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Ciao Lucifer – “Trip”

January 19, 2022

Here’s a fun one all the way from the Netherlands – indie-pop duo Ciao Lucifer have crafted this dance-in-your-living-room gem (their words, not ours, but perfectly-said!) called “Trip.” The duo, who unabashedly flaunt their bromance, urge you to live in the moment and let your freak flag fly – with an infectious beat; stabs of afro-pop guitar; and a literal kazoo, “Trip” is the epitome of upbeat, sunshine-y energy that’s impossible to ignore. Fans of Vampire Weekend, Scissor Sisters, and Kassav’ are going to love this… Warning: this one WILL make you want to move and groove. Peep “Trip” below via the convenient Soundcloud widget. Ciao Lucifer · Trip

Slow Fiction – “The Cut”

January 19, 2022

There’s an angular element to new single “The Cut” from NYC-based band Slow Fiction that brings to mind the transcendent rock of the early aughts (perhaps not surprisingly rooted in their hometown). Notable elements of The Strokes, Interpol, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs appear strongly in SF’s sound profile – think jangly guitars; a raw, unique vocal delivery; and metronome-solid drums. Despite being rooted in that familiar, nostalgic energy, their jaunty approach still radiates a modern feel that’s fun, exciting, and refreshing. You can check out “The Cut” on their first official release, The Cut/Niagara, out now on Paper Moon Records. It’s available on both Spotify and Apple Music. Slow Fiction · The Cut

Sashaa – “Attachment”

January 16, 2022

Sashaa is here to make you feel something… And if you don’t get a little wishy-washy after a solid listen-through of “Attachment,” we’re not sure what to tell you. “Attachment” is ghostly, haunting, and melancholy in all the right ways… With its plodding guitar work and ethereal vocal presence, it’s almost like an extremely dark version of Porches. It’s a lo-fi slice of pure emotion, but Sashaa stays mum when it comes to the meaning behind “Attachment:” “where words fail. xx I could tell you more about it but I’d have to work it out in therapy. The tonality speaks.” This song scratched that sad itch that we all have deep down in our hearts. Check it out below via Soundcloud – you can also find it on Spotify. Sashaa · Attachment

The Day – “Empty”

January 16, 2022

There’s no denying the energy on this latest jam from Netherlands-based act The Day… In fact, we like it so much, this is our second feature about the song (more on that later). Beyond the earworm melodies and incredible mix of dream-pop and shoegaze, we’d like to draw your eyes to the stunning new video for “Empty.” There’s an obvious use of symbolism here, and while we find it super aesthetic to the eye, the band does a great job of explaining where they’re coming from: “We were using dead flowers, plastic sheets, and soil in an abandoned, run-down apartment. We were looking looking for subversive, disruptive, [&] nervous flickering images that could tell us something about the fight between nature and mankind.” In case you’re wondering, this isn’t the first time we’ve written about The Day – we’ve previously featured their song “We Killed Our Hearts” and previously wrote[...]

PBSM – “Waiting On Your Call”

January 16, 2022

We’ve been digging the latest single from Denmark-based power-duo PBSM – “Waiting on Your Call” reminds us of the dance-rock greats of the early aughts in a nostalgic, but energizing way… Expect disco-y beats, slyly delivered vocals, and a melodic chorus hook to really get your ear hooked. “WOYC” is a part of a new EP, titled Faded, that houses a greater message – the band wants to remind its listeners to: “hold on to all of those feelings – good and bad and grow and reflect from that – instead of let them slip away and become Faded.” Well said guys. Check out “Waiting On Your Call” via YouTube below. You can find all the other different ways to listen to “WOYC” via this link here.

Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club – “The Whole World & Me”

January 12, 2022

The Berlin-based Finns in Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club specialize in fuzzy lo-fi rock – we’ve been jamming on their latest offering, “The Whole World & Me.” There’s a definite “end of the world” vibe on this song, pairing warm and fuzzy guitar distortion with ghastly synths and a trusty drum machine. Though it may be apocalyptic in theme, it’s actually quite melodic, exploring unique chord changes and up-and-down energy while keeping the vocals calm and collected. You can also find “The Whole World & Me” on Apple Music and Spotify. Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club · The Whole World & Me

Ok Cowgirl – “Unlost”

January 12, 2022

Brooklyn’s Ok Cowgirl have just shared their first batch of songs, a collection of songs they’ve aptly-titled Not My First Rodeo. We suggest starting with single and album opener “Unlost,” a swimmy and swirly slice of dream pop reminiscent of Japanese Breakfast, Alvvays, or Turnover. At the forefront, songwriter/singer Leah Lavigne twists and twirls her cathartic lyrics into her somber but melodic compositions – stick around for the emotional “oh-oh” apex at the end of the song. You can check out “Unlost” via the Soundcloud widget below – you can also find it on Spotify. Ok Cowgirl · Unlost

Wombo – “One of These”

January 6, 2022

The new song from Louisville-based trio Wombo exists at the apex of creepy and dreamy – a bass-driven dirge with spiraling, spindly guitar licks and an ever-present drum groove. The single in question, “One of These,” even gets a basement-dwelling music video, complete with spooky lighting in the drab (but apt) location. Falling somewhere between the smart dark-pop of Soccer Mommy and the twisted compositions of Pile, “One of These” is a one-of-a-kind song that, despite it’s uniqueness, never loses it’s sense of pretty melody. We think it will catch your ear in a good way. Check out the music video below – you can also find “One of These” on Apple Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp.

