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Lynette Williams – “Au Revoir”

April 2, 2017

In a unique bend of folk and jazz influences, singer-songwriter Lynette Williams crafts a haunting ballad of complex emotions in her song “Au Revoir.” Blurring verses and chorus between English and French, Williams allows for a direct look into her past, as if being watched on a dim, black and white screen. Written and produced in her living room, she creates at once an honest account and a striking brand of storytelling. Everything about “Au Revoir” and recent EP Love Thee, Not Chaos is entirely her, making it all the more soul-bearing and raw. Delve into all that is Lynette Williams below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/297986714″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Bent Denim – “Miss You, Kid”

April 2, 2017

Sleepy ‘NyQuil pop’ duo Bent Denim patents the soundtrack to your next lucid dream with their latest track “Miss You, Kid.” The song feels subtly out of focus, surrounded in a cloudy fog of murmured vocals, faint synths, and haunting harmonies, all while smooth guitar lines and understated percussion keep it all anchored to reality. There’s a sort of intimacy and realness to the thoughtful sluggishness, like slowly sinking into something warm and comfortable. If you like what you’re hearing, hang in there for the April release of their EP Diamond Jubilee and allow Bent Denim to soothe away all your springtime worries. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310937967″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

DYAN – “What Fiction Is For”

April 2, 2017

Indie pop trio DYAN hits hard with the first release since last summer’s debut album with single “What Fiction Is For.” The song is a buoyant cocoon of synth, reverberating vocals, and cushy drum hits, later adding a bit of an edge with cutting, distorted guitar lines. It covers a unique combination of light and dark, heavy and soft, sweet and bitter. There’s a real sense of natural down-to-earth instrumentation, paired well with hints of electronica. Find more of DYAN on bandcamp, with their album Looking For Knives. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/309101802″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Shy Nature – “Mango Trees”

April 2, 2017

The London-based band Shy Nature follow through with their reputation for catchy and energetic alt-rock tunes with their new single “Mango Trees.” The song is reminiscent of big name bands like The Black Keys and Cage The Elephant, but seems to bring something new and more striking to the table than the rest. We’re talking melodies that were born to get stuck in your head, clean instrumental precision, and bright vitality. You can essentially hear the fun being had while making the record. For more like this track, check out the band’s debut album Ten Times Around The Sun, released March 31st. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/312896217″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

You’re Jovian – “Pieces”

April 1, 2017

Funny / Not Funny Record’s latest avant-garage prodigy You’re Jovian hits hard in their latest single “Pieces.” This song is a sonic thunderstorm, combining the best of elastic guitar lines, hazy distortion, and subdued vocals. The Virginia band, headed by Elliott Malvas, aims to musically depict the feelings of seasons, and this track seems to come just in time for a rainy early spring. The track is off of You’re Jovian’s upcoming sophomore album They Were Selected And Divided, which promises for a lot more guitar-driven dreaminess where this came from. Get into “Pieces” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310561423″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Julian Lamadrid – “Untouched”

April 1, 2017

18-year old Julian Lamadrid creates colorful genre-blending music, encapsulated memorably in the recent video for his single “Untouched.” For a young artist with not even a year in the game, Lamadrid already has two EP’s under his belt, with no relenting in sight. “Untouched” centers around an idea of inescapable loneliness, while simultaneously craving affection. It’s an infectious stab at light synthpop, with a touch of R&B influence, featuring encompassing vocal harmonies, ambient synths, and crisp percussion. Check out the video below to watch a young love story unfold to a catchy soul-bearing soundtrack.

No Vacation – “Mind Fields”

April 1, 2017

San Francisco’s snoozy dream-pop outfit No Vacation stews on the effects of a break up in their latest song “Mind Fields.” The band’s gradual evolution from a bedroom-pop experiment into a 5-piece conglomerate of indie experts, even while shouldering a year long hiatus, has the group back and better than ever with their nose to the grindstone. The No Vacation brand of dream-pop holds on to their DIY roots, while securing sugary guitar melodies, gauzy vocals, and a neat and tidy rhythm section. The band seem to be certified experts in coming back from a break up new and improved, so it seems only wise to take in their insights via “Mind Fields” below. Stay tuned for more from No Vacation, due out this June. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/306519506″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Liquid Monk – “On the Rocks”

April 1, 2017

Infectious electro-jazz outfit Liquid Monk melds together the polarities of sharp and smooth in their new track “On the Rocks.” Harnessing sweet-yet-seductive vocals and electrifying soundscapes, the Detroit natives bring about a fresh sense on intrigue with this genre-bending track. Aside from brilliant instrumentation, the band works collaborate with other local pop, hip hop, and R&B artists to further spread the genre ambiguity, as well as create a unique and riveting sound. No matter what you’re into, it’s not hard to find something you love in Liquid Monk. Take “On the Rocks” for a spin below, and look for the group’s upcoming full-length album to be released this spring. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/308790131″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Wholewheat – “Camouflage the Mirage”

