New Music from the Inbox for April 9, 2018: Popes of Chillitown, Frøkedal, Lowell, & More!

Artist: Popes of Chillitown
Song: “Prang”
Album: Single

These Ska-Punk-Dubster’s from London are set to release a new album early next month. I love the fun, upbeat tempo of the song.

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Artist: Frøkedal
Song: “I Don’t Care”
Album: Single

Oslo-based singer-songwriter Frøkedal’s latest single features crunching guitar lines and soaring strings. I enjoy the folk-like quality of this song.

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Artist: Lowell
Song: “War Face”
Album: Lone Wolf

Canadian alt-pop singer Lowell just released her sophomore album Lone Wolf. I like the driving rhythm of this track

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Artist: EELS
Song: “Bone Dry”
Album: The Deconstruction

From the new album, The Deconstruction, EELS’ song “Bone Dry” has a really cool, stop-motion music video. I love the jazzy, bluesy quality of the song.

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Artist: Luvia
Song: “For You”
Album: Single

The debut single from Brighton teenager Luvia tells a narrative of people giving into guilty pleasures. I enjoy her soaring, powerful vocals juxtaposed with the gentle accompanying instrumentals.

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Artist: Alfred Hall
Song: “Quite Some Time”
Album: Single

This Norwegian indie-pop duo looked back to the 60s for inspiration for this song’s sound. I like the early Beatles-like quality to the song.

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