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Hazey Eyes – “Six Feet Under Remix (feat. Billie Eilish)”

September 30, 2016

Mysterious producer Hazey Eyes sent us his remix of Billie Eilish‘s “Six Feet Under” and we’ve been hooked ever since. Hazey is exploring new territory, delivering a powerful drop full of delicious analog synth tones. Hazey’s work adds a bit of warmth to Billie’s original – fans of Ellie Goulding or CHVRCHES would dig this track. Download this fresh jam here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/258933707″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

flowers on the fence – “Other Things”

September 30, 2016

San Francisco act flowers on the fence appealed to our emo side with the ambient guitar rock of “Other Things.” “Other Things” is the second single from FOTF, featuring emotional lyrics, far off guitars, and a just-lo-fi-enough mix. Fans of Mansions, Kevin Devine, or Bombay Bicycle Club’s earlier stuff would dig flowers on the fence. flowers on the fence’s latest LP, tepid dreams is out now. Check it out on Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281994790″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

Le Grotto – “Sad Story”

September 30, 2016

Warbly indie rockers Le Grotto have us jiving on their new jam “Sad Story.” The Olympia, WA act specializes in chiming and swirling guitar parts paired with equally warbly vocals. The result is something we can all enjoy, an upbeat and endearing 90s-sounding jam reminiscent of Pavement, Slowdive, or The Vaselines. “Sad Story” is part of their upcoming album, due out October 31st via 2060 Records. Head over to Bandcamp if you want to snag “Sad Story” beforehand. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281543582″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam – I Had a Dream That You Were Mine

September 29, 2016

I Had a Dream That You Were Mine is the debut album from the partnership of Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam Batmanglij. Appropriately named Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam, the duo has found a delightful sound together as they venture into solo careers. Leithauser’s band The Walkmen are on an indefinite hiatus, and earlier this year Rostam left his group, the indie darlings Vampire Weekend. This collection of songs the pair has crafted is perfectly representative of their collective musical personas. Rostam possesses a mastery of the American songbook, as well as a penchant for DIY production techniques. Leithauser’s voice is unique and versatile, shifting through moods and tones with charisma. While his vocals take center stage and give the record direction, it is Rostam’s eclectic palette that is the backbone, expertly molding the arrangements. The two match wits, providing thoughtful counterpoint to one another as they dance through different styles and[...]

Telempathy Shares New Single “Carry Me Away”

September 28, 2016

Buffalo-based one-woman grunge revivalist, Telempathy is back with her first single off the forthcoming album, The Temple of Music. If you aren’t up on your local history, the Temple of Music is where President McKinley was shot at the Pan-American Exposition in 1901. Recorded at GCR Studios, “Carry Me Away” is a song about an angel with too weak of wings to fly eventually delves into some serious self-reflection. This track has some definite Nirvana influences with some Veruca Salt leanings.The Temple of Music is set for a yet to be determined 2017 release date. In the meantime keep an eye out for Telempathy and stream the track below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/278462745″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Oh Manitou Releases New Singles

September 28, 2016

Oh Manitou, a Rochester-based indie act still in their infancy, released duel singles”People I’d Like To Be” and “Once Again” last week. The songs, notably “People I’d Like To Be” showcase immense talent as Oh Manitou embarks on quite the sonic journey. All instruments (keys, vocals, guitars, the like) are played with noteworthy skill and their notes were chosen with great care along with production savviness. The tune commences with a brilliant horn and woodwind introduction. Guitar work and cymbal embellishments are the bow on the present. Then, a chorused and distorted guitar nudges the song awake. “People I’d Like to Be” fills out with bass, drums, and a unique lead. While toms and tambourine shakes fill the air, vocals take to the forefront – awesome harmonies carry you away. “Falling into the sea watching the stars align,” is a perfect way to describe this song, but the sight must be equally as[...]

