This new single from Copacific, titled The Train / Suki, is your new favorite song of the summer. Like two songs in one, what keeps the song going in the first half is a catchy riff played by the electric guitar, elevated in its sound by the use of overdrive. The vocals, throughout the whole song, are emotionally rich and mesmerizingly beautiful.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics describe a message of love, warming your heart. Accompanying the guitar is a gentle, melodic piano and gentle drums. Vocal harmonies rich in reverb effect put you in a dreamy state. With their first single, this band has already impressed us, and we are excited for the potential they bring.
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Next is Fashion Me A Drum, a dreamy indie-pop single released by Girl Is The New Boy. With mesmerizing synth chords and sublime drum beats, this track plays with qualities of the lo-fi genre. Its fresh, gentle vocals are the perfect addition to its calming, notable textures. This track shows that simplicity and repetition can be charming and joyful to hear.
The nature of this track has us question whether it is AI or human. Regardless of who created it, it’s a job well done, full of serene soundscapes. What’s worth noting is the mesmerizing chorus, which fills your ears with exhilarating, vibrant sounds. We encourage you to check out this track yourself, and try figuring out who – or what – has made it.
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A song of many genres is BarkNoBite from Peirc3, combining indie-pop, indie-folk, emo, and a touch of electronic elements. A creation of raw music from the soul, this track triggers your emotions using somber, gentle acoustic guitar and other atypical instruments from string and horn backgrounds. Due to its versatile nature, you will connect with this track whether you’re a fan of The Lumineers or Phoebe Bridgers.
Although this song takes its time to build up to the climax, it never bores you along the way. We appreciate the creative use of the saxophone around the end, adding a playful yet powerful element to the track. Having released a few singles this year, we are excited for what comes next from this artist. Make sure to check it out for yourself.
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Another single that we loved discovering was from no phase, titled Grounding. If you’re looking for a track with mesmerizing, catchy guitar licks that soothe your worries, this is the track for you. Reminiscent of Japanese Breakfast and Soccer Mommy, this track is rich with heavenly guitar tones and fluid bass. Tying it all together are the organic, raw vocals, which we appreciate, as they aren’t overproduced.
The charming vocals sing lyrics that tap into self-doubt and what it means to ground oneself from them. As the song suggests, the guitar melody truly grounds you, inviting the feeling of balance with its lush tones. After listening to this single, we are excited to hear what comes next from this band, and we hope you love this track as much as we do.
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