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Monday 22 April, 2013

Jorge Elbrecht Feat. Tamaryn – ’1/4 Circle Black’

Hope everyone had a super Record Store Day… sadly this RSD release passed me by whilst crate digging. Producer Jorge Elbrecht (of Violens) collaborated with Tamaryn for a cover of Turning Shrines 1985 tune ‘1/4 Circle Black’ – reissued on vinyl by Mexican Summer! Jorge Elbrecht Feat. Tamaryn – ’1/4 Circle Black’ Visit Jorge [...]

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Thursday 18 April, 2013

Best Friend – ‘Sure’

Bouncy dream pop from Best Friend, this follows the release of their self-titled album last October. The four piece (including brothers Peter and David McCarville) hail from Tennessee and are aiming to release a new record through Go Forth Records later this year. Grab a free download of ‘Sure’ here. Best Friend – ‘Sure’ Visit Best [...]

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WINTERCOATS - 'EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE IN ON SOMETHING'

Wednesday 17 April, 2013

Wintercoats – ‘Heartful (Burial Reprise)’

Wintercoats new EP ‘Heartful’ is out tomrrow via Yes Please! The work of Melbourne’s James Wallace amounts to an amazing sea of melody and delicate vocals on mass. The complexity and depth of what Wallace achieves with his vocals is key to Wintercoats, its so strong it could almost just be acapellas. Infact, I’d like [...]

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Wednesday 17 April, 2013

Givan Lötz – ‘Roses’

Johannesburg’s Givan Lötz has all his ducks in a row, with three albums ready for release in his ‘Snarl’ series. The work was conceived over the past three years and is being previewed sporadically via Soundcloud. Already getting loads of love, the tunes are largely sparse, dark and desolate. Relying on commanding vocals with minimal instruments and a slow, [...]

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Wednesday 17 April, 2013

Pink Elephants – ‘The Flying Bandstand’

At just 17 years of age, Bradley Coy has produced an impressive EP under the moniker Pink Elephants. The San Diego-based artist isn’t afraid to get a little crazy with ultra compressed drum samples, bold sounds and lots of panning about the mix. ‘The Flying Bandstand‘ pitches vintage synths over thick vocal harmonies with great effect. [...]

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Tuesday 16 April, 2013

The Ocean Blue – ‘Sad Night, Where Is Morning?’

Pennsylvania’s The Ocean Blue have released their new LP ‘Ultramarine’ out now through Korda Records featuring the single ‘Sad Night, Where Is Morning?‘ (shop). This may come as a surprise to many (myself included) as The Ocean Blue’s last proper album was back in ’99! Long-term fans have got plenty to be excited about, ‘Ultramarine’ contains [...]

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Monday 15 April, 2013

Twin Studies – ‘Lunar Fever’

Atlanta’s Twin Studies have posted a new dream pop tune called ‘Lunar Fever’, taking ques (presumably) from the Cocteau Twins. There’s some great melodic moments with intertwined male/female vocal lines packed together with plenty of dissonance. At times the bassline drifts beyond, perhaps its on the piss – not necessarily a bad thing! Interesting and [...]

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Saturday 13 April, 2013

Glass Vaults – ‘Ancient Gates’

New Zealand’s Glass Vaults return with ‘Ancient Gates‘ – new single and video! The duo (Richard Larsen and Rowan Pierce) have worked with producer Bevan Smith to craft another magical song. The video was shot in Wellington with the help of Matt Henley and artist Georgette Brown (who also created the single art). Expect a debut album ‘Sojourn’ before [...]

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Monday 08 April, 2013

Parks, Squares And Alleys – ‘Youth’

Singer and guitarist Sergey Khavro is the solo artist behind Parks, Squares And Alleys – the lo-fi, bedroom pop project based in Khabarovsk, Eastern Russia. These dreamy melodies came to light following the demise of Sergey’s former band (Walrus Meditation) and led to the debut LP ‘Memories‘ in 2011. Parks, Squares And Alleys recently posted [...]

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Saturday 06 April, 2013

Brothers In Law – ‘Go Ahead’

Italian trio Brothers In Law released their eight track collection ‘Hard Times For Dreamers‘ in January, well worth a listen if you missed it. Album cut ‘Go Ahead’ has recently been given the video treatment by Fabio Nirta, check it out below. In other news, a limited edition 7inch of ‘Lose Control’ is now available [...]

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