MADE IN HEIGHTS is NYC producer Sabzi from Blue Scholars paired with the lush vocal talents of Kelsey Bulkin. The duo teamed up to explore a new genre all of their own, namely mythical filth-pop. The dreamy post-modern R&B is cut from the same cloth as some of Lykke Li’s more minimal tracks, so take notice. APORIA: IN THESE STREETS is MADE IN HEIGHTS’ self-released second EP. Find it here while waiting for an upcoming new release, hopefully real soon.
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Listen to this beautiful new track from the indie-pop duo Tennis. “Origins” is cut from the same dreamy cloth as most of their debut LP “Cape Dory.” With jangly guitars and driving rhythmic drums the chorus hits you perfectly, blending something very familiar yet brand new. And with all those oohs and aahs… you can’t help but swoon. The single “Origins/Deep in the Woods” will be available next month on a blue vinyl 7 inch from Forest Family Records. Happy Friday!
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Real Estate’s latest guitar-pop gem Days came out last month, and with it came the video for their single “It’s Real.” I’d put these guys with Beach Fossils in my “lo-fi nostalgia-party” collection, which means there’s a good chance this album will be making my best of 2011 list due out next month. If you’re diggin’ their new release, check them out at a city near you on their just launched worldwide tour with Big Troubles. Check the Domino Records site for tour dates.
Sub-genres can become quite tedious; in this case dream pop, with infinite repetition and interchangeable songs. Occasionally though, there comes a subtle musical genius that helps take a sub-genre to the next level. Or two laid-back music geniuses, Michael Wharfield and Nick Aister just won me over with their impeccable project, Aloha Tigers. Hailing from Bloomington, Illinois these two dudes are set to release their first full-length album soon, and they are giving away two B-side tracks that will surely make your end-of-the-Summer playlist. Aloha Tigers is all about haunting vocals, feather-weight melodies, assumed nostalgia, and a hint of humor, too (see “Nice White People”). God, I love dream-pop. Get these two tracks for yourself and check out some more here.
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What once was Nima Kazerouni’s solo project, with a live ensemble consisting of himself and television sets displaying prerecorded tracks stacked on top of each other, So Many Wizards has now blossomed into an ethereal, whimsical, bedroom-pop three piece. So Many Wizards are set to release the “Inner City / Best Friends” 7-inch on a limited edition 70 gram colored vinyl pressing June 28th. Check out the a-side! Pre-order here!
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