New Music From The Inbox 28 August 2013: Ice Crystalls, lost cassette, The Meaning of Life and More
Artist: Ice Chrystalls, “Stronger”
Album: N/A
From what sounds like the lovely Clacton On Sea, there’s a rawness that appeals to me.
Sounds like: A conversation in song…
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Artist: lost cassettes , “Beat Motel”
Album: N/A
Fantastic punk sounds blowing out of the north of England…
Sounds like: Exactly what it is!
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Artist: The Meaning of Life, “Laura V”
Album: Play Fuego
Absolutely stunned by this band. Awesome voice and sound!!
Sounds like: Capturing a feeling in a moment of time
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Artist: Miracle Falls, “Well, I Guess”
Album: Debasement Tapes
A cross-country journey from Portland to NY. Paul Dillon (ex Mercury Rev & others) leads this effort and features members of The Dandy Warhols, Mercury Rev, BJM and The Warlocks.
Sounds like: A phone call from the 80’s to today
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Artist: Grooms, “I Think We’re Alone Now”
Album: Infinity Caller
Brooklyn based foursome – album out Sept 3rd.
Sounds like: A bit of indie-pop sensibility
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Grooms – “I Think We’re Alone Now” from stereogum on Vimeo.
Artist: Summer Aviation, “Magic Night”
Album: Elevator
Husband and wife team but not quite the Seattle sound you’d expect!!
Sounds like: Old school meets a new day
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