I Come to Shanghai is a psych pop band from Athens, GA, which invites comparisons to the Elephant 6 roster–and those comparisons wouldn’t be overly misleading! Their sound on “Swept Out in the Storm” takes liberties with structure and rhythm, and every risk pays off tenfold. The third LP from ICTS is titled Low Pressure and is due out 9/29. Pre-order on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
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Andrea Silva aka Loyal Lobos hails originally from Colombia, but has brought her distinct brand of melodic indie rock to her new home here in the States. Listen to “The Fall,” and expect more from her soon. Source: SoundCloud / Loyal Lobos Continue reading
Coming soon is a historic re-release for Jackie Shane, the accomplished jazz singer who came to prominence in the ‘60s in Toronto. The press release for the re-issue does an excellent job telling her story concisely, so read below for more info. The double LP is due out 10/20; pre-order. Recognized by genre aficionados as one of the greatest singers and most riveting stage presences in … Continue reading
sawdustandgin: Happiness that is literally contagious. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Rough pleas for self-confidence are the heart of False Priest’s newest single, “I Would Love To Speak In Tongues.” It appears on their new LP, Driving In Circles, which comes out 9/22; pre-order. Source: SoundCloud / falsepriest Continue reading
The minimalist approach to electro-pop that Love Inks had in their music has not been abandoned in their latest venture, T.P.A.G. This time, though, they replaced synths with sliding guitars and the result is bronze-tinged warmth. Their latest EP is available for streaming and on cassette on Bandcamp. Minimal Western by T. P. A. G. Continue reading
Street Joy Call For Police Accountability on New Single, “Ricochet”
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. You may remember earlier this summer when Grimy Goods premiered a funky new single from Street Joy, marking a change in the direction of the band’s overall sound. The elements of “Do A Thing” were thoughtful, intriguing even, with lyrics and instrumentation intertwined on several levels. Well, the band released a new song last Friday called “Ricochet,” and it is … Continue reading Street Joy Call For Police Accountability on New Single, “Ricochet”
With hints of Alunageorge, “Go” is a smooth, encouraging jam. It comes from the duo’s debut, Love, Hugh, which is out now. Continue reading
Electric pop despair. Source: SoundCloud / RoniitMusic Continue reading
Missed Month, the new record from New Tendencies was borne of a series of synth experiments. Low hums and soothing tics define this track, “Thursday.” Buy the full mini-LP on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / New Tendencies Continue reading
