The Bee Gees on diazepam? Formed at Paul McCartney’s performing arts school, LIPA, this self-proclamation from Liverpool (via Norway/Ireland/Brazil) trio All We Are is a bit of a head scratcher if one only ever heard the barn burning single “Keep Me Alive”. Upon listening to the whole of the album, Stone (Domino Recordings), the description… Continue reading All We Are: Stayin’ Alive with Stone
Tag: Dream pop
Vök
These folks may be popular, but it’s the first I’m hearing of them, and damn am I smitten. Margret Ran Magnusdóttir, an openly gay singer, fronts the Icelandic Vök trio, and I only mention that because she’s made a point of sharing how her story, from an Icelandic perspective, has influenced her music. Regardless of what’s influenced her music, it’s… Continue reading Vök
GEMS: “Medusa”
Oh yeah. I am feeling GOOD about this song. “Medusa” is the title track off GEMS’ forthcoming EP and it is instantly mesmerizing. The juxtaposition of the strong-bodied female alto with the deep male bass is near perfect, and even more so when the falsetto harmony rings out. (In other news, there was a bizarre… Continue reading GEMS: “Medusa”
[MP3] The Landing: “Strange Charm”
The Landing’s “Strange Charm” is a soft piano falsetto track that’s right in my wheelhouse. Not overly experimental, which keeps it listenable, but still layered and sophisticated. It’s pretty; it’s hopeful; it’s mesmerizing. Go ahead and take the plunge. The Landing on the web | Facebook
Trails and Ways release Trilingual EP
Colors define reality. Dullness becomes hysteria. Do you see color when you listen to the sounds that resonate most in your head? Do you see hot reds and oranges when listening to rock, and grainy blues and greens when listening to folk? Waves of sound become intensely hued. The best sounds make me feel. I view… Continue reading Trails and Ways release Trilingual EP
[MP3] Wildlife Control: “Ages Places”
Wildlife Control, fast becoming one of my favorite new bands, is back with “Ages Places.” Love the build-up in this one. See my previous post about them and don’t be afraid to hop on their bandwagon as it steamrolls its way through indiedom. Wildlife Control on the web | Bandcamp
[MP3] Last Lynx: “Luminous Blue”
I guess I’m in a “luminous” mood this week? Two posts in a row with luminous in the title? Yeah, bizarre. But good thing that doesn’t stop me from posting! Last Lynx are out with their new killer single, “Luminous Blue,” on the heels of the massive success of “Killing Switch,” which, despite my lack… Continue reading [MP3] Last Lynx: “Luminous Blue”
Sister Crystals: “For So Long”
Exciting times! Sister Crystals (formerly Magic City), along with our partner label, Walk-In Records, have officially released the first single off their debut LP, due out in May. “For So Long” glistens with the rays of the cold winter light. Sister Crystals on Bandcamp
New music from Color of Clouds
The sun is past setting and she closes her blinds, flipping on three of her room lamps. She looks at the wooden floorboards of her apartment and gets lost in the maze. The steam heater in the corner spouts water into its crevices, making everything appear darker than it did the day before. She stares… Continue reading New music from Color of Clouds
R. Thomasin
I don’t really get the whole R. Thomasin name thing, as Rachel is a perfectly lovely first name, but what do I know? I’m sure I’m missing something about what’s hip these days. R. Thomasin, just know that I would like you regardless of your name. Even if when I first glance at your name… Continue reading R. Thomasin