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Stream New Sour EP from Sushi Backpack

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Two things this Sour EPfrom Sushi Backpack had going for it from the get-go: it’s being released by February Records; it references Tullycraft. On that alone, I feel like it’s worthy of a post over here, but three runs through the EP, and I’ve found it lives up to every bit of my expectations. “Bucky” is a charming number waiting for you at the near the end, employing playful male/female dueling vocals. The jangling opening of “Apokalypse” immediately sets you on your way for a listen that involves a lot of smiling. A lot of great releases today, so here’s an extra one that might not be on your radar as of yet.

Punctuation Club Releases Clever EP

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Well, isn’t that Clever! You thought you could sneak this one in here, February Records, but thanks to our friend at IPSMYL we too were turned on to the casual jangling of Punctuation Club. Liam Carroll fronts the outfit, and he’s got some deep vocal tones, as if Calvin Johnson was really into crafting indiepop gems. I think that “Taylor” might be my favorite of the five new tracks, sitting atop the piano with added strings for texture, though I must admit “Art School Confidential” has a certain charm I can’t deny. If this is your thing, give it a go by heading over the to February Records site.

Finnmark! Return With Classic Pop

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finnMan, how I missed Finnmark!. I guess the troubles of being in a band are recording, touring and funding, so perhaps the band have hit some snags in getting new material my way (I hope not). But, they passed me this great new jam, which is part of the excellent February Records 5th Anniversary Compilation.  You want an indiepop gem? You don’t have to go far, this time with the band slowing things down with chugging guitar chords and a deeper tonal quality; it’s the sort of track that makes all your friends swoon when you put it on their latest mixtape.  Hope so hard these guys keep it going and bring us more new tunes.

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Quiet Indiepop from Catenine

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coverYou’ve got to keep up with the little labels; they keep running and running at a constant pace, with hidden gems turning out left and right, such as this new tune from Catenine.  It just got recently got released by February Records, and it’s definitely one of those tunes that should be quickly added to everyone’s daily playlist.  While the twang of the guitar might be indicative of a more upbeat track, the melancholy vocal entrance surely delays that feeling.  There’s a bit of a volume explosion just before the one-minute mark that definitely makes the tune a standout.  Give this a whirl.

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Download: Catenine – In Your Ruin [MP3]

 

New Jams from Quiz Kids

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coverIf you’ve got some time, I suggest you go and spend some time playing around on the February Records site; it’s got a lot of really good hits that I think will make your Wednesday a delight, especially this new jam from Quiz Kids.  The song’s playful from the get-go, and there’s an added bonus when the lead vocal combines with the soft backing female vocal.  This is the sort of song that just makes your day better having listened to it; you can grab a few more extra songs from the band’s Dynamite single, which is currently up for the name your price special.

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Download: Quiz Kids – I Want You To Know [MP3]

New Music from Finnmark!

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finnmarkDuring festival season you occasionally miss the hits you were most forward looking forward to, so I definitely owe a bit of gratitude towards Howard at Indie Pop for pointing me in the direction of this great new Finnmark! We’ve written about the band on several occasions, but not since August have we heard new tunes. They’ve just put up a new single via February Records, and this one shows a more somber tint to the band’s sound.  You’ll still find a deep tone to the vocals, which go perfectly in line with the heavy jangle that holds the song together.  Take a listen to this killer tune.

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Download: Finnmark! – Brännö [MP3]

Dreamy Pop from The Halamays

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halamaysYou would think that February Records couldn’t release much more beautiful pop music this year, could they? Wrong! They’ve just put out the Overkill EP by Ohio duo, The Halamays.  On this tune, it opens with a subtle electronic line, which eventually unfolds into the beautiful male/female vocal pairing that makes the group so endearing.  The song continues to plod along in this manner, always enchanting your ears.  I don’t think there’s a better way to start off your work week, and mine, than with this wonderful track.

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Download: The Halamays – Keeping It Together [MP3]

Little Slice of Indiepop from The Swapsies

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swapsiesIt’s been a pretty good month for some great new indiepop tunes, so I’m going to keep pumping out those hits.  I’m back at it today with another track from February Records  and Lovelypool by the Swapsies.  For one, seems like the subject matter revolves around football…the British sort. Throw that in with the rise and fall warm vocals plus the group harmonies, and you’ll find yourself bobbing your head along for enjoyment.  I can’t not post great catchy tunes. If this song doesn’t make your mouth move into a smile, you need to call 911 right away…something’s tragically wrong with you!

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Download: The Swapsies – Another Game On Saturday [MP3]

Another Hit from Finnmark!

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coverBack in February I brought you a nice little tune from Finnmark, a Leeds based group with a relaxed pop approach.  Just a week back, the group released a brand new song through February Records; it’s even better than the first tune they tossed our way.  Opening the track with some skipping percussive work and monosyllabic ba-bas, you’re hooked.  From there, the group ambles on in a subtle bouncing mode, which inevitably finds itself winning you over, only to return to the monosyllabic for the closing moments of the chorus.  The more hits these guys make, the happier man I will be.

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Download: Finnmark! – Everyone’s Dying [MP3]