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Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Sex & Food
Reviews1 CommentOn Sex & Food, UMO try to convey significant political messages via an inconsequential bedroom pop sound.
Wavves - "All Star Goth"
New TracksCommentWavves frontman Nathan Williams is re-releasing the band's self-titled debut for Record Store Day in honor of the album’s 10th anniversary. This previously unreleased track, “All Star Goth,” will be included on the reissue.
“All Star Goth” would be among the noisiest tracks on the exceptionally noisy Wavves. The heavily distorted guitars create a wall of sound that is suspended underneath echoing vocal harmonies. The song sounds like a combination of Car Seat Headrest’s Twin Fantasy (which it predates by 3 years) and the Beach Boys-esque vocals of Panda Bear’s "Comfy in Nautica."
The Wavves re-release will be available tomorrow on colored vinyl.
-Owen Murray
The Microphones - "The Glow" Pt. 2
ReviewsComment15 years later, and the Microphones' The Glow Pt. 2 is still one of indie folk's most essential and ambitious records.
Hot Dad - "No Sex, No Laid" (Video)
New Tracks2 CommentsA catchy abstinence rap by Hot Dad, fresh off a feature in our latest It Came from Bandcamp segment.
Attic Abasement - "Guarantee Jesus"
New TracksCommentThe lead single and opener of lo-fi rock group Attic Abasement's upcoming record Dream News, out May 27 via Father/Daughter Records.
Alex G - Beach Music
ReviewsCommentSinger-songwriter Alex G comes through with a detailed but somewhat bland combination of lo-fi and indie rock.
Blue Smiley - ok
New TracksCommentDigging the output of this little PA label Third Floor Tapes. Intriguing and punchy lo-fi jams all over this Blue Smiley release.