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The Heart of the Sun Share So Many Secrets to Reveal

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While we’re overly consumed by our lists in the States, things seem to carry on as usual over in Sweden where The Heart of the Sun has just shared another entrancing electronic number. When I first clicked on the jam, I fully expected it to dive into a traditional post-punk trope, but it avoids that, moving into a more atmospheric wash of industrial-tinged electro-pop. Vocals are mostly operating as samples, so you’ve really got to immerse yourself in the pulse of the tune, and as it unfolds you get to soak up a little bit of the beat and indulge in your pop tendencies.

Club 8 Release New Album

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I had a sneaking suspicion that this was coming: Club 8 release A Year with Club 8 today! We’ve been here all along the way, watching the band drop catchy single after pop gem, much like their fellow Swedes Red Sleeping Beauty. Today, they drop their final installment by putting it all together. You’ll find energetic bouncers like “Free Falling” or “Something’s Wrong in My Head,” but you can also uncover some more pensive pieces like “Closer to You” or “Nervous at Heart,” both which carry a gentle smoky pop engagement that is absolutely delightful. You’ve hopefully been listening all along, but if not, be sure to get yourself into the joy of the world by listening to A Year with Club 8.

Marble Raft Share New Single

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It’s that time of year when you’re want to sit by the fire, warming your soul; I can’t think of a better way to get that season underway than by jamming some sparkling indiepop from Swedish outfit Marble Raft. A driving nighttime groove sets up the thematic concept of a magical evening out, letting life carry you wherever the proverbial wind blows. Musically, they incorporate string samples and washes of synths to accompany the dueling vocals, all of it building this wall of melody that matches a magical night. Snuggle up and enjoy.

Clara Ziegler Releases These Are the Good Days

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It may seem like I’m all up in my feelings today, based upon the musical selection, but I assure you, I’m just writing about the hits as they come, like this Clara Ziegler tune that washed ashore from Sweden. It’s one of the tracks that features on her new These Are the Good Days EP, highlighting the smoky nature of her voice. The musical element throughout is fairly light, allowing the song to mostly operate as a vehicle for the vocal performance. Synths wash across the backdrop, with a faint percussive pulse working in; it all leads to the 4 minute mark (or damned near) where the beat opens up and guitars swirl, twisting that voice into something more angelic. Jam the tune below, and take a peep at These Are the Good Days.

Monthly Song from Red Sleeping Beauty

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If you thought you’d get through the month without a mention of Red Sleeping Beauty, you were wrong! They continue their One Song a Month Series with a fresh track that we’re here to cover for you, of course! Subtly beginning with a light tambourine jangle and piano line, the tune moves into a little bit more of a pulse as the groove locks you into the work. We get the male vocals on this go round, though that doesn’t change one drop of the melodious offering the group continue to give us; the chorus here is perhaps one of the best of the entire series, and it’ll make you want to cozy up with this song in your ear. Press play below.

Club 8 Share All I Know

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Throughout the string of stellar singles this season Club 8 have relied upon their electronic skillset to pump out hooks galore, but on their latest bop, the group are employing a more subtle piece, allowing the vocals to control the tune’s narrative. You’ll find moments in this track where they feel as if they’re nearing old school Camera Obscura methodology, operating with that high melody, with the backbeat just giving the song a bit of life and springiness. They always know how to come in at just the right time, bringing all the pieces together and leaving us with another enjoyable pop adventure.

Bleak Streak Share Dark + Drop S/T LP

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Swedish outfit Bleak Streak weren’t on my radar until this track came our way, and now I’m devouring their new S/T LP. Every time I listen through the single we’re sharing below, it reminds me of a ramshackle version of Galaxie 500; the jangling pop dreaminess works throughout, though you’d likely feel as if the band over-indulged in caffeine, making some of the noisier parts pop a bit more instead of the warming to the melodic center. You’ll still find that there’s this cheerful sentiment that pervades the entirety of the tune, encouraging you to also dive into the band’s new record today!

Wolfschmidt Shares ATM + Drops New EP

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A couple of weeks ago I brought you an introduction to Sweden’s Wolfschmidt, or so I’d like to think. Today, I’m here to share another rad track from their fresh as a daisy Cosmic Joke EP. This tune pummels your ears with these sharp walls of angular noise, hurtling them towards you like Zeus and his trusty lightning bolts, hitting you again and again. But, with all that noise and driving rhythmic rise and fall, there’s a central voice that continues to let you fall in love; the vocals are huge, retreating when they needed to and belting at the top of the mix when needed. You’re definitely going to enjoy a good listen to Cosmic Joke; it’s available for jamming right now!

Henrik Appel Shares New Single

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Having followed Henrik Appel for some time, it’s really interesting listening to his musical transformation over the years; he’s moved from garage rock purveyor to an admirable elevator of pop rock. Now, I can’t quite vouch for the lyrical work here, but there’s certainly something in the overall feel that resonates here at my house, something that maybe recalls Lou Reed working on his own, like going for your own walk on the wild side. I love the little jazz inflections that feed into the natural ebbs and flows, giving this song a depth that goes beyond mere indie rock kitsch. Looking forward to Shadows, out November 1st via PNKSLM.

Wolfschmidt Share Cosmic Joke

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If like me, you’re waking out of a sleepy slumber, by all means, just turn this Wolfschmidt tune to let you sort of slink into Friday. In contrast to their last energetic banger, this tune sort of lets you slide your pants on one leg at a time, careful to build up that energy before unleashing a wall of noise, like an alarm clock urging you to wake. Building and building, the Swedish outfit are all about the rising action, pushing the listener to the climactic moment when the band breaks it all down and pushes for sonic exploration. This is the final listen before their EP drops in full today!

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