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ISLAND – Try

We’ve been on the ISLAND support train for some time now. The band has recently signed up with Frenchkiss Records (Bloc Party, Passion Pit) and are off with their first single for the label, “Try”.

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10-26-17

The Shakers – White Leather

We’re digging the disco guitar-driven mid-tempo’er “White Leather”, the latest from London UK newcomers The Shakers.

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10-11-17

[B3SCI Records] Swimming Tapes – Soft Sea Blue EP

Today is the day! On B3SCI Records and the venerable Hand in Hive is ‘Soft Sea Blue’, the new EP from Swimming Tapes. The EP features four tracks including “Queen’s Parade” which Wonderland said “cemented them as one to watch” and new track “Alison” which Clash calls the band’s “latest wonder” and a “guitar pop gem”. More details about the EP can be obtained here at B3SCI Records. If you’re in or around London, Swimming Tapes play The Lexington on Wednesday (Sep 20) and info on the show can be obtained here.

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09-15-17

Aaron Taos – Bangs

Aaron Taos’ consistent high-level output keeps rolling on the subtly melancholic surf-y “Bangs”.

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09-08-17

Great News – Wonderfault

Great News, the Norwegian trio with a penchant for big hooky reverb pop levels up on anthemic new one “Wonderfault”.

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09-06-17

Headclouds – Flowers

Newcastle UK’s Headclouds debut online with strong warm-temperature guitar pop of “Flowers”.

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08-30-17

Twain – Solar Pilgrim

The Keeled Scales label will release Twain’s forthcoming Rare Feeling LP on October 20th. “Solar Pilgrim” the first stream from the LP is a stunning bit of plaintive soulful pop from an especially gifted stable of songwriters and is one of the best tracks of the year.

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08-30-17