Get Moving With The Diamond Age

10687215_1602018920021666_8233125913366848324_nIt’s a good day for me when a band hits me up with some new music and it moves me to share with others. Today I’m compelled to share with you this new single called “Popular Science” from Southampton based pop group The Diamond Age. As I listen more and more, I’m wanting to jump out of my chair and get my feet moving in timeto the dance inducing synths and catchy vocal hooks. This one is for fans of bands like Talking Heads or even The Drums.

This song will appear on a new EP coming out sometime later this year. Stay tuned.

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What’s That? New Yumi Zouma!

yumiI’m in the middle of getting ready to throw a bunch of tunes on what I hope is the greatest playlist of my life (my own wedding soundtrack), and this new track from Yumi Zouma might just find a home there. There’s a pop-tastic innocence, and something in the vocal that recalls early Stars, though here it seems more bent for a club-banger. Listen closely for the subtle male vocal lurking far off in the latter half of the song…a special touch. Regardless, maybe it’s just the musical element, but something here’s so joyous I can’t stop playing it. Look for the group’s new effort, Yoncalla, on May 27th via Cascine.

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Enjoy New Trouble in the Wind

leftyThere’s something special in this new Trouble in the Wind track, something that aligns with folk-laden indie rock. I love the strength in the vocals, and enjoy the fact that they seem to hold a sense of longing, of searching. Musically, you’ll hear all sorts of little touches that have my ears piqued, be it the California aura or the pedal steel that maneuvers throughout..here’s to hoping you’re interested too. If you’re digging this, be sure to check out their brand new album, Lefty.

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Brand New Big Thief

BT-by-Michael-BuishasI slipped a little on dropping the newest Big Thief a week back, so it’s great that there’s now another new track from the group to share with you, as we were really impressed by the group recently. One of my favorite things about the band, at least as it stands in this track, is the group’s ability to build the track in the listener’s ear. We start off gently, gradually adding in textural layers that resonate through your speakers; still, they build only to pull back, teasing us, yet ultimately leaving us with a great pop reward. Their new effort, Masterpiece, will be released by Saddle Creek on May 27th.

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Jump on the Cassette Train With Colleen Green

unnamed-41Colleen Green is releasing a new EP tomorrow! This self-titled, 6 track release is going to be run on limited edition gold cassette tapes from the ongoing series fromInfinity Cat Recordings, and you can pick yours up here. If cassette’s aren’t your thing for some reason, you can stream the EP below, and enjoy the way these Ramones-core tunes will compliment the ever-growing-warmer summer temperatures. Personally, I’m digging “Cold Shoulder,” which has got these killer electric guitar riffs that slice through the track, but really, all the tracks are worth a listen. Enjoy the slacker-rock from Colleen Green.

 

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More from Private Victories

privatevictoriesJust a few weeks ago I was raving about how much I enjoyed Private Victories first single, “Heal You,” and I’m back again to praise the work of Grant Carey’s project. I’m still hearing bits of Jens Lekman in his voice, especially in his vocal changes. Still, the musicianship on this song’s quite enjoyable, moving in various directions throughout, yet all remaining focused. Man. On the fourth listen I started to hear Antony! I love how each turn brings up something familiar yet wholly unique. Looking for some musical discovery you’ll rave about for some time? Look for his self-titled album, Private Victories, next week, May 20th.

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New Music from Tim Richmond Group

timrichSeems like we’re going to stick around the Oceanic area a lot today, which doesn’t bother me, especially when we’ve got the sort of music that Tim Richmond Group is creating. There’s sounds in the way Tim Richmond delivers vocals that definitely falls in line with what’s going on in his neck of the woods, but I love how the song moves into a realm of jazzy freak outs that’s not really utilized. Even within the confines of the chorus breakdown, he turns that sideways by offering a lounge croon that’s entirely enchanting, before bouncing back into the song’s steady groove. This song will appear on What’s in the Middle, being released on July 1st by Lost and Lonesome.

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Meet Melbourne’s Pure Moods

PURE_MOODS-BHow quickly the Melbourne music makes its way over to our side of the pond, just like this Pure Moods track that’s blowing up rather quickly. There’s an interesting dynamic to the song, with the chiming guitars taking on more of a dream pop sensation while the vocals have that relaxed attitude that’s been popularized in the city over the past several years. As of now, the band’s in their early stage, just tossing this catchy piece in your ears while they head back into the studio to finish up work on their debut album for Deaf Ambitions.

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ATX Spotlight: Star Parks

12717670_447276908797074_8975241183673572550_nWhile we all know that Austin is one of the best places to find new up-and-comers in the realm of indie music, it’s nice when you come across a band that really solidifies this notion. Today, that band is Star Parks, who make dream pop with americanainfluences that will melt your heart. The band is about to release their album,Don’t Dwell, this Friday, but before then, you should get acquainted with the band’s sweet sound with “Loose Ends.” There’s definitely a Dr. Dog-vibe going on here, but I’m liking the way the band really builds into the sound, and the vocals compel the track to its various levels. It’s the kind of song the makes you want to get out of your chair and dance around the room, which you’ll be hard pressed not to do, especially when those horns hit late in the track. Take a listen and then preorder their pretty blue record fromPaper Trail Records.

Enjoy New LUKA

lukaThere’s something so simply perfect in the LUKA track that’s been spreading throughout the Internets today. I mean, the song’s really almost a spoken-word piece, affected slightly by a quiet bit of guitar and percussion working beneath the vocals. The lyrics even have an easy honesty, although the content might be a tad bit painful. What’s best? You can’t turn your ears away…the perfect bit of pop. His album, Summon Up a Monkey King, is being released on Yellow K Records, who’ve already had a banner year on their own; it comes out on June 24th.

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