“Luna” is the forthcoming debut EP from L.A. band Paloma and “Touch” (featured below) is the rhythm-driven slightly-psych latest stream from the release.
“Luna” is the forthcoming debut EP from L.A. band Paloma and “Touch” (featured below) is the rhythm-driven slightly-psych latest stream from the release.
Luunes are the Australian duo of Sam Litchfield and Anna Milat. On “Torrents”, the twosome operate in an idiom of vibe-y R&B-tinged dream pop boosted up by A+ production and arrangement ideas (we love the little bits of percussive guitar in the choruses particularly).
We’re digging the feel good Sunday afternoon R&B of “Save Your Love” from Italian-Danish newcomer Mikala. “Save Your Love” excels on it’s spot-on alto main vocal and fresh production that gets the old head noddin in a hurry. We love.
Recently I’ve been obsessed with SKAM, a Norwegian teen drama that’s not as pretentious as Skins but cooler than Gossip Girl. Anyway, Norway doesn’t just produce amazing teen dramas, they also produce amazing music. Electropop artist and producer Emma Jensen dropped her first single “Closer” recently and it is pure magic. The minimalistic synths create the perfect bass for Jensen’s lovely vocals. I can’t wait to see what else 2017 brings for Emma Jensen.
UK producer Cody Currie will release his forthcoming “Beer Machine” EP through Better Listen Records. A component part of the EP is the ace as hell jazz-tinged groove of “Dynamite” which is available for your streaming perusal below.
We’re digging the Cardigans Gran Turismo vibes on the new one from POWERS entitled “Heavy”. The track does well in connecting that late 90’s minor-key mirrorball sound with a beefed up rhythm track and a killer set of cool harmonies (particularly that “heeaaavvvvvyy” bit in chorus).
StéLouse links up with talented 19-year old newcomer Mascolo (check that vocal tone, oooh wee) for soulful new number “Shivers N Gold”. Particularly special on “Shivers N Gold” is the stickiness/magnetism of the track’s pocket and how well it frames Mascolo’s super strong vocal. A+ track.
The melancholic shuffle of “Swamp” is the excellent latest track from Futuro Pelo, a new project from Paris-based musician Benjamin Sportes.
The cool Nacey-produced kinetic pop of “They All Say” is new from New York-based singer and Sammy Bananas collaborator Maggie Horn.
Melodic Swedes Hater follow on excellent tracks “Mental Haven” and “Had It All” in the form of “Cry Later”. From the first few notes of the song’s sort of brash arpeggiated guitar opening, “Cry Later” wields hook after hook after hook but somehow still feels cool and restrained despite that stickiness. Hater are for real. “Cry Later” is excerpted from Hater’s forthcoming debut LP You Tried for PNKSLM out March 10th.
Dream Beach’s latest track “The Kiss of a Century” (Feat. Cub) takes you on an emotional journey. Unlike the producer’s previous work, Dream Beach approached this track with more of a stripped down feel by creating a track that’s beautiful through it’s simplicities. “The Kiss of a Century” is giving me all the feels. Listen and see for yourself.
The quickly ascending Indianans Hoops announce debut LP Routines for the great Fat Possum due May 5. Paired with that announcement the quartet are previewing yet another captivating track in the form of new one “Rules” which you can stream below.
