Distortion-washed guitar squalls highlight San Francisco band Whirr’s excellent new one “Ease” off a upcoming split 12″ with tourmates Nothing.
Whirr
(Facebook)
Distortion-washed guitar squalls highlight San Francisco band Whirr’s excellent new one “Ease” off a upcoming split 12″ with tourmates Nothing.
Whirr (Facebook)
UK songwriter Sophie Jamieson debuts the diverse palette sounds of new “Take” single due for a December 8th release. “Take” spins about its 4:22 duration with whirs of disto guitar atmospheres, a purposeful rhythm track and Sophie Jamieson star quality and poignant vocal. We love it.
Sophie Jamieson 
(Facebook)
Rating: 8.3
Summer still lives inside the pool-party of our mind’s eye with “El Diablo” from Human Life and Anabel Englund. Stream the chic electro house jam below and look for the “El Diablo” single on November 24th.
Human Life (Facebook)
Rating 8.5
One of 2014 indie’s biggest singles, “Talk Talk” from George Maple (and maybe Flume) is remixed by house hot hand JackLNDN with an electrifying result.
JackLNDN (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Mighty MISUN stream second single from debut Superstitions LP. “Penny” is built on a vaguely 60’s rock stop start beat, guitarist Andrew Wallace’s pinpoint melodic leads, and singer Misun’s emphatic disto-filtered vocal. Superstitions is out November 11.
Misun 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
German producer Fluxus Head spins a blisser around new favorite Yumi Zouma’s track “The Brae”. Expect massaged electronics, aquatic beats and bliss out vibes in the mix as Fluxus Head takes “The Brae” into mental territory. If you’re in L.A., we’re presenting Yumi Zouma’s 11/21 show at The Bootleg and you can find details about the concert here.
Fluxus Head 
(Soundcloud(/a>)
Rating 8.8
The haunting modern pop of “Memorials” is single number one from UK songwriter Laurel’s forthcoming “Holy Water” EP.
Laurel (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Favorites Carousel take the step into production with superb work on the airtight Hall & Oates-esque pop of “All We Can Do” from San Fran artist 8th Grader.
8th Grader (Soundcloud)
The immensely talented and intensely original new Drag City signee Jessica Pratt announces second LP On Your Own Love Again with beautiful and plaintive “Back, Baby”
Jessica Pratt (Facebook)
The Brighton tag-team of Josh Christopher and Melis Soyaslanová a/k/a IYES streaming soaring new single “Glow” due for release on the band’s own imprint Love by Mistake.
IYES (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.5
Chicago’s American Wolf is spelling seasons with their latest brand of indie hypnosis. Lead singer Sal Plant’s vocals soar tragically through Chicago’s crisp autumn air, and dreamlike guitar melodies melt between lead guitarist Hristo Mintchev’s fingers like candle wax. Give “May” a listen! American Wolf’s My Main Sport is out now. Reviewed by Shane Bradley
American Wolf 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
“There’s No Love” is the new single from French Express resident space traveler Moon Boots. Infectious and very much in the style that Moon Boots has seemed to fashion and carve out for himself, this house track will no doubt be included into playlists around the world. Check for Moon Boots and the French Express crew currently touring the UK and soon playing select cities in the states with Henry Krinkle. Reviewed by Brian Litwin.
Moon Boots (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
