The AA-side to ALASKALASKA’s debut is “Familiar Ways,” a track that drifts into dream pop territory, complementing “Bitter Winter” with its tumbling vocal progressions and prominent brass. Their debut self-titled EP is due out 9/29; follow ALASKALASKA for more info.  Source: SoundCloud / ALASKALASKA Continue reading

ALASKALASKA – “Bitter Winter”

ALASKALASKA are the latest to add their own distinct art rock stamp to the scene in London. Between Everything Everything and Dutch Uncles, they are in good company. Their debut single, “Bitter Winter.” is intoxicating and infectious, incorporating quasi-nonsense phrases into the rhythm such as, “why do cats purr under the sun?” or “my voice is made of lithium.” The video conveys some of this … Continue reading ALASKALASKA – “Bitter Winter”

findasongblog: Find a #dreampop song Illyin Pipes – Waking Up First song from the debut EP Spaces (to be released later this summer) by the band from Toronto. The track is a nostalgic look at a carefree summer with a dark undertone. We filmed the video while touring in England and it hints at the EP’s theme as a whole.“I was struggling with a few … Continue reading

It’s fairly obvious that Geneva Jacuzzi had a hand in creating the clip for Frankie Rose’s latest single, “Red Museum,” given the quick-paced and occasionally unsettling jumpcuts. The song is more relaxed, channeling a certain amount of Julee Cruise:  “Now you’re fallingHelp you’re falling” Continue reading