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Ageless Pop Stylings from Remote Places

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remoteplacesThere are some brands of music that seem wholly set in their certain place in time; they seem to live in a moment, rather that making pop that transcends time…but not so with Remote Places. Sure, there are hints of hauntology, looking back at the club hits of the 80s, but the shimmering guitars and spinning melodies make the track perfectly vital in today’s time frame; it fits anywhere; it’s good anywhere, timeless. Look for the new Night and Weekends EP from Box Theory.

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New Hit from Mercury Girls

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mercurySo this track hit a few days ago on the Interweb, but it deserves some more space, even if we have to toss out the disclaimer that we kinda sorta know these guys. Still, the rise of Mercury Girls has been somewhat meteoric, building buzz with just a few demos. Those had great promise, but the new 7″, from which this song comes, is fulfilling all your indiepop needs. On this song, there’s a little bit of haze thrown on the vocal, making the track seemingly noisier than its A-Side counterpart. It’s the perfect foil, with one side having a little bit more darkness in contrast to the pristine exuberance. If this is the start of something, it’s the start of something good. Grab it now from Slumberland Records.

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The Galaxy Electric Announce New LP

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galaxyelectricI’m totally head over heels for this new tune from The Galaxy Electric, even though I can’t quite put a finger on why I love it. There’s parts of it that sound like a sprawling version of French electronic pop, though with a touch more experimentalism and a penchant for really playing around within the confines of typical pop structures. It’s not every day you find a track that can’t be explained, which makes it all the more powerful in the long run. Look for the band’s brand new Everything is Light and Sound on June 18th.

Pop Oddity from Jo Passed

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jopaMy first run through this new track from Jo Passed, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. At times, the tune seems like it’s out of whack, like some parts aren’t quite working together, yet that seems to be the magic of the work being constructed by Joseph Hirabayashi, the man behind the project. On this new single, he seemingly finds his own patterns within his songs, changes directions and throws down layers upon layers. It might not seem like your normal fare, and that’s the brilliance of the song. He’ll be releasing the UP EP via Golden Brown come this July.

Bratty Pop from St. Tropez

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sttropezWhen this song first came on, I thought St. Tropez were going to take us in the direction of mundane indie rock. But, fast forward down the line and the group’s totally in it to trick you. They spin the song into a bratty riot of good times, dreaming of life “in St. Tropez.” It’s one of those tracks that surprises you, giving you a quick in the ass once the chorus takes hold of you. They’ll be releasing their debut album this August, but for now they’re just going to keep teasing you with a bunch of rad songs.

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What’s That? New Yumi Zouma!

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yumiI’m in the middle of getting ready to throw a bunch of tunes on what I hope is the greatest playlist of my life (my own wedding soundtrack), and this new track from Yumi Zouma might just find a home there. There’s a pop-tastic innocence, and something in the vocal that recalls early Stars, though here it seems more bent for a club-banger. Listen closely for the subtle male vocal lurking far off in the latter half of the song…a special touch. Regardless, maybe it’s just the musical element, but something here’s so joyous I can’t stop playing it. Look for the group’s new effort, Yoncalla, on May 27th via Cascine.

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Enjoy New Trouble in the Wind

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leftyThere’s something special in this new Trouble in the Wind track, something that aligns with folk-laden indie rock. I love the strength in the vocals, and enjoy the fact that they seem to hold a sense of longing, of searching. Musically, you’ll hear all sorts of little touches that have my ears piqued, be it the California aura or the pedal steel that maneuvers throughout..here’s to hoping you’re interested too. If you’re digging this, be sure to check out their brand new album, Lefty.

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Brand New Big Thief

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BT-by-Michael-BuishasI slipped a little on dropping the newest Big Thief a week back, so it’s great that there’s now another new track from the group to share with you, as we were really impressed by the group recently. One of my favorite things about the band, at least as it stands in this track, is the group’s ability to build the track in the listener’s ear. We start off gently, gradually adding in textural layers that resonate through your speakers; still, they build only to pull back, teasing us, yet ultimately leaving us with a great pop reward. Their new effort, Masterpiece, will be released by Saddle Creek on May 27th.

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More from Private Victories

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privatevictoriesJust a few weeks ago I was raving about how much I enjoyed Private Victories first single, “Heal You,” and I’m back again to praise the work of Grant Carey’s project. I’m still hearing bits of Jens Lekman in his voice, especially in his vocal changes. Still, the musicianship on this song’s quite enjoyable, moving in various directions throughout, yet all remaining focused. Man. On the fourth listen I started to hear Antony! I love how each turn brings up something familiar yet wholly unique. Looking for some musical discovery you’ll rave about for some time? Look for his self-titled album, Private Victories, next week, May 20th.

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New Music from Tim Richmond Group

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timrichSeems like we’re going to stick around the Oceanic area a lot today, which doesn’t bother me, especially when we’ve got the sort of music that Tim Richmond Group is creating. There’s sounds in the way Tim Richmond delivers vocals that definitely falls in line with what’s going on in his neck of the woods, but I love how the song moves into a realm of jazzy freak outs that’s not really utilized. Even within the confines of the chorus breakdown, he turns that sideways by offering a lounge croon that’s entirely enchanting, before bouncing back into the song’s steady groove. This song will appear on What’s in the Middle, being released on July 1st by Lost and Lonesome.

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