We love the contrast heard on True, the new single from Shady Cove. This kind of dreamy shoegaze embraces the harmonious resonance of a distorted noisy guitar elegantly. The voices are smooth and layered in a way that’s hypnotic and entrancing.
Produced differently it would make for a nice indie folk song, but Shady Cove like it loud. It offers an immersive in concert experience. In that way it connects with artists like Alvvays and Best Coast.
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Kinzua immediately grabs you on their new single Common Fates. The drums convincingly erupt into the syncopated guitar intro. The energy never relents, as the band embraces the influence of emo and hardcore. They blend that inspiration with a modern dance rock aesthetic.
This is how we imagine a collaboration between The 1975 and Circa Survive would sound. The blend is exhilarating. It’s a testament to the impressive performance. Kinzua features some stellar musicianship guaranteed to turn anyone into a fan in concert.
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We love the dark ethereal hypnotic aura of State of Confusion, the new single from Maria Køhnke. Dreamy post punk sounds like an anomaly, but State of Confusion fits the bill. Sonic treats are sprinkled throughout on this stylistic breakthrough.
An array of influences converge on this dynamic release. We can hear remnants of DIIV, Beach House, and Radiohead. Like all of them Maria Køhnke offers that rare combination of abstract and catchy. It’s the kind of contrast we yearn for, and a detail that resonates with her prescribed influence of Cocteau Twins.
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We love the abstract stylistic soup heard on Let Me In, the new single from Esme White. There’s a unique variation of stylistic influence baked into this complicated art rock piece. It’s an exciting blend of rockabilly and 80s alternative like we’ve never heard before.
Melodically it recalls early compositions from the Pretenders. We also hear similarities to her prescribed influences of Fiona Apple and PJ Harvey. Like them she’s edgy, eccentric, and incredibility talented. The musicianship and arrangement overall are impressive. Dig in.
Let Me In is featured on our All New Rock Playlist.
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