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Trails and Ways – “Young”

April 6, 2026

Looking for something a little more on the chill side but still scratches those indie itches? Look no further than “Young,” the latest from Trails and Ways. Self-described “bossa nova dream pop” creators, this is their second single in the past two years after a hiatus in 2017. Clearly they haven’t missed a beat because they’re all here wrapped in the velvety goodness of Emma Oppen’s vocals and not a single note is out of place (tldr; bossa nova is blending of jazz and samba that originated in Brazil in the 50’s). Give it a listen, relax, and let the waves wash over you.   You can hear “Young” below on Bandcamp as well as Apple Music and Spotify. The band has a decent back catalogue to check out so be sure to do that if you were diggin’ this.   Young by Trails and Ways

Trails and Ways – “Happiness”

September 10, 2016

Last time we checked in with Trails and Ways, we were digging the cheeky pop of “My Things.” This time around, they caught our ears with “Happiness,” a punky and peppy ode to being happy. About the track, singer Keith Brown said, “This song is my answer to an argument with an old friend… She says, if you have to try to be happy, then it’s fake happiness… I think seeking real happiness means you have to be honest when you’re not, and that’s the scarier path.” Well-said Keith. “Happiness” reminds us of The Polyphonic Spree, Fun., and The New Radicals. Bandcamp is only a click away if you’re digging “Happiness.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/279451623″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Trails and Ways – “My Things”

May 15, 2016

After touring Brazil last year, half of the members of Trails and Ways left the band. This put the remaining members in an interesting position – put up or shut up. The remaining members quit their day jobs and subsequently, most definitely put up. “My Things” is dream pop in its rawest form, and the first song written with Trails and Ways’ new lineup. Featuring live drums, piercing guitars, and melodic basslines, “My Things” is all about the cheeky rock n’ roll inspired direction the band is headed in. Trails and Ways is due to release a new album this summer. Until then, have a listen to “My Things” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/263396735″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]