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MP3s: Que? Zoo and Dr. Skull
Que? Zoo and Dr. Skull is the alias for Philly-based Brandon Seawell, who recorded the six songs on Days At the Zoo in his bedroom "with two microphones, a mixer from the Back To the Future era, and my laptop." Three songs from...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
MP3: Lower Dens – “Propagation”
The spacey "Propagation" provides a preview of Lower Dens' new album Nootropics, out April 30th (May 1st in the U.S.). The five-minute roller is built around creaking guitar developments, which dissipate a minute in to allow Ja...
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Stream: Mount Eerie – “House Shape”
As reported in February, Phil Elverum, of Microphones and Mount Eerie, will be releasing two albums this year. The first, Clear Moon, presents songs about “a quiet life in and around a small northwest town, usually buried in fo...
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MP3: mr. Gnome – “The Way”
mr. Gnome are already following last year's excellent Madness in Miniature up strong with a new digital 7" Softly Mad, consisting of tracks "The Way" and "Still Life". The former is a standout, as good as anything on Madness in...
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Stream: Cineplexx – “Crawl o Mariposa”
With a focus on guitars and synth-infused pop, Cineplexx's sound is a blend of psych-pop, culturally eclectic folk, and post-rock; it's not too distant from the engrossing DIY pop of R. Stevie Moore or Ariel Pink. "Cosas de la ...
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Full Album: Fly Golden Eagle – Swagger
Swagger is a genius album from Nashville-based Fly Golden Eagle that has gone severely overlooked. It comes highly recommended. Stream the entire release inside.
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MP3s: Day Joy
MP3: Day Joy – Talks of Terror MP3: Day Joy – Animal Noise Michael Serrin and Peter Michael Perceval craft haunting folk music with bursts of noise-pop and rock, evidenced best by the stunning “Talks of Terror...
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MP3: Deep Sea Diver – “Ships”
"Ships" is the first track off Deep Sea Diver's full-length debut History Speaks. The trio is fronted by guitarist Jessica Dobson, lead guitarist of The Shins and past collaborator with the likes of Beck and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs...
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MP3s: Rural Ghosts
The sparsely intimate folk of Rural Ghosts is bound to conjure up Jeff Buckley comparisons, mainly for how Erik Neilson projects his chilly yet powerful quiver over hazy acoustics ranging from high-pitched arpeggios to gently s...
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Stream: Real Estate – “Exactly Nothing”
Real Estate – Exactly Nothing Real Estate take us to balmy shores and sunny days on “Exactly Nothing”, taken from their most recent Days single, “Easy”. Its swirling array of fluttering guitars bri...
