Month: September 2016

More Short Pop from Tony Molina

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tonymolina_promo-compressedIt’s great that so many people are taking notice of Tony Molina as he gears up for his latest release; it’s always good to see people who deserve it finally win some fans. That being said, his new work, continues to surprise me. It’s not the brevity, as that’s always been his staple, but rather the gentle quality of the tunes themselves. I almost envision them as perfectly crafted demos, written quietly over quick spurts of beautiful creativity. But, if it’s a good tune you’re after, then it’s a good tune you’ll get by pressing play. Look for the Confront the Truth EP on October 28th from those Slumberland cats.

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Catching Up to Static Animal

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Our friend from Sports Day Records passed this tune from Static Animal our way just the other day, and I was running behind in life, so there’s no excuse for running great tunes. It’s a relaxed vibe throughout, letting the mood and the trickling dance of the guitar carry you away to your happy place. I like the subtle little switches in lead guitar that add a vibrant layer to the track whilst the vocals carefully sit in the backseat. The label will be releasing a limited run of cassettes (as well as digital) of the new EP tomorrow, so hurry and grab it while you can.

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Grunge Rocker From Honeyblood

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13641310_1320494084647185_1046652868248833915_oGlasgow’s Honeyblood are coming around to releasing their second LP in alittle more than amonth, and just to build your anticipation for that album, they’ve given you a second single. “Sea Hearts” is a rambunctious rocker, which you can pick up on pretty much immediately after the fuzzy guitars sound off in the first few seconds of the song. The vocals are hazy and biting, matching the tone of the guitar, but it’s not too fuzzy or distorted to keep you from belting along with the group as they do some chants towards the end of the track. Take a listen.

Babes Never Die is out October 28th via FatCat Records.

 

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Don’t Count Out The Wave Pictures

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wavepicsSome bands come and go, and their popularity rises and falls, but some bands are constant…forever, even; the Wave Pictures is one such band in my book, and they’re back with a brand new album, Bamboo Diner in the Rain. The vocals are quite distinctive, but I feel like they’re delivered in a bit more of a quick-draw manner on this track. Musically, the band builds on their pop cum spaghetti Western feel…steady and rock n’ roll enough to rule. Look for the group’s new LP from Moshi Moshi on November 10th.

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Nice Indie Pop From The Tins

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unnamed-6In keeping with my theme of trying to simplify things here, I present to you this new single called “Friday Afternoon” from Buffalo, NY based The Tins. It’s a simple pop number with a very repetitive feel and a bit of meandering guitar throughout the track. The chorus here also drops in nicely to break up the melodic acoustic guitar bits driving the song. Easy to like.

This new single can be purchased on iTunes or Spotify now.

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Musical Journey with Holy Sons

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holysonsThe first twenty seconds of this new Holy Sons track had me questioning my choice to press play; it felt like mundane bedroom recordings. But, I stuck around just long enough for the song to erupt into an expansive bit of pop exploration. Not long after, vocals crept from beneath the mix, though they hide just in the middle, so the track’s construction still remains fascinating. I don’t want to call this psychedelic, though there’s similarities in the adventure you’ll take musically…just on a more pop-centric side. And, if like me, you stick till the end, there’s yet another musical turn waiting for your ears. This track appears on In the Garden, the album that will be released by the project on October 21st via Partisan.

 

Fresh Tune from Real Numbers

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realfakeI’m not sure why you haven’t pre-ordered this new Real Numbers record yet? I tried to convince you with their first new single, but here’s another chance for you to realize how great pop music is these days. Ringing guitars, a bouncing step in the rhythm…and a sense of longing in the vocal delivery. Sure, you could add more reverb and some 40 second ambient solo, but pop music is best when it sticks to simplicity…and in this case its great. Slumberland Records is releasing Wordless Wonder on October 14th, and I reckon the best pop fans will be clamoring to get their hands on it, fighting over shelves like it’s Record Store Day…don’t be one of those folks, get it HERE now!

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Brian Eno Sings with The Gift

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thegiftHey! This song features Brian Eno! That got your attention, right? I mean, the shapeshifting sonic genius has been around for years, this time working with Portugal’s The Gift to produce and sing on their brand new track. I like the dark synth stabs that serve as the background to this track; it’s some weird combination of Reznor meets Hot Chip, with Eno taking the vocal lead. There’s this slight little musical turn just before the 3 minute mark, where Eno and the band add a finishing touch of brilliant pop construction…perhaps my favorite moment on the tune (seems like Bowie isn’t far from his mind). This single is officially released this Friday via the band’s La Folie Records.

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Simple Pop Sounds From Acrlyics

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unnamed-5Myself and many other die hard music fans are often guilty ofover thinking things and trying to use new adjectives to describe music were listening to. Today I vow, though maybe just temporarily, to put an end to my wordy ways as I present this new single called “One in Seven” from NYC based duo Acrylics. It’s simple pop music folks and it’s incredibly easy to get into. Check it out below.

Acrylics will release their new LP DADA minor this Friday on Papercup music.

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Fun Pop from Flying Ibex

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flybexHonestly, you’d be amazed at how many times an ibex has popped up in my crosswords of late…but more importantly is this new track from the UK act, Flying Ibex. It’s a chilled out dance house groove, which reminds me of the calmer side of Hot Chip, focusing on the song’s inherent hook. I like to settle into my electronica, rather than be forced to stay on par with the pace, so this one’s perfect for me. If you’re looking for something groovy this afternoon, hit up this number.

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