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Peel Dream Magazine Releases Surprise EP

January 13, 2023 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Pad has barely been worn out on my record player, but Peel Dream Magazine has already returned with a brand new surprise EP today. To me, it completely encompasses the concept of an Extended Play, as even creator Joe Stevens claims he was able to “view these songs as belonging on Pad, were it not for the restraints of what will fit on a 12 inch.” In listening, you get two little instrumental pieces, continuing to watch the project dabble with new sound, then two more traditional tracks that continue the musical motifs present on last year’s Pad. Of course, none of this would be available were it not for the brilliant folks over at Slumberland. Happy Friday to you.; here’s Magic is Pocketed.

<a href="https://peeldreammagazine.bandcamp.com/album/magic-is-pocketed">Magic Is Pocketed by Peel Dream Magazine</a>

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Friday Album Streams: Alvvays, The Mall, Peel Dream Magazine and More

October 7, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Well, Friday is here, and that’s a great reason to check in on some cool releases. Plus, get the bonus of knowing its Bandcamp Friday, so you get a chance to support your favorite artists and labels by streaming and jamming and buying! The Alvvays record has been buzzing everywhere, including our site, so we had to include that one. I’m personally stoked to hear how all the new Peel Dream Magazine songs fit together, as it seems like a different sound coming our way…we’re in for an exciting plot twist. There’s a couple other small releases here that we figured might fly under the radar, so wanted to be sure to include a bit of the other goods too! If we’re missing something cool, holler at us so we can be sure to give it a listen.

Alvvays – Blue Rev (Polyvinyl)

<a href="https://alvvays.bandcamp.com/album/blue-rev">Blue Rev by Alvvays</a>

The Mall – Time Vehicle Earth

<a href="https://punk.bandcamp.com/album/time-vehicle-earth">Time Vehicle Earth by The Mall</a>

Peel Dream Magazine – Pad (Slumberland Records)

<a href="https://peeldreammagazine.bandcamp.com/album/pad">Pad by Peel Dream Magazine</a>

Cool Sounds – Like That (Chapter Music)

<a href="https://coolsounds1.bandcamp.com/album/like-that">Like That by Cool Sounds</a>

Ciel – Not in the Sun, Nor the Dark (Jazz Life)

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Peel Dream Magazine Share Hiding Out Video

September 21, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

The release of Pad is just a few weeks away here, and as another single hits from Peel Dream Magazine, we can hear the sound being pushed beyond where we first encountered the project. This tune has a sort of tropicalia meets lounge vibe, coming across like the most relaxed piece of pop music you’ll encounter today; just imagine yourself loving a Kings of Convenience record that got remixed by a late night DJ, offering you a little respite as you prepare to settle for the day. Pad seems to have a little bit for every pop fan, with a little for you, a little for me, and a little for your friend; it drops on October 7th via Slumberland Records.

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Peel Dream Magazine Share Pictionary Single

August 31, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

If you’re listening through to the collection of Peel Dream Magazine albums, Pad seems like it’s going to be some sort of plot twist. Sure, the underbelly of this new single certainly has loose ties to the previous releases, but there seems to be something else afoot here. It’s like there’s almost this pastoral nature to it, this sort of approach that feels like its grabbing onto the last bits of nature in our world. I love those minute little breadcrumbs leading me back through the catalog, but the fact that this sounds like an entirely new chapter has me thirsting to hear the track in the context of the whole LP. Pad will drop on October 7th via Slumberland/Tough Love.

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Peel Dream Magazine Announces Pad

August 3, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

With two striking releases on Slumberland, it’s high time Peel Dream Magazine go for the trifecta, and it looks like that’s on the agenda, as the band today announce Pad. That said, those looking for a repeat of early successes will find the sound’s pushing in an entirely different direction. There’s still that faint hint of a synthetic backbone, though it hangs as more of a backdrop on this first single. In exchange, we get something that feels a little bit like our own frolic in a world created by the artist; in a sense, it feels like an adventurous take on a symphony, adding a bit of playfulness to the art. Definitely will be interesting to hear how the rest of the effort shapes up; Pad drops via Slumberland/Tough Love on October 7th.

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