March 26, 2017

The pitch-bending, lo-fi pop stylings of Wholewheat come to fruition in his track “Camouflage the Mirage.” Brian Austin has been arranging grungy bedroom-pop recordings from his Jersey Shore hometown for decades, and Wholewheat’s thoughtful lyricism and elegantly-simple melodies showcase that. “Camouflage the Mirage” is a straightforward track about trying not to complicate love with inner insecurities. The song showcases flowing lo-fi vocals and bleary acoustic guitar, while still mustering a full and resonant sound. Dig into Austin’s lyrical ponderings below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311263956″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Black Honey – “Somebody Better”

March 26, 2017

Scene: the sun is setting on a clear day. A vintage hotrod is speeding forward through the desert in slow motion, as all of someone’s worldly possessions are fully ablaze in the background. This is the distinct image conjured up through Black Honey’s single “Somebody Better.” The band’s sound equates to sultry pop with an alt-rock edge, featuring powerhouse vocals, heavy-hitting guitars, and subtle ambient synths to set the tone. It’s sharp and cutting, but manages to take a step back and ruminate gently in the song’s bridge. The band is already gaining a ton of momentum through their tour supporting Catfish & The Bottlemen, as well a features on notable sources like the FADER, Hype Machine, and more. Not too shabby for a young alt-rock band out of the UK. Catch up on more from Black Honey on soundcloud and rest assured, this is a band you won’t want[...]

Water from Your Eyes – “Cold Stare”

March 26, 2017

Indie pop duo Water from Your Eyes have become masters of the long distance relationship with producer Nate Amos in Chicago and vocalist Rachel Brown in New York, but still manage to crank out catchy tunes together from miles away. Their latest endeavor, “Cold Stare” is a synth-driven track with bright intensity and smooth vocals. Garnering inspiration on a spectrum from Fleetwood Mac to early Sonic Youth, Water from Your Eyes sits somewhere on the line between pop and punk. This translates into their sunny melodic synth lines and laid-back, lo-fi vocals. “Cold Stare” itself centers on the conflict between wanting to belong and feeling isolated, artfully summed up in the line “You say I’m unpredictable but you don’t trust me to be / I say I’m anything that makes me seem more like what you are.” The track is a single off the duo’s upcoming album Long Days No Dreams,[...]

Low Weather – “Optimistic”

March 26, 2017

St. Louis foursome Low Weather curates some moody indie-rock with their new single “Optimistic.” The track’s video follows lead singer Mikey Trieb on a night of discovery and debauchery, while the city blurs together in the background. It coincides well with the song’s theme of “false starts and the unending pursuit for contentment,” as the band puts it. Treib has the dreamy alt-rock vocals down to a T, accompanied by clear-cutting guitar interjections, exciting drum fills, and ethereal keyboard lines. Low Weather has the potential to sit among big names like Cage The Elephant and Portugal. The Man, and we can’t wait to see them get there. Take in their visual odyssey in “Optimistic” below.

Bucolic – “LEFTY”

March 25, 2017

Bubbly electronica takes the forefront in Seth Carpenter’s solo project Bucolic, specifically in his new track, “LEFTY.” This song is over six minutes of atmospheric ethereality, harnessing powerful sustained vocals with an electrified backing that never sits still. The project itself draws inspiration from nature, with its name directly defined as a pastoral poem. Combining elements of dream pop, shoegaze, experimental electronic, and folktronica, this track is creative blend of all that is dreamy yet full of life. If “LEFTY” has sparked you interest, we recommend you head over to Bucolic’s bandcamp for more content as we patiently await his debut LP. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311401339″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

The Gift – “Big Fish”

March 25, 2017

For fans of Talking Heads, The Gift’s “Big Fish” is the latest spark of groove-infused energy to get you through the week. The band has been around for a little while – twenty years to be exact – and their seasoned musicianship shows. They’ve captured layering of catchy melodies, spot-on group harmonies, and creative instrumental interplay. It has a distinctive 80’s synth-pop feel, but still manages to bring in modern musical elements to keep up with the times. If you’re hungry for a slice of the past, be sure to check out The Gift’s upcoming EP ALTAR due April 7th on digital platforms and May 5th in physical forms, and catch up on their recent single releases here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/305647122″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

The Fuzzy Crystals – “The King Is Dead”

March 25, 2017

L.A. six-piece The Fuzzy Crystals channels their inner flower child in the band’s new track “The King Is Dead.” This is modern psychedelic rock in its purest form. Featuring inspiring guitar solos, groove-heavy bass, and a cacophony of vocal harmonies, this is the kind of politically-charged aural journey we’ve been yearning for for decades. The song is complex, and plainly depicts an evolution of an idea, ending with a note of optimism. Holding true to their vintage sound, the band’s second album was completely recorded live with analog technology, only delving into digital when the final mixes were converted to audio files. Join The Fuzzy Crystals on their journey back in time below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311453923″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]