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Tears to Go Share Electronics SIngle

September 23, 2021 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

We’ve featured Tears to Go previously, having been fans of Elena’s previous band, When Nalda Became Punk, and now that there’s another single, its time we get that one out in front of you. As you’ll notice, her solo work is still dwelling in the pop realms, though its clearly taken on a more dreamy element to things, which puts in the vein of like-minded acts such as Beach House. This tune’s obviously (just look at the title!) is filled with a wash of synth work; it has a very nostalgic feel to it, though I love when the vocals rise up just a bit in the chorus. Patronizing Self-Help will be out on October 15th!

<a href="https://tearstogo.bandcamp.com/album/patronizing-self-help">Patronizing Self-Help by Tears To Go</a>

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I Missed This: New When Nalda Became Punk

February 14, 2017 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It looks like it’s going to be a day for great pop music, so I apologize that the latest from Spain’s When Nalda Became Punk slid under my radar. The band reminds me a lot of current buzz act, The Mercury Girls, though I think there’s more of an understated pop sensibility lurking here. They’re not beating you over the head with those discordant jangles, letting them sit back and enjoy the natural bounce of this track; it allows for natural melody to come through vocal harmonizing, which is always endearing. The group release their newest EP, Those Words Broke Our Hearts, on March 10th via Shelflife.

<a href="http://whennaldabecamepunk.bandcamp.com/album/those-words-broke-our-hearts">Those words broke our hearts by When Nalda became punk</a>

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Looking In on Shelflife Records

February 25, 2013 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Been following Shelflife Records for a bit now, and I had almost forgotten to check back with them on plans for 2013. Good thing I took a look-see, as they’ve got two great new acts I want to share with you. First, you’ve got Spain’s When Nalda Became Punk. It’s refreshing to hear spirited jangle-pop coming with just a hint of a Spanish accent. They’re debut for the label, A Farewell to Youth, is out now. Also, the label has just put out the Goodly Thousands 7″, with the Irish group kicking out really rad indie pop, like a less-angular version of The Lodger. Music like this really makes it easy for me to come back to work on a Monday.

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Download:When Nelda Became Punk – When It’ll Come [MP3]

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Download: Goodly Thousands – Honest[MP3]

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