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Rave’s Fave: Rory Wynne – I Know She Knows

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Last year we posted Rory Wynne’s debut single “Post Party Confusion”. This talented Manchester, UK 15 year old has garnered the attention of various tastemaking radio DJ’s in London and Manchester who have raved about his talent. Now comes “I Know She Knows”, which rivals Rory’s debut in quality but is much different in sound. This tune is raw, slow and pretty with an irresistible piano hook. It can be mistaken for being a demo but Rory states that its rough sound was intentional. The entire track was improvised in one take with guitar notes all sharps and flats. Rory plays all instruments himself but has formed a band for live gigs soon to hit the UK. We really like his talent. A promising artist at any age, it’s exciting to imagine what he’ll have in store moving forward. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.

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01-14-15

HUNNY – Cry For Me

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“Cry For Me”, the new one from SoCal’s HUNNY, showcases the band’s adeptness at merging the cold and angular guitar playing of classic post-punk with R&B rhythm structures and song construction. That blend of genre may be a relatively well-worn formula but HUNNY on “Cry For Me” are A+ and unique in their execution.

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01-13-15

Gosh Pith – Window

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Gosh Pith’s latest is the dub-y cosmos-tinged (the band describes their music as “cosmic trap”) “Window”. The track is yet another stylistic swerve for the young duo as elements of head-y reggae and R&B seep and exude from “Window”.

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01-13-15

A Place To Bury Strangers – We’ve Come So Far

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New LP Transfixiation marks the return of A Place To Bury Strangers. “We’ve Come So Far”, Transfixiation’s second single, is constructed of a repetitive punishing groove reminiscent of Suicide and the Strangers M.O. of loud heavily distorted guitar walls and crashing and weighty percussion. Transfixiation’s is out February 17th on Dead Oceans.

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01-13-15

Gorgeous Bully – 2 Broke 2 Old

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We loved Manchester band Gorgeous Bully’s track “925” for Rough Trade NYC’s 80N7 compilation. Here Gorgeous Bully release the latest iteration of their reverb-laden gaze-y sound on “2 Broke 2 Old”. A+.

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01-08-15

World Crass – Hit Me Up

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World Crass is the project of Boston native Michael J. Thomas. “Hit Me Up” is kinetic in its rhythmic qualities and raw in its fidelity but really wins in its energy and mood which evoke the early 00’s heyday of bands like The Stills and Interpol. We love it.

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01-08-15

Nite Fields – Prescription

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We’re digging “Prescription” the latest from Church-esque post-punk upstarts Nite Fields. The latest track from the Australian band’s forthcoming Depersonalistion LP, “Prescription” glides a most excellent line between the best of 80’s UK indie (Bunnymen, etc) and the romance-driven guitar intricacies of Cocteau Twins. Depersonalistion is out February 3rd on Felte.

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01-07-15

Rave’s Fave: The Districts – 4th and Roebling

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Talented teens have been emerging from the UK music world for awhile now, and younger US artists such as The Orwells have begun making a mark as well. We now welcome The Districts, who are already getting tons of UK attention. They’re all 19 and 20, and they hail from the little town of Lititz, Pennsylvania. If this song is any indication, they could be one of this year’s big stories. This guitar-oriented band’s debut album “Telephone” has been out a year. The follow-up is “A Flourish and a Spoil”, which drops the second week of February. Their musical intricacies make them sound like a deeply seasoned group well beyond their years, with inventive instrumentation and some dope changes. Frontman Rob Grote delivers one of the stronger vocals you’ll hear. They’ve been a touring machine for awhile, including an October trek opening for Temples. Look for them to hit much of the US in February and March. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.

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01-07-15

Waterstrider – White Light

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“White Light” is new from Oakland band Waterstrider. On the track, jolting varied percussion are percussive leads are juxtaposted against vocalist/producer Nate Salman’s wildly unique falsetto-driven vocal that while more atmospheric in its primary focus here also exhibits an immediate and powerful visceral quality that is particularly affecting and special.

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01-05-15

Dead Lagoon – I Want You

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The breezy Best Coast/Dum Dum Girls-esque is new from Singaporean band Dead Lagoon. Deep-in-the-mix vocals, minimal overdubs and production, and warm instrumental tones outline “I Want You”‘s highly listenable beachside sound. (IS)

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12-30-14