The old-school ditty that begins “Pressure” is just precursor to psychedelia. Paper Thieves recently released an album titled Koumpounophobia, which is tightly wound around these motifs; grab a copy on Bandcamp. Continue reading
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There is a haze over Strange Ranger’s “Message to You,” toying with shoegaze and dream rock influences. Source: SoundCloud / Tiny Engines Continue reading
While “Dying to Say” has a dark undercurrent, it opens wide during the bridge, allowing in fresh air from the window. Source: SoundCloud / Neon Prayers Continue reading
A post-punk tale of love and capitalism. Sweet Princess EP by Dry Cleaning Continue reading
Nick AM has invited us to bounce around a basketball, but he plays by his own rules: his style blends lo-fi house and UK garage influences. Source: SoundCloud / Nick AM Continue reading
Welsh label Libertino has put out yet another surprising hit, this time from Ynys. “Mae’n Hawdd” is a well-paced single, tapping into new wave and power pop influences. Source: SoundCloud / Libertino Continue reading
Though this is not the astrological anthem I was hoping for, it is exactly the latitudinal ballad that I needed. Source: SoundCloud / Sonny Santos Continue reading
Times change, and Sid Batham is rolling with the punches, over the bumps all the way to the edge with you. Source: SoundCloud / Sid Batham Continue reading
I love a portmanteau, and I especially love pranking rich people. Speelburg has won my heart with “Oxy Cotton Candy.” Continue reading
Everyone needs a companion like the one Brodie describes in “Down Like That,” willing to break into jail cells and bank vaults, metaphorical or otherwise. Source: SoundCloud / Brodie Continue reading
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