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Mnevis Share T.K. Collider

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There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Swiss outfit Mnevis after the release of their debut Episodes; they’ve gotten a bit of praise for folks that are inclined to digest Radiohead’s catalog in one sitting. Take, for instance, this new sprawling opus; it flirts with you as if it were a piece of mundane pop, utilizing autotune and synthetic beats to gets its hooks in you. And, as you’re satisfied with the pleasantries, it unfolds with both beats and vocals dousing themselves in a more pure form at the motorik beat rings true. Now’s your chance to be on the front lines of what’s cool in Switzerland…plus just enjoy a nice little morning musical marathon.

Soft Single from Unknown Vagabond

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It’s always nice to open up on a Wednesday with something softly spoken, like Swiss artists Unknown Vagabond. The latest single from the project works carefully over these ornate guitar pluckings, with an underlying bit of buzz blossoming, taking the song from this harrowing sentiment to something filled with promise. You can feel the sun begin to creep up in the distance, awakening as you might be, a fresh hope on the horizon. There’s this slight shift too around the 2.5 minute mark, bringing in an even more intimate moment for the listener. Eventually, drums kick in, careful not to overstep the preceding layers of melody, and it all cascades into a slow fade into the distance. Immerse yourself below.

Seasonal Falls Shares Happy Dayz

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I first started covering Roman Gabriel when he was running the Kind Hills, but I’m hyper-focused on his new project Seasonal Falls. When the piano tinkering rings out upon pressing play, you’re immediately hit with this wash of emotion; it creates this wistful sense of longing that’s inescapable. That matches up well with Gabriel’s lyrics here, as the song seems to have listeners straddling the fine line between the terrors of the world we live in and the hope that we can all just embrace living for the moment. As much as I adore those moments, the softness of the strum accompanying the vocals really just sunk me, and I fell head over heels for the magic that’s hanging out before you here. Be prepared to be struck by waves of emotion when the project releases their LP, Happy Days this coming May.

Seasonal Falls Shares Debut Single

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Our Internet friend Roman Gabriel (the Dentals, the Kind Hills) has returned with a new project, Seasonal Falls. Today they’ve shared their debut single, perfect a mid-Fall sound (for those not in the throes of Texas climate change). There’s some really light percussive touches from the snare and piano, quietly working their way into your ear as you turn your focus towards the strum and melodic voice. For some reason, this feels kind of like something Elliott Smith adjacent; it has that natural personality to it, that soft-spoken charm that makes your entire day. Felt like this was a great place to start, and hopefully we’ll hear more from the group soon!

Penkowski Share Raining + Release New LP

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It’s that time of year when I start going through tons of old emails I’ve saved and then forgotten, for whatever reason that is. One of those projects was Swiss outfit Penkowski, who just recently dropped Final Destination Disneyland. If you’re taking your first bite of the LP, it’s got this brash post-punk feel, which is why I wanted to share “Raining.” It’s this thoughtful piece of art pop that kind of has this crooning swagger; it’s hanging out in the middle of this raucous record like some sort of drunken karaoke singer, serenading an audience full of sullen hipsters…they’d absolutely love it, like we do. Give this jam a listen, then turn up the volume and listen to the whole LP!

Stream Pet Owner’s Natural Behavior

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I’ve spent the last few months encouraging you to spend some time with Switzerland’s Pet Owner, and now, you can stream the project’s new album, Natural Behaviour in its entirety. We’ve previously covered tracks “Hi-Res” and “Helping Hand,” but rest assured you can dive into all sorts of vibes; I know I’ve been gravitating towards “Soft Body” on my listens, but the slow build of “Sugar Rush” isn’t a bad route to travel either. Take a little bit of time out of your day right now, kick back and enjoy the craft of Lea Mathis and her Pet Owner project.

Pet Owner Shares Hi-Res Single

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Lea Mathis’ Pet Owner project has been on our radar for months now, with an expected album out somewhere at the end of this year, or early next year. Today, I’m really happy to share with you the next single installment, which puts Mathis craft in a world not too far off from the likes of Beach House or Aldous Harding. Interesting, the vocal work on this tune, while special, almost feels like its crafted to build in another texture to the tracks groovy rhythm. I can also hear where Broadcast or Stereolab fanatics might find enjoyment here, particularly in the way the song almost seems like an electronic mediation. More great stuff from the Swiss artist.

Pet Owner Share Helping Hand Single

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Listening to the latest single from Swtizerland’s Pet Owner, there’s an awful lot of cool stuff at play, and a lot of it feels right at home in the current indie scene. I mean, the light-hearted strum of the guitar with the breezy vocal floating effortlessly atop the mix really seems like it was made for this moment. That being said, what actually caught me was the little nuances in the distance of the tune; there’s an almost constant bit of fuzz feeding through your speakers, spliced with space age noodles wiggling in through the mixture. Ordinary indie fare this is not, so enjoy a little pushing of the edges.

Luke Lover Readies New LP

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Lukas Stadler has been writing and recording songs over the past few years in preparation for the release of his new Luke Lover LP. The project is a mixture between home recordings and work in his band’s practice space, so you’re getting this hyper-intimate songwriting process. But, the song’s resonate beyond the confines of a tape machine or a bedroom, layering moment after moment; you can feel this new single building towards a climactic release, which does indeed come in the song’s last quarter, almost playing upon modern post-punk trends in the vocal delivery. This track’s on the Luke Lover LP, which comes out via Hidden Bay/We Don’t Make It on May 6th.

Another New Silver Firs Tune

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The Swiss based outfit known as Silver Firs have been busy this Spring as they prep for the upcoming release of their new EP entitled Lake Hypoxia coming out later this month. About a month ago we heard our first new taste of the EP, and now we are being treated to another teaser with this new single “Allergies”. I truly love the way this band can meld the styles of dream pop with a little bit of psych rock and other moments of 60s pop folk music. It’s certainly a sound all their own and I can’t seem to get enough of it lately.

The EP Lake Hypoxia will be out on June 18th via Oh, Sister Records.

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