Tag: indie pop

Great New Indie Pop from Alpaca Sports

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It’s been what, a few months since I last raved about Alpaca Sports?  Well, the group has a brand new 7″ on one of my favorite little labels, Cloudberry Records.  The 7″ has a few tracks we’ve previously covered, but this is by far my favorite the group has put to tape.  There’s a slight little orchestral maneuver hiding in the dark here, but it really helps to accentuate the jangling guitars and the warm voice of Andreas Jonsson.  Songs like this often seem really simple in the greater context of things, but not too many bands are pulling of the execution as like what you’ll hear below.  Enjoy.

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New Indie Pop from Sleeping Policemen

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As a person working on getting my own label up and running, I always admire the DIY efforts, especially for small groups like Eardrumspop.  The label has just uploaded their newest single, featuring several gems from German group, Sleeping Policemen.  For me, the big hit of the single is “First Things First,” where the vocals go back and forth between the male and female vocalists, crafting this quick gem that I’ve been jamming to all afternoon.  I have a feeling you indie pop fans are going to scramble to grab this single…but remember to support the artists who’ve crafted such great songs.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Sleeping-Policemen-First-Things-First.mp3]

Download:Sleeping Policemen – First Things First [MP3]

New(ish) Music from The Garlands

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Those of us in love with indie pop have been awaiting the release of The Garlands for what seems like an eternity, but the time is finally upon us.  The Swedish group has finally polished up their self-titled work, with a vinyl release date scheduled for November 27th via the folks over at Shelflife Records.  It’s going to be a very limited release, making the blissful pop a necessity for all the fans of such things.  The one song they’ve got up currently is full of energy and jangling goodness, not to mention lofty vocal melodies.  If you’re not digging this, then you have no heart.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/09-Open-Arms.mp3]

Download:The Garlands – Open Arms [MP3]

New Pop Track from Nixon

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No! Not The Nixons, just Nixon.  Nixon is one of the band’s on the fantastic little label, Cloudberry Records.  They’ve got a new 7″ coming out, which will actually feature more than your typical two tracks (its got 4!).  This single is extremely gentle, and it goes with my mood from earlier in the weak, using a smooth guitar sound, with just a hint of jangle.  On the vocals, it appears like a home recording, providing you with an intimate experience, as if your listening in private to a mixtape made by your best friend.  Tracks like this remind me why I love indie-pop so much.  If anything, this is going to make you smile on a Friday.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nixon.mp3]

Download: Nixon – This Town [MP3]

New Indie Pop Jangler (and Album) from Squares

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I know I’m in the majority here, but I love my dance parties fueled by cutting guitars and jangling that makes me shuffle my feet in a joyous explosion.  I feel like I’d have a blast with my friends if I turned on this new tune from Squares, who I heard about from the very solid Indie Pop Saved My Life.  The UK group has just released, for the NYOP fee, an excellent little album titled Hate, Love and Public Transport.  I chose one of the more upbeat tunes, but there’s slow ballads, jangling songs, and hooks galore to make you smile through and through. Surely this is going to make your Tuesday.

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Download:Squares – From Rags to Richmond [MP3]

Catchy Hooks from Cassolette

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I have a feeling that today’s going to be sort of a light-hearted day, at least to start out the morning music run.  I stumbled upon Cassolette this past weekend while visiting Anorak, who just put out the group’s latest Annie 7″, which is absolutely delightful.  The Florida sextet isn’t breaking new ground, they’re just executing pure indie pop in marvelous fashion.  I dare you to listen to this track and not tap your feet and not let a grin creep up on your face; it absolutely cannot and will not happen. I don’t even want to go on about this song, I just want you to listen and love.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/01-Annie.mp3]

Download:Casolette – Annie [MP3]

New Indie Pop from Making Marks

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I used to love this band called My Little Pony, but now the band is down a member and going by a new name, Making Marks.  Luckily, the jangling guitars and the hooks I adored are still present in the reincarnation of the group, so indie pop fans can rest with a smile.  The new line-up will be releasing their Ticket Machine 7″ on Fika Recordings this coming October, with plans for a full length to follow in the Spring of 13′. If you like your pop with a bit of bounce and a little grin, then you’ll love this new jam.  Enjoy.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/01-Hard-To-Be-Good.mp3]

Download:Making Marks – Hard To Be Good [MP3]

Catchy New Indie Pop from The Tins

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It doesn’t take too much to get me hooked on indie pop; I like casual melodies and simple hooks.  When I got this new track from The Tins, I definitely got that anxious indie pop feeling…somewhere between The Shins and Avi Buffalo.  It’s perfect tunes to give you that longing feeling as you look out your window onto a bright sunny day.  This is from their Life’s a Gas album, and it’s really got me in the mood to get outside and play.  There’s an innocence throughout the album that’s refreshing, and honestly, it’s sort of like when the Shins changed my life.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/11-Whiteout.mp3]

Download: The Tins – Whiteout [MP3]

Cool New Track from Sherpa

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Everyone loves Oceanic music right? Well, here’s another great outfit you should give some love to: Sherpa. They’re from New Zealand, and they’ve just put up their new album, Lesser Flamingo.  Everything about their sound is winning me over today, combining vocal harmonies with ramshackle indie pop.  One of the reasons I really appreciate this track is the fact that they take a simple approach, running straight ahead with the song–no pretext or extraneous flourishes.  In the end, you’re left feeling uplifted and excited to have come across a band writing such fantastic gems.  Pleased to meet you guys!

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lunar-Bats.mp3]

Download:Sherpa – Lunar Bats [MP3]

Bright Indie Pop from Tigercats

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Tons of stuff is going on in the musical landscape of the UK, so excuse me if I hype on another recent discovery, Tigercats.  This group is as energetic as anything that’s come across the Atlantic, at least if we go by the track below.  Said song is featured on the band’s new record, Isle of Dogs, which definitely features some odd song names (Kim and Thurston for example).  While some songs sound a bit like Los Campesinos I like the brightened exuberance of this track as soon as I stumbled upon it.  Definitely an easy way to cheer you up.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Tigercats-Full-Moon-Reggae-Party.mp3]

Download: Tigercats – Full Moon Reggae Party [MP3]

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