New Music From The Inbox: Figs Vision, AlphaCub, Arkells, Holy Fuck, NIGHT OWLS
By: Juliette Jagger (@juliettejagger)
Artist: Figs Vision “Elle You’re Walking”
Album: Single
L.A. psych-pop duo Figs Vision have returned with a funky falsetto-laced number titled “Elle You’re Walking” and it’s destined to be a summer jam.
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Artist: AlphaCub “Comet”
Album: Single
If you’re fan of Euro-club hits, synth-driven electro-pop, or 80s arena-sized rock (crashing drums and acidic guitar solos included) “Comet” from AlphaCub will make your ears happy. This guy’s debut EP is due out via Culvert Music later this summer.
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Artist: Arkells “Private School”
Album: Morning Report
The Arkells have always excelled at writing radio-ready rock and “Private School” is no exception. Off of their highly anticipated fourth album, Morning Report, which is due out August 5th via Last Gang Records, this tune is a surprisingly new take on their characteristically hook-laden sound. Lyrically, it’s just a little bit cheeky while melodically it almost dips into early Beatles territory and then just as easily sounds like something that could have been co-written by The Stokes. This really is some great work from the Arkells not to mention a fitting progression.
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Artist: Holy Fuck “Xed Eyes”
Album: Congratz
Sure Holy Fuck made fans wait 6 years for a new full-length album but their latest single “Xed Eyes” says it was worth the wait. This track is everything that makes this band so great: a love of lo-fi, restless rhythms, weird atmospherics, and a return to their experimental roots.
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Artist: NIGHT OWLS “Call Me Out”
Album: Informaldehyde
Off of their forthcoming debut EP, Informaldehyde, “Call Me Out” from Leeds duo NIGHT OWLS is a slab of think and scuzzy, warm and fuzzy grunge-pop.
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