With the start of another year, more new music is inevitable. I've therefore deemed it necessary to round up my favourites of the later half of 2015 - for your immediate enjoyment here, all at your fingertips! (Arranged in various streaming mediums; despite the order I love these all equally.) These songs have not only been dear to me, but also to the new people in my life. So chuck a listen, my friends!
SPOTIFY ALBUMS
Neon Indian // VEGA INTL. Night School Neon Indian takes to the stand this year, unveiling the true brainchild of a third album even having lost all initial progress. Amazingly, Vega Intl. Night school smashes any premonitions one might have whenever new music is released, and is no doubt a testament to Palomo's timelessness. This time, the newly adopted glitz and glamour is only befitting. What follows is only arrant longevity, oozing with goodness. Whilst it encroaches on disco territory, the album works in favour of delivering feverish techno tunes. Behind every maverick song title are more playful and chromatic sounds. But what is Neon Indian without plenty of packed substance? Vega Intl. Night school gives critics a run for their money, and grows on you as an original, refreshingly sensual oeuvre.
get ya groove on: Annie + The Glitzy Hive + Slumlord + C'est La Vie (Say The Casualties!) + Street Level + Smut! + Bozo
Moses Gunn Collective // Mercy Mountain Hailing from Brisbane is Moses Gunn Collective, whom infectiously present their brand of psychedelic glitter rock. Mercy Mountain is a surreal frenzy of a record, that encloses such hypnotic melancholy it permeates throughout. Spanning a little over a dozen tracks, each song overlaps in a cohesive buildup and allows oneself to be immersed in a soul-staggering continuum. Whilst many songs stay true to its garage rock roots, a pleasant hint of tropical dream pop is evident amongst denser guitar melodies. The resulting infusion of Mercy Mountain holds no mercy in contention, for it sets a league of its own.
viciously devouring: Shalala + Hot Mess + Mulberry + Back Into The Womb + Desdamona + Mercy Mountain + Neighbourhood
Slum Sociable // TQ There is something so tranquil about Slum Sociable that gets me giddy with delight. You may know my previous obsession with their debut track 'Anyway', and I've come to love some of their other stuff. I've been viciously listening to them on repeat, whatever the mood. pining after: All Night
Alpine // Yuck! Leisurely-paced, the album remains a tribute to Alpine's unconventional take on indie pop. Yuck is impeccably produced, and this is accredited to its blended instrumentals and gentle vocals. Amidst the dulcet vocals of Lou James and Phoebe Baker are the ambivalent convictions of being “a first world problem waiting to explode”, a modern reality that is brutally honest. There also appears the undertones of romantic dissatisfaction; the elusive promise of “love and safety” – a theme the album so boldly resounds. With every listen and its fair share of melodic fun, Yuck leaves you to savour line after line of candid introspection. heart throbs: Shot Fox + Damn Baby
BØRNS // Dopamine There's not a lot to be said about BØRNS (except that he's bold and beautiful, and I love his music.) le crown jewels: Electric Love + 10,000 Emerald Pools + The Emotion + Fools
Beirut // No No No Easy-listening, calming, pleasant. Beirut is deserving of the highest order of these adjectives. They're just plain good. (No bullshit there.) step along to: No No No + At Once + Gibraltar + So Allowed + Perth + August Holland
SOUNDCLOUD
Screaming Peaches // Regina Formerly known as MOVIE, the eccentric British 80's-inspired-pop trio released their Rough Music EP. Yet again I found myself mesmerized by their music - this time, by the stellar track 'Regina'. A must-listen (if you want to get to know me)!
Family Hahas // Hindsight What really got me was the concept of the exceptional track 'Hindsight', along with the band's outreach to their fans. They sent me a lovely message over Soundcloud to show their gratitude for the support. They do remind me of The Vaccines and Arctic Monkeys meshed together, in all their mellow goodness - which I totally vibe with. Safe to say, I love them already!
Some words from Family Hahas: "Well we're from Colorado originally but we moved to LA last year. We grew up together and have been writing music together in various bands since we were 12 years old. Our songs kind of embody us as people. We're part of the Denver-based label GROUPHUG and are huge fans of all the other bands on their roster. We've released our second EP on GROUPHUG and it includes a cassette release which we're super excited about! Outside of our music, our hobbies include eating unhealthy amounts of pad thai, watching anime and horror movies, and saving money for gas and coffee."
The Jensens // Ever since seeing them open at the Last Dinos' gig (recurring mentions, I know) I've been wildly into The Jensens. They pack a punch that is only unique and vivacious, thanks to their own sound. Every time one of their songs come on I'm taken back to a happy place where headbanging and loud murmuring are completely necessary. swimmingly: Fears + Shark Thunder + A New Hope
Cosmo's Midnight // Having found them through Soundcloud, they've been an instant go-to for my electronic cravings. Waves of chill electronica are hard to find, but Cosmo's Midnight makes it all worth the ride. You'll see just why if you dare to listen. softcore faves: remix of Destroyer + Snare + Phantasm
(Now! Time for some ambient electronic.)
Cosmo's Midnight // Having found them through Soundcloud, they've been an instant go-to for my electronic cravings. Waves of chill electronica are hard to find, but Cosmo's Midnight makes it all worth the ride. You'll see just why if you dare to listen. softcore faves: remix of Destroyer + Snare + Phantasm
YOUTUBE
Last Dinosaurs // Wellness DEMOS - a trip down memory lane, for sure. I remember hearing snippets of their Wellness demos beforehand, pre-tour. Listening to them now definitely encourages greater appreciation for the many good times they've brought me.
Panda People // The Usual Place is a deadly combination of everything I love. Killer instrumental, layered electronic, surreal sampling and vocals... And some good ole sax to top it all off. I'd have to declare this my theme song for 2015!
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