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Kamasakii +* Share Tiny Town

January 30, 2026 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Pulling out a lot of early morning bravado, so before we get carried away on that vibe, let us settle into the softened waves of kamasakii +*, a Brooklyn group bringing us a nice little piece of slowcore. They work with this beautiful contrast, both musically and on the vocals; this allows for the listener to kind of find their own center and drift with the tune. The rhythm section is dragging throughout, almost working against the fuzz of the guitars, slowly rocking you forward; you then get to hear the blend of male and female vocals, one offering heavier tones while the other brings in a little more sparkle. It’s a really cool jam to just sit with yourself and enjoy.

<a href="https://kamasakiii.bandcamp.com/track/tiny-town">Tiny Town by kamasakii.+*</a>

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Soft Touch from Romantic States

April 12, 2017 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Baltimore’s Romantic States are high up on my list of things to look forward to as the year progresses, especially with Corduroy in Italy just around the corner. Their latest single is a little bit of a low-key ditty, but it’s something that shows an array of sounds we can expect on the new release. Ilenia quietly delivers her vocals over a steady back beat and a maneuvering guitar line that rings out during the chorus. There’s an angelic quality to the way her voice falls off near the end, and then you’re left to reflect on the joy the song will bring you. Look for the band to release their new LP on May 12th via Gentle Reminder.

<a href="http://romanticstates.bandcamp.com/album/corduroy-in-italy">Corduroy In Italy by Romantic States</a>

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New Single from Yawn

August 20, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

While working on their follow up to the much-lauded Open Season, Yawn have opted to release this great new track; this may or may not appear on the group’s next album. That doesn’t even matter, as this track seems perfectly fitting for closing out the summer months. It’s got this light shimmer to it, playfully bouncing along, while extra layers are orchestrated in the background. While the song tends to build, the band pulls back on the reins just a tad, only to skip all the way to the end. If this song doesn’t lift your spirits, then I’ve got nothing for you. Such a hit.

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