Summer Heart: About A Feeling

About A Feeling is the new album from Swedish artist Summer Heart, aka David Alexander. The album delivers eight tracks of sparkling dreampop. Airy and chill, the tracks range in feel from genre leader Washed Out to the more indie sound Real Estate, but with a bit of lo-fi influence to the vocals. This is fun summer music to be savored on the dog days ahead. Stream and buy About A Feeling at the link below.

 

Noir Coeur: Jahnimal EP

Jahnimal is the latest EP from the synthpop duo Noir Coeur, aka Jean Ad and Lou Soleil. The 5 tracks feature lush synth pads, prominent beats and heavy reverb vocals to create a chillwave sound with influences of Philly soul. There is a moving danceable edge to Jahnimal, as well as an atmospheric embiance. The Jahnimal EP is a thoroughly enjoyable addition to electropop world. Stream and download the Jahnimal EP at the link below.

 

These Seeds: Restless In The Morning

Restless In The Morning is the new album from ambient post-rock artist These Seeds, aka Bobby Yagodich. Hailing from central Pennsylvania, These Seeds bring a heavy classical influence, combined with a minimalist aesthetic to make an album of darkish ambient music. Using piano as the dominant instrument, the seven tracks on Restless In The Morning envoke the feeling of trying to wreste the sleep from ones head and become conscious of the new day.  Stream and download Restless In The Morning for free at the link below.

 

Black City Lights: Parallels

Black City Lights is the Wellington, new Zealand electronic duo of Calum Robb & Julia Catherine Parr. Their new EP, Parallels, is a breathtaking journey through atmospheric landscapes, lush synth pads and beautiful vocals. The six tracks are dark and haunting, with a sonic immensity that fills one's head. This is a perfect record that deserves a wide audience. Stream and download Parallels at the link below.

 

Future History: Loss:/Self

Debut albums that can be described as epic come around very rarely. Epic, however is an apt description for Loss:/Self, the debut from Toronto duo Future History. Kevin Ker and Justin Dillon have made an album that is a testament to just how good an indie rock band can be. Melodic, and heavy, one can hear influences of the Decemberists in the songwriting and feel the power in every track. The album is flawlessly produced with mixing having been done by Laurence Currie (Hey Rosetta, Wintersleep). This is a band destined for much greater things. get into them now. Stream and buy Loss:/Self  (or download a two song preview for free) at the link below.

Withershins: Silver Cities

Silver Cities is the long awaited sophomore album from Champaign, IL shoegaze band Withershins. The ten tracks build on the sound of their 2009 debut Aeriel, with a heavy, atmosphereic and slightly lo-fi vibe. Leaning more to an alt rock feel, Silver Cities soars with intricate instrumentals showcasing sterling musicianship and compelling vocals. Stream and buy Siver Cities at the link below.

Lady In The Radiator: Beaut

Beaut is the new EP from New Jersey post-hardcore band Lady In The Radiator. The five tracks are heavy as one would expect, but they are more than that. Featuring elements of shoegaze and psychedelic with a distinct post-punk vibe, Beaut is ride through genres that comes together in a totally pleasing way.  One can here many influences in the tracks, but the ones that comes to me first are The Used and Weezer (like I said, genre ride). That's very good company. Stream and download Beaut at the link below.

Arrange: Two Garden Children Video

Here's a new video for the track Two Garden Children from the Five Years With The Sun EP by FZB favorite Arrange.

Hermetic: Civilized City

Vancouver post-punk duo Hermetic has released their debut album, Civilized City. Consisting of guitarist/vocalist Eric Axen and drummer/vocalist Bart Newman, Hermetic deliver serious sonic content, with their driving take on the post-punk aesthetic. While influences abound in their music, it would be a disservice to name them as Hermetic stake their own ground on Civilized City with a unique sound that is both compelling and heavy. This is a strong debut effort. Stream and buy Civilized City at the link below.

French for Rabbits: Claimedby the Sea EP

Claimed by the Sea is the latest EP from New Zealand dream folk duo French for Rabbits, aka Brooke Singer and John Fitzgerald. The six tracks are bult around Singer's vocals, which are warm and haunting in their beauty. The instrumentals are light and airy, helping to create a very personal experience in listening to the EP. Blending elements of folk and dreampop Claimed by the Sea is a wondeful, peaceful EP that is simply beautiful. Stream and buy Claimed by the Sea at the link below.