Drawing inspiration from freshman philosophy class, Coldplay, and moms in general, Saywer’s “Ten Feet Tall” is a jam you don’t want to pass up. Even though these chicks are only in college, they’ve mastered the art of indie-pop. Kel Taylor and Emma Harvey’s accented guitar riffs and charming lyrics highlight their down-to-earth Nashville that’s straight-up captivating. Jam out to this empowering track today.
The latest from CO artist STéLOUSE is the 90’s/new wave house sounds of “Lovers” which features newcomer vocalist BRAVE. “Lovers” plies a bit of a different dimension of STéLOUSE’s style where the main groove of the track is more the driver (the vocal and drum track working in a symbiotic way as one larger instrument) and the palette of sound is more dance-y. We’re into it. Check out “Lovers” and look for more from STéLOUSE soon.
The second in GEMS ongoing new track every full moon series (following on from “Blow Out the Light”) is “Free Fall”. The new one is an A+ exercise in rap-influenced rhythm structures melded to gaze-y guitars and modern indie pop melody. Spin “Free Fall” below.
We’re into the melodic and quieting sound of Welsh newcomers Kidsmoke and new track “Waves”. The song marks on a great nexus of immediate melodies, a restrained but potent instrumental setting, and an overall big-sounding accessibility that stands out to us. Get introduced to Kidsmoke and “Waves” below.
UK psych crew Temples share second stream from forthcoming sophomore album Volcano. “Strange Or Be Forgotten” catches the Midlands band in stride with the track a strong example of the band’s hooky big-sounding psych-pop dashed with a tiny bit of crossover/dance-y rhythm to keep things moving. Volcano is out on March 3rd on Heavenly.
Basin Rock will release Julie Byrne’s Not Even Happiness LP on Friday (Jan 13). “I Live Now As a Singer”, ostensibly the LP’s final preview stream, has a cinematic, quietly towering, hymnal quality to it that stopped us straight away. The track moves sort of like a processional inside a kind of far-off dream patiently ebbing about it’s 4:04 duration with a cool tranquil beauty. Stream “I Live Now As a Singer” below.
Jon Spencer’s (Blues Explosion) Boss Hog project with wife Cristina Martinez will release its first LP in 17 years in March. Brood X which is out March 24 on In the Red Records features the broody creeper blues of track “17” (broody creeper blues pretty much sums up 2017 thusfar) which is available to meet your streaming needs below.
Danish band Lowly preview skittering new track “Prepare the Lake” from forthcoming debut LP. “Prepare the Lake” is cast around a shell of subtle tremolo guitar and synth washes to a cool juxtaposition of a flowing main vocal melody from singer Soffie Viemose and motion-filled rhythm track. Lowly’s LP Heba is out February 10th on Bella Union.
Melvv has had an incredible year. From hitting number one on Spotify with his easy-listening track “Vibe” to performing side by side with Autograf and Goldroom, Melvv has accomplished a ton, and his latest track, “Not Me” (feat. Two Feet) is no different. This catchy song produces smooth and smokey vocals that feel refreshing. Melvv takes a different approach to this track while still staying true to his roots. Check out this fresh tune.
Happy new year from B3. See you in 2017. Thank you for reading and listening.
D.C. duo GEMS are back with their first new music since debut Kill the One You Love LP. “Blow Out The Light” is an excellent quieting bit of supremely constructed indie pop that picks up in terms of its quality just where Kill the One You Love left off. Stream “Blow Out The Light” below
