WJLP: The Graveyard Shift
WJLP is William J. Le Petomane, a solo recording artist from Rotterdam, who “lost track of time somewhere between 1962 and 1973 and is making garage rock, beat, surf, sunshine pop, sci fi and horror themes and everything else that has that cheesy moldy vintage smell“. In 2015, he released the kaleidoscopic LP ‘Let’s Go […]
3m Apr 27, 2017
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Axel Flóvent: Quiet Eyes
Icelandic songwriter Axel Flóvent has announced the release of his brand new single Quiet Eyes, the title track from his second EP out 9th May. Based in the tiny Icelandic town of Akureyri, Flóvent was organically discovered in 2015 following the release of his debut EP Forest Fires, attracting huge critical acclaim and amassing streaming […]
3m Apr 26, 2017
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Paint the Sky Red: A Billet Doux
Post rock Indonesia (out of Klaten) put out a compilation “From the Last Moment” in late 2013 featuring thirteen tracks by some of the best artists they could assemble together in one release via the asian postrock scene at the time. While there are quite a few good tracks here, we wanted to start by […]
8m Apr 25, 2017
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The Black Watch: Satellite
The Black Watch, the Los Angeles based band fronted by Songwriter, author, painter, tennis & ping-pong player, John Andrew Fredrick, just released their 15th full-length in 30 years. The Gospel According To John follows-up 2015’s Highs & Lows, and was recorded over the course of eleven months with Rob Campanella of The Brian Jonestown Massacre […]
7m Apr 24, 2017
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PAINTonPAINT: What to Mean
‘What to Mean‘ is one a few intimate and beautiful downtempo tracks from the debut LP from Canberra, Australia indie pop duo, PAINTonPAINT, comprised of Hannah Beasley and Chris Endrey. The album’s title, ‘Night Rises‘ is reportedly in sympathy with American artist titan, James Turrell, who the band were lucky to meet and play alongside […]
4m Apr 23, 2017
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Gain: Insomnio
Today’s selection “Gain” comes from the LP ‘Entropía‘ from five-piece Barcelona Spain based grunge-rock band GAIN, who got their start over a decade ago in 2003. The song was released on February 15, 2014 and features quite the full set of pipes by Isma Doblado backed by the very solid and excellent instrumentation coming from […]
3m Apr 22, 2017
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Colour Of Spring: Echoes
Leeds, UK quintet Colour of Spring, a welcome addition to the city’s thriving music scene, have announced the release of their new single Echoes, today (21 April). It is the lead track from their self-titled EP out 23rd June via House of Love Records. The shoegaze outfit featuring Shane Hunter (vocals, guitar), Robin Deione (guitar), […]
4m Apr 21, 2017
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Rooftops: Sea Frailty
Bellingham, Washington four-piece band ROOFTOPS craft math-rock with reticular instrumentation and sparse vocals, heavily influenced by the Chicago and Pittsburg indie scenes of the mid to late 90’s. The group formed in the early summer of 2007 and continuously honed their sound; constantly playing shows and recording countless basement demos over their first number of […]
10m Apr 20, 2017
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Quicksilver Daydream: Echoing Halls
Quicksilver Daydream is the gothic folk alias of singer-songwriter Adam Lytle. Already known for his work with Wild Leaves, a renowned live outfit with whom he has released two EPs, his new project presents a pure distillation of his DIY ethic and the ideal vessel for his message of standing up for who you are […]
3m Apr 19, 2017
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the Florists: Gentle Bender
Minneapolis, Minnesota three-piece indie noise-pop band THE FLORISTS initally made themselves known to the world through their first debut EP, “Can You Feel the Stasis?” in July of 2016. This week they’ve returned with their newest solid four track EP, “No Costume“, which was issued just yesterday on April 17th; our favorite moment being the […]
4m Apr 18, 2017
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Ignite The Fire: Breathe
Ignite The Fire are from Maryland. Their song, ‘Breathe”, is the latest single from their upcoming EP titled “Trial and Triumph”, which will be released in Spring 2017. ‘Breathe’ is about breaking free from the constraints that hold you back. Whether it be physical, emotional or mental abuse, you have the will and the strength […]
4m Apr 17, 2017
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Fang Night: Steady Cruising
London UK based electronic pop duo Fang Night have announced the arrival of Steady Cruising, the first in a string of single releases planned throughout 2017. Comprising of art and design graduates Ben Walker and Ewa Lefmann, the two-piece have been making music together since the age of 14 and are fresh from being shortlisted […]
4m Apr 16, 2017
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EGOISM: Crowd
EGOISM is a dreampop/shoegaze band from Newton, Sydney, formed in 2014, although technically began in 2012 as a 7 piece ukelele ensemble until membership eventually declined. Singer-songwriter Scout reportedly wrote the single “Crowd” a long time ago but they never thought it would be released. They mention it was one of the only things they […]
4m Apr 15, 2017
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Staycations: Ophelia
