Malka: The Constant State

 

NYC shoegazers Malka have released their debut album, The Constant State. The seven tracks take listeners on a genre-melding journey, ebbing and flowing through the realms of dreampop, post-rock, nugaze, and psychedelic rock. The songs are evocative both musically and lyrically, touching on metaphysical, existential and interpersonal subject matter with an honesty that resonates to an emotional core. Their music is a reflection of the triumph and tragedy of the world, compelling us to look deeper into the realms of our consciousness. Malka is trying to stretch the concept of songs to make them sound more like emotional lapses of time. Stream and buy The Constant State at the link below.

 

The Still Tide: Half Empty Rooms

 

Half Empty Rooms is the new EP from Denver dreampop outfit The Still Tide. The four tracks are immersive exercises with an impressive melodic persona, featuring strong vocals and instrumentals. The band of Anna Morsett, Jake Miller, Aaron Latos and Natalie Tate blend elements of folk, blues and indie rock to deliver an EP that works from start to finish. This is a band to be aware of, as we'll surely being hearing more from them. Stream and buy Half Empty Rooms at the link below.

 



Diamondwolf: Your Time Has Come

 

Seattle-based duo Diamondwolf (featuring Alicia Dara of The Volcano Diary) have just released their debut album, Your Time Has Come. The ten tracks are marked by stunning vocals, crisp instrumentation and flawless production. With a strong folk rock base and some nice Americana touches, this is one of the best albums of the year so far. Stream and buy Your Time Has Come at the link below.

 

Chez.Kito.Kat Records: Kito Sounds #7

 

France/Louisiana based experimental electronic label Chez.Kito.Kat Records has released a new compilation of the label's artists, Kito Sounds #7. The nineteen tracks make a wonderful showcase of the innovative, immersive and varied music put out by this label. This compilation is full of fantastic music and is a great way to discover new artists. Stream and download Kito Sounds #7 for free at the link below.

 

Decorum: Centre

 

Decorum is a new post-punk band out of Brooklyn, that has just released the two track debut, Centre. The songs are darkish, post-punk affairs with a driving beat, understated guitars and atmospheric vocals. We don't have any other info on the band, but these two tracks certainly wet the appetite. We hope more is on the way in the near future. Stream and download Centre at the link below.

 



Broken Player: Misanthropocentric, A.K.A. Droid's Blood

 

North Carolina indie label Sorry State Records has released the new album from Broken Player titled, Misanthropocentric, A.K.A. Droid's Blood. The Chicago based, genre bending punk band's latest combines full-bore hardcore, jittery synth-punk, and a dark pop sensibility into a blend that, while not exactly seamless, is nothing if not distinctive. Stylistically, Misanthropocentric continues along the lines of the band's first LP but pushes at the boundaries of the band’s sound, making the hard parts harder, the noisy parts noisier, and the catchy parts even catchier. Through the din Scott Plant’s brilliant lyrics remain the centerpiece. Stream and buy Misanthropocentric, A.K.A. Droid's Blood at the link below.



Big Lonely: Close Your Eyes, Keep Talking

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Close Your Eyes, Keep Talking is the latest album from Ontario alt rockers, Big Lonely. The ten tracks have a Weezerish feel and stick pretty close to the tried and true alt rock music formula. Dynamic and pleasing, but at the same time, offering nothing new as this album sees no risks taken. This album is one of the countless alt rock albums that essentially sound the same, with promising musicians, that are to content to do more of what has already been overdone. Watch a video for the track You Want It All and then stream and buy Close Your Eyes, Keep Talking at the link below.

 

J. Francis: To Adore

 

To Adore is the new album from Brisbane based dreampop artist J. Francis. The 9 tracks are smooth musings of the genre, ala Real Estate and Beach House. With atmospheric vocals, melodic guitars and plenty of reverb, Francis delivers an album that pleases.  While there are no boundaries pushed or new avenues explored, the album never the less works on all levels as a sterling pop ensemble. Stream and download To Adore at the link below.

 



The Nursery: She Speaks The Wave b/w Hexes and O's

 

Toronto based indie band The Nursery have released a new single She Speaks The Wave b/w Hexes and O's. The tracks are rocking affairs with an early 80's feel of driving guitars, creative synths and inspired vocals. The band has released a video for the first track which uses a unique combination of stop-motion, time-lapse and live-action to explore notions of temporarily and ephemerality. Images of degradation and destruction are juxtaposed with rebirth and reconstruction in tranquil colour palettes create the uncanny aesthetic that challenges perceptions of time and time-based mediums. These disparate sequences fluidly merge into one another; exposing a liquid narrative that echoes both the musical and lyrical content.  Watch the video and then stream and download She Speaks The Wave b/w Hexes and O's at the link below.

 

Club K: Let M Shake

 

UK label Small Bear Records, brings us the new album, Let M Shake, from Swedish indie outfit Club K. Club K started out in 2011 in the small town of Kristianstad, in the south of Sweden as a school project. After some time the band recorded the album "Det er ikke din skyld", probably the best/worst debut in the history of music. In March 2013 the band released the "I'm a whale EP". After some records and several tours around Europe Club K´s new album "Let M Shake" is finally out. The eight tracks are varied indie rock affairs that showcase a band with promise. Stream and buy Let M Shake at the link below.