Golden Rays – Tropic Harbour
Simple dream/synth-pop for your Summer days. Check out Edmonton-based musician, Tropic Harbour via his Facebook page and be sure to grab his lovely single, “Golden Rays,” below.
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Tagged: indie pop
1st Times (You and I) – Long Walks On The Beach
This song is perfect. Please download it below. Also be sure to head over to their Facebook page. Cooking With Long Walks, amazing.
1st Times (You and I) – Long Walks On The Beach
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No wonder it took us so long to get to here.
The harmonies are simply gorgeous in Paper Lions’ new single, “Philadelphia.” Being based in the Pennsylvania city, of course I was curious but, it didn’t take long for my ears to fall in love.
Canadian folk rockers effortlessly lead soaring guitar riffs and then bring you down to minimal and clear instrumentation. The combination of these four gentleman bring to your ears a wonderful combination and solid product.
Grab the single below and ready yourself for their August release of My Friends. Check out their current North American tour schedule as well and see if they’re stopping in a city by you.
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Yes I know that it is your heart I stole.
New favorite thing. I can’t stop listening to the Brooklyn-based musician, Young Yeller. Nope, I’m pretty sure I just lost 30 minutes of my life clicking through his Soundcloud..and plenty more after this post.
Slowly Jesse Brickel has been dropping singles on us, teasing for a sure to be a solid Summer release. A percussionist at heart, he’s done a phenomenal job mixing and keeping things more on the minimal side. His single “War” shows the immense amount of control he’s got but I was actually way more impressed by track, “1st Love.”
He captures a Neon Indian/Washed Out vibe but hasn’t exactly over-saturated the market, he’s come out with a completely refreshing take on the genre. Currently gearing up for his debut LP release, be sure to check out the rest of his music here.
Did nature make us that way?
This is one of my most favorite times of the year. Summer jams are in full force and I couldn’t be any happier.
I’m a sucker for a good pop anthem, some well placed synths, and catchy, driving choruses that remain in your head for days. A five piece consisting of L.A. based expats, WALLA bring power-pop to another level. I love the brit-rock guitars, loads of lo-fi, and bouncy percussion – these gentleman make up quite the combination.
Listen to their newest single, “Nature,” below and stay tuned, their forthcoming Nature EP is set to release on June 4, 2013.
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[Inbox Submission] Brain Waves – The Baba Rams
Another nice little inbox submission I received the other day – introduce your ears to The Baba Rams.
I’m sure you’re aware of this by now but, I really dig bedroom projects. They’re nothing but labors of love. You really can’t deny that. Released through the small Madrid-based label, Young Latitudes, Brain Waves blends so many different layers of sounds. Surf-pop elements along shoegaze-y vocals with just the right amount of lo-fi, I’m immediately sold. I’m incredibly fond of tracks, “Nagano,” and “Bicycle.”
Although heavily inspired by legendary Brian Wilson, TBR is already looking towards a new direction for his next release which is said to be more of an ambient sound and Brian Eno-like. Catch the fantastic 10-track release below and be sure to connect via Facebook.
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It’s one wicked road.
Oh, oh. Guess who’s got a new album out?
Generational’s latest track is everything I could have wished for. I remember seeing these guys live in a packed little corner venue and their energy was infectious. Their instruments are absolutely kinetic, sonically bouncing all over the place. I simply just love “Put a Light on.”
Freshly released this past Tuesday, please jump all over the band’s newest album, Heza. Also read “neon red vinyl limited to 500.” Do it.
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[Music Video] Dreamy Culture – W&I
They’re back, they’re back, they’re back! One of my favorite new things coming out of Stockholm, the duo W&I have just released a new music video for their single, “Dreamy Culture.”
A beautiful and simply shot video that solely features the two musicians against a late night visual of sights streaming past, your attention is held from start to finish. The fades are especially captivating on the eyes alongside the calm, downtempo track.
Watch the video above and keep yourself posted to this indie-electro duo that’s proving they have plenty more still up their sleeves.
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[Meet] Fallulah
Strong female vocals, check. Thumping percussion, check. Stand out production, check. I think it’s beyond obvious that we’ve got a winner on our hands.
Hailing from none other than the Nordic region, I wouldn’t expect less than an explosive electro/power-pop sound. I’m captivated by Maria Apetri’s vocals and her accompanying relentless rhythm. More notably known by her stage name, Fallulah, her fabulous debut, Black Cat Neighbourhood, is a mixture of cutesy melodies and power ballads with just the right amount of softness.
For fans of Oh Land, Florence and the Machine, Lana Del Rey and the like, listen to a handful of tracks from the album below.
Fallulah is coming straight off a brand new and lovely release titled, Escapism, which you can nab here. Ready for the world, listen to Apetri’s latest single, “Out of it,” over and over again below. Enjoy.
BONUS: And for my remix-heads…
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[Meet] W&I
Electro-ballads are slowly becoming my thing now. For fans of Room8 and College, this one’s for you. A duo consisting of two film composers from Stockholm, I believe, is already enough to know that whatever I receive in my inbox will be something of solid gold.
“Love Divine,” is the group’s first single, something slow and building with soft and delicate vocals. Everything necessary is present, like the searing electric guitar and dreamy synths. It’s a fabulous entry into the electronic scene and I’m beyond excited to explore their debut EP. Be sure to check out the teaser and grab your own copy of their new track below.
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