Cambridge 5-Piece Staycations unveil their latest soulful, infectious single Ophelia, a bar raising effort replete with the classic dreamy-indie touches they’ve established on recent singles ‘Hey Guys‘ and ‘The Enemy‘. Formed of brothers Lewis Marriott-Hall and Charles Hall alongside Will Hasleham, Ben Udin and Craig Sadler, the band’s sound is a concoction of influences, ranging […]
3m Apr 14, 2017
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Of the Fact: On My Own
Of The Fact is a four-piece pop punk band from La Crosse, Wisconsin. They have always made it a point to give their music a strong presence and with their “do it yourself” attitude, they have gained the respect of bands and fans all over the map. The four track EP, Adjust, released in 2015 […]
3m Apr 14, 2017
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Calan: Apparition
The untraditionally traditional Cymru, Wales-based group Calan is the only Gwerin (translation: Folk) band to be held in a detainment cell at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport alongside a death metal band from Estonia. Calan is also the only band of any genre to follow-up that experience by performing alongside Sting at the Royal Albert Hall […]
3m Apr 12, 2017
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Who Ha: Synthwave Belongs in a Museum
Mike Mendoza, retro-revivalist from Austin and also known as the artist WHO HA, is a creator of inspired 80/90s retro synth via his imprint, Retro Promenade. One of his most recent creations in the creative commons sphere this past year is an excellent tribute to a certain classic film series from the past, or as […]
5m Apr 12, 2017
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PLAZA: Deep In My Head
PLAZA drop savage, powerful statement track ‘Deep In My Head’ and announce release of debut self-titled EP ‘PLAZA’, out April 14th via Beyond the Wall Records. Reverb soaked guitars create a haunting backdrop for Brad Lennard’s contemplative vocals, before a sudden spark of ferocity in the instrumentation ushers in an electrifying primal scream. Simultaneously claustrophobic […]
3m Apr 10, 2017
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Little Reader: Speed of Light
“It’s an accidental love child,” says Nashville-based singer-songwriter Kate Tucker of Little Reader, her new and unexpected pop music collaboration with fellow songwriter and guitarist, Ross Flournoy, late of Merge Records bands The Broken West and Apex Manor. The duo’s debut album The Big Score, out soon, was produced by Mark Watrous of The Shins. […]
4m Apr 10, 2017
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Surf Harp: POOL BOY
Five-piece Baltimore art rockers SURF HARP released their ten track LP “PEEL” not too long ago back in early 2016 on friends records. “POOL BOY” is the sixth track on the album, a solid representation of the best of the band’s solid psychedelic sounds, and absolutely worth your purchase under the name-your-price model at their […]
4m Apr 09, 2017
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Pleasure House: Calm
Birmingham quartet Pleasure House have announced the release of their brand new single Calm, the first instalment from their five-track Sentient EP out 26th May. Forming part of a new wave of acts currently reinvigorating the city’s music scene, the indie rockers easily incorporate elements of Peace and Swim Deep in their sound to create […]
3m Apr 07, 2017
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The Sorted: Summer Makes Us So High
Martyn Zub is the talented force behind THE SORTED, an electro-pop musician via Los Angeles who released his debut three-track “Summer High EP” this past October [2016]. “Summer Makes Us High” is the lead-off track from the effort, which starts off with some perfect cinematic samples, possibly from a exploitative beach party flick from the […]
4m Apr 06, 2017
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Lisbon: Tyler
Newcastle outfit Lisbon have announced the release of their brand new single Tyler, with the song marking a musical transition for the three-piece, edging their way towards old school sampling on a platform of hip hop grooves. With several sold-out headline tours behind them over the last few years alongside support slots with acts including […]
3m Apr 05, 2017
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CIVIL CIVIC: Airspray
Today’s feature “Airspray” comes from the 2011 LP ‘Rumors‘ by London & Barcelona [born in AUS] based post-punk group, CIVIL CIVIC. You can pick up the entire album via their Bandcamp page below, a very solid effort and easily one of the very best and imaginative releases from the start of this decade. After finally […]
4m Apr 04, 2017
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Matthew O’Neill: Louisiana
Startup record label and environmental coalition Underwater Panther Coalition are excited to present their debut release, Trophic Cascade, the new LP from New York (via Ontario) artist Matthew O’Neill. Fourteen eclectic and emotional songs filled with layered Americana, Rock, Psychedelia, Soul and Folk. 50% of all profits will be donated to frontline earth protection groups, […]
5m Apr 03, 2017
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Jupiter Deluxe Tube: Home
Jupiter Deluxe Tube is a dream pop project through the lens of Orange County’s Darwinn Sato. Debut album PRODUCT OF INSOMNIA out 2nd June. Darwinn Sato, the voice and vision behind Jupiter Deluxe Tube, cites several inspirations for Product of Insomnia. The tracks evoke alternative states of consciousness, life after death, and interstellar travel, all […]
3m Apr 02, 2017
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Jewellers: Three Nights on a Sound
