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Single Release: Heartstrings {Citadel}

Posted on May 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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‘Heartstrings’ by Citadel   (Philadelphia, PA)

 
 

As lovely as an introduction can be to a song, ‘Heartstrings‘ the latest single by Philly indie-poppers Citadel opens in a familiar and welcoming way. Deliberately over-produced drums with delicate piano under the opening melody, this first thirty seconds could land them song placements for anything from the next Ryan Gosling film to a Toyota commercial. Incredibly accessible and clever in style, the band never strays from their garage pop form yet has still produced a song catchy and unique with all the different layers of attitude throughout. Definitely take a minute to check out the interesting and fitting video they have to go with the single here. Dig it. @thinknotsleep

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Single Release: I’ve Seen Things {Bruised Skies}

Posted on May 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

a3352847036_10‘I’ve Seen Things’ by Bruised Skies   (Coventry, UK)

 
 

Coming from the appropriately titled album Ambient Works: Year 1 is a cut called ‘I’ve Seen Things‘ by UK group Bruised Skies. The background of this group or individual is as mysterious as the sounds being produced; bells and chimes sprinkle down like rain drops in slow motion while soft keyboard pads and nearly inaudible, spacious drum hits keep a reminder of what time feels like. Ambient, chill, and strikingly soulful, this track may be what you need today in order to sit back and collect yourself before becoming lost in the anxiety of the work week. Take a breath, a minute, and most importantly a listen here today. @thinknotsleep

 

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Single Release: Friends Of The Year {Pageantry}

Posted on May 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

a2585712259_10‘Friends Of The Year’ by Pageantry   (Denton, Texas)

 

Pageantry have released a heck of a great single. ‘Friends Of The Year’ is folk pop straight out of Texas and I can see why it has been called “the most promising track to come out of Denton”. Its a sweet track with sweeping math rock qualities sure enough to catch your ear. This is a song for every man, woman and child. @LeahLovecat

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Single Release: Paelistine {Lucy Claire}

Posted on May 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

a0499031116_10‘Paelistine’ by Lucy Claire   (London, UK)

 
 

An incredible Hype Machine streaming find, Lucy Claire was exactly the 180 degree turn away from the indie rock and electronic pop that generally dominates the blog charts that I needed. Experimental and moody, ‘Paelistine‘ is modern classical music in the way that Brazilian Girls are jazz. The kind of tune that could divide the stiffs of the classical realm and bring together youthful music lovers worldwide. Comparable in soundscape to 21st century favorites like Olafur Arnalds, Lucy sets a tone that a large demographic can relate to. She composed and produced this track for the string quartet we hear recorded and will surely leave a mark on the independent neoclassical scene in the UK and abroad. @thinknotsleep

 

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The Beauty Song {Visualkarma}

Posted on May 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

a0065025416_10The Beauty Song by Visualkarma   (Buenos Aires)

 

Has my heart turn soft? It seems that way. Don’t worry, I’m still always on the look for the latest and greatest in rock and roll but every once in a while, I need something a little softer. ‘The Beauty Song’ is just what I’m looking for. It’s beautiful dream pop that echoes through your head like a million siren calls. It makes me want to grab my blue tinted mason jar full of ginger ale and take my work day outside. You know, that doesn’t sound half bad. @LeahLovecat

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Video Release: CHeCk yO mIND {b.FUNK}

Posted on May 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

327011_10100139558271458_1260363813_o‘CHeCk yO mIND’ by b.FUNK   (New Jersey)

Some bands, when arranged well, have a vision that starts with music but continues to grow far beyond just one outlet of artistic expression. New Jersey’s hip-hop live band b.FUNK embody this mentality; intelligent funk with all the most progressive elements of modern hip-hop and a hustle that seems to (strangely) be a thing of the past in their scene. Their video for ‘CHeCk yO mIND‘ is a perfect representation of the band; fun, energetic and all-inclusive.  These qualities have made their fan base demographic very broad as well as made them not only college party legends but gotten them onto huge festivals like Toronto’s NXNE this June. Following this international tour, keep an eye out for future releases as we are told to expect mixtapes and EPs coming from both the band and frontman B.C. @thinknotsleep

 
 

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Single Release: newsong {Hank May} (Best New Music)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by | 1 Comment

a2545019951_10‘newsong’ by Hank May   (Los Angeles, California) *

 

Hank May was formerly Rock Dove.  His Paper Boat EP got Best New Music here at Dingus accompanied by high praise for the song-writer.  Last month he released a single, now titled under the singer/guitarist’s birth name, called ‘newsong‘.  It’s back to brilliance for the lush layered folk tracks that take what, to my dispair, most would call a “Bon Iver” sound and bring out power and strength.  Though the track is acoustic and though the vocals capture an airy softness, the tectonic play between harmonic parts creates an unshakable foundation to which beauty and sadness, at the same time, unfold.  @Dingusonmusic

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Single Release: The Butterfly Girl {The Balcony Stars}

Posted on May 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

a4127662570_10‘The Butterfly Girl’ by The Balcony Stars   (Liverpool, England)

 

This is something beautifully alluring about The Balcony Stars’ single, ‘The Butterfly Girl‘. The name alone leaves you with a little sense of wonder and the visual aspect, the cover, makes your imagination run even more wild. Shoegazy rock and roll is what we have here and its laced with some late night starlight and early morning haze. It’s a song you lay in bed listening to until the moment you have to force yourself to star your day and its there for you when you need to unwind. The Balcony Stars have something special on their hands, something very special. @LeahLovecat

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Single Release: Apgetaryong {Cora Kim}

Posted on May 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

a0800846745_10‘Apgetaryong’ by Cora Kim   (Montreal)

 
 

This is a single that represents Cora Kim quite well in my opinion; a tasteful mix of all the reoccurring elements in her music from synth pop to Korean folk to trip hop and r&b. Sonically, this song leaves a lot of open space for the eclectic instruments involved to breath and groove, leaving us feeling like we are being lifted out of our moment in time and cast into the realm she has prepared. Her delicate vocals dance around the beat and are equal parts rhythmic and melodic. The instrumental is comprised of high tuned drums and bright synths, among other percussive elements, that make for a very colorful and light landscape. All around a great production and developed sound. @thinknotsleep

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Single Release: Away {Julia Losfelt}

Posted on May 20, 2013 by | Leave a comment

artworks-000048451753-gi0jpc-t500x500‘Away’ by Julia Losfelt   (Paris, France) *

Singer, Julia Losfelt, enjoys the extreme luxury of being partners, in multiple ways, with Parisian producer Andrea.  However, her latest track, ‘Away‘, is a product composed all her own.  You can sense that their minds share some intrinsic audio link, though now that Losfelt has put her stamp on something pure, it’s only upon examination that you begin to take note of the crucial differences, most prophetically, a more patient resolve for climactic restraint.  Regardless of this comparison, the track is amazing.  There’s no fancy way to say it, it’s so wonderfully saturated. [Free Download] @Dingusonmusic

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