Saturday, August 06, 2016

New Sounds #81 August 6 2016




NO REHEARSAL - BACK TO FALL
The Boston-based pop rock Texans share this vibrant new track from their forthcoming EP. Blending subtle melodic rock with an indie-pop vibe, the late teens trio work some 80s influences into their chorus hooks. Star rating: ★★




OVER SANDS - HEARTBEAT
The follow-up to 'Memory House', which rated 4.5/5 last month here, the latest atmospherically accomplished track from the London-based brothers, Tom and Ben Stephens, the second track from their upcoming EP 'Roman Rooms', released on September 2. Haunting shared lead vocals and dreampop essence.  Star rating: ★★★☆




SEMI PRECIOUS - SUN LOUNGER
London-based producer Guy Baron shares this track from his just released debut album 'Ultimate Lounge', which aptly defines the chilled-out ethereal sound here which washes over you like warming sun rays. Star rating: ★★☆




SIBLING - REVOLVE
Californian duo Bryan Osuszek and Elodie Tomlinson bring sultry, yearning vocals, twinkling piano keys, undulating synths and swirling electronics to this brooding new single. Star rating: ★★★★☆




SHELLS - JAGWAR
Alt-R&B follow-up to debut track ‘Gold.' Pulsing bass, sparse electronics, behind a bittersweet string arrangement and undulating synths. "'Jagwar' is about letting go of something you love, and being stronger for it,” explains SHELLS. Star rating: ★★★☆


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