Firstly, we hope all of our American readers had a nice, long Memorial Day weekend involving some form of barbecue (I was on a train and had their BBQ veggie burger. Sounds unexciting but it was fun!). Secondly, with a transition that really has no place here, comes a new song from Anglo-American duo, Rue… Continue reading Rue Royale: “Set Out To Discover”
Tag: Indie Pop
Lucius: “Until We Get There”
I saw these folks perform live as an opener to Milo Greene a little while back and I had a blast with not only their cutesy sound but also their aesthetic. The duo of Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe stand facing each other as they perform, essentially mimicking each other’s moves. The entire band (a… Continue reading Lucius: “Until We Get There”
Tunng: “The Village”
New Tunng? Yes, please. You know I am affectionate toward the London crew, and their new song, “The Village,” does little to alter that. The song is 4 minutes 33 seconds, and I’ve listened to it 5 times in the last 22 minutes and 45 seconds. Math! “The Village” is the new single off Tunng’s… Continue reading Tunng: “The Village”
[MP3] Fialta: “Photographs”
I wrote about Fialta, the ‘fun-loving California indie pop group,’ back in May of 2011, and my opinion hasn’t much changed. They’re keeping things light and sugary on their upcoming full-length, and “Photographs,” the first single, is a prime example. Even though they’re in sunny Cal all year round, they know what it’s like for… Continue reading [MP3] Fialta: “Photographs”
[MP3] Miss Elizabeth: “Ein Weißwein”
A new song from our Toronto friends, Miss Elizabeth, premiered on MOKB last week, and I’m beginning to think the duo can do no (rhymez, yo!) wrong. Atmospheric harmonies and a sensory experience make “Ein Weißwein” one to remember. Miss Elizabeth – “Ein Weißwein” [MP3] Miss Elizabeth on the web | Facebook | Bandcamp | Knox Road
Ghost Hotel
Ghost Hotel is hot on the scene from Frederick, MD, and of course we have a special affinity for Maryland music, what with the Knox Road name (College Park, hi!) and all. Not to take away from this talented five-piece who craft honeyed indie pop with guy-girl vocals and a simple yet elegant style. You… Continue reading Ghost Hotel
Coasts: “Wallow”
Coasts continue to bring the goods with their new song “Wallow,” off their Paradise EP, which they will stream in full at the end of June. I’m curious how their music translates live. If they can pull off the energy of their recorded material, watch out. The crescendos burst at the seams. “Wallow” is officially… Continue reading Coasts: “Wallow”
Bell X1 returns with sixth album, Chop Chop
Long one of my favorite bands, Bell X1 hadn’t probed my space much over the last couple years. That may have been my ignorance, but more likely it’s that the band wasn’t up to much new studio recording as they toured. However, that’s all changed, as the Irish trio grouped together to record their newest… Continue reading Bell X1 returns with sixth album, Chop Chop
Good Graeff
Is it possible to mix angst with elation? These girls (twins!) think so. If you like, head on over to their Kickstarter page and see how you can support ’em. Good Graeff on the web | Facebook
[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