Today the band has been kind enough to offer up another new single entitled “Alone With the Wires” which can be streamed below.  Similar to the previously shared track, this one is also a bit of a slower/melodic type pop song that will pay off with each and every listen.  Hope you enjoy.

New album Screens will be out on September 10th via Fat Cat Records.

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New Ear Buster from PAWS

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FatCat really has their hand on melodic noise rock from the British Isles.  Not only do they have our favorite The Twilight Sad on their roster, but they’ve just picked up PAWS to release their album, Cokefloat!, on October 9th.  There’s a great bit of exuberance in this track, with a youthful vocal attack dominating the song from the get-go.  I like how things are slowed down just a touch towards the end of the song, giving you time to capture your breath before they blast off in an angst-ridden fashion.  Definitely an exciting track from these Glasgow lads.

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Download: PAWS – Miss American Bookworm [MP3]

New Tunes from Forest Fire

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Man, it’s been a really good day for quirky pop numbers all over the Internets.  This sprawling little number from New York’s Forest Fire is just another one of those.  The band have recently signed to Fat Cat, who will be releasing their newest album, Staring at the X, on October 18th.  If you listen closely, I swear you’ll hear the voice of Devandra Banhart, though the music sounds nothing at all like that.  Light orchestrated touches come in and out, and carefully echoed guitar chords clang in the background.  Whatever their formula is for songwriting, I’m absolutely loving it today.

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Download: Forest Fire – Future Shadows [MP3]

New Tunes From We Were Promised Jetpacks

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Earlier today The Gum premiered this new track “A Far Cry” from Scots We Were Promised Jetpacks.  If you read our site often, you know we have a thing for those UK (particularly Scottish) bands.  This new jam will appear on upcoming EP The Last Place You’ll Look due out march 9th on Fat Cat.  The band will also be stopping in next month during the SXSW music festival.

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Download: We Were Promised Jetpacks – A Far Cry [MP3]