Pop Vibes from Terribly Yours

terriblyWhat makes a song explode in the interwebs? I’m not sure exactly what it is, but I think this number from Terribly Yours is one of those tunes that will get traction once it gets in the right hands. It’s relaxed in almost every way, but there’s this playful pop texture that seems to drive the tune forward. I actually love the guitar parts that are present when the vocals step aside for a moment, driving home the song’s emotional appeal. I can’t wait to hear the entirety of A Bloom Beyond, which will finally be released this Friday!

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Elegant and Quiet Folk From Chris Staples

531838_10151779890682857_391227629_nChris Staples has been crafting careful folksy tunes for quite some time now, but he has returned and is on his way to releasing another album.Golden Ageis his latest project and it’s set for release on August 19th on Barsuk Records, but for now, you can check out the latest single from that release, which is called “Park Bench.” When I first started to listen to the track, I was suddenly taken with the way that Staples’ winding lyrics perfectly compliment the simple composition of the track. As the song goes on, the song’s complexity grows, with lush string arrangements keeping the songwriter company and fully fleshing out the number. Simply put, it’s a perfect track for early mornings or quiet times in your day. So give it a spin and get lost for a moment.

 

 

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New Music From Beat Radio

Hailing from the NYC area, Beat Radio are a band lead by the songwriting skills and hard work of frontman Brian Sendrowitz.  Over the last two years, Sendrowitz has compiled 3 full length LPs with many lineup changes making it difficult to maintain a steady flow.  To be perfectly honest, I knew little to nothing about this band until they sent me an email with the title track to their recently released Golden Age LP.  After the first listen, I was immediately drawn to the creative backing drum beat supporting the song.  Now that the track has gotten a few more spins in the ‘ol itunes, I’m impressed with the pop melodies of the song as a whole.  The new album from Beat Radio is available for purchase on their bandcamp as a limited edition vinly or digitally.

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Download: Beat Radio – golden age [MP3]