The Mess Up Man, that’s some nasty bass. These Aussie kids sure can rock. DZ Deathrays’ song “The Mess Up” is off their forthcoming Ruined My LifeEP, out 9/19 via Big Scary Monsters. The EP will also be the first release of the new cassette-only label Kissability, formed by Transgressive Records and BBC Radio 1′s Jen Long.
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Mediator The song “Mediator” comes from part one of Prussia’s three-part album, Poor English. You’ll notice the group’s ability to seamlessly pull from multiple genres. In this song, the fifties swing-rock and calypso influences especially stand out. The group is also known for taking serious, sometimes dark, subjects and hiding them beneath their lush pop […]
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Higher Love (Steve Winwood Cover) You’ve probably heard this before. The best cover songs are the ones where the artist transforms the original into their own work of art. James Vincent McMorrow’s cover of “Higher Love” does just that. What was once an upbeat, funky dance song has been stripped down to a piano and […]
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Stares If you’re feeling down or angry, I recommend taking a long walk with “Stares.” It’s not going to make you feel any better, but at least you’ll know there’s somemone who understands. In fact, Death Masks describes the tune as, “An infestation of bad vibes, processed through the venomator and churned into smooth gaze.”
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Swerve … Shabazz Palaces, lead by MC Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets, stretches the boundaries of hip-hop with experimental beats and a jazzy poetic flow. “Swerve…” was released back in June as part of the group’s debut LP, Back Up. If you dig the tune, make sure to check out our album review of Back Up. […]
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Belispeak Purity Ring doesn’t waste any time with “Belispeak,” jumping right into its manic synth-based beat. Throughout, Megan James shows complete vocal dominance. Leaving us on the edge of our seat patiently waiting for their next release, Purity Ring haven’t let us down yet. “Belispeak” will be included on a spitl 7″ with Braids, dropping 10/11.
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Gotta Go Oberhofer’s lush basement/garage-pop sound shines on the group’s new track “Gotta Go.” You can expect an album to be released early next year via their new label, Glassnote Records. But, in the mean time you should definitely take advantage of this track and it’s B-side, officially releasing 10/4.
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Recently, Pop ‘stache chatted with Adam Gil and Daniel Perzan of Chicago-based band YAWN. The band’s debut release, Open Seasons, drops this Tuesday, August 30, with a release party at Schubas. Stop by if you’re in town, but in the meantime gain an idea of what you’re in for here: Pop ‘stache: I’ve been reading […]
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I Wanna Meet Dave Grohl Sorry, Wavves. Who doesn’t want to meet Dave Grohl? The group’s new track is off their forthcoming Life Sux EP, which will be dropping 9/20. Wavves is also apparently scoring MTV’s new show I Want My Pants Back, and “I Wanna Meet Dave Grohl” premiered last night before the show’s […]
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Twins Whispering vocals float around a strong piano led orchestra in Gem Club’s new song, “Twins.” It’s incredible how powerful a piano can be, so confident with its beauty and emotional ability to take you wherever it wants. The song is quite heartbreaking and, in the least, a clear reminder of summer’s nearing transition into […]
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The Wrong Things Denver’s Josh Wakembe is The Morning Clouds, writing and recording everything himself. He’s currently prepping his debut EP, Wasted Youth Blues, which drops on 10/11. The only track released off the EP so far, “The Wrong Things,” puts out a lot of laid back southern California vibes, sounding like something the Beach Boys […]
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Sad Girls Big Troubles are going to remind you a lot of Smith Westerns, especially on their new tune “Sad Girls.” From the start, you’ll hear their similar psychedelic glam pop vibe and airy vocal texture. The track is the second song released off Big Troubles forthcoming LP, Romantic Comedy, which hits the streets 9/27.
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