Category: Tunes

Propulsive Rocker from Blanche Blanche Blanche

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blancheI’m really enjoying this new track from Blanche Blanche Blanche.  The Brooklyn group has just announced the release of their debut, Breaking Mirrors, which comes out via Wharf Cat Records on November 5th.  It’s a smooth rocking jam, with this bubbling groove that just pushes the pace from the get-go.  It definitely has this old school brattiness too, which you know I’m going to enjoy.  It’s not necessarily a punk rock anthem, but it’s pretty close, and I expect the live performances from Sarah Smith to match her display here.  Let’s all rock it out today.

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Download the New Single from ODESZA

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artworks-000057705660-fz57u7-t500x500I figure if we want to cover music, we should probably try to cover all of it, right? This new track from ODESZA isn’t my typical fair, as it’s mostly, if not entirely samples, but there’s something about it that’s really caught my attention. I like the rising action of the track, yet it holds back not completely giving into the need for a dropped beat that explodes in your ears.  Also, I like the careful little glitches placed here and there, encouraging me to listen actively, which is how it should be.  You can pick up the new My Friends Never Die EP tomorrow when it’s released!

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Download: ODESZA – If There’s Time [MP3]

Adios Ghost Take Us in a New Direction

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75159_540445102636607_944786907_nBack in January, I helped introduce you guys to rising Brooklyn band Adios Ghost and their brand of quirky pop music.  Well today the band are bringing us their latest single called “Splitting Glass”.  It has much more of an electronic feel to it than what we heard back in the winter.  I dig the blend of their original folky pop sound with the interesting synth noises going on in the background.  All in all, a great track that really peaks around the 4:00 minute mark in an incredible rising action.  Stay tuned as we hear more from these guys.

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I’m In Love with Swearin’

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swearinThis track from Swearin popped up on Friday, and I’ve been spending my weekend pressing repeat over and over again.  I could say that it’s the slight drawl accompanied by a female backing vocal.  But, it might also be that I sort of see this group as the next logical step in the history of band’s aping Pavement.  The guitar playing is simple but crunchy in all the right places.  The group will be releasing their newest effort, Surfing Strange on November 5th via Salinas Records in the US, so you’ll do well to get this band on your radar; it should be their year if the album plays out like this tune.

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Light Pop from Los Angeles Police Department

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LAPD_groupWhat better way to kick off Monday than with some charming pop music to casually let your brain drift into focus.  Los Angeles Police Department is an up-and-coming act that’s caught our attention, bringing beautiful pop music to us all.  What once was a one-man act has now grown into a full-band project who are near completing their debut full-length.  The soothing melodies presented on this single show us some promise that have our ears perked up for that debut, so we’ll keep you posted as more details float in.

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Download: Los Angeles Police Department – The Only One [MP3]

Rolling Good Times from Promised Land Sound

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plsI’ve quite enjoyed the tunes I’ve gotten recently from Promised Land Sound, the Nashville quartet who’ve quickly been making waves in their hometown as well as across the nation.  Their sound reminds me of the gritty country garage rock that comes from bands like Natural Child, though I think the production quality on these tunes is superior.  The guitars have a nice polish that cleans up the sound, yet it still maintains both the grit and the spirit of what I think the band is trying to accomplish. Their debut self-titled debut will be out on September 24th via Paradise of Bachelors.

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New Jamz From Phantogram

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phantogramI’m not one to repost music that’s been everywhere and back again on the internet, but I just can’t resist this one from Phantogram.  Enjoy much?  It’s a jam that no one could resist really.  Take this into your weekend and you can thank me later, k?

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Dyaln of the Mallard Returns as FRONDS

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frondsRemember the dark punk of The Mallard? Well, don’t think that FRONDS is going to sound anything like that just because former member, Dylan Tidyman-Jones, is behind the sounds.  Instead, he’s crafted this incredible dreamy pop album, featuring the song below; it’s a self-titled album that will be out on October 8th by new Castle Face imprint Do Not Disturb.  My ears hear bits of Papercuts, just in the way there’s a shimmering bit of pop lurking beneath the dream-like atmosphere of the tune.  It’s just a really majestic tune that seems perfect to take us all into the weekend.

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Download: FRONDS – Crush [MP3]

Slow Rocker from Fuzz

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fuzzThose of you who’ve been on the Ty Segall rock n’ roll bandwagon have to love what you’re hearing from his latest project, Fuzz.  He’s teamed up with a couple of friends (one who’s in his regular band) to bring a shredding, noise filled act to your ears.  On the latest single from Fuzz, the slow building tune gradually makes its way, erupting into a wall of noise at the chorus.  I actually really dig the mellower moments on this tune, offering us a look at the softer-side Segall’s been brandishing of late…but dammit if that’s not a chorus for the ages.  In the Red Records will be releasing this self-titled album on October 1st.  He’ll also be in Austin on the 4th.

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Download: Fuzz – What’s In My Head [MP3]

Hey You Danceateria Types! Check Out World’s End Press

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WorldsEndPress_PhotobyMaclean_Stephenson_2.132234I’ve got no qualms with my adoration of the Australian music scene, though I tend to have a certain arena from the country that I fawn over.  This new tune by World’s End Press doesn’t necessarily fall into that category, but it’s something worthy of including on your Friday night playlist.  It’s an electronic dance tune, playfully constructed to emit the maximum amount of frivolity. It’s got pulsing grooves, nicely spun harmonies and a general attraction that invades your spirit.  Yep, Friday’s are for dancing.  Stay tuned, as the world will get more from the band when their debut album is released on October 4th.

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