Happy Halloween
Want a good Halloween soundtrack for October 31? Just loop this one song:
View Article“You love pop songs about love more than...
"...being in love." - The opening line on This Many Boyfriends’ debut album.I have been meaning to post something about This Many Boyfriends, especially because I haven't shared many indiepop things...
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Synthpop For Your Saturday
Darker synthpop stalwarts Provision have released their fifth album. As a fan from the early days, I can say this great act has their own sound; you know a Provision track when it comes on. The notes...
View ArticleRue Commines - "Pilot" Video
This song is in heavy rotation at home and on my iPod. I decided to look for a video and found one! Let's hope for more from Rue Commines. Perfect pop.Download "Pilot" for free:...
View ArticleUpcoming Sambassadeur B-Side
Something about the bass-line makes this especially appealing. This is one act that sounds better (to me) as they age.
View ArticleWhat Can I Do - new from Sally Shapiro
This blog has been around long enough that I can say "readers may recall earlier posts" featuring Sally Shapiro. I quite enjoyed the act's recent work with Johan Agebjorn. I say act because Sally...
View ArticleMore Disoveries: The New Division and Née
Lush number from The New Division. Came across this today and thought I would share. The band is called Née and they are from St. Louis.Their second ep is called Finches and was released in September...
View ArticleLove and Radiation
My inbox was kind today. This single really must be heard. The band is Love and Radiation, out of Chicago. From their bio: "During the day, Adele works as a civil rights lawyer and Lakshmi as a...
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Johnny Marr To Release "The Messenger" Solo Album
Straight from the announcement: Johnny Marr has recorded "The Messenger", a solo album which is scheduled for release on February 25th, 2013. The album was recorded in Manchester and Berlin and...
View ArticleNew Division release "Night Escape"
A nice little collection from The New Division. It's something like dreampop with electronic beats you can dance to. Available for purchase on Bandcamp.
View ArticleThe Bilinda Butchers - "Boyfriend" video
Yea! A video from a band I can't shut-up about! The music kicks in after a minute ("Secrets" is playing as the...
View ArticleI am Exploring Canada: TangoCharlie
A friend in Canada has been sharing a lot of great acts from her country. I think I am adding Canada to my search list! Check these guys out. My pick is "The Fourth Member".Worthwhile Dilemmas by...
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New Mogwai Remix Album
The new Mogwai remix album "A Wrenched Virile Lore" is out in the UK, EU (US version is on Sub Pop and will out on December 4th) on CD, 2xLP (w/download code) and digital download. You should also be...
View ArticleGirls Names
"The New Life" will be released on February 18th, 2013 on Tough Love (UK) and February 26th, 2013 on Slumberland Records (US). I like this new single "Hypnotic Regression" much more than the 8-minute...
View ArticleNew Ocean Blue
Two new tracks from the beloved The Ocean Blue. Taken from the Korda Records compilation. The band will be appearing in Milwaukee and Chicago.Blow My Mind by The Ocean BlueA Rose is A Rose by The Ocean...
View ArticleNew Arcades: must-listen-to modern synthpop
Here are couple wonderful synthpop tracks from London's "New Arcades" (Facebook, Website). Sometimes, my in-box has a gem like this nested amongst the mediocre PR release. The band is Dean Canty...
View ArticleNew Esther Video: Scandinavia
A new video of the second single "Scandinavia" by Swedish band Esther. facebook.com/esthersistermyspace.com/esthersisteresthertheband.tumblr.comtwitter.com/estherthebandvimeo.com/esthertheband
View ArticleListening...
Came across this from The New Division today and I find it particularly beautiful. Dreamy, atmospheric and bursting with that nostalgic energy.Some other tunes I can recommend:
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Mesh announce new single
Mesh is back with "Born To Lie", the first single from the new album "Automation Baby" due out next February. The single is to be released January 18 via Dependent in Europe and pre-orders of the...
View ArticleSynthpop For Your Saturday
Some synthpop for your Saturday. First is New Jersey's "Only You" (Facebook)Here is the newest Paper Plane Pilot song "Close Your Eyes". It's available for free.
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