Tag: pop

Stream the New Freshcard Album

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freshcardI’ve really been looking forward to the release of the new Freshcard LP, Sunday Night, especially after playing the album’s opening track a million or so times (that’s not hyperbole!). The entire listen if filled with carefully crafted pop tunes…some seem like traditional indiepop fare while others have shades of lounge pop. I feel like you’re probably getting inundated with tons of new music this week, so I wanted to offer you something casually refreshing. If you’re just looking to sample, I suggest “Friends,” “Party” and “Find a Way.”

Pop Psych from Battlehooch

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battlehoochWhat do you get when you take psych and blend it with elements of late 90s indie rock? I think your answer is here with Battlehooch and the band’s new single. It’s like this weird blend of Grandaddy and Muse (maybe even Rooney) mashed up together, then drizzled with a little dosage of psychedelic heritage via harmonicaflourishes here and there. It might possibly be the most accessible psychedelic-tinted track. File this track as another feature in the band’s growing repertoire of well-crafted hits for their clamoring fans.

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Premiere: New Suntrodden Single

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suntroddenAs you’ve seen, I’ve been all about Suntrodden leading up to the release of his release, which is a month away! While you’ve heard touches of indiepop, this new single shows of Erik Stephansson to build this huge pop sensibility in really simple ways, utilizing the strength of his voice and careful guitar playing. At this point, I don’t think I can find a thing he’s done wrong at this point…this is a pop songwriter with the gift. Look to get your hands on Suntrodden II on October 28th.

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One More Few Bits Tune For You

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fewbitsFew Bits will be releasing their sophomore album Big Sparks on Friday, so why not celebrate that release by offering you another single. Here, Karolien’s voice is the winner, offering a great vocal performance while the band, for the most part, works quietly behind her…accenting with the emphatic note here and there. What’s special? Well, I think the chorus is quite stunning, punching up the melody in exactly the right spot; it’s an infectious moment that has you holding out for more. PIAS is releasing the record Friday, so pop fans, you’ve been warned. I mean, come on…the chorus!

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Bright Pop From ADOY

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13754468_1061697427250200_1566118883685813389_nWell I officially have a new favorite band from South Korea! I’m not sure how much competition they have exactly, but trust me when I say this new single from Seoul based ADOY is a jam. It’s called “Don’t Stop Me” and features some nice bits of bright pop and head nod inducing beats. How is this band not blowing it up right now stateside? Seriously. Stay tuned for more information on ADOY as they work on a debut album.

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More Pop from Croque Madame

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croquemadameIn case you haven’t caught on, Emotional Response is one of my favorite labels at the moment…they just continue to put out great pop music left and right. They helped with a compilation that includedCroque Madame, which apparently served as a warning about the label’s intention to put out the group’s self-titled debut. This new tune has this bouncy bit of pop built on piano/keyboard; combine that with the playful kindness off the French voice and you’ve got another hit on your hands. Short, sweet and lovely, so look to grab a copy from the label when it’s released on white vinyl next Friday!

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ATX Spotlight: New Video & Album From Attic Ted

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12798958_186031541774470_236675713616566310_nFor some crazy reason ATH has never posted about local Austin wierdo pop band Attic Ted. Well today that changes for the better as we share with you this awesome new video from the band and a link to their new album. The video, appearing on new album Parade Dust Mischief, is called “Next Time” and brings to mind this strange image of The Flaming Lips doing punk rock at the circus. That sounds like a good time to me. Have a listen, watch the video, and check out their new album in full via the link below.

Parade Dust Mischief is available in full over on the Attic Ted bandcamp page.

Hazy Pop From Heavy Heart

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13680794_1062590187111474_356682200736920488_nI’d like to take a brief second of your time and introduce you to this up and coming band from London called Heavy Heart. The group has been releasing a song every month this year and they just sent over their August song entitled “Fever Dream”. I’d liken the band to haze pop greats POBPAH but also with a little bit more bite with that heavy break down about 2 minutes in. This guy can’t wait to hear what they put out next month.

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Bright Pop from The Chairman Dances

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thechairmandancesSomething familiar lurks in the sounds/songwriting of The Chairman Dances. Part of me hears bits of Allo Darlin or Austin’s Hollywood Gossip, but I also can hear a touch of Mountain Goats, though spun in a more pop direction. It’s an approach I’m definitely enjoying, bordering the line’s between folk tradition and indiepop joy, and I always appreciate such exuberance. They have a new album titled Time Without Measure coming out on August 26th via Black Rd Records, so give this tune a listen.

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Stream Video Age’s Living Alone

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videoA bunch of my friends were suggesting I get on this Video Age album right away when it bounced out yesterday; Living Alone is officially released today! If you’re looking for a dosage of great pop, then look no further, as this record is about as fun as it gets. “Dance Square” is a synth laden club-like hit, while other tracks like “Throwing Knives” or “Love Sick” pull in the dreamier side of pop music. Just something fun to spend your time with before you go out for the weekend. Grab it now from Inflated Records.

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