Eureka California TITLE: Roadrunners WHAT TO EXPECT: Athens’ favorite indie-pop duo is planning to release its fourth album in April or May via HHBTM. An early listen reveals that Roadrunners continues the band’s streak of catchy tunes with biting and often funny lyrics. There are several highlights throughout the album’s 30-minute run time, but keep a special eye out… Continue reading Eureka California at Flagpole
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Linqua Franqa at Impose
Athens rising hip hop star Linqua Franqa woke up the world today with the Dope Knife directed visuals for “Eight Weeks” featured off the upcoming The Model Minority album available February 23 via Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records. Presenting one of the most exciting & incredible voices & talents arising out of the Athens scene right now;… Continue reading Linqua Franqa at Impose
Linqua Franqa Video Premiere at Overblown
I’ll make no claim to be an expert in hip-hop, but this track just banged me over the head and grabbed me by the ears. I think it is the warmth and lushness of the music combined with Mariah Parker AKA Linqua Franqa’s dexterous and smooth flow. There’s a lovely bang of Arrested Development or hip… Continue reading Linqua Franqa Video Premiere at Overblown
Linqua Franqa at Immersive Atlanta
Now, look here, young whippersnapper. I know you’ve got problems. So do I. So does just about everyone in the millennial age range. But you can’t tell me everything, can you? A slight nagging doubt, a sneering imp that tugs at your will to plow through another day—you keep it hidden, don’t you? Balled up,… Continue reading Linqua Franqa at Immersive Atlanta
Kleenex Girl Wonder Video Premiere at Overblown
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Kleenex Girl Wonder mp3 at 3pm at Magnet
Kleenex Girl Wonder will release its 13th record—a 76-minute, 26-song epic called The Comedy Album—on October 29. Here’s a small piece of the opus: “On Water Hill,” a story told via acoustic strumming and a subtle string section. Check it out below. [Link]
Pia Fraus at Stereo Embers
One of the very very coolest things about writing for Stereo Embers and just being generally plugged in to the indie/shoegaze/post-punk/whatever other insanely energetic and inventive sub-genre you care to mention, is having tracks like this laid at our doorstep with the singularly express request that we broadcast it out to the wider world, a request which,… Continue reading Pia Fraus at Stereo Embers
Pia Fraus at Big Takeover
The dream-pop veterans Pia Fraus are back with their first full-length album in almost a decade. Released on Seksound (Europe), Shelflife (US), and Vinyl Junkie Recordings(Japan), Field Ceremony is a triumphant return for the band, bringing back their signature dream-pop sounds alongside fresh takes on pop structures. Pia Fraus started in 1998 in Tallinn, Estonia. They released four studio albums: Wonder What It’s Like (2001), In Solarium (2002), Nature… Continue reading Pia Fraus at Big Takeover
Pia Fraus at Magnet Magazine
Dream-pop band Pia Fraus will release debut album Field Ceremony on October 13 via Shelflife. We suggest listening to and/or downloading new single “Never Again Land,” a soft, melodic tune filled with counter-punching guitar strums. It’s the perfect introduction to the band’s sound, and needless to say, you’re gonna love it. Check it out below. [Link]
Pia Fraus at Indie 30
Next month Tallinn shoegaze dream pop outfit Pia Fraus are set to release their first album in almost ten years, Field Ceremony. Until re-surfacing in late 2016 with the stunning psych tinged ‘Autumn Winds’, the last recording they’d produced was the 2008 synth pop infused release Summer Sun. As you would expect from the new… Continue reading Pia Fraus at Indie 30