Forgotten Tropics – “Singularity”

September 25, 2016

Forgotten Tropics is a three-piece with ambitious plans. Soon they will metamorphose into a sextet with audiovisual plans. Until then, enjoy the relative simplicity (I use that term lightly) of “Singularity,” an instrumental shred fest that mixes elements of math rock and ambience. Fans of Explosions in the Sky, Tycho, or The Fall of Troy would dig “Singularity.” Their latest release, All There is All You Need, is available on Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/282296423″ 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 Vellas – “Lost & Found (Too Much Blood)”

September 25, 2016

UK quartet The Vellas are here and ready to take the world by storm. Their new album, Sweethearts & Counterparts, was just released a few days ago, upon which resides “Lost & Found (Too Much Blood).” L&F showcases their fuzzy britpop perfectly, featuring catchy guitar leads and a distinctly British flavor. Fans of Arctic Monkeys, Gringo Star, or The Thermals would love The Vellas. Check out the rest of The Vellas’ canon via Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275495438″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Late Cambrian – “Hot Minute”

September 25, 2016

Late Cambrian‘s new music video is a trippy affair that pairs naturally with their quasi-psychedelic synth pop. “Hot Minute” is a vibrant and poppy tune with a video that features lots of double exposures and odd body movements. Fans of Of Montreal, CHVRCHES, or Capital Cities would dig their sound. Find out more about Late Cambrian here.

Sorcha Richardson – “Lost”

September 25, 2016

Sorcha Richardson‘s “Lost” is an ode to a heartbroken bro that we can’t help but love. About the track, Sorcha says, “He called me, sounded really down, and I just felt like making him something to remind him that he still had friends who loved him and it would be okay.” We can def get behind that sentiment. The indie/alternative songstress writes gentle, mid-tempo tunes a la Courtney Barnett, Still Corners, or Hop Along. “Lost” is available on iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/282803762″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Ghassemi – “Saturate ft. River”

September 25, 2016

Swedish producer Ghassemi had an excellent summer and is finally ready to release his debut single. “Saturate” is a smooth discotronica track that makes use of London-based singer, River. The song maintains a simmering vibe throughout, making use of vintage synth tones, understated percussion, and River’s soulful contributions. Fans of Daft Punk or JUSTICE will be pleased. “Saturate” can be picked up via iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281079580″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

Posh Lost – “Limerence”

September 24, 2016

Posh Lost (formerly Gloss) is a quintet from Minneapolis who specialize in gauzy, gothic tunes. We stumbled upon “Limerence,” a song soaked in reverb and flush with shrill post-punk guitar leads. These dream poppers would appeal to fans of The Cure, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, or The Rapture. You can purchase music from Posh Lost via this link. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/226532480″ 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 Sea Awake – “New Unbreakable”

September 23, 2016

The Sea Awake is a NYC quintet that blends elements of math rock and emo. Boy/girl harmonies aplenty, these guys bring to mind the twinkly side of early 00s emo. “New Unbreakable” is an archetypal The Sea Awake song, pairing endlessly spiraling guitars with Minus The Bear-esque drum patterns. Fans of MAE, The Appleseed Cast, or The Gloria Record would be into “New Unbreakable.” Check out their canon via their Soundcloud page. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/280841275″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Foreign Fields – “I”

September 23, 2016

Synthy duo Foreign Fields are originally from Wisconsin but are now Nashville based (funny, the band’s doesn’t sound like they could be from either of those places). Their slick, synthy electropop pairs well with the content of their new music video, a collaboration with the Indie Ballet Collaborative. Fans of M83, The XX, or Washed Out would dig their sound. Foreign Fields is set to release Take Cover on October 28th.

Wilco – Schmilco

September 21, 2016

On their tenth album, Wilco’s arrangements are as bare as ever. Following last year’s more effervescent release Star Wars, 2016’s Schmilco is laid-back, stripped-down and acoustically driven. The band themselves described the record as “joyously negative,” an intentional and enigmatic oxymoron. Acoustic guitar takes center stage, and beyond that it doesn’t get too heavy. The percussion is light and accentuated with brushes, while organ and piano lilt around the periphery. Electric guitar does make an appearance, but its role is ornamental. Wilco channels the twang of Neil Young style Americana and the jangle of mid-‘60s Beatles. On “Normal American Kids,” Jeff Tweedy looks back on his youth, not so much with nostalgia, but rather a longing for such a carefree time, with perceived and comparatively mundane plight. “If I Ever Was a Child” and “Cry All Day” are both breezy and emotional. “Shrug and Destroy” is Lennon-esque; contemplative and full[...]