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Minihorse – “Blueblack”

October 15, 2016

We love fuzzy Michigan power-trio Minihorse – we think they nailed it on their muffed-out jam, “Blueblack.” About the song, Minihorse says, “‘Blueblack’ has the anatomy of a love song, but our object of affection is a hazy figure we can’t quite make out, dressed all in black. After some mental gymnastics, we find ourselves accepting this new love, feeling placid about the journey ahead.” Very cryptic – just how we like our fuzzed out tunes. Fans of Pity Sex, Smashing Pumpkins, or Slowdive will be into Minihorse. Minihorse’s stuff is out now via friendshipfever. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/277862902″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Shelles – “Landfill”

October 15, 2016

We’ve been digging the bummer-rock of “Landfill” by Shelles. The Chapel Hill, NC quintet creates downtrodden tunes full of soaring-guitar leads, warm indie rock twang, and a poignant vocal drawl. Fans of Built to Spill, Sebadoh, or Band of Horses will find themselves right at home. Give Shelles some love on Bandcamp.

bridges and powerlines – “Even Killers Need A Home”

October 15, 2016

Bridges and powerlines are a NYC quintet making interesting indie rock, falling somewhere on the spectrum between 70s rock and early aughts post-punk. “Even Killers Need A Home” is a true post-punk jam, but never loses that feeling of retro warmth. Fans of She Wants Revenge, The Stills, or Secret Machines will like this track. Check b&p out on the ‘Gram. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284348814″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

Marsheaux – “Like A Movie”

October 14, 2016

Greek pop duo Marsheaux have a new jam that we’re into. The name Marsheaux is taken from first syllables of the duo’s first names – Marianthi Melitsi and Sophie Sarrigiannidou. “Like A Movie” is a simple song that focuses on a blippy drumbeat and 80s synth vibes. Fans of Holy Ghost or CHVRCHES would dig this tune. Check out Marsheaux on iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/255213659″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Lilyer – “I Was On Your Side”

October 14, 2016

Lilyer is the moniker of Marte Solbakken. Her newest offering is a gentle pop song full of swelling synth pads and Lilyer’s breathy vocals (think Donna Lewis’ 90s hit, “I Love You Always Forever). About “I Was On Your Side,” Lilyer says, “I wrote the song during a time when I was questioning a lot of things… It’s about feeling stuck between what once was and what is, when you don’t even feel any loyalty towards the person you’d once do anything for.” You can listen to Lilyer via Spotify. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283851123″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

Shovels & Rope – Little Seeds

October 14, 2016

Charleston-based Shovels & Rope are back with their fifth LP. The husband and wife tandem of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst specialize in an energetic brand of Americana and alt-country. Their new record, Little Seeds, comes just over a year after the birth of their first child, an amazing feat even for this relentless duo. Shovels & Rope’s eclectic sound is rooted in the music found across America: blues, folk, country and rock & roll. Acoustic guitars are met with electric ones, mandolins with organs and wild percussion with thumping bass. The pair sings with an obvious chemistry, and an overt earnestness. Their vocal range is undeniable; both Trent and Hearst can achieve such quiet tenderness, as well as an all-out chaos at the top of their lungs. However, no matter the intensity, at no point do the harmonies ever falter. The fact that they are married only adds[...]

Scowl Brow – “No Good”

October 13, 2016

Charlotte power trio Scowl Brow are a brash punk band… no questions there. “No Good” is a strikingly honest ode to being a good-for-nothing (I’m sure we can all relate to that on some level). Despite their spiny exterior, these dudes have a knack for writing catchy americana-tinged punk a la Gaslight Anthem. Scowl Brow’s stuff is currently being released via Refresh Records [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/270567875″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Roaida – “Nothing Matters”

October 13, 2016

“Nothing Matters” is the newest single from Orlando artist Roaida. “Nothing Matters” is an unusual and refreshing spin on pop music, combining dark, relatable content with a lighthearted indie-pop vibe. Now every time you say “it doesn’t matter,” you’ll want to sing it in the melody of this song. Learn more about Roaida at @ROAIDA.ZIP. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284032872″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

WHARVES – “It’s You”

October 13, 2016

WHARVES are a group of Australian slacker-psych-rockers. Their latest single “It’s You” is a raucous indie-rock jam. Their latest video is a trippy take on their strong live show. Fans of WAVVES, Beck, or Parquet Courts would be into these dudes. Check out “It’s You” on iTunes.

