“Break My Heart” is off of La Sera’s sophomore album Sees The Light, out now from Hardly Art.
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Category Archives: 2012
[on the rise] Trails and Ways
I must admit, this post is long overdue. Along with the rest of the blogosphere, I’ve been obsessing over Trails and Ways for the last couple of months, so i’m a little confused on why I waited this long to spread the love. Oh well, better late than never.
Hailing from Oakland, CA, this quartet is producing some of the most infectious dream pop (or in the band’s own words “bossa nova dream pop”) i’ve heard in some time. They’re premiering a brand new track, “Border Crosser”, tomorrow (Monday, 10/22) over on Indie Shuffle and i’ve heard rumblings of some upcoming shows in SF and LA. I don’t really know much of anything in regards to a full-length, but i highly doubt one’s not in the works and i expect news on it’s release sooner than later. In the meantime, head on over to the band’s SoundCloud page and enjoy the plethora of fantastic tracks, including their take on Miike Snow’s “Animal” and M83’s “Midnight City”. If you only have time for one track, you must listen to “Mtn Tune”, by far the band’s standout track and easily my favorite.
[on repeat] Astro//Panda
Astro is an indie/electro-pop band from Chile. Though I have know idea what they are singing about, I really don’t care. I absolutely love what I hear. Astro’s self-titled debut was released back in August, but I owe this discovery to the All Songs Considered podcast, more specifically Jasmin Garsd with NPRs Alt.Latino. And like Jasmin, I believe Astro will find crossover success outside of Latin America. I’m actually a bit surprised I haven’t heard them on the airwaves here in Los Angeles (the ball’s in your court KCRW). I love love love the track “Panda”, it sounds like M83, only in Spanish.
[watch] Suit of Lights//Everyone Is Happy Now
The latest video from the indie band Suit of Lights. “Everyone Is Happy Now” can be found on the band’s third full-length Shine On Forever, which is available now via bandcamp.
[on the rise] The Faults
Some good ol’ fashion garage rock to kick off your weekend. Sydney duo Tom and Oli, otherwise known as The Faults, are making quite the name for themselves. I’ve heard them compared to both The Strokes and The White Stripes, which is quite the compliment. After the warm reception of their first self-titled EP, Tom and Oli are back with their sophomore EP Patients. I’ve been listening to “Leather Jacket” and the title track “Patients” (which you can download for free via bandcamp) a lot this week and i’m hooked. Patients is due out November 16th and I’m crossing my fingers for a full-length the near future (and some US shows would be nice as well).