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Almond Joy Share Candy Single

July 28, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It’s a K Records kind of week around these parts, with that excellent Ribbon Stage jam yesterday, and today, I’m really excited to share the latest from San Francisco’s Almond Joy. The group have scheduled their Oh Henry EP for a September release, and this first listen is like sitting by a crackling little fire at camp singing with all your best friends. It’s got this quieted vibe to it, but the vocal work throughout is enough to bring sweet melodies to the forefront. Those voices intertwine and untangle, leaving behind a trail of endearing sweetness that begs repeat listens. You’ll get that chance when K Records drops the Oh Henry EP on September 30th.

<a href="https://almondjoy.bandcamp.com/album/oh-henry">Oh Henry! by Almond Joy</a>

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BOAT Share Metabolism

April 14, 2020 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

The latest single from BOAT is like a sweet little candy treat; you unwrap it and in an instant its gone, leaving you wanting another. The first 40 seconds or so are almost just like a wrapper, a vocal and a few heavy piano chords; peel it back and pop that in your mouth! Once you do, right at the 41 second mark, the tune kicks in and the sweetness of pop sensibility fully kicks in to gear. Honestly, that soaring vocal and the drums dropping in are just he sugary sweetness I need, or crave. I live for little pop moments just like that, making this track the perfect treat for you all. Their new album Tread Lightly will be out on May 1st.

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Candy Share Clean Video

March 30, 2020 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Calum Newsom used to play with Amyl and the Sniffers, which should warrant your attention, though his sound under his Candy moniker is far different, if you ask me. This tune’s much less punk, and much more pop oriented; the bass line alone just reeks of folks looking to kick up their heels and have a blast. Honestly, there’s an understated jingle to it, which makes me think fondly of the early stuff from the Drums. It’s Monday, about to get rainy, so may as well hold onto some dreamy pop vibes before the day descends further into darkness.

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Pulsating Pop from VOWS

April 10, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Listening back to this latest tune from Vows, I’m finding this odd mixture where Caribou meets the world of the Flaming Lips. It’s a strange sensation, sometimes pulsating with electronic magic, yet still holding onto what one would call a sense of oddity. The oddball sensation definitely permeates through this track, yet the groove ultimately fulfills your listening needs, giving you a little bit more oomph in your step. Soon Enough Love, their next release, will be released later this summer via Vermont’s Section Sign Records.

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