Tag Archives: Denver

West Coast Bros

rsz_balueWest Coast Bros‘ by Balue   (Denver, CO)

 

It is well below freezing in Colorado today. The slopes are probably packed with droves of people in puffy jackets and scarves wound round their faces. It’s no wonder Denver’s Balue is dreaming of a warm, sunny coastline. Whether you’re steps away from a hot beach or huddled next to the steam pipe in your basement apartment, the track will make you squint at the sun glaring off of the bright, blue water. The darker bass line of this surf pop single will bring you back to reality, though, so you’ll probably want to check out their earlier releases. [Free Music@AshleyCanino

Scarves

‘Scarves’ by Flashlights   (Denver, Colorado)

 

I found myself involuntarily swaying from side to side as I listened to ‘Scarves’. It’s so unbelievably  catchy, a really great pop track without getting sugary or too light. Flashlights have found an in-between, something that can easily get listened to by the masses and thoroughly enjoyed backward and forward. I believe it was Veronica Sawyer who said, “Lick it up, baby. Lick it up.” @LeahLovecat

Paradoxical Intention

Paradoxical Intention by Balue   (United States)

When I went over to Balue’s BandCamp page, I noticed that they had a song titled ‘The Pool Honeys’. Being a major movie freak, I immediately thought of The Sandlot but thought “No, no way is this a song about that”. Oh, I was wrong. It’s a song dedicated to THE Wendy Peffercorn and the rest of the Pool Honeys. I couldn’t believe my ears, I immediately smiled from ear to ear. Not only was there this reference but Paradoxical Intention is a hell of an album. It’s something you listen to when you just need to relax, an album to chill out to. It’s beautiful bedroom pop for sunny, rainy, lazy afternoons. Blast this through your apartment, your roommates will thank you. @LeahLovecat

The Easy Sun

The Easy Sun by Sea States   (Denver, CO)

When discussing “chill-wave” or “dream-pop” or “cloud-rock”, my empirical senses seem to be overwhelmed by a mixed bag of emotions, spurred by epic moments that expand into space.  Coincidentally, it isn’t proficiency, or even ability that makes me stop and pay attention with these genres, it it purely the ability to draw connections between traditional structures (the things I subconsciously know and am attracted too) and modern timbres (the things that make me think my choice is contemporary).  Enter, The Easy Sun.  Dingus