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Track Reviews

Vessels – Echo In

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The stunning loop-driven instrumental “Echo In” is the third track on Leeds UK guitar turned electronic band Vessels upcoming “Dilate” release for Bias.

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02-04-15

Twinsmith – Seventeen

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The clanging guitar pop of “Seventeen” is new from Omaha band Twinsmith. Percussive riffing, kinetic drums and tightly sealed vocal hooks highlight “Seventeen” which serves as the first stream from Twinsmith’s upcoming LP for Saddle Creek Alligator Years.

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02-04-15

Osca – Sleeptalk

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“Sleeptalk” is the b-side to UK band Osca’s forthcoming “Smoke” single. The sonorous acoustic-driven track is a strong change of gears for the rising band that showcases the band’s accomplished songwriting and versatility within the context of another stylistic idiom.

Osca (Soundcloud)

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02-03-15

Zak Abel – Alchemy

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Zak Abel gets an assist from the great producer Joker for the Rudimental-esque and refreshingly soulful “Alchemy”. Zak Abel’s debut EP is out February 9th.

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02-03-15

Chelsea Lankes – Down For Whatever (Carousel Remix)

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The Carousel crew outfit Ms. Lankes latest, “Down For Whatever”, with sunset-toned 80’s sheen perfect for nighttime driving.

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02-03-15

Rave’s Fave: Courtney Barnett – Pedestrian at Best

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This is the first single from Courtney Barnett’s full-length followup to her EP, and it should dispel any questions about whether she can be successful long-term. Her energetic live shows have shown her to be a sick guitar player, and it was only a matter of time before she’d hit us with a banger like “Pedestrian at Best.” It’s her loudest and most intense tune to date. On the track, she maintains her style of writing earthy lyrics that come from the girl next door; “Put me on a pedestal, and I’ll only disappoint you,” she sings. Courtney is currently on the Australian Laneway Festival tour, which invades her home town of Melbourne this Saturday, February 7. She’ll undoubtedly receive quite a resounding welcome home. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.

Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles, KX 93.5-FM/Laguna Beach, and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure to follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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02-02-15

Coleman Hell – 2 Heads

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Coleman Hell gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come with his extra catchy single “2 Heads” from his first full length debut album Srry Bout Last Nite set for release April 28th. Reviewed by LL.

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02-02-15

Garden City Movement – My Only Love

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Garden City Movement make a strong return today with maybe their most accomplished track to date “My Only Love”. Honed in melody and production frame a track that at its heart is as lux as its sinister and complicated. Garden City Movement’s “Modern West” EP is out April 6.

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02-02-15

IYES – Simmer

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Check out the new perfect bit of urgent acoustic pop from favorites IYES. IYES will release single “Glow” for Love by Mistake/Sony UK on March 1st.

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02-02-15

Monarch – Stay (Kill Them With Colour Remix)

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Monarch’s impressive latest “Stay” gets a vibe-y trap via molasses remix from Hypem hot hand Kill Them With Colour. Bump it up.

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02-02-15

COIN – Run

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Team COIN continue pump out indie pop at a high level with new single “Run”. The song which is from COIN’s upcoming EP (out Feb. 24), is airtight in its pop construction and immediate in its infectiousness. Sample “Run” below and look for an LP from COIN slated for June.

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02-02-15

Barny Rubble – Keep Me Gold (Feat. Henry Green)

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Barny Rubble and Henry Green should team up more often. Barny’s latest release features Green’s ethereal vocals for the perfect combination of UK deep house dance music. It’s a surefire winner to kick off your Friday vibes and send you right into the weekend dance floor. Reviewed by LL.

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01-30-15