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Summer is near and the latest single from folk/country band The Felice Brothers has it coming a little nearer with ‘Cherry Licorice”. Accompanied by some twangy vocals akin to Bob Dylan at closest example. The real stars of the tracks are the fun loving vibes that are altogether silly
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Multi-instrumentalist, Ty Segall collaborator, and songwriter Mikal Cronin has a new album on the way via Merge Records in May, and “Shout It Out” is the first track to drop from it. It’s a sweet and slightly lo-fi piece of pop rock that feels simultaneously sentimental and thrilled. Enjoy!
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The neo-psych pop project Black Moth Super Rainbow is back with a new tune and an album announcement via SoundCloud. Stream the track “Spraypaint” above, which is, to me, one of the prettiest songs I’ve heard come out of the project. It features the usual set of punchy beats
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Armed with strong hooks and pop sensibilities, New York singer-songwriter Chris Glover has released a new album under the name Penguin Prison. The album is out now on Downtown, and is streamable via the widget above. Though a lotta pop music as been wearing its welcome with me lately, the
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Some jangly and dream-inducing pop from Puro Instinct on the single “Stilyagi.” Even Ariel Pink hops in on this track and helps out with a little background vocals and production. The track is from the project’s forthcoming album, Headbangers in Ecstasy, which is due for release on Mexican Summer.
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One of 2009’s catchiest songs was written by Generationals. Of course, I’m talking about “When They Fight, They Fight.” The album it came from, Con Law, didn’t amaze me as much as several tracks from it did, but I’m still expecting big things from this outfit.
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Video from the Cali garage trio Bare Wires. Their new album is Seeking Love, and it’s out now on Castle Face. /via/ –