Category: Tunes

Must Listen: Brand New Hello Paris Tune

Leave a comment

Perhaps one of my favorite things in the past year has been the discovery of Hello Paris. I’m not sure why they’re not on everyone’s radar, but hopefully you take a listen to the brand new track that just dropped. Musically, the guitars shine in the front of the mix, taking on these crisp tones that are destined to pick up your spirits. The vocals have this echoing effect that almost feels as if they’re reaching out to you from far off, trying to hold you tight. Honestly, there are few artists as captivating as Hello Paris at the moment. Fall in love below.

Circling Back on In Tall Buildings

Leave a comment

RayRay already wrote about the forthcoming In Tall Buildings album, and it’s my turn to throw my hat into the ring after the band recently released this new video for “Curtain.” Steady electronic pulses serve as the song’s central backbone, while you’ve got to pay careful attention to Erik Hall’s voice to hear the switches from verse to chorus; these are subtle changes that beg a careful ear, as you’re likely easily entranced by the soft quality Hall presents. Near the track’s end, a discordant noise indicates a raise in volume and power, leaving you with an emphatic emotional punch before fading to black. Akinetic will drop on March 2nd via Western Vinyl.

Watch the New Video from There’s Talk

Leave a comment

I know that the goal of most videos is to match some aspect of the track they accompany, but rarely is this achieved with as great a success as the new tune from There’s Talk. Minimal electronica opens up the song, matched by a slow drive down a neon-backlit road; Olivia Lee’s vocals move in and out of every turn, perfectly synchronized to the unfolding visual image. Once you’ve found yourself completely immersed, the track stops abruptly and changes directions; offering a heavier beat driven vibe, pulsing as the video seems to illustrate the affects of light on moving water. This is a real treat from start to finish, with the group’s Bathed Water Moon EP just around the corner with a February 23rd release date.

Enjoying This New High Sunn

Leave a comment

PNKSLM is on a pretty solid roll right now, having just released the latest from Holy, but now they’re bringing in a slightly poppier vibe with the announcement of the debut from High Sunn. The opening minute of this track flirts with catchy jangle pop, though after 30 seconds, the frantic energy sees the song pushing further. Once the vocals from Justin jump in there’s definitely an earnestness…something that can’t be detained. There’s just hints of softness in the vocals on the chorus, which holds great contrast to the general theme. Look for Missed Connections on April 13th.

Slept On Lotte Kestner

Leave a comment

This last week Lotte Kestner dropped the video for “Go to Sleep Now,” which immediately made me go back and listen to her album from the latter half of 2017, Off White. This track’s pretty mesmerizing; the attention to detail in the song’s craft really hone in on the connection between listener and musician. Anna-Lynne Williams’ voice has this beautiful fragility to it, almost as if it’s shattering as syllables fade back into the mix. Admittedly, I missed this LP, so I wanted to rectify that by sharing this new video; her album is available now via Saint Marie Records.

 

Another Tune from Gift Wrap

Leave a comment

As a huge fan of the work that Captured Tracks has done, particularly that of Mike Sniper and Blank Dogs, I’m extremely excited for Gift Wrap. The band is the creation of Brendan Avalos of B Boys, who you know I already enjoy, but this is something quite different. This is soulful electronica. Avalos delivers this heavy vocal, deep in the heart of the mix, contrasting against the vibrant musical touches; I really love the distant vocal effect that comes in around 1:30. If you’ve been missing thoughtful electronica, or maybe even Blank Dogs, then be sure to check out Losing Count, which drops on March 2nd.

Brand New Alpaca Sports

Leave a comment

For several years I’ve adored Alpaca Sports and their spritely indiepop, so I’m more than excited that they’ve finally got a new LP ready to go for you. In this new single, something’s wrong if the opening guitar lines don’t have you bouncing; you can take cues from the band on the proper indiepop dance steps if you need help. Of course, the band wouldn’t be so delightful if they weren’t spinning lyrics of love and infatuation, like the line “I just need you and summer days in the sun” from this tune. Their new LP From Paris with Love will be released later this year via Elefant Records.

Enjoy This Track from SWOLL

Leave a comment

Matt Dowling has done his due diligence in the DC indie scene, playing in the EFFECTS and Deleted Scenes. But, he’s out on his own now with his new project SWOLL; it’s an electronically driven sound that charms, at least on this, the ‘most lighthearted’ track on the record. I love how the programmed percussion builds, with the the repeated vocal of “I’m taking” aiding in that. Then the guitars drop in, the vocals rise and you’re charmed immediately. But, the joy in this track really comes when the female accompanying voice joins up with Dowling to really round out the pop sensation. A promising entry from the self-titled debut, out March 9th via Blight Records.

Elegant Pop from June Pastel

Leave a comment

June Pastel is the project of Venezuelan-American Anthony Pena; he’s crafting this wondrous pop that pays homage to the various roots of the genre, though in doing so, he’s crafting a sound entirely unique. At times, this new tune feels as if it falls into the dreamy realm of bedroom pop, but at other moments it explodes into a euphoric pop number with the various layers all melding to create a natural warmth. The debut album from the project is slated for release this Summer via Native Sound.

Just Jam Snoffeltoffs

Leave a comment

There are bits of pieces of this new single from Snoffeltoffs where I’m completely baffled; they juxtapose various genres and styles right next to each other, and all in such quick succession that I just keep going back to press play. Opening with a deep chord being plucked and spoken vocals; seems like a striking solemnity. Suddenly, guitars shuffle beneath your feet and the band’s kicking up their feet and rocking out. The core of this song’s stuck in my head, and I think you’ll be the only one that can get it out. Look for the group’s second LP to drop later this year.

 

1 … 812 813 814 815 816 … 1,746
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com