Brand New Indiepop from Pale Spectres

I’ve been waiting for what seems like forever for this new Pale Spectres EP to drop, and it looks like we’re getting a little bit closer as the band have dropped a new single. It’s the perfect jam for a Friday, dreamy and spirited, supported by some precision drumming that keeps the song pushing forward. I like the mini breakdown of ringing guitars that hits right after the 2 minute mark…closing out the track with a wistful vibe looking towards the future. Look for this new EP to drop in August via Cloudberry Records.

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Brand New Indiepop from Pale Spectres

palespectresFrench act Pale Spectres have been high upon my indiepop radar for quite some time, first appearing on my radar via Cloudberry Records. Luckily, the band and the label have let it slide that they’re working together again for what I can only assume is a delightful new 7″ early next year. Here you hear those angular guitar chops dancing playfully atop brooding bass, balanced by a soft vocal performance. In order to pull off great indiepop, you’ve got to have your execution down perfectly…and listening through again and again, I’m pretty sure these guys are simply spot on. We’ll keep you posted with more news from the band and label going forward.

Be sure to spend some time sampling some of the other great tunes in the Cloudberry catalog.

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Jangly Indiepop from Pale Spectres

paleIs it possible to get overexcited about a CD single? Well, I might have just gone overboard, but I love this brand new track form Pale Spectres, and in fact, wish they had more to offer. It’s got that angular churning guitar that us indiepop nerds fawn over; it’s got love as the subject matter (another of our favorites); it’s executed perfectly. I think people are just going to spend the rest of the day sitting around listening to this tune, at least I know I will. There’s another track that will come on April 8th, but for now, enjoy the hell out of this one.

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Spritely Pop from Pale Spectres

palespectresI’m a few weeks late on this tune, but it’s just too good not to share with you all. I first caught wind of Pale Spectres when they had a release on Cloudberry Records, who apparently will be releasing their new EP featuring this very song.  The Paris act have easily won me over with this tune; it’s got a quick jangling guitar line that rings true to indiepop form, all the while providing you with a bubbling bass groove that encourages delighted toe-tapping.  It seems like a simple formula, but only a few bands can pull of executing a sound like this.

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