‘Citrus’ has that classic jangly guitar sound that I associate so often with indie pop, however the vocals and harmonies really do take it into the realms of 1970’s soft rock. The overall effect is something quite timeless, so that the name checked references above really do hold water. [Link]
Author: mike
Try the Pie at Dagger
One thing I’ve always liked about Athens, GA’s HHBTM (Happy Happy Birthday to Me) label is that though it does release plenty of indie pop music it doesn’t just stick to that one genre (like a lot of indie pop labels do). With HHBTM you never really know what you’re gonna get. Take this band… Continue reading Try the Pie at Dagger
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Dark Matter is the new album from duoSPC ECO (pronounced Space Echo) out now on Saint Marie Records. SPC ECO are the brainchild of Dean Garcia (formerly of Curve), while he crafts soundscapes singer Rose Berlin croons, aches, and endlessly laments about entire uncharted inner worlds above them. Today, we have the premiere for their… Continue reading Untitled
Half Sour at Austin Town Hall
Another day, another hit from Jigsaw Records 2016 collection. This time out, we’ve got a tune from Boston’s Halfsour, bringing about a more ramshackle bit of power-pop. The track has an inner hook, but it’s coated in the way the vocals are delivered with a devil-may-care attitude; it even sounds like the tune was recorded… Continue reading Half Sour at Austin Town Hall
Antlered Auntlord at Innocent Words
TEN: For the past two years, each Friday, Innocent Words has put the spotlight on up and coming artists/bands with 10 questions we like to call IW10. The tradition continues… Hometown: Athens, Georgia via Huddleston, Virginia Members and instruments: Hands: picks and sticks Feet: boots and flats, Fingers: rings and fingernails Head: ponder box Short… Continue reading Antlered Auntlord at Innocent Words
Try the Pie, Antlered Auntlord, SPC ECO at Examiner
Try the Pie Try The Pie is Bean Tupou’s labor of love. With the highly regarded Domestication under her belt Tupou has released – Rest – a collection of songs from 2005 – 2008. The 13 self-recorded tracks allow listeners to partake in Tupou’s music at the embryonic level. The tunes are stripped down to… Continue reading Try the Pie, Antlered Auntlord, SPC ECO at Examiner
SPC ECO at Magnet
The brainchild of Dean Garcia (Curve)—has just released a new album called Dark Matter, and today MAGNET has a free preview of opening track “Creep In The Shadows.” The track is brooding and dripping with electronics, with Rose Berlin’s vocoder-heavy vocal performance showcasing the subtle tension of the song. [Link]
Animal Daydream at Austin Town Hall
Having talked about Animal Daydream last year, it only makes sense that I give some love to their new single, “Citrus.” Well, that and it’s just a really great track looking back to a pure era in American songwriting…though the group hails from Sweden. Imagine finding yourself in Haight-Ashbury, slowly indulging in really warm harmonies… Continue reading Animal Daydream at Austin Town Hall
Mark Van Hoen, SPC ECO at Fear and Loathing
The world can be a very bizarre, very loud place at times. The insane volume of the current year’s unimpressive conclusions mixed with the annoying murmur of lives in motion, cars starting in the morning, empty laughter on lunch breaks, and meaningless chatter that booms within the walls of happy hour every day. December comes… Continue reading Mark Van Hoen, SPC ECO at Fear and Loathing
SPC ECO at New Noise
From the mastermind behind the ’90s band Curve, comes SPC ECO (pronounced “Space Echo”) and a brand-new, highly limited vinyl release. With just 250 vinyl copies floating around, Dark Matter is sure to sell out fast, especially if you’re a fan of meticulously crafted ambient sound scapes, sultry female vocals and a wispy, loungey feel.… Continue reading SPC ECO at New Noise