“Three Nights on a Sound” is the ear catching lead-off track on the 17-song album “Enjoy Your Stay” from Newport UK based experimental electro outfit, JEWELLERS. This, their well crafted third album was released under a name-your-price model on Sep 28 2015 with some great artwork by Fracisca Pageo. The additional embedded video for “ThirtySix” […]
3m Apr 01, 2017
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Jake Houlsby: Oklahoma
Newcastle [UK] musician Jake Houlsby has announced the release of Oklahoma, the second track taken from his Vondelpark EP out on 5th May via Tipping Point Records (Eliza and the Bear, Azekel, Bryde). The North East native’s luscious overtones and mature songwriting strongly come to the fore in Oklahoma, drawing welcome comparisons to the likes […]
4m Mar 31, 2017
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Ulises Lima: Yiye and Don Benito
Madrid’s Ulises Lima have returned with four solid tracks as part of a three-way split along with sister bands Shonen Bat and Wann. The songs were recorded in a couple days back in March of 2016 and released as this split via Atomize on December 14, 2016. We highly recommended you go pick this up […]
2m Mar 31, 2017
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Seeing Hands: Love You Still
Seeing Hands, the dreamy four-piece from Newcastle, have just released their third single Love You Still. Pushing their production value to its limit, the quartet move towards a much bigger sound with this track, incorporating big booming 80s drum patterns and swirling synths, while staying true to their floaty, melancholy melodies. Having already received widespread […]
5m Mar 29, 2017
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Ghost Cousin: Breakfast and Tea
The album “Scotland” is the first full-length effort that Canadian psychedelic art-pop band GHOST COUSIN recorded themselves in 2013, predominately at the McDougall United Church in downtown Edmonton. The arrangements are quite thoughtfully assembled in today’s featured opening track, “Breakfast and Tea“, reminding me slightly at moments of the vocal stylings of San Diego’s Rob […]
3m Mar 28, 2017
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DAUNT: Unbearable Light
DAUNT reveals the second cut and title track from forthcoming Unbearable Light EP, out on Beatnik Creative April 28th. ‘Unbearable Light’ is the second single from Will Daunt’s forthcoming debut EP of the same name– poised for an April 28th release via London label Beatnik Creative. Based in London, DAUNT first emerged with his seductive […]
3m Mar 27, 2017
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Faex Optim: Cyclemagic
On Netlabel Day in mid 2015 the Finnish born Kahvi Collective netlabel issued a full 8-track EP, “Mercury” by FAEX OPTIM, an electronic artist currently residing in Edinburgh, Scotland. Known as the missing link of Boards of Canada, Faex Optim creates tracks as close to that original Boards sound as you could wish for. The […]
6m Mar 26, 2017
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Joey Kneiser: Through the Screen Door
Nashville, Tennessee singer-songwriter Joey Kneiser put out his solo album “The All Night Bedroom Revival” on Bandcamp via Last Chance Records in 2015. This album features ten songs including “Through The Screen Door” a beautiful poignant stripped-down piece that captures the spirit and even history of Eastern Tennessee hidden amongst the old buildings and Springtime’s […]
4m Mar 25, 2017
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Odina: Why’d You Make Me Cry
Spanish songstress Odina has announced the release of her brand new single Why’d You Make Me Cry, the follow-up to her breathtaking debut EP Broken released last year to widespread critical acclaim. Having started out as an intimate bedroom project following her move from Barcelona to London, Odina turned heads with her debut release, drawing […]
4m Mar 24, 2017
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chalkboards: heartdrop
The new seven-song album “Sleeper Hearts” from Austin, Texas 8-bit inspired outfit chalkboards released in the final days of this past year, 2016. chalkboards is Anna Crain and Jacob Weiss who specialize in “weaving waves into dense blankets of noise or melody” while “tangled up in electronics, instruments, amps and cables“. For songs such as […]
3m Mar 23, 2017
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Kyowa: Open House
Kyowa just released an EP called Open House, and today’s Dose is the title track from it. Born in California, reared in Indianapolis, and residing in Nashville, Kyowa (k- IOWA) harnesses a “soft, mesmerizing, gorgeous, and haunting…” sound (Metromix Entertainment Magazine). Their ethereal, ambient, and, at times, grim take on indie-rock and pop has them […]
3m Mar 22, 2017
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Sakawa Boys: There’s No Harm in Trying
Cape Town South Africa’s SAKAWA BOYS released their debut LP in 2016 entitled, “2014 Anxiety“, which the band describes as being influenced by shoegaze and modern alt-pop music. We first heard their quality 2014 single “Lazy Eys” followed by the excellent four-song EP “V” that came shortly thereafter. “There’s No Harm in Trying” is the […]
5m Mar 21, 2017
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BOA: Steal It
Bristol-via-Brighton [UK] trio BOA are stepping it up with latest single Steal It. Laid-back tropical grooves and taut guitars provide a bed for vocalist Hugh Reilly-Smith’s hazy recollection of a fleeting, bleary late night romance- symbolic of a wider calling to youthful abandon. ‘‘When listening we want people to feel the intensity of young unrequited […]
3m Mar 20, 2017
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Bird Concerns: Is This Really Love?
