written by: Tom Crawford
on August 22, 2011
So Strange Indian Rebound are a fresh, currently unsigned, indie guitar-rock duo out of NYC. With only one EP and two additional singles under their belt, the group has a pretty mature repertoire. One musician who they’ve particularly been inspired by is Christopher Owens of Girls and it’s something you can definitely hear in their music.
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 19, 2011
I Am The Lion King Why, hello there. What’s that? You have a fun new song for me to listen to? Alright, let’s hear it. <Press play> For those who have never heard of PAPA, the group is lead by Girls drummer Darren Weiss. “I Am The Lion King” will be included on the group’s […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 18, 2011
Sit Around With Ya “Sit Around With Ya” is the perfect end of summer song. Everything about it is breezy. And, as the warm weather abandons us, the lyrics seem to really hit home. The track is a b-side on Ducktails’ recently self-released 12”, Killin the Vibe.
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 17, 2011
Setting It Off “Setting It Off” starts with a simple kick beat, hand clap, organ and hat/tambourine combo. Moving forward, the song’s complexity slowly builds paralleling its emotion. What’s interesting about this song is while it may get more complex, the original beat is never lost. Peter Wolf Crier’s second album, Garden of Arms, will […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 16, 2011
Thankful “Thankful” is a super chill track off Caveman’s forthcoming debut album, Coco Beware. Releasing 9/13, the album could easily be one of the season’s best. Similar to bands like The Shins and Band of Horses, the group seems to have a style made for the fall. It’s beautiful and simple. It keeps the mind […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 15, 2011
Either Drift Com Truise just released “Ether Drift” as the new single off his Pop’stache approved debut album, Galactic Melt. It’s a synth instrumental made to chill out to. Pop’stache Senior Staff Writer, Drew Hunt, described the song as a, “a meandrous yet well-crafted foray into a forest of fuzzy keyboards and erratic drum loops.” […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 12, 2011
Death Breath Loyal Divide, the kind Chicago rockers they are, decided to giveaway “Death Breath,” a never before released bonus track from their debut album Bodice Ripper. The Blue Vinyl LP (yes, blue vinyl) will be released by Kilo Records on 10/4. Sounding incredibly mature on this track and vibing off bands like Radiohead and […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 11, 2011
Keep You Right Blind Pilot are currently prepping their second album, We Are The Tide, which is set to release 9/13. “Keep You Right” is the album’s first single. The song doesn’t stray too far from what you would have heard on their debut album, 3 Rounds and a Sound, but with a deeper exploration […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 10, 2011
My Leather, My Fur, My Nails Quite Scientific are re-releasing Stepdad’s previously self-released debut EP, Ordinaire, on 9/6. The group’s single “My Leather, My Fur, My Nails” is a indie-pop explosion! Yes, that description is pretty vague, but once you hit the play button you’ll completely understand. Stepdad could easily be compared to Passion Pit, […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 8, 2011
Huggin and Kissin Jonathan Bates, of Mellowdrone, is now recording under the name Big Black Delta and is putting out some pretty heavy tracks. “Huggin & Kissin” is no exception. Pump the volume on this one up loud and don’t be stingy on the bass.
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 4, 2011
Shes Gone “She’s Gone” is by Magic City, a Chicago indie pop group comprised of Lauren Whitacre and Colin Croom. Their style would be classified somewhere within the dream pop genre. From the live videos I’ve seen of the duo, they seem to be incredibly genuine. For some reason, the trumpet towards the end of […]
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written by: Tom Crawford
on August 2, 2011
Know No Violence The amount of new music being made and shared daily is incredibly overwhelming, and because of this we often overlook true young talent like Spanish Prisoners. We’re here to make sure that this doesn’t happen. The group’s first single, “Know No Violence,” is a pop voyage, picking apart and putting back together […]
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