Why does this song sound like falling in love on a hot air balloon?Ā Continue reading
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āA Love Song Seven Waysā is another recent single from Davis, this time throwing some truly essential flutes into the mix. Both this andĀ āRight Directionā will appear on his new LP, Nothing Matters, due out May 4th onĀ 11A Records; pre-order.Ā Source: SoundCloud / BENJAMIN LAZAR DAVIS Continue reading
Wanted to shine a spotlight on Benjamin Lazar Davis starting with his collaboration with Kimbra,Ā āRight Direction.ā Itās confident and purposeful, with just the right amount of melancholy. Another version of the track will appear on Kimbraās forthcoming LPĀ and I can see her building a bigger melody out of the shimmering keys that underscore the namesake lyrics, though weāll have to wait until Primal Heart drops … Continue reading
The title of Boy Azoogaās new record gets name-dropped in their single,Ā āLoner Boogie.ā Pre-order 1, 2, Kung Fu via Heavenly Recordings. Continue reading
Living Hour take on the French classic in their dreamyĀ new cover ofĀ āTous les garƧons et les filles.ā Source: SoundCloud / Living Hour Continue reading
The exceedingly British songwriter that goes by L.A. Salami offers plenty of witticisms in his new album, due out 4/13 on Rough Trade; pre-order.Ā Continue reading
“Real Outsideā from Drinksā new experimental pop record, Hippo Lite, puts perspective into perspective. The LP comes out 4/20 on Drag City; pre-order.Ā Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Echoing indie pop self-preservation.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Harmless Continue reading
An organ keeps this garage rock tune from Holy Wave from getting too upbeat. Watch their quasi-thriller music video above.Ā Adult Fear by HOLY WAVE Continue reading
No better way to lament human nature than with a gang of friendly pooches at the beach.Ā Naming EP by Kid Trails Continue reading
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