Bozard – “En Route”

January 6, 2022

London-based singer/songwriter Bozard specializes in super-tight, folk-tinged ditties layered thick with intricate guitar work. We’ve found ourselves particularly drawn to his latest offering, “En Route;” it’s certainly a warm and familiar sound, but Bozard’s knack for unique chord progressions and noodle-y instrumentation helps to give this a mathy, left-field flavor. There are many diverse influences on “En Route,” from Radiohead to Wilco to Jeff Buckley – but we think they all come together perfectly on “En Route.” Check out “En Route” via YouTube below – you can also find it on Spotify.

Talltale – “Tennis Club”

December 17, 2021

Canadian electropopper Talltale here with a clever tune that compares the game of tennis to the game of love… Love-love puns aside, “Club” is a polished and propulsive slice of synthpop that shimmers and sparkles with just the right amount of 1980s energy. It’s the perfect vehicle for Talltale’s vocals, just the right amount dusky, which sits perfectly in the mix. It’s set off by an aesthetically pleasing music video of Talltale herself on the court. “Tennis Club” is available via YouTube (below)… You can also stream it using Spotify.

Smile – “Half Faith, Half Struggle”

December 16, 2021

Turin-based band Smile have an obvious affinity for late 90s underground indie rock – their latest offering, “Half Faith, Half Struggle” has all the urgency of a 90s indie punk band packed into a super-sincere mix. Sometimes the best songs come together quickly – with only two chords, a constant rhythm, and ultra-meaningful lyrics, “HFHS” feels like a moment in time; the perfect way to encapsulate a feeling or a mood. It’s done with a surprising amount of urgency and emotion, but never seems to sacrifice melody either. Fans of The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, or Japandroids are going to enjoy this a lot. You can find “Half Faith, Half Struggle” on Soundcloud (below) or Spotify. Smile · Half Faith, Half Struggle

Glaascats – “For Supper”

December 16, 2021

Mysterious Swiss duo Glaascats caught our attention with the perfect bedroom aesthetic of their latest single “For Supper.” With a charmingly lo-fi approach, the duo have crafted a spindly jam here that’s full of warm guitar noodling and endearing male/female melodies that spiral between one another. There’s even a little bit of midwest-emo mathiness to this otherwise post-punk-ish song – think a young Paul Banks (Interpol) fronting a Deep Elm Records band from the late 90s. You can find “For Supper” on YouTube below (with a cool, animated accompaniment), but you can also support them via Bandcamp and

Smmr Cmp – “Good at Letting Go”

December 13, 2021

Looking for something light-hearted and effervescent? Check out the latest from LA-based bedroom-pop duo, Smmr Camp. “Good at Letting Go” is a uniquely-upbeat song about being emotionally unavailable, but still yearning for human connection. It’s done over a driving Casio drumbeat, squiggly guitar spikes, and layers of gauzy sine-wave synth patches. Sometimes all you need is a good ol’ kiss-off to get your day off to a good start; if that’s the case, “Good at Letting Go” is a perfect fit for your latest Spotify playlist. Check it out below via Soundcloud – if you’re interested, the duo also filmed a music video for “Letting Go,” which can be seen here. Smmr Cmp · Good at Letting Go

The Lylacs – “Bliss”

December 13, 2021

There’s an undeniable, deep groove to the latest offering from LA-based group The Lylacs – “Bliss” is a swirly and mesmerizing slice of dream-pop-meets-shoegaze that will please fans of Slowdive, Alvvays, and Warpaint alike. Beyond the jazzy, chorus-and-phaser-laden guitar presence, this song has an insanely nimble bassline – an earworm in and of itself. It’s topped off by a lilting vocal presence that brings to mind Hazel English or Angel Olson. “Bliss” is one of those songs that needs to be heard to be truly appreciated – preview it below via Soundcloud and then add it to your favorite Spotify playlist. The Lylacs · Bliss

The fin. – “Outer Ego”

December 13, 2021

The fin. is a Japanese duo hailing from the port city of Kobe who are making lots of waves lately (get it?) with their chillwave-inspired indietronica. “Outer Ego” is the title-track of their latest LP which dropped in late-November – it’s a driven, but airy number that features gently plunking arpeggiation; soothing, whispery vocals; and an unmistakable bedroom feel that helps keep it approachable, but sincere. They filmed an accompanying music video that helps show the duality of the band – some filming occurred in the Japanese countryside and other filming occurred in the studio, showing the theme of inner/outer duality that’s woven throughout the album. Check out the music video for “Outer Ego” below – you can find it on Apple Music and Spotify too.