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The Parrots – Jame Gumb

Madrid weirdos The Parrots announce debut Los NiƱos Sin Miedo LP with new track “Jame Gumb”. The hulking number built around a mechanized rhythmic rattle and surf rock guitars might remind stylistically a bit of The Cramps or Gun Club.

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06-09-16

Swimming Tapes – Set The Fire

“Set The Fire” is new from dream pop-peddling London outfit Swimming Tapes. Following up the also great “Souvenir”, “Set The Fire” captures the elan and excellent sense of atmosphere that, in part, made bands (which are likely influences) like The Church and The Simple Minds great. Stream the very good “Set The Fire” below.

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06-09-16

Kiah Victoria – Cold War

A+ vocal tone (Kiah Victoria’s alto is a very potent instrument!) and cool jazz-leaning chord voicings headline “Cold War”, the New York-based artist’s latest. Love love love.

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06-07-16

High Water – Changed The Locks

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Will Epstein aka High Water will release his debut LP Crush on June 24th via Other People. “Changed The Locks”, the LP’s latest stream, treads about a neat blend of dub-y chords and a spontaneous-sounding set of very visceral melodies. We are into it.

High Water (Official)

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06-03-16

White Kite – Swans

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East London newcomers White Kite impress in that Foals, Friendly Fires-inhabited nexus of cool guitar-driven melodics dashed off with a bit of electronic-aided razzmatazz. Spin “Swans” below.

White Kite (Soundcloud)

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06-03-16

[B3SCI Records] Nick Leng – Drivers EP

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Out today on our B3SCI Records is “Drivers”, the new EP from CA-based songwriter Nick Leng. Stereogum praises Leng for his “artful pop structures” and knack for ” “evocative storytelling” and Indie Shuffle loved title track “Drivers” calling out its “catchy chorus” and “playful melodies”. The “Drivers” EP is available now on limited black vinyl here at B3SCI Records.

Nick Leng (Soundcloud)

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06-03-16

Tom Speight – Falling

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UK songwriter Tom Speight exudes promise and potential on crossover-ready acoustic pop track “Falling” featuring Scottish singer Rachel Sermanni.

Tom Speight (Soundcloud)

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06-02-16

Jay Som – I Think You’re Alright

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Jay Som is the project of San Fran-based 22 year-old Melina Duarte. The slow-motion reverb-laced indie pop of “I Think You’re Alright” is paired with a second track called “Rush” on a forthcoming new 7″ through Fat Possum.

Jay Som (Bandcamp)

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06-02-16