Another Tune from Les Bicyclettes de Belsize

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It looks as if Les Bicyclettes de Belsize are preparing another release in the near future, as we’ve gotten two new tunes bubbling up from their soundcloud page, though I haven’t seen much else. Still, listening to this new single, it’s the sort of folky chamber pop that first brought me to the fragile side of indie pop. It’s got striking arrangements, with added string work and the careful placement of vocal accompaniment in all the right places; the song’s completeness creates the perfect sense of yearning that I always associate with this genre. Another striking piece from Charlie Darling and company. Hopefully we hear news of a release real soon!

Helena Deland Shares New Single, Swimmer

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When I think back on Helena Deland‘s Someone New, I always seem to regard it with some sort of elvish dreaminess; it always seemed like she was some magnificent forest creature sent to serenade. Now, as she prepares for tours with The Weather Station and Andy Schauf, she seems to be channeling a more traditional brand of folk, albeit one that still has this sort of forestry imagery in my brain. You’ll definitely find the track striking, with Deland’s voice sparkling crisply, with Winter winds blowing in behind in the mix (or so it seems). The video is all footage shot by Helena, with the guitar notes seemingly escorting you through each image upon their backs. Enjoy this one.

The High Water Marks Release Proclaimer of Things

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If you’re looking to uncover a power-pop gem that might not be on everyone’s radar, you should definitely spend time listening to the latest LP from The High Water Marks. Sure, you’re going to get drawn in by the Elephant 6 connection, but you need to really focus on just how great all the songs are inside. I mean, I’m dropping one track below that just feels like the perfect piece of summery pop, rich with this vocal vibrancy that explodes through your speaker hitting you smack dab in the face. Each song’s immediately charming, immediately winning you over, and immediately encouraging you to press play again. Proclaimer of Things is out now!

Loops & Loops Share Hate Finds a Way

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Man, I’ve been hyping Loops & Loops over the last few months with no shame at all, but this new tune really blows it all away. At times it feels like the sort of perfect guitar pop you’d get from a Dean Wareham penned tune, which I consider the highest form of praise. Then, hitting the chorus, you get a touch more direct pop punk punch, quickly driving the melody right to the ears. It’s a fuzzy little tune, hitting all the right notes as it goes through, and I’ll be honest, I can’t stop pressing play again and again. Give Loops & Loops a try, I beg you.

Tat Songs Share Oblivion Single

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Nearly 30 years into the music biz, and Tom Sadler’s continuously changing directions, adjusting sounds and collaborators, culminating in the latest Tat Songs release, Don’t Look Back. It’s a collection of songs sprouted from post-punk influences, woven into every little detail in every little song. For instance, in “Oblivion,” you get these ringing guitar notes, almost like a heavy jangle, bringing out this melodic underbelly that allows Sadler’s warmth to resonate in the vocals. One of the things I love is that there’s not a lot of urgency here, allowing the song to kind of build and tower before the vocals come into play; it’s a different spin than one gets, so you get a little more reflection to bring the guitar pop to its apex. If you’re digging it, the whole LP is out on February 22nd.

Half Dream Music Return with Too Much Single

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After all the praise I through at Half Dream‘s Monster of Needing EP, it seems only natural that I follow up with the band’s latest single, hinting at what’s coming later this year. You’re going to, of course, marvel at the power of Paige Berry’s voice; she’s got this dominating control that can spin a melody into a softened growl, which is matching up well with the band’s sound on this new track. It is, well, incendiary, firing off heavy riffs that bring in the punch almost immediately, turning the group’s dreamier folk nature into a force to be reckoned with, yet it never loses their personality. Excited to hear what’s in store for us later this year.

Last Week’s Jams, Today (1.31 – 2.4)

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I know I know. Playlists via Spotify are quickly becoming passe, and rightfully so, but at the moment, there’s still not an easily manipulated to collect songs from various places and put them into one killer playlist. So while we wait on Bandcamp to figure it out, let’s just ignore the devil in the corner. This last week we got a brand new album from Love, Burns, courtesy of us! And Jigsaw and KUS! Our homies in Brothers Griin also dropped a tune from their debut LP, not to mention a sweet jam from Skeggs. So here you go, here’s some stuff. To start Monday.

Pintandwefall Drop Last Minutes Single

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I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that if Pintandwefall were from the States (or maybe the UK) then they’d be an absolute darling on all the cool kid blogs. I’ve been trying to hype them up as a one-man show here, but hopefully this new single will grab you enough to show you what its all about. It hits you with this immediacy upon pressing play, and there’s this playful indie style coming forth that I dove right into. Then the song sort of erupts in a new direction, bringing in a more soulful feel to things, almost like the band magically inherited Nashville vibes. The band are releasing Seventh Baby on February 25th via Soliti.

Eve’s Twin Lover Announce Stop Sending People to Kill Me

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Chicago’s Eve’s Twin Lover will be releasing Stop Sending People to Kill Me this Spring, but as we head that way, lets jump in with the lead single form the LP. There’s something super familiar about Tim Flood’s voice; it has this gentleness that just seems to charm, getting the occasional punch up by the female backing vocals. They buoy the vocal energy, but that merely seems to keep pace with the high-stepping rhythm section, emphatically matching the jangling sensation from the guitar work. But, in the song’s back end, you get the calming wash of exploration, allowing the tune to mellow before you jump in and press play again. The band will release their LP this Spring, so get those ears ready!

Stream Love, Burns Album, It Should Have Been Tomorrow

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Hopefully you’ve been following along all week as we’ve dropped a Love, Burns tune here and there with commentary from the songwriter himself, Phil Sutton. But, along with our friends at Jigsaw and KUS, we’re super excited to bring you the record in its entirety, which you can now stream below. So, you don’t need to hear me wax on and on about what a great collection of songs you’ll be getting, you can just stream It Should Have Been Tomorrow below and enjoy the day!

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