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Feels like today is all about indulging in tunes that have longevity or lasting power, which is why Twin Bloom appeal to me (not to mention their association with Dandy Boy Records!). They’re skirting around the edges of various trends, be that dream pop or shoegaze, but they are approaching it with the mentality of good old fashioned hits. In this tune, you can hear brooding post-punk riffs and elements of bent, dreamy notes too, but I keep coming back to the vocal core, which feels bright, rooted in an earnestness you’d find in a great Teenage Fanclub chorus. A fairly new act to keep your eyes upon!
Tom Smith wrote the song’s on the latest album in between parenting naps, and the first single we’re hearing is an absolute pleasure, leaning 
If you hang around a scene long enough, you’re bound to pick up some friends along the way, which is perhaps how Oakland’s 
Some acts want to give you one singular vibe, and I totally respect that, love that even. But, as we all transition between playlists and mixes, a good record should toy with us, much like this new LP from 
In the “File Under Things I Missed” category from Friday, we’ve got new music from Hits as they announce their newest LP, World of Dirt. There are two singles that just popped up, and they both offer a glimpse at the continuance of pop purveying within the confines of Oakland. When reading through the brief album description, they almost do the work for you in referencing Jen Weisberg, stating that this collection of songs serve as a “bed for her vocal melodies.” You can hear that in the craft, with especially when you dive into “Thorn By My Side,” which takes a minute to build on the melodic cruise of Jen’s voice, almost operating as a solo performance that get buoyed by the careful touches of Brian and Max behind her. Looking forward to hearing the whole of World of Dirt, which is out August 23rd via