Ummagma “Caravan” Compass This amazing band has the most interesting, complex sound I’ve heard since Cocteau Twins. Coming from the Yukon Territory and Ukraine, Ummagma is Alexander Kretov and Shauna McLarnon. Now based in Ontario, the duo weaves their magic … Continue Reading
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The Seraph’s Song: I, Us & We: “Tryst”
I, Us & We “Tryst” Ceremonies What a wonderful Dream Pop band. I love dream pop; there is something other-worldly about dream pop, something very Morpheus-touched, and I,Us & We are perfect at the sound. Comprised of Jordan Doverspike, Evan … Continue Reading
420 Funk: The Pheels – “Don’t Play Yourself”
The Pheels “Don’t Play Yourself” likeWise The Pheels are made up of Curtis Fields and Phil Jones, and they make the best stoner funk I’ve heard since early Prince or Cocteau Twins. I can see these guys on tour with the … Continue Reading
Synth-Pop Dreams: Late Nite Cable – “Hold You Back”
Late Nite Cable “Hold You Back” Guys, please release that EP you keep promising. The new single by Late Nite Cable is the best synth-pop song I’ve heard since Cocteau Twins and Portishead were together. The musicians: Pete Roessler – songwriter/vocals/guitar/synth/keys/production; … Continue Reading