Tag: bedroom pop

A New Jam from Faded Cassettes

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I’ve only discovered Faded Cassettes this year, but the artist has quickly slid into my constant rotation, bobbing along to the ups and downs of the quieted dreamscapes being created. This new jam is definitely a slow burn, working the same riff as the backbone; the tune opens up with some tonal changes, letting the sharpness of the notes sparkle a bit in the forefront before receding for a touch. I like the nice little backing vocals that swirl around the 2 minute mark, layering in an additional melody that highlights the continuous growth of the songwriting for the project.

Alt-Pop Jam From ICHIWAWA

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Traditional, sort of radio ready pop music is something we have always steered clear of and leave it to the big boys to cover for the most part. Chances are, you already read about it or heard it elsewhere. Worcester, MA based ICHIWAWA delivers an alternative style of pop music that resonates with me and fits roughly into a sort of bedroom or DIY genre within the genre. The single “Slow Down, My Guy,” should serve as a great introduction to this artist with a DIY beat and hints of shoegaze and dream as well. More to come.

Human Barbie Shares Wishing Single

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Dreamy singer-songwriters are in quite the ascendancy at the moment, but as we’ve mentioned previously, you should put the work of Human Barbie on your list. Christopher Leopold’s project has some of the strongest execution of the genre at the moment, and I’m definitely in love with the recording mix on the latest single. Sure, the vocals are light and feathered, which is perfect for the style, but the way you can hear the growl and strum of the guitars, as if you’re the microphone yourself, picking up every little vibration in the world is just perfect. If you haven’t invested in his work yet, now seems like the perfect time!

Sara Devoe Shares Sleep With Me

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When you click on this new single from Brooklyn’s Sara Devoe, you get the feeling she’s been operating in the same territory as Winter, swirling dreamy pop elements in a cauldron with a dash of this grunge bit here and a dash of that electronica there. You’ll find moments here when the propulsive beat pushes the song forward, allowing Devoe’s vocals to sort of float about in a ghostly manner. Other times, that beat gets thick and almost stormy beneath the vocals, adding just the faintest bit of anger to the tune, which elevates it above average-fare bedroom pop. This track features on a forthcoming EP, which we hope to hear more about shortly!

Qozy Share Pieces, Release Sleep Over EP

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Qozy released the Sleep Over EP last week, and it took me a minute to catch on, but as I did, I reckoned there were a handful of folks would be like-minded. Of the handful of tracks on the EP, “Pieces” is one that I keep gravitating towards, particularly as it keeps providing this warped vision that seems to kind of hang on the edges of my own sanity. You’ll hear the song warble a bit, as if the tape was deteriorating and creating this fade in and out. Sitting carefully in the center are the vocals, with lyrics written by Qozy’s dceased friend; it adds a harrowing detail to an already subdued vibe, letting you fully immerse yourself in the tune. The Sleep Over EP is now available, so jump right on in!

Half of a Rainbow Shares Morning on the Edge of the World

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For all the hype and adoration of bedroom pop as a genre, there are really very few folks who manage to capture the sincerity of the style, which is why I’m gravitating towards Germany’s Half of a Rainbow. It’s the bedroom project of Johannes Harder, who takes nods from the likes of Sebadoh or early GBV, although I hear some of the grandiose nods to Stephin Merritt in the way vocals come across at times. This one burns slow, rising to this swelling pop apex that’s completely won me over this morning. Look for a debut release from the German artist next week!

Starman Jr. Shares Bad

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There are a ton of artists who claim bedroom pop ethos, and while I generally like those, there are only a few that really capture that sentiment in its entirety. Starman Jr. is one such artists, crafting quite pop tunes that tug at you, begging you to just immerse yourself in a good headphones and pillow listen. There are even some vocal notes that sound like early Elliott, which I’m definitely not against. The Louisiana artist has tons of similar tunes, just waiting for you to fall into that listening hole, which seems like an apt way to spend your upcoming Bandcamp Friday.

Loops & Loops Share Doesn’t Matter

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A few weeks ago we ran a new track from Peter Bogolub’s project Loops & Loops, and now I’ve got another track you might enjoy today. This one has a similar guitar that creates this sort of openness, but instead of letting the song meander into the sonic landscape, Bogolub employs catchy beats on loop with handclaps to really pull on the listener’s need for fun. There’s a slight little speed pick up in the chorus that serves to give the song that perfect wrinkle that elevates it above a lot of other lo-fi bedroom pop of the moment…I mean, for me anyways.

His His Shares In the Wind

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The air in Austin got a little crisp overnight, and with a holiday break on the horizon, well, my students are mentally already there. So, to prepare myself, I needed something a little soothing and calm, which is great because I’ve been sitting on this great new His His tune for a few days now. There’s something in the guitar play that recalls Kings of Convenience, but it also has this unique knack of adding in these little bedroom pop details that elevate the tune. It’s one of those songs you just want to sit with for a bit, kind of ride out the storm of your life with the track lurking in the background.

The Sheeps Share BBI (These Days)

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Long ago the Sheeps were part of the Austin scene, though they’ve since moved on to North Carolina; its a bummer that they’re not, as I’m pretty sure I’d be fighting off folks to release their music. They’ve got this sort of timeless pop vibe going through their tunes, something you’d expect to find going on in a hazy den somewhere in the late 60s. Of course, the band’s indifferent to your presence, so locked into what they’re doing here, offering a heavy croon and some poppy backing tracks to lift it up a bit into that sort of nu-paisely style. This track just sort of feels like I need it right now, like we all need it…or at least that’s where my brain is at!

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