Quick Indie Pop Tune from Amida

amidaYou gotta keep your ears to the Internet if you’re going to stay on top of all the great music coming out nowadays, but things are easy when you’ve got reliable labels like Dufflecoat Records putting out hits.  The latest release from the label is going to be the new 7″ EP from Amida, a Manchester act playing around with the poppier side of the city.  The first tune from the record is a catchy bouncer that spans just beyond the 1 minute mark, but that doesn’t mean you’re not going to feel the inherent joy from the song.  If you’re into it, support the great label by ordering the 7″ as soon as you have a spare penny or pound.

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Body Parts Release Debut with Father/Daughter Records

FireDream_Cover_webThere’s a purity in simple pop songwriting that often is overlooked, though that can’t be said about the newest act on the roster of Father/Daughter Records, Body Parts.  The band has signed with the label to release their debut, Fire Dream, on October 29th, and so far, it sounds like the band’s out to give us all some throwback fun. Utilizing synths, samples and groovy percussive elements, this lead single is nothing short of a hit ready-made for your summer party collection.  Personally, I like the pristine quality of the vocals soaring through through the speakers.  Need a touch of fun? This one’s for you.

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Download: Body Parts – Desperation [MP3]

Another Hit from Finnmark!

coverBack in February I brought you a nice little tune from Finnmark, a Leeds based group with a relaxed pop approach.  Just a week back, the group released a brand new song through February Records; it’s even better than the first tune they tossed our way.  Opening the track with some skipping percussive work and monosyllabic ba-bas, you’re hooked.  From there, the group ambles on in a subtle bouncing mode, which inevitably finds itself winning you over, only to return to the monosyllabic for the closing moments of the chorus.  The more hits these guys make, the happier man I will be.

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Download: Finnmark! – Everyone’s Dying [MP3]

 

Enjoy Your Weekend PYAITK – Soft Metals

Trolling around some playlists on the internets while at the IT Department Data Center, came across this gem from Soft Metals. We last posted about them two years ago. They are back with an album called Lenses that was available 7/16 and I like this dark but dance-able beauty of synth goodness.

Give it a listen and tell me if you dig it. Or don’t. Fine be that way. I mean, jeez. Just sharing a tune. OK? Sorry. Long week. I have to return some video tapes. Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?

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Another New Hit from Dent May

Dent MayI’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been on the fence since Dent May changed things up, musically.  But, having listened to his latest song, I think I’m starting to come on board with his new sound.  For one, the guitars here are definitely hitting the spot; they’ve got that stutter-step jangle like some early Orange Juice hits.  Then, Dent calmly swoons in with his casino troubadour croon; it all fits pretty nicely together.  This is the second single from Dent May’s forthcoming record, Warm Blanket, which has an August 27th release date from Paw Tracks.

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Psych Gem from The New Lines

fall_in_lineOne of the great things about stalking those you consider taste makers is that they do indeed lead you to find great gems.  I stumbled across this new track from The New Lines just the other day while doing just that, trolling my heroes.  But, since then, I’ve been obsessed; I love the way the organ works in the background of this track while the vocals have almost an eerie floating quality to them.  The New York outfit will have a new full-length titled Fall in Line coming your way on August 19th via Moon Glyph. Dig.

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Old School Feeling Pop from Society

societyWay back in my youth, and probably some of yours as well, there were artists spinning blends of pop around hip-hop breaks and samples, then mixing them with various orchestral arrangements to thicken the sound.  There were certain records from that period that still haunt my computer playlist.  I get a similar feeling when I listen to Society, the project of James Girdler, who seemed reluctant to come out into the open after his first single was so well received.  Listening here, it’s definitely British, definitely enchanting. Let it take you to the weekend.

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Noisy Rocker from Running

runningYou looking for something that’s gritty and abrasive? Well, you won’t have to go any further, as I’ve got this brand new track for you from Running.  It’s a short track filled with several varying moments; there’s the methodical grinding of guitars and drums and there’s the furious barrage of noise that attacks your ears.  Then before you know, discordant noise fades out into the background; the song is over. If you’re a fan of what’s coming out of your speakers, then keep your eyes peeled, as the band’s Vaguely Ethnic LP comes out next week via Castle Face Records.

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Solid New Single from Those Darlins

thosedarlinsListening to this new single from Those Darlins, I kept expecting the band to just blast off into typical rock fare.  But, to the defense of this tune, they show a bit of restraint, slowly letting the song unfold atop the guitar lines.  For my two cents, this is the most impressive track I think the girls have written to date…I’m a fan of the ballad format when it’s perfected like this.  The band have announced that Blur the Line, their new record, will be released on September 1st, with a huge nationwide tour coinciding with the album’s release.

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Download: Those Darlins – Oh God [MP3]

Catchy Pop From Future Loves Past

FLP_Fireplace_NewTo be honest, I knew very little about Tempe based band Future Loves Past prior to making this post today.  I do know that the band have a new album entitled All the Luscious Plants dropping on September 24th via Common Wall Media.  I also know that the band have graciously made this new track “Pretty Things” available as the first free single from their new album.  As my first taste of the bands sound, I dig their poppy, fun, and even dancey style that can be infectious at times.  Maybe you feel the same?

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Download: Future Loves Past – Pretty Things [MP3]

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