Bird Concerns is a band of four friends (Travis Meador, Marcus Buser, Cooper Wolken, Jake Sucher) who make eclectic pop music. After meeting in college, while studying jazz and classical music together, the quartet relocated to Los Angeles to share their music with the world. Unlike many musical acts of today, Bird Concerns is not […]
4m Mar 19, 2017
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California Celts: The Town I Loved So Well
From Yucca Valley (CA), the California Celts music draws from the worldwide catalog of Celtic, Nautical and Island music with subtle tones of Reggae, Bluegrass, Mexicano and Rock. The group pays homage to the Scotch-Irish musical thread and its journey from the Old World to The Americas and beyond. If you are in the Southern […]
3m Mar 18, 2017
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The Underscore Orkestra: Irish Fairy (Remember the Oscar Wilde)
Today’s St Patrick’s Day Dose is by Portland, Oregon-based The Underscore Orkestra. It is from their 2014 album Tales from the Road… released on Bad Panda Records, and available under a Creative Commons license from the Free Music Archive link below. They have been touring all over the US, Canada, Central America and Europe for […]
6m Mar 17, 2017
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Irish Moutarde: Farewell to Drunkenness
Bagpipe, electric guitars and whisky: Celtic punk as it should be! That’s what Irish Moutarde offers you, a St.Patrick’s day party everyday, starting today to head into the long weekend. Irish Moutarde is a group from Quebec City, Canada that have been active since 2010. The high energy group started as a tribute to Irish […]
3m Mar 17, 2017
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The Black Watch: Whence
The Black Watch, led by John Andrew Fredrick, are releasing a new album ‘The Gospel According To John’. Arriving April 21st, 2017, it is the band’s 15th in 30 years of music-making (leaving out EPs, singles, wax cylinders). ‘The Gospel According To John’ follows-up 2015’s ‘Highs & Lows’, and was recorded over the course of […]
5m Mar 15, 2017
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Peonies: Marmalade
Landscape is the mid-2016 debut album from PEONIES, an indie pop trio from Jakarta, Indonesia. This is a wonderful and very promising first effort with several standout favorites here, including “Summer“, “Whispering” and the fun track featured on the Dose today. The first video from the album for the favorite ‘Whispering (All The Colours)” was […]
3m Mar 14, 2017
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Little Rêd: Hell
Above swirling guitars and dreamy synths, Little Rêd sings her anthem for love-worn relationships. Hell is her debut single, produced by Ed Tullett (solo artist, producer and collaborator with Novo Amor), it’s a song about the battle between fear and love exploring themes of heartbreak, anxiety and bravery. Little Rêd’s hook-laden soundscape wouldn’t be out […]
4m Mar 13, 2017
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Rosalind: Hands (live at Frog Fest 2016)
Rosalind are a Calgary based indie-folk band formed in early 2015. They best describe the sound as harmonies steeped in old-time folk, melodies with a marinade of soul; songs to bring you up, bring you down, and meet you in the middle, wherever that middle might be. Hands is a beautiful piece with some of […]
5m Mar 12, 2017
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Albin Andersson: Mayfly
“Mayfly” comes from the full length LP, “It Never Happened” from German singer-songwriter Albin Andersson, currently based out of Berlin. The album released in November of 2015, and is currently available through Bandcamp via donation or alternatively through the Free Music Archive. The album is a beautiful effort in the indie-folk vein which some may […]
3m Mar 12, 2017
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DAUNT: Drive
Drive is the first single from Will Daunt’s forthcoming debut EP Unbearable Light – poised for an April 28th release via London label Beatnik Creative. Based in London, DAUNT first emerged with his seductive brand of slow-pop when he uploaded ‘This Body Rushes’ to SoundCloud, racking up 400k plays in a matter of days. ‘Drive’ […]
3m Mar 10, 2017
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Endeavor & Speechfuzz: Laces
Netherlands based chillwave artist Endeavor & Speechfuzz released a beautiful new single ‘Laces‘ this past Sunday, March 5th. We initially stumbled across this languidly unfolding piece over at Bandcamp, a definite standout as we slowly tick away the Winter days and dream of Spring. Faded pigment on the beach Retreating dragging colors – have another […]
4m Mar 09, 2017
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