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Brits in Hot Weather #8: Amethysts, Peakes, Farai, Bessie Turner, and Pizzagirl

Featuring the atmospheric, dark pop of Amethysts, the spacious electropop of Peakes, the caustic grime meets post-punk of Farai, the sparkling garage-rock of Bessie Turner and the '80s synthpop influenced Pizzagirl.

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Bay Ledges Ride the Ebb and Flow of "Electric Dream" (premiere)

Zach Hurd's releases another single via his Bay Ledges moniker. "Electric Dream" lives up to its name, awash with melodious, atmospheric sound.

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Pittsburgh Duo Chameleon Treat Unveil Record of Haunting Dream Pop with 'Basketpusher' (premiere)

Neo-psychedelia and achingly beautiful vocals are the pillars of Chameleon Treat's swirling sound, traits they hone on sophomore record Basketpusher.

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Airpark Releases Windswept Video for "Devotion" (premiere)

Indie pop duo Airpark have been impressing audiences with their refined, wistful music, and their latest single "Devotion" is a natural evolution of a well-realized sound.

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With 'Outer Song' GADADU Help Redefine Jazz in Contemporary Culture

The second album from the unique New York jazz/pop/soul outfit GADADU is an odd – and oddly inviting – collection of songs that combine old-school tradition with new ideas.

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Advance Base Explores Unexplainable Feelings on 'Animal Companionship'

Animal Companionship is indie pop artist Advance Base's most cohesive and accomplished work yet.

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Adron Dives Into Tropicália-Inspired Waters for Her Latest Album

Ever since she first picked up an Os Mutantes record at 14, Adron has been forging a sophisticated sound that blends Brazilian and folk influences with her dreamy impressionistic lyrics, and augmented by her wistful jazzy vocals.

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Van Bellman Debuts First Single, "I Hate to See You This Way" (premiere)

Built on distorted, twitchy blues guitar, and a stomping bass line "I Hate to See You This Way" sees Van Bellman as an impotent bystander as a loved one gets lost in one of life's dark alleyways.

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Leverage Models Create a Dense, Brand of Postmodern Thinking-Persons' Synthpop with 'Whites'

With mastermind Shannon Fields in the driver's seat, the second full-length album by the utterly unclassifiable Leverage Models is overflowing with sonic delights and lyric density.

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The Chills' 'Snow Bound' Captures the Pathways Leading to Emotional Growth and Awareness

The Chills' Snow Bound musically captures the band's depth and versatility while demonstrating their creativity and willingness to embrace new directions.

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Old Man Canyon "Run Away" with New Synthpop Single Ahead of 'A Grand Facade' (premiere)

With Jett Pace's hazy, sweet vocals at its center, Old Man Canyon's latest single gives into electronic leanings with a smorgasbord of delectable percussive synths.

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Kero Kero Bonito's 'Time 'n' Place' Shows a Band Looking to the Future

Time 'n' Place sounds transitional as if Kero Kero Bonito are working their way into something that's more sustainable than the often wild, sometimes too-cute experiments of their past.

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Tom Odell Channels His Inner Elton John on 'Jubilee Road'

His ability to rock a keyboard is what makes Tom Odell an arresting musician.

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Jenn Champion Combines '80s Synths and Minimalist Arrangements Into Great Pop Music

Jenn Champion's Single Rider is a strong, fascinating album that's exceedingly well written. No matter what instruments are being used, Champion puts the song first.

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Sydney Wright Comes Up for Air on "Underwater" (premiere)

Sydney Wright's "Underwater" is a sophisticated and dazzling indie pop song imbued with an '80s rock sensibility from her debut album Seiche.

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Rodes Rollins Weaves Poetic Mystery on New A/B Side, 'Velvet' (premiere)

Featuring current single "Mystery Man" and a new B-Side, "Wrong Turn", Rodes Rollins' Velvet evokes a lingering air of ethereal mystique.

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