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Thick harmonies and off-kilter time signatures permit the track, coupled with a gorgeous slouchy groove make this an irresistible slice of West Coast pop.
The Tallest Man On Earth reveals that Bob Dylan is actually his dad. Or perhaps not. Kristian Matsson shares enough to give his fans a glimpse into what inspires him, while still maintaining the mystique that has intrigued us all from the beginning.
The Irish troubadour sheds the tender folk balladry of yesteryear for a more vitriolic, electric sound. Did someone just shout “JUDAS!”?.
The hook to “Despicable Dogs” lies centre speaker in the shape of a keyboard refrain that’s being fed through a fuzz box. That, coupled with the computer generated drums and sentimental vocal make this an absolute belter of a song.
The identities of one of our biggest musical crushes of recent months have been blown. The aptly named Stool Pigeon reveal all. You’ll never guess who…
Sometimes a song can slip so completely under the radar that it becomes criminal. That’s why I’ve pulled out this absolute gem from (fairly) new Swedish label Force Majeure.
Bella Union are in a self-proclaimed good mood and have offered the latest single from Lawrence Arabia as a free download.
By the time the 5 minute track has passed, you’ll feel like you’ve just been on an LSD fuelled swim with a herd of dolphins. That, or you’ll just want to pop your ears.
Today we’ve got a massive treat for you in the shape of the beautiful and ethereal vocal stylings of Pat Grossi or ‘Active Child’ who conjures up another side to the ever evolving L.A scene with a darkly haunting sound.
A dream like mist of shuffling drums, jangling guitar and the unmistakeable croon of Johan Duncanson. Joyous, yet heartbreaking: “Heaven’s On Fire” is essential listening.
Manipulated vocals, textured beats and an altogether more focused musicality ushers out the twee thrift shop electro-pop of previous singles.
1986 is the project of Giorgio Angelini and Cully Symington. Two names you might not recognised, but if you’ve heard Bishop Allen, The Rosebuds, The Gutter Twins, Cursive, or Okkervil River then you’ve seen their work.