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classixx – hanging gardens – all you’re waiting for

it’s friday kids, which means it’s time to cut loose. this l.a. duo teamed up with lcd’s nancy whang for this track off their debut album coming out next month. “all  your’re waiting for” is retro fun and slicker than the patent leathers you are sure to be sliding around in when you hear this diddy. www.classixx.la

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is tropical – i’m leaving – dancing anymore

the londonites are back with their sophomore album next month and i’m leaving‘s first single is a buoyant pop gem with a bittersweet message. here’s to the lovers who can still hold their own on a dance floor.  www.facebook.com/istropical

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twin tigers – death wish

we featured these athens, georgia boys a couple of years ago and now they’ve just released their sophomore album. its title track is a grimy, leaning on a dirty pole in a smoke-filled bar type of awesome. enjoy with whiskey.  www.thetwintigers.com

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gauntlet hair – stills – human nature

the now chicago duo are back with their sophomore album this july and stills‘ first single is a sinewy, electronic beast. “human nature” is hazy post-punk, noise-pop gold for the moody and passionate. www.gauntlethair.net

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cayucas – bigfoot – east coast girl

we’ve been fans of this socal bunch for some time and they are finally releasing their debut album next week. if the coachella weekend/s has you sleepy and spent, take a load off, hydrate, and spin this warm-weathered gem.  www.cayucas.com

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samuraj cities – metallic – wild at heart

the swedes are releasing their third album next month and our first taste is sweet and melodic loveliness ripe for spring. unroll that checkered blanket, find a soft patch of grass, and enjoy. www.facebook.com/pages/samuraj-cities

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black light dinner party – sons and lovers – lift away

the new york quartet are dropping their debut album next month and their new single from sons and lovers is an easy and charming track that does exactly what the titles promises, soars. www.blacklightdinnerparty.com

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night panter – lioness

we featured this philly bunch last fall. their latest single is an epic, atmospheric, and sexy-synthy beast, or rather, lioness. it’s a ferocious song that smolders and roars loudly. www.facebook.com/nightpantherband

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the veils – time stays, we go – dancing with the tornado

the band have released another track from their upcoming album, time stays, we go. “dancing with the tornado” continues the raw and driving energy from the album’s first track. really, the song title says it all.  www.theveils.com

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owl eyes – nightswim

australia’s brooke addamo is dropping her debut album this month and the title track is out as a free download to entice all us synth-loving folk. “nightswim” is a charming downtempo gem with a particularly sweet chorus. www.owleyes.com.au/

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lapland – unwise

brooklyn’s josh mease released his self-titled debut album last month and those looking for mellow and rich soundscapes to enjoy in the spring evening air, look no more. an album highlight is “unwise”, which hypnotizes and begs you to lay under a star-filled sky and gaze.  www.facebook.com/listentolapland

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foxes – beauty queen 

the london fox has a new single out, which is supposedly taken from her highly anticipated debut album out later this year. “beauty queen” will continue to garner her comparisons to marina and the diamonds. it’s pure pop, but with with a soaring 80′s inspired chorus, it’s pretty irresistible.  www.iamfoxes.com

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the preatures – “is this how you feel?”

the sydney quintet have a new single that bounces and continues to blend old school rock and roll elements with modern pop flare. “is this how you feel?” is funky fun with a fantastic reverb-rich chorus. don’t be surprised if hand-clapping ensues. www.facebook.com/thepreatures

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dead owls – small talk – only child

this washington duo just released their debut ep and small talk‘s lead track is a short, but vibrant gem that packs a lot of punch in its brief two and half minutes runtime. roll down your car windows and play loud and obnoxiously for full enjoyment. www.facebook.com/dead.owls.band

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max frost – white lies

austin’s max frost is one soulful cat. his mix of funk and and r&b is especially lovable on one of his five tracks to date. “white lites” moves with slick speed and is undeniably catchy. shine your patent leathers and slide along to this.  www.facebook.com/pages/max-frost

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