First Day of Spring has it every way they want it on their new single Old World. An amalgamation of influence converges convincingly on this inspired single. A prescribed list of influences reaffirms that the band knows where they come from and how to wear these influences elegantly.
Stylistically they bridge the gab between The Cure, Real Estate, DIIV, and Beach Fossils. It’s crazy catchy and intellectually enriching. The arrangement is a beautiful evolution. Get lost in it.
Old World is featured on our All New Rock Playlist.
Songwriting and sheer talent are a big part of what draws most of us towards our favorite artists, but passion and conviction are what move us from interest to adoration. We’ve found that in the band Proper Youth. Their new single Rusty Grand Am is a glorious retrospective of their influences. We hear evidence of Springsteen and The War On Drugs with an added influence of abstract indie rock. The arrangement is dreamy and cinematic, with every instrument offering something both substantial and complimentary.
In tandem with their past singles they communicate their passion through a moving performance video. If this is your first foray, we encourage you to dig into their growing catalog. We’re big fans.
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Overheard caught our attention with their new single Return. In tandem with their influences the band commits towards an unconventional melodic ethos, tracing the boundaries of instantly catchy in exchange for something more intriguing to the underground music fan.
It’s an acquired taste for anyone who’s beating their radio records to hell. Their sound is unmistakingly indie and should connect with fans of Big Thief, Grizzly Bear, and Aldous Harding. It’s a little abstract but still approachable, and more likely to deliver in concert. The videos a vibe too, adding some color to their dark aura. We’re into it.
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Sasha Assad has a dynamic voice we won’t soon get over. Their new single Casablanker elegantly features their emotive vibrato. Their voice is rich and robust, tailing every statement with a conjured disdain within this complicated narrative. “So thanks for nothing,” they lament as they wade in the fleeting agony of the moment.
Stylistically it’s lucid indie rock with one foot in the realm of punk, but constantly being pulled by the magnetism of their catchy melodic addiction. The punk influence is inflated by the dry authentic presentation of the new single. Their band is tight too, with syncopated progressions highlighting the cinematic narrative. It’s an experience. Stylistically we think it bridges the gap between The Pretenders and Bully. Get into it.
Sasha Assad is featured on our All New Rock Playlist.
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