Tag: indie pop

Rambling New Track From The Shilohs

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140318-the-shilohs-songI love this new track from Vancouver based indie group The Shilohs.  It’s almost like this weird sort of indie pop tune with a southerny, sort of classic vibe to it.  Maybe we can chalk these guys up as another Canadian band who really wished they could move to the south?  Maybe these guys really love the great white north, but I’d welcome them down here to play us more of these sweet jams.

Pick up the band’s new self-titled album on May 13th via Light Organ Records.

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Dance Party with Strange Names

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Strange_Names_promo3Coming to an ATH dance party near you is this great track called “Ricochet” from Minneapolis based Strange Names.  When you hit play, I’m sure you’ll hear some hints of fellow indie dance hit makers like Twin Shadow or even Junior Senior.  It may not be for everyone, but it would be one hell of a way to start a Friday or Saturday night for sure.

A full album of material entitled Common Attraction is coming sometime later this Spring.

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Download: Strange Names – Ricochet [MP3]

Quick Indie Pop Tune from Amida

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amidaYou gotta keep your ears to the Internet if you’re going to stay on top of all the great music coming out nowadays, but things are easy when you’ve got reliable labels like Dufflecoat Records putting out hits.  The latest release from the label is going to be the new 7″ EP from Amida, a Manchester act playing around with the poppier side of the city.  The first tune from the record is a catchy bouncer that spans just beyond the 1 minute mark, but that doesn’t mean you’re not going to feel the inherent joy from the song.  If you’re into it, support the great label by ordering the 7″ as soon as you have a spare penny or pound.

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Indie Pop Winner from Bubblegum Lemonade

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matinee087It’s been sort of a sad few months for indie pop fans, with a few of the smaller labels calling it quits.  But, on the bright side of things, the next few weeks promise a few announcements from the always excellent Matinee Recordings. The first release on their list is the brand new Have You Seen Faith 7″ from Bubblegum Lemonade.  Laz has fleshed out his line-up, creating three beautiful songs that illustrate the purity of indie pop.  His voice, as always, has this beautiful warmth, and the guitar work rings perfectly in the background.  You can order the new 7″ now from the Matinee Store.

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More New Music From Lemuria

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lemuriaLemuria is a group that’s been getting tons of spins around the ATH offices with their new album The Distance is so Big (due out June 18th).  Within the new LP, you’ll find some alternative throwback style indie pop jams with beautifully delivered male/female dueling vocals.  Think old school Rainer Maria or possibly Rocking Horse Winner and then up the rock level a little bit.  That seems fair right?  In other words, you’ll want to get this album when it hits stores.

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Pop Time with Circle

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circle-we-can-playI feel like today needs a good shine to it, so I wanted to play this new track from Circle right off the bat.  It’s just a pure spirited pop song from the moment it launches off, with multiple mini sections within the song…some parts are have just tinkering keyboards, while others have this driving guitar working.  I just want you all to have a smile on your face today, and the best way to do that is to give you some classic indie pop goodness to force that smile upon your face. Keep on keeping on.

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Download: Circle – We Can Play [MP3]

Indie Pop Bobbing with The Occasional Flickers

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31230_121908194514116_3251031_nThere’s gotta be something in the water in Scotland that encourages the development of indie pop bands.  I can name a handful of bands that are on my all time favorites list, and a growing list of acts that keep pushing exporting great pop records.  My latest discovery is The Occasional Flickers who will soon be releasing their new single on Cloudberry Records.  There’s definitely an homage to early B&S here, with that driving guitar line that fits perfectly with the vocal melody; you’ll find yourself hooked to this track in absolutely no time at all.  Cheers to you Scotland, and your wonderful indie pop exports!

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Download: The Occasional Flickers – Capitalism Begins at Home [MP3]

Introducing: Adios Ghost

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It goes without saying that Brooklyn is a major hot bed for up and coming indie bands, with what seems like 20 new artists popping up on a daily basis.  This band, Adios Ghost, is another great group out of Brooklyn that just sent their tunes our way.  They have a brand new EP streaming for free over on Bandcamp and I’ve taken a liking to their tunes over the last couple of days.  Their sound sort of meshes popular indie groups like Local Natives with Surfer Blood to create this sort of indie folk pop style of music.  I dig it, and you should too.  Say hi to the band on Twitter or check out their Facebook page.

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Download: Adios Ghost – Fernseher [MP3]

Welcome Back Tullycraft

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If you follow these pages you know I have a personal penchant for bubbling pop songs with powerful hooks, so I’m glad that Tullycraft is coming back after calling it quits several years ago.   There’s a quickened pace to this track, and there’s not a moment that doesn’t beg to be stuck in your head.  Whether it’s the fast vocal delivery, or the gang joining in to provide backing vocals, the tune is full of exuberant energy.  You’ll notice from the stream that the tune is coming to you via Fortuna Pop, who should be putting out the effort from the band real soon!

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Haunting Indie Pop from Swiss Alps

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I love when you spend all day browsing through new tunes, and suddenly you stumble on something that just absolutely fits your idealized vision of the day.  For me, I this new song from Swiss Alps, which is from their recently released EP, is exactly where I found my heart.  I began my day in a bit of rain, so the dark quality of the recording was perfectly fitting, but I can’t help but envision the brightness pushed through by those sharp jangling guitar lines.  If you like what you hear, I suggest getting involved with the band a little bit and picking up their new tunes!

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Download:Swiss Alps – Penpals [MP3]

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