Duplekita, the new project of Faunts co-founder Tim Batke out of Edmonton, makes some of my favorite kind of music. Expansive, electronic pop with sweet, hushed vocals and a building, layered melody. It’s a sound that can be listened to on repeat without a care in the world. I’ll put on my headphones, close my… Continue reading Duplekita
Category: Artist Profiles
Andrew Rinehart: “Doin’ What We Have To Do (feat. Cheyenne Mize)”
For some strange reason, this new song from Andrew Rinehart (aka Andrew Sellers) was sent to my spam folder. I couldn’t think of a less-deserving track for that to happen to. Laden with heavy strings and Rinehart’s mellow, poignant vocals, “Doin’ What We Have To Do” should be a massively licensed single for film and/or… Continue reading Andrew Rinehart: “Doin’ What We Have To Do (feat. Cheyenne Mize)”
Phox: “1936”
I heard a song from Phox way back when, and then for some terrible reason I forgot about them. Probably reasons that befall all music bloggers. There are just too many bands to remember. Luckily, their label – Partisan Records – got in touch with a new song of theirs, “1936,” and it’s simply delightful. Mellow… Continue reading Phox: “1936”
Kan Wakan
LA trio Kan Wakan released their debut LP, Moving On, this week. Hearkening back to the days of genuinely melodic indie music, with full orchestral backings amidst simple keystrokes, Moving On should quickly propel Kan Wakan into territory that suits radio and blog fans alike. The songs below are sure to lift your spirits with their rich and… Continue reading Kan Wakan
Pretties for You
Pretties for You (oh hey, Alice Cooper) did well in choosing their band name. Their music is exactly what I’d expect, which isn’t a bad thing. Female vocals, abundant energy, in-your-face rock. Intense passion oozes from Martina Forsgren’s voice and the unrefined sounds follow. Another thing going for Pretties for You is that they’re from Sweden.… Continue reading Pretties for You
Ivory Hours
Ivory Hours is led by brother-sister duo, Luke and Annie Roes. The Roes siblings devastatingly lost their brother a short time ago and decided to take their music together to new heights with a full four-piece band. The sweetness in these songs is underlined by a tinge of sadness, and expectedly so. The sound is… Continue reading Ivory Hours
New Frightened Rabbit side project: Owl John
This came out of nowhere. Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison teamed up with fellow FR bandmate Andy Monaghan and friend Simon Liddell to create Owl John. Our first listen comes in the form of a song called “Hate Music” which is a darkly marching intense and brooding tune. Frightened Rabbit has had this kind of passion… Continue reading New Frightened Rabbit side project: Owl John
Buffalo Sunn
Six piece Dublin band Buffalo Sunn (formerly Sweet Jane) hit my hears hard today. I would have posted something sooner but Soundcloud was having issues. I’m not a happy person when Soundcloud acts up. Just like a misbehaving child, it disappoints us all. But they’ve rebounded and I’m back grooving to Buffalo Sunn. The music… Continue reading Buffalo Sunn
[MP3] Imperial Mammoth: “Little Earthquakes”
I gotta admit something. I couldn’t post anything the last few days not because I was busy, but because I could not find a single new artist or piece of music I wanted to post about. So thank god Imperial Mammoth came my way with some new songs off their upcoming album Gold Confetti. This… Continue reading [MP3] Imperial Mammoth: “Little Earthquakes”
Eliza Shaddad: “Waters”
Eliza Shaddad, the Sudanese/Scottish songstress, is set to release her debut EP, Waters, June 16 via Beatnik Creative. She is well known to some as a member of EDM chamber group Clean Bandit, but her solo work on Waters is a significant departure and showcases Shaddad’s impressive versatility. “Waters” is slow-building, dark and tribal. Shaddad’s alto captivates as… Continue reading Eliza Shaddad: “Waters”