Special Thumbs – “Smothered”

November 2, 2016

These three tracks from Oklahoma City-based Special Thumbs come off their 4-song EP Pollen, released in October. As evidenced in these efforts, the group emphasizes melodically captivating vocal harmonies, bluesy guitars, and

Dino Jag – “You Make Me Feel So Good”

November 2, 2016

“You Make Me Feel So Good” is a fluttering and bluesy track from the heart, with a great and funk-friendly hook that has Dino Jag telling of a spell-like trance. The second

San Ographer – “Ms. Outlaw”

October 31, 2016

With the spacey synth arpeggio and nostalgic melody brimming through from the get-go on new track “Ms. Outlaw”, it’s likely not too surprising that San Ographer’s newest effort was inspired by the

thevillainandi – “the earth from the air”

October 31, 2016

“the earth from the air” is a soaring and effervescent pop spectacle from thevillainandi, the solo project formed by Daniel Charles Toone in 2013. Performing on XFM, for Communion Records, and at

LVNA – “Stalker”

October 31, 2016

LVNA, the London-based duo of Lydia Clowes (vocals) and Teresa Origone (keys and synth), craft a wholly enticing and soulful vein of dreamy pop. Since forming in 2014, they have progressed their

The Great Dictators – “Flipside”

October 31, 2016

Danish alt-rock trio The Great Dictators show strongly on new track “Flipside”, a slow-burner with twangy guitars and languid vocals that work very nicely alongside each other, crafting a very successful track

The Watanabes – “Ice Age”

October 31, 2016

The Watanabes are comprised of two brothers based out of the UK and living in Tokyo. One of their favorite activities – “sipping on green tea while writing heartfelt pop songs on

Hank Midnight – “The Mirror”

October 31, 2016

“The Mirror” chugs along steadily, with Hank Midnight’s suave vocals and hypnotic guitar strumming leading the way as subtle percussion kicks in at 00:56. What lacks for melodic variation is made up