Bombay by El Guincho
Tropicool.
This guy has come a long way.
I don’t really listen to lyrics much anywaze.
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Posts tagged "pop"
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Glowing Eyes by FLASHLIGHTS
Colorado’s FLASHLIGHTS have returned with a new EP of casually-crafted electro pop, aptly titled FLASHLIGHTS EP 2. The songs have a fun, bubbly quality to them (especially on “Holiday” which sounds like a mix of Ben Gibbard and Chairlift).
The track “Glowing Eyes” stood out as different with its Knight Rider-ish synth lines, ambient pools and dark vocals.
You can stream their entire thing ( + download 2 tracks for free! ) on their bandcamp página. The song “New Hampshire” also appears on a split cassette with Force Publique.
SHOWS:
01.16.11 - Denver, CO - Rhinoceropolis w/ Pictureplane, Hideous Men, Narwhalz of Sound
01.29.11 - Boulder, CO - Astroland w/ School Knights, Hideous Men, Night of Joy
02.23.11 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge w/ MIllionYoung, Force Publique
03.12.11 - Fort Collins, CO - Hodi’s Half Note w/ Common Anomaly
03.17.11 - SXSW- AUSTIN, TEXAS- EYE IN THE SKYE STAGE @ Shiner Saloon
03.19.11 - SXSW- AUSTIN, TEXAS- DENVER REVERB STAGE @ Parkside
03.31.11 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge w/ Toro Y Moi, Adventure
04.14.11 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge w/ Candy Claws, Gardens & Villa
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COOLRUNNINGS /// Dracula Is Only The Beginning
If you don’t have this yet, get it now.
I especially dig the opening one-two punch of “Chorus” and “Brunettes”. Tropical post-rad jams with snare snaps, rolling toms, and Anco-meets-XTC vocal chants. The whole LP is solid, which is a testament to the true talent that these Knoxville kids bring to the table.
Epic album art via Thee Ruiner
Check out the rest of the Dracula Horse fam.
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Salsaness by Radiation City
Portland 4-piece Radiation City blends bossa-influenced pop with darker dream drones (check out the track “Summer Is Not An Act 1” for the latter). Although a few acts come to mind (Mosquitos, Beach House, Grizzly Bear, Télépopmusik), Rad City occupies a unique space of its own.
You can stream/purchase the full album on their bandcamp and grab the cassette release via Apes Tapes.
They are currently on a west coast tour that you can follow on their tumblr. Catch them at the Silverlake Lounge on Wednesday 5/4.
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4EVER AND 4EVER by Stoner Showers
Vintage hair whips and knowing glances from Oahu, Hawaii. Sample off of “Balia Bolero” by Fun Fun.
Free download.
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Amor Fati - Washed Out
Washed Out is back with another amazing cover of 90’s smooth pop. Earlier this year he brought us his cover of Moby’s “Porcelain”. This time he channels white pool decks and blue skies with Seal’s “Crazy”. Original version here.
His last album featured covers of 80’s tracks, so we can only speculate what this progression will lead him in the future (00’s?).
jk, E Greens. we will always love yr grooves.
photo via Leriam Gonzalez
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Untitled by POMPEYA
Sunny and dancey, this track is hard not to like. You can give the whole album a listen on their SoundCloud.
NOTE: Pairs nicely w/ Cut Copy.
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Stockholm by Wet Wings
Summer is over in New Zealand (where this guy and gal are from) but that doesn’t mean they’ll stop giving off those breezy pop vibes.
Stream/download on Lil Chief Records bandycamp.
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Doing Things by Body Parts
Quirky Los Angeles basement pop.
we recorded this in a basement on long island in the summer, 2010. it explores foreground music (as opposed to background), our obsession with irony, and our difficulty with sincerity.
Order / download album for free here.
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