Category: Tunes

Lo-Fi Pop Jam From Day Wave

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Apparently I’m big on the California sound this week, as Day Wave is a DIY artist from Oakland who has me dreaming of summer days with this track, “Total Zombie.” As soon as you hit play on the track below, you’ll note the Drums-esque vibe that Jackson Phillips, the man behind Day Wave has picked up on and made his own through this track. There’s a certain amount of surfy goodness that just makes you want to be strutting around on a boardwalk somewhere near the ocean without a care in the world. Hopefully we’ll have more smooth jams from Day Wave on his debut EP to be released in the near future. Expect big things.

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Reggae Reissue from Bunny Lion

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lionMy tastes have been all over the map lately, but I’ll always hold true to my love of chilled out reggae.  It’s always something I can turn to on long drives or sunny afternoons, so I’m excited I can now finally add some Bunny Lion to my collection.  It’s primarily the work of Linval Thompson’s gifts, who I’ve come familiar with through my fandom of Scientist.  The collection of songs is called Red, and the ten songs are seeing the re-issue treatment from Fantasy Memory, so why not wrap up your Friday with some chilled tunes from Jamaica.

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Sweet Pop from Faith Healer

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gottahavefaithThis song’s been floating around for a few days, and I hope you’ve had some time to digest it, but if not, I’ll give you that opportunity once again.  For starters, there’s only a certain sort of person that can pull this off, and my hats off to Faith Healer.  I haven’t come across this sort of indiepop in some time, offering such a strong sound filled with varying parts while still holding true to the style itself.  You could say it sounds huge, and that’s not your everyday indiepop fare, so look for Cosmic Troubles to come your way on March 31st via Mint Records.

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Waterstrider Brings The Pop Funk

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Waterstrider are a five piece from Oakland who first got their start back in 2011 and have evolved into the fully fleshed out sound that I have in this single for you below. “White Light” is a tight little number that features all the sorts of elements of a pop groove that you’re sure to love right away. It’s got eclectic percussion parts that remind me a little bit of Local Natives, and the falsetto vocals of Nate Salman really works well with the jangling guitars.  Now this band is unsigned and supposedly working on their debut full length record to be released sometime this year, but until then enjoy this song for all its fun and rejoice because you’ve almost made it to Friday.

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Mellow Groove from Paperhaus

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paprsWhen I think of DC, I always go straight to the punk roots of the city…still in love.  But, when listening to Paperhaus, I hear a band far from that…aside from the DIY aesthetic that has allowed the band to grow, crumble and rebuild. There’s this catchy groove, using a nice guitar pluck for some emphasis that works to offset the band’s slow-moving pace.  It reminds me of Austin’s Abram Shook running on-stage to join Built to Spill; I guess that’s a weird analogy, but I’m sticking to it. They’ll finally be releasing their debut LP, which is self-titled, on February 10th. Enjoy this ditty.

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Download: Paperhaus – So Slow [MP3]

New Music from In Tall Buildings

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tallestbuiltIf you’re looking to make your 2015 interesting, musically speaking, then I’m imploring you to take a listen to this new track from In Tall Buildings, then schedule picking up Driver, the new LP, on its release. This latest single shows the craftsmanship in the songwriting, creating these intricate little layers that serve as prime ear candy. The breath-y quality of the vocals also adds an interesting touch; it’s one of the many reasons I think you’ll find yourself peeling back layer after layer when you get a chance to get your hands on the full length; Western Vinyl is putting it out on February 17th.

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Watch This Moon Duo Video

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Skateboard fans get excited because this Moon Duo video for the track, “Animal,” features Richie Jackson, of legendary skateboard fame doing rad tricks on various items all while walking to the beat of this jam. Now, we already brought you this song a little while ago, but in case you missed it, it’s the first single off Moon Duo‘s new album, Shadow Of The Sun, that’s slated to come out on March 3rd. They’ve also announced that they’re embarking on a North American/European tour and while there’s no Austin spot on there, check and see if they’re playing in your neck of the woods.

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Let The Sunshine In With Avid Dancer

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Not much is known about Avid Dancer besides the fact that the man behind the moniker is Jacob Dillan Summers and he’s great at making songs that will have you smiling from ear to ear. Oh you doubt me? Well, go ahead and press play on the little Soundcloud player and feel like you’ve been transported amongst the clouds. It starts out with some acoustic guitar and the delicate vocals that float gently, yet confidently about the rest of the song. Keep listening and you’ll get to my favorite part, where the track really comes together and picks up to a breezy close. Now, get excited because this song is the first single on 1st Bath, the new LP coming out April 14th, so go preorder.  Really, it’s impossible to feel down after you’ve listened to “All Your Words Are Gone,” so share it with a loved one or just let it play on repeat all day long.

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This Nic Hessler Tune is Pretty

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nohomoThere’s this really soft quality to Nic Hessler.  There’s twinkling guitars walking back and forth, meeting up with Hessler’s distinct voice.  But, it’s also a pretty awesome power ballad.  Despite the song’s ability to sound flowery, it’s got these little touches to it that make the tune seem like it could be a great stomper live: cascading guitars, solos, banging drum parts.  I love when a band can bring something totally different to the live stage, so I’m excited to see what comes from Nic when his debut album, Soft Connections is released. Look for it on March 17th via Captured Tracks.

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