Freshly signed to Good Years (BANKS, Francis and the Lights) is talented newcomer Yellow Days. Singing in an gritty earthen timbre reminding a bit of Eric Burdon, Yellow Days “Your Hand Holding Mine”‘s adept blend of modern “spacey” production cues and it’s gutty magnetic vocal is a refreshing new music entry. Listen.
World conquerors Hippo Campus release first new song in over a year in the form of “Boyish”. The St. Paul MN quartet played SXSW, performed on Conan, and racked up nearly 15M streams online in their climb and will now tour the US throughout the remainder of October starting in Kansas City on Saturday. Dates and details for Hippo Campus’ fall tour with Saint Motel can be found below.
10/15: Crossroads, KC @ Fed Up Fest +
10/16: Indianapolis, IN @ The Deluxe at Old National Centre*
10/17: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues*
10/19: Boston, MA @ Royale*
10/20: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club*
10/21: New York, NY @ Webster Hall*
10/22: Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer*
10/24: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s*
10/25: Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom*
10/27: Charlotte, NC @ The Underground*
10/28: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade*
+ = w/ Sylvan Esso
* = w/ Saint Motel
Crywolf is back with a new original called, “Quantum Immortality.” It has a slow evolving, post-EDM sound and Crywolf’s famed vocals are just heart wrenching. The single is kicking off of a new string of releases. So listen in and keep an eye out for more!
Goldwash has been coming up in a big way in recent months, and for good reason. This guy’s iconic style of existential funk music mixes elements of funk, electronic, and indie rock to create soul-filled soundscapes. “LDR” is the titled of his most recent piece. Emotion-driven lyrics and feeling filled production make this a track that’s sure to be cycling through my playlists for some time to come. Reviewed by Selena Shaw
Vocalist BLANKTS and producer Tülpa recently collaborated on a delicate indie electronic track, “GNATS.” Gentle vocals over a nostalgic instrumental make for tune that promises to keep you cozy as we get into Fall. Stream it here and if you like what you here get excited for the duo’s upcoming EP, “Storytales”, dropping later this season. Reviewed by Selena Shaw.
New from Roll Call Records is “Simple Love”, the new track from New Yorkers The Dig. The hooky, subtly psychedelic track is preview below from The Dig’s forthcoming Bloodshot Tokyo LP.
Moody new ostensibly UK act North Downs fire off strong debut in form of modern pop version of Townes Van Zandt’s “Nothin”.
Nilüfer Yanya will make her headline debut at London’s Slaughtered Lamb on November 17. “Keep On Calling” is the second track online from the buzzed about singer (following August’s great “Small Crimes”). “Keep On Calling” excels on its cool jazzy melodic phrases and A+ command and setting of mood and tone.
Out today as part of a limited run CD on our B3SCI Records is “Moving On / Ode to Dom”, the new release from UK act Babeheaven. The CD which also features previous Babeheaven tracks “Heaven” and “Friday Sky” comes packaged with a Babeheaven iron-on patch. “Moving On / Ode to Dom” is also available digitally at your favorite online retailer . Lauded by Vice, DIY, Nylon, Clash and a host of other publications, the band are in the midst of their first headline tour in the UK (playing Manchester as part of the Neighbourhood Festival on 10/8, Birmingham’s Sunflower Lounge on 10/9, Brighton’s The Prince Albert on 10/10 and London’s Bush Hall on 10/11.)
“Palo Alto” is new from Australian songwriter Holly Rankin a/k/a Jack River. Wound around a Nirvana-esque groove (“About a Girl”), “Palo Alto” blends elements of West Coast US indie with that aforementioned grunge feel. The result is differentially cool blend of styles made great by Rankin’s strong sense of melody. Listen below.
