experimental pop

  • 2013

    Singer and producer Active Child has a new instrumental track that’s just dropped on SoundCloud with little warning. While the song doesn’t feature the emotive lead vocals we’d usually expect from a song out of this project, we are getting some angelic background singing against some plucked

  • It would seem that ex-The Books member Nick Zammuto has a second album–huh?–on the way. Not only does this video note that, but the single above is essentially all the proof you need. “Need Some Sun” is one of Zammuto’s smoothest tracks yet, not really showcasing a

  • 2013

    Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time by Candy Claws It’s been a while since I’ve heard some new, ear-catching output from Colorado music outfit Candy Claws. Their music has always showcased a deep appreciation for lush, colorful, and melodic psychedelic pop. The singing feels like a bit

  • On St. VIncent’s latest album, singer-songwriter Annie Clark comes together with some pretty bold and experimental flavors.I wouldn’t be surprised if fans found this to be a stranger record than 2009’s Actor. But while many moments on Strange Mercy are, uh, strange, I found this record

  • Active Child’s sophomore release has some pretty haunting and beautiful sounds. Lone member Pat Grossi’s choir boy falsetto is undeniably good. Plus, all the effects he laces into these tracks makes this LP an interesting listen. While I’m not in love with every song on this LP,

  • The track underneath this video is yet another from recent IAMSOUND signees NewVillager. Outside of that, I’m not sure if this video needs any extra explanation. –