father you see queen – 47 – we give and give and give and you take and take and take and take
this minneapolis duo released their debut ep at the end of last month and 47‘s most long-winded titled track is a sparse and ethereal beaut. if there was a modern day remake of legend, you better believe this would be on the soundtrack. calling all unicorns. www.fatheryouseequeen.com
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diiv – oshin – doused
beach fossils’ zachary smith’s side project dive is now named diiv and his debut album under the new moniker is out next month on captured tracks. another tune from oshin has surfaced and it’s post-punk tones pulse against a dreamy soundscape and the result is one hell of a track not to be ignored. www.facebook.com/divebk
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a lull – meat mountain – summer dress
we featured this chicago bunch in 2010 and now they are back with a new ep out this summer, a follow up to their debut album, confetti. this track is tribal with unrestrained, yet refined instrumentation that will bury itself in your brain and undoubtedly win you over. www.alull.com
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marissa nadler – the sister – apostle
boston’s dreamy folk goddess is back with her sixth album later this month and another track from the sister has surfaced. it’s an enchanting stunner with gorgeous guitar picking that will leave you breathless and bewitched. www.marissanadler.com
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this many boyfriends – (i should be a) communist
we featured this leeds bunch last year. they’re releasing a new single later this month, which is a re-recording of a tune off their getting a life with… ep. it’s smiths inspired and charming as hell. it don’t get much more beguiling than this kids. check out the song’s new video below. www.thismanyboyfriends.com
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haim – forever
these l.a. sisters just released their debut ep and everyone’s at attention. their blend of 80′s and 90′s pop, r&b, and rock melodies is undeniably infectious. this is the title track from forever and if you haven’t caught haim fever by the end these delightful four minutes, i’d check your pulse. www.haimtheband.com
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gold & youth – time to kill
this canadian four piece just signed to arts & crafts and dropped this single in preparation for the release of their debut album later this spring. it’s a smooth and mesmerizing gem with glossy synths that will leave you both satisfied and wanting more from this vancouver bunch. www.facebook.com/goldandyouth
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bill withers – still bill – use me
it’s 1972. the virginia native releases his second album. he’s probably best known for “ain’t no sunshine”, which he won a grammy for this same year. “use me” is hella funky though and just as soulful and has always incited instant head-bobbing for me.
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tenacious d – rise of the fenix
the comedy rock duo haven’t released an album in six years, but they are back this month with rise of the fenix and the video for the album’s title track is chock full of laughs. jack black is back in the music circuit ya’ll and bellies are sure to be achin’. enjoy!
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ko ko – float – so strange
this l.a. brother duo have their debut ep streaming on their bandcamp and it’s stunning, dreamy stuff drowning in reverb you shouldn’t hesitate to get on board with. this track is one of the most gorgeous songs i’ve heard in a while, with it’s arresting organs and falsetto. crazy crazy good. www.facebook.com/longlivekoko
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rac – hollywood (featuring penguin prison)
normally remix artist collective, lead by andré allen anjos, are reworking other people’s tunes into masterful dancefloor ready gems, but this time he’s on his own with an original track soliciting the help of penguin prison. “hollywood” is completely catchy and the perfect poppy and warm song for a fun-filled weekend. www.facebook.com/remixartistcollective
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lux – we are not the same – the window
this seattle duo were featured on seattle’s kexp music blog and we were immediately smitten with this track from their debut album. there’s a lot of 80′s influence in this fuzzy and synth heavy song that are irresistible. “the window” sounds like it could have been left off the drive soundtrack. sold? we are. www.facebook.com/luxkids
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beat connection – think/feel (feat. chelsey scheffe)
this seattle bunch are releasing their debut full-length album later this summer and the first single from said album is a sultry stunner featuring the fluid vocals of seattle graphic designer chelsea scheffe. it’s a hypnotizing diddy that’s easy to love and guaranteed to please. www.facebook.com/beatconnexion
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buke and gase – hiccup
the brooklyn duo, formerly named brassland, are dropping a new album this fall and have unleashed a first taste that’s raw with goodness. it’s driving and arone dyer’s vocals are powerful, invoking some karen o characteristics. it’s one hell of a track and if you don’t know these two, get in the know now. www.bukeandgase.com
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twin shadow – confess – five seconds
george lewis jr., aka twin shadow, is back with a new track from his follow up to forget. confess is out this july and “five seconds” is four minutes of grade a synth-licious modern new wave dripping with cool. this track is a home run and it’s already hogging the repeat button over here. www.twinshadow.net
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