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The Melody Chamber Release New Single

October 22, 2025 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

When I think upon new music, it’s easy to see where a lot of artists are coming from, pulling from this genre and that, but in a modern fashion. That said, you can usually place those tracks in certain eras or time frames, but listening to The Melody Chamber (sans the Echo), you get a timelessness, a sound that blends pop form the ages up until now. You’ll definitely notice some of the softened jangles, encircling your ears with this bright melody, then visiting you with this blanketed vocal warmth that has given the group some Psychedelic Furs comparisons. It’s the sort of music you can turn on any time, and any day, always relishing the charm. Their self-titled debut album will be out on November 7th via HHBTM and Too Good to Be True.

<a href="https://hhbtm.bandcamp.com/album/the-melody-chamber">The Melody Chamber by The Melody Chamber</a>

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The Gentle Spring Prepare Looking Back at the World

October 25, 2024 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Did you miss Michael Hiscock? Well, I certainly did, as I’m a huge fan and secretly hoping that SkepWax might release a vinyl version of Where’d You Learn to Kiss That Way (should I do it?). Alas, this is about Michael and his new project The Gentle Spring, a name that seems to exemplify the first track on the group’s new record. You’ll find the light strum and Hiscock’s voice immediately offer up the lightness of Spring, a breeze, light and airy, blowing the warmth of the sun upon your face. As the track steadies and blows, I really love the little details billowing in the background; it textures the tune whilst adding a deeper melodic center you’ll adore. Looking Back at the World will be out the day after my birthday on. January 17th, courtesy of the kind humans in SkepWax/TooGoodToBeTrue.

<a href="https://thegentlespring.bandcamp.com/album/looking-back-at-the-world">Looking Back At The World by The Gentle Spring</a>

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Salad Share Too Good to be True

August 2, 2023 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Let your mind drift a little by listening to this tune from Thailand’s Salad. It’s brevity is striking, as it feels like the band have packed this stunning emotion right into your ears. It’s a light little wayward battle, with hints of guitar sliding through your speakers, and these really gentle notes that are so delicate and charming that I couldn’t help but to share with you immediately. That said, there’s really not a lot out there in terms of the band, so hoping you can enjoy what little we have, as they’re definitely winning me over with this single.

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Welcome Strawberry Share No One Online

June 14, 2022 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Wanted to get into something slightly heavy this morning, so I figured we’d start the day off with this burning ripper from new Oakland outfit Welcome Strawberry. The band have just announced their debut LP, and with Jorge Elbrecht mixing their brand of poppy shoegaze, I’m excited to see where this group head. Honestly, it makes sense that Jorge has his hands in this, as this definitely sounds like the natural evolution of where he was taking Violens; it also hints at a bit of that fun acid house, albeit with a much heavier hand in there. Their debut self-titled LP drops this September courtesy of Too Good to Be True and Cherub Dream.

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