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Dummy Return with EP2

November 6, 2020 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We’ve been super high upon the relatively new LA group, Dummy; we’re continuing that by pointing out that today they release their new EP2. We’ve already offered up “Pool Dizzy” to the masses, which definitely gives a little nod to Stereolab, for all those currently into that sound. I really love the new EP, as it gives a deep view into the band’s influences and musical tastes. Opener “Thursday Morning” is a ringing meditation on pop music, guitar notes bouncing in your ear while the vocals keep your emotions grounded, sedated even. “Mediocre Garden” takes electronic music to adventurous new places, built more as a twinkling soundscape to a world filled with bright lights and warm breezes. Then they close with the brilliant “Prime Mover Unmoved,” which begins in a bit of a dream state before your alarm goes off and your brain starts to buzz with the possibilities of the day. Grab it while you can!

<a href="https://notdummy.bandcamp.com/album/ep2">EP2 by Dummy</a>

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Dummy Announce EP2

October 2, 2020 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Dummy burst onto the scene this year with a brilliant EP that culled a bunch of influences from indiepop, noise, shoe gaze and more…it was an exploratory collection of great pop references. Today they’ve announced EP2, their second release this year; this opening single is a doozy! It’s got that sort of blend of kraut and pop driving rhythms, sort of that feeling of a train barreling down the tracks with a smile on the conductor’s face. There’s a slight vocal that courses through, acting as the song’s gravitational pull holding all the pieces together…even bringing in some textured backing vocals too. At first, I thought they were going to ride out the track in peppy fashion…but please, just stay focused for the entirety of the song…you’ll thank me when you get there! How does a brand new band get this good so fast? Well, we’ll find out just how good when EP2 drops November 6th.

<a href="https://notdummy.bandcamp.com/album/ep2">EP2 by Dummy</a>

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Catchy Pop From ARMS

August 27, 2013 RayRay Leave a comment

Here’s a great little pop number called “Earthquake Weather” coming your way from New York based group ARMS. The track reminds me of some of the older material that used to be churned out by fellow pop vets Islands. It’s catchy as hell and sure to brighten your day just a bit. Check it out below.

A new EP entitled EP2 is due out September 9th on Paper Garden Records.

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