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The Kitchenettes Share Sunday Best

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Spring is right around the corner, despite this recent cold blast that popped up out of nowhere. So, we’re looking for a little bounce in our step, a little pick-up that livens the spirit and starts to blossom a bit…which is where we meet the Kitchenettes. The San Francisco outfit just announced a new 7″ with this poppy ditty built upon the snappy snare beat; the vocals seem to work in-between each hit and each little jangling guitar riff. It’s the perfect bit of indiepop, which should guarantee that it’s going to end up in your collection, right? Look for Sunday Best EP on March 27th.

Pleased to Meet You: Knight’s Ferry

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Projects amongst friends always bring the most joy, which is where the story for Knight’s Ferry begins. Alex Olsen of Portland emailed Clay Hunt of San Francisco, who brought on Michael Ramos (Tony Jay/Flowertown), who emailed ATH, and here we are. When you listen through, the imagery of the album art begins to seep through the musical sphere, as if the track was pulled together in one of the rooms of the old house; the vocals are almost presented as a whisper so as not to wake anyone in the rest of the house. Personally, I was drawn to the way the guitar notes sort of hung in the mix for a bit, giving an added textural depth to the whole of the tune. Really excited to hear where this goes, but for now, the band have House Demos ready to roll out on February 6th courtesy of Teeth.

Strange Men Share Under the Compass Rose + Drop Come Yesterday

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Sorry for the long-winded title on this post, but I’m a bit frazzled as I play the new LP from Strange Men. They just released their debut album after a handful of singles, and I’m honestly surprised that there hasn’t been more buzz from the West Coast contingent, as the band rips. The tune below reminds me of the perfect smash between Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Comet Gain, noisy in the right spots with a beautiful tendency to lean into the pop side of things. Elsewhere on Come Yesterday, you’ll find scuzzy rockers and little indie nuggets, all of which will make you appreciate the group’s first offering!

Magic Fig Announce Valerian Tea LP

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What a delightful way to slide into the middle of the week, especially after spending a weekend Levitating; there’s a new Magic Fig LP on the horizon for us all to enjoy. They take a poet approach to psychedelia, almost kind of like they’re loping about in a field filled with tall grasses and flowers; the song’s fleshed out with all sort of other little flourishes, with the group traipsing into new sonic territory with every little corner they turn. For instance, the middle of the song begins to take on this haunted mansion mentality, furthered by a vocal from beneath the seas…though it just as quickly turns into this blissed ballad of sunlight that highlights the future of great pop. Look for Valerian Tea via Exploding in Sound Records on November 21st.

Lucky Share Olden Goldy

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Our interaction with Andrew St. James goes years back, long before we helped put out a release of his on our little label of love! But, he’s kept at it, and as of late he’s focusing on Lucky, a new project with some friends in the Bay Area, offering a bit of a nostalgic bit of classic rock vibes. Their approach reminds one of the warmth of that generation, fusing these huge riffs with hint of Americana, using the vocals to gather folks around and bring the past into the future. Their self titled Lucky album seems to be sliding right into the perfect mixture of San Francisco’s past and present, so if you’re looking for that ride, be on the lookout for the LP, out now via Royal Oakie.

Another New Tune from The Telephone Numbers

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This track from Telephone Numbers dropped earlier in the week, but as I continue to swim against the grain in life, I’m just now really digesting it. Honestly, it’s hitting at the right time, as Thomas’ voice on this feels hopeful, whether that’s intentional or not. Musically, there’s no one really doing it better, at least in this fashion, but I can’t help but be drawn to the lighthearted stutter and burst of those sweet vocals, especially when they’re layered with a nice backing touch. I know my sentiment belong solely to me, but if you’re looking for hope in all the wrong places, you’ll love finding it in the below tune…setting you up to grab Scarecrow II from Slumberland Records.

Sea Dramas Release Every Problem Created for Us

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Here were are on a Friday with another single from a San Francisco band, although Sea Dramas are taking the whole “fog pop” sound into their own hands, channeling a mix of baroque crooners into their sound. At times, you can grab wisps of acts like the Clientele, especially if you jump into “Brooding Teenagers;” it reminds me of something Richard Hawley would write, backed by these sweeping arrangements that elevate the bedroom croon. There’s this cool heaviness throughout the record too, at least in mood, as each tune has a bit of a shadow hanging over it, challenging the pop constructs, and in that, the juxtaposition only adds to the charm. Every Problem Created for Us is out today via Royal Oakie Records.

Loon Release Slow Your Roll

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One of the great things about a healthy music scene is that it generally is not defined by one sound, so while we gravitate towards the dreamy pop of the San Francisco area, Loon remind us that there’s a history of really great folk rock bubbling that has roots in the city. They just dropped their 3-track Slow Your Roll EP, which has little hints of the Dead, particularly if you listen to EP opener “Bitter.” But, I love the heavy vocals of “City Thing,” which we’ve got streaming for you below. That lonesome guitar fits perfectly into my pocket, and even with the weight of the voice, there’s this slight little bit of playfulness in the annunciation, giving off a little bit of light that will shine into your world. Click play and enjoy another a San Francisco treat.

The Spiral Electric Share In Too Deep

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We find ourselves starting our morning with another track from a great San Francisco band, the Spiral Electric. They’re bringing a sound on the edge of psychedelia and slowcore shoegaze, and you get that almost instantly as they shoot off into these mellow bending notes of guitar. You can slowly hear those notes start to build in their power, and that’s when the song blew me away, hitting the perfect chorus with a burst. But, it was the melodic twist in the vocals there that really grabbed me, reminding me that above and beyond, I’m always going to be a basic bitch pop fan with an extreme adoration for great hooks.

Man on TV Share Out of the Loop

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When something new comes out from San Francisco, odds are, at least in the current climate, I’m going to like it. Man on TV is as per expected…a sonic exploration into pop that has me cozied up inside my headphones, trying to get in touch with every last emotion. There’s something in the vocals that reminds me of early Galaxie 500; it’s stretching, trying to reach for the furthest musical distance possible, only to find itself a cool whisper in the ear. All of that’s attached to carefully meandering guitar notes and these understated drum pieces that roll the song along perfectly. Hear for yourself.

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