Alice Jemima – “Dodged A Bullet”

October 13, 2016

Alice Jemima is a singer from the UK – we think her latest jam, “Dodged A Bullet” is worth a listen. Her new video is a narrative on modern relationships, Flashdance-style. “Dodged A Bullet” has a great, driving beat, even though it’s delivered in an understated way. Fans of Lana Del Rey, Now, Now, or Ellie Goulding would dig Alice. Jemima is currently working on her debut LP via label Sunday Best.

Tart Vandelay – “Spin”

October 13, 2016

Rochester-based act Tart Vandelay have a unique new song on their hands called “Spin.” The song is based predominantly around a looping vocal sample and sparse percussion, falling somewhere on the spectrum between an Adele song and “Killing Me Softly” by The Fugees. Fans of either of those acts or St. Vincent would dig Tart Vandelay. “Spin” is off of Tart Vandelay’s latest release, Frontier Pioneer. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285418356″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

brat’ya Releases First Music Video

October 13, 2016

Just in time for Halloween, brat’ya has released an appropriately eerie video for their latest single, “Woods”. The video features brat’ya mastermind, Alek Ogadzhanov, mindlessly walking through the forest toward something we’re never shown. With it’s retro handheld aesthetic and setting, the video at times almost seems to recall films like The Blair Witch Project. Perfectly complimenting this is the chilly calm of brat’ya’s music; at once beautiful and dreamy but seemingly removed from an emotional state. It’s an impressive work from both brat’ya and local filmmaker Luis A. Ramos. If you’re looking for something to get you into the Fall spirit, you could hardly do better.

Najii Person – Personal

October 11, 2016

Najii Person has a great name that he calls upon for his aptly-named single “Personal.” The St. Louis rapper talks to a girl that he’s looking to reach another level with. That level that you only have with a select few, and Najii hints that she is the his only, “I usually don’t talk about personal shit, you was the only one I was trying to get personal with.” There’s a really great production breakdown on the back half of the track, where Najii gets to crooning to his confidant with some wild backing sounds and vocals. It’s a complete flip from “Personal’s” rapping on the front, which acknowledges in the transition where Najii says, “and then I’d say some snake shit to her like..” Person’s creativity is on full display on the track, listen below and find more here. 

Jay Fletch – “Money Can Change Everything”

October 11, 2016

Calgary’s finest is on display on “Money Can Change Everything” from the city’s Jay Fletch. Canada’s rap scene has been on fire, and Jay flexes his abilities on the carefully dreary, heavy beat for “Money.” He’s composed but reflective on a knockout hook where he raps “I swear to God money can change everything, tryna live my life, be a better man. Talk about the sun and the rain I’m the weather man.” Jay’s finances are definitely on display, but the track is more about personal relations and self-improvement. Jay’s got a killer, accessible sound emblematic of his country. Check out more from him here and listen to “Money Can Change Everything” below.

DeAndre – “Paper Trail”

October 11, 2016

Dorcester, Massachusetts’ rapper DeAndre is a natural storyteller, and his single “Paper Trail” sucks you in from the very beginning. He starts with “I woke up real early on a Sunday afternoon, checked my phone, looks like I’ll be getting some head so soon,” and it’s clever and hilarious in the same line. He immediately gets onto great lyricism and commentary on the following line “I sip a couple brew, sit and watch the news and I only see the blues, like the only knuckle head from high school that was cool, caught another case.” He continues on to talk tongue-in-cheekly about race relations, his love life, and more with personality bursting through the words. Ripe with lyrical content, “Paper Trail” gets even more strong with a thunderous chorus, where DeAndre plays with some pounding horns. Listen to “Paper Trail” below and more from DeAndre here.