The official follow-up to his beloved debut Cola, Patrick J. Smith takes his sound even further with 10 tracks that are an untainted exploration of the unconscious artistic self and the oscillation of time. Pre-order it HERE Smith began making … Continue Reading
Posts Tagged: dream pop
HEAR: Inspiring Indie Rock | Mother Tongues – ‘Love In A Vicious Way’
Mother Tongues have just released their first full length album called Love In A Vicious Way. The Canada-based band’s first album is genre-defying, unique, poetic, inspiring and vibrant. We can’t label this genre as psychedelic, folk, indie, or alt. It’s … Continue Reading
HEAR: Ambient Pop | AMAARA – “Bright Lights”
The multi-talented Amaara has released the official video for “Bright Lights”. The single is just a taste of Amaara’s ambient-infused pop music that will leave you either in a state of trance or singing along or both! Amaara has a … Continue Reading
HEAR: Ambitious Psych Rock | Monad – “Light In An Empty Room”
Monad has an ear for ambitious, luscious psych rock and it’s in full bloom on his new single “Light In An Empty Room”. Monad’s previous EP ‘Dissolution’ was a testament to the stellar music he can produce. We’re excited to … Continue Reading
HEAR: Dreamy, Interstellar Pop | Endless Forms – “Into The Swarm”
We are thrilled to share “Into the Swarm” by Endless Forms with you. The song is a stunning display of work, ethereal of fantastical in nature. The swirling synths and guitars melt into your brain and feels so visceral listening … Continue Reading
SEE: Dream Pop | Mother Tongues – “A Heart Beating”
If you love pop then you’ll love DREAM POP! This is exactly what the Toronto-based band Mother Tongues excels in with their lush, ethereal, hypnotic song “A Heart Beating” that almost feels like astral projection at times. This song takes … Continue Reading
HEAR: Soft, Indie Dream-Pop | Anya Baghina
We had the pleasure of listening to Anya Baghina today and can tell you that this is an artist you’re definitely going to enjoy. “For Now” is a soft, dream/bedroom pop song that paints an ethereal landscape in your mind. … Continue Reading
HEAR: Electronic Dreamscape | Unlearn & MP Shaw – ‘Secret Listener’
We are excited to share Unlearn and MP Shaw with you. The dreamscape they build in their carefully handcrafted electronica is ethereal and visceral offering a delightful sound to the cochlea. Check out “Love In The Ruins” above and read … Continue Reading
Pageants – “All Bets Aside” – Sun and Settled Days
Pageants – “All Bets Aside” – Sun and Settled Days Pageants, comprised of partners Rebecca Coleman and Devin O’Brien, is a joyous, understated romp through life with its darkness and overwhelming joy. Sounding a lot like The Cranberries meet The Beach … Continue Reading
Atmospheric: yeule – “Pretty Bones”
yeule “Pretty Bones” Serotonin II yeule has this very breathless voice flying over these interestingly, complex synth sounds and beats, sounding just like that beautiful heavenly music one hears in dreams. The synths stutter at times, making you think the … Continue Reading
Darkness Revealed: Crooked Ghost – “Sinew In Red”
Crooked Ghost “Sinew In Red” My favorite post punk/dream pop band is back, and they are darker than ever. “Sinew In Red” sounds as if Joy Division recorded in the dank alley in the backstreets of Hell’s Kitchen incorporated all … Continue Reading
True Tales Of The City: Women Of The Night – “I Am Well And Missing You”
Women Of The Night “I Am Well And Missing You” Pastel Colors I love this band. Women of the Night sounds like the Velvet Underground if John Cale had had his way and recorded their third album underwater. This band … Continue Reading
Dream Pop Kick Ass: Slow Pulp – “High”
Slow Pulp “High” Big Day Slow Pulp have that dream pop sound which lures you into a relaxing state, and then, out of nowhere, they turn up the volume and keep it going. This is a great band. Based in … Continue Reading
Early Evening Music: Quiet Kids – “On Your Mind”
Quiet Kids “On Your Mind” Quiet Kids A perfect example of dream pop; ethereal, lyrical, drifting vocals over layered keyboards and a beat (the drums and bass work as counterpoints to each other) that keeps going without overpowering, and an … Continue Reading
Home For Dreams: Cathedral Bells – “Cemetery Surf”
Cathedral Bells “Cemetery Surf” Cathedral Bells What a great, interesting single by Matt Messore. According to his bio, it took returning to his hometown of Cassadaga, Florida for Matt to rediscover himself as Cathedral Bells. According to Indie Shuffle: “I think … Continue Reading
Diorama of Life: J Fernandez – “Common Sense”
J Fernandez “Common Sense” Occasional Din The press for J Fernandez starts out “Occasional Din is a sunny shoebox diorama for the eternal pessimist”. I could not say it better myself. Each of J Fernandez’ songs is a diorama of scenes … Continue Reading
Mythological Beauty: Holy Golden – “Lost Island”
Holy Golden “Lost Island” Sleepwalkers In The Milky Way Holy Golden is the brainchild of Leslie Schott and Andrew Valenti, and listening to the beauty of this whole EP is like taking a trip to some faraway, kinder universe. The low-fi, … Continue Reading
Post Punk Beauty: Crooked Ghost – “Sleepwalker”
Crooked Ghost “Sleepwalker” Skeleton House One of my favorite bands, Crooked Ghost, has a new video out, and man, it’s a killer. Coming from Asheville, NC, Crooked Ghost is one of those bands who has combined the Velvet Underground with … Continue Reading
Cool Summer Music: Soccer Mommy – “Cool”
Soccer Mommy “Cool” Clean This is the stoner song that I’ve been waiting for. Sophie Allison who is Soccer Mommy writes great songs with wonderful hooks and those lyrics that are, as Allison describes them, “chill but kinda sad” bedroom-pop jams. … Continue Reading
Compromise? Exit Daze – “Both Sides” Ft. Lissie
Exit Daze “Both Sides” Ft. Lissie “Both Sides” is one of best on how duets should be employed, basically as a form in which both sides of a story can be told at the same time in a way, like … Continue Reading