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Here’s a little diddy off Little Eichmanns‘ latest, Hologram. I hear a little Animal Collective in this song, but it’s not enough that would cause me to classify it as one of the many imitators that have come and gone since Merriweather was bestowed upon us. That’s a good thing by the way. I also hear a hint of Beck in the vocals of this album, but maybe that’s just me. Swing by Little Eichmanns’ bandcamp page to listen to and download the rest of the album for free. |
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Pete Hobbs, the other half of the indie-pop duo The Boy Least Likely To, is working on his own in a side project called Diving At Dawn. “A Lot Like Love” is his first song — a soft, genuine, and heartfelt acoustic tune with chiming pianos and finger picked nylon guitars, set to a tape delayed backbeat of floor toms and side sticks. This being his first effort going solo, I’m looking forward to seeing what else he’s got in store for us. |
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The Spires’ Curved Space EP has had some serious playback in my car over the past couple weeks. Like I mentioned before, they’ve got this refreshingly simplistic lo-fi pop sound that makes for an EP that I can’t get enough of. It’s not officially out until July 13th, but in addition they will also be releasing Absent Minded Window Gazing, a five-song collection of tracks from Curved Space, that have been reimagined and remixed by the mysterious Grafton. It’s fantastic! Grafton, whoever he/she is, has given The Spires’ songs a whole new feeling and mood. With minimalistic industrial soundscapes and fuzzy undertones, Absent Minded Window Gazing is the perfect companion for those late-night drives. Here’s the original track, “Curved Space,” along with Grafton’s remix. |
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| Here’s a really cool video from Norway’s The Shock! for their newest single “In Silence”. I’m especially fond of the opening sequences with the children playing cowboys and indians, it’s very Where The Wild Things Are-esque minus the monsters of course. Very well produced and directed video, and the song reminds me a lot of The Killers, which isn’t entirely a bad thing. Enjoy! |
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I am a huge sucker for 50s-style retro pop tunes. Timber Timbre’s 2009 self-titled has really caught my attention. The album is a collection of somber, intimate, and bare-boned folk songs. Front man Taylor Kirk’s Buddy Holly-esque voice is echoed and haunting, while the guitar, keyboard, and percussion stay subtle and understated throughout the record. |
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Just discovered Her Magic Wand a few days ago, and I’m really diggin his latest EP, Catch A Rainbow. Really ethereal, indie-pop that makes you feel like you’re floating in the clouds. Probably why he named it Catch A Rainbow. Head on over to his bandcamp page to stream the entire album and purchase it if you feel so inclined. “Mistakes” can be downloaded for free by typing in “0″ in the price field. Enjoy! |
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