Author: Filip Zemčík

Another fresh artist with a debut single. Just wow. I was worried when I saw the band name that it would be some weird music, but I was so surprised. I am hearing it on my headphones and it sounds so beautiful. The guitar parts, vocals, the little sound in the background. Just another great artist on the horizon. It fits so well with the previous single I shared. I am feeling good now…

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I always admire artists that start off their music with a strong single. Nick’s track is exactly that case. A fresh artist with a debut single, but it sounds so great. I am so into it, lyrically, musically, atmosphere. Such interesting instruments and vocals. I am really eager to see what this artist creates in the future. I hope it will be even better.

You can follow the artist on Spotify.

Gaspard Eden is Canadian singer-songwriter and I think a really good one. Somehow Canada always produces strong songwriters. I always find Canadian music a little bit more interesting, but to this day I have no idea why. This song is really beautiful and I think it will reach a much wider audience. It should. Just press the play and dive deeper into it.

You can find more music on Bandcamp.

Ryan makes also music I like to share on my blog. I have shared it a couple of times. This one is a little bit different from the other songs I shared. It has also a really nice rap part. I like it when artists try to experiment a little bit in new songs, especially if it works great.

I think I am a little bit biased towards female vocals. I somehow like them always more. This song is a great example of it, I would like it less if there were male vocals. The song has a really nice kick and when you finish it you hurry to press the play button once more. Such a great fresh artist from Austin, Texas. I am excited to hear more music from them in future.

You can follow the artist on Bandcamp.

My man is back. A “Better Man”. Foliage just announced a new album out on Dowd Records on vinyl in October. We at Z Tapes are lucky to be doing a cassette release of this newest album. There is a mystery about the whole album, as the tracklist is not revealed yet, but I can promise you will love it. I am so excited!

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I am usually sharing music from “bigger” artists, but when I really like it I cannot help myself. This is the case. Somehow the song caught my ears so much I had to relisten to it so many times and still do not have enough. The melody and vocals are just captivating. So good…

Bathe Alone is the dreampop solo project of multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Another single I am sharing from Bathe Alone. Even the artworks are worth sharing. I am into them very much (I recommend you to visit the Bandcamp page). This single is a little bit more experimental, but I am still digging it. It’s just amazing as the rest of the music by Bathe Alone. Listen to it, if you haven’t already.

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Essex/London indie punks Don’t Worry come take influence from throughout rock and pop history and are loved for their distinctly British sensibility, humor and the deft way they navigate anxiety and uncertainty in their lyrics while writing catchy bangers.

Something about this track caught me, I am not 100% sure what. Maybe the vocals are getting to me, maybe the guitars. Either way I happy I can share the second artist from Britain today. Each listening to this song brings me something new. Just try it.

You can find more music on Bandcamp.

This is what I needed this morning. Something chill, soothing, dreamy. A rainy Monday morning at my daily job needs perfectly that. Such an amazing atmosphere this song creates…

Beautiful lo-fi chill music from Chile.

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The artist’s name is kind of funny, but definitely unsearchable on google.

Not to be confused with the LA-based band of the same name, The Internet (sometimes stylized as ///Internet) is a Santa Barbara, California-based band specializing in clever, 80s-influenced twists on the pop formula.

What a funky lo-fi pop. I could totally imagine this track in a funny indie teenage movie. I really enjoy the atmosphere this track creates.

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Pelican Motel are from Princeton, West Virginia. I do not know more about this band as it is a new discovery for me, but, oh my, I love this track so much. Such interesting vocals with powerful lyrics and the subtle drums. I am so into this one. Just hit the play button and dive into it with me.

You can follow the band on Bandcamp.

I know Matthew’s music because of our seasonal comps, specifically Spring 2020. I love to share new music from artists that were part of our comps. I am so excited about this one in particular because it reminds me a lot of Alex G music, but a little bit darker. Such a great track I had to relisten to it a couple of times before having enough. Just awesome.

You can find more music on Bandcamp.

Both Japanese and Chinese by blood, born and raised in Hong Kong, matured in London, and currently based in Vienna – sakura’s music is crafted to tell her colorful story through her own brand of lyrically, and emotionally compelling indie, folk and rock.

I am still surprised Sakura is based in Vienna. I would love to see her play live, it’s just an hour away. Maybe when all this COVID-19 madness is over, I can make it happen. What an amazing indie pop. Strong in melody, strong in vocals and lyrics. I have a hunch this single will blow up because it definitely should. By the time I will enjoy listening to it.

You can find more music on Spotify.

Bathe Alone is the dreampop solo project of multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

I have shared a couple of singles from Bathe Alone before and I happy to share more. This one was released earlier in the summer and I missed it. Bailey’s music is very special. The layered instruments with a dreamy vibe are creating a perfect atmosphere in the song. This is the kind of single that you want to re-listen to get more into it and fully enjoy it. The best way to enjoy is to close your eyes, put headphones on, and turn the volume a little bit up. You will be surrounded by a different world.

You can find more music on Bandcamp.

I have shared Indigo waves’ music before and I am happy to share more. This is the kind of music I imagine having in my imaginary indie dance club. Jangly, catchy, groovy. It makes you enjoy your day a little bit more. I am sitting behind my computer and doing my daily job and this track in my ears makes it so much better.

Indigo Waves are indie rockers from Provo, Utah.

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Port Lucian is the lo-fi bedroom pop creation of queer, asian-american sweetheart, Portia Maidment, hailing from Philadelphia, PA.

Writing about our Z Tapes artist feels a little bit weird, but I will still do it. Especially if it is Port Lucian. This latest single is just perfect. I think writing anything about it would just ruin it. Just put the volume up, shut down all tabs and distractions, and smash the play button. You will be feeling something else. Something special.

You can pre-order the album on cassette on Bandcamp.

I have shared music by GOLDEN, a Brooklyn-based artist, before and I happy I can share another single. “Hate” is written about impermanence and the inevitable death and destruction that comes for us all. Stripped down instruments, basic beats and keys, and just mesmerizing vocals. Just close everything, turn the volume a little bit up, and just poor your ears and heart into this. You will not regret it…

You can find more music on Bandcamp.

Do you know what this reminds me of? R.L. Kelly‘s music. For fans of Orchid Tapes, not an unknown artist. Beautiful vocals accompanied with great guitars. I am getting so hooked on the melody. Simple, yet powerful. I hear in the song a lot of 90’s vibes and that makes it even more perfect. I have been listening to it on repeat and not getting enough.

Here is a little to introduction to the artist as well:

Cream with a K is a musician, visual artist and former model.

She is a British artist, based in Tokyo having spent the past 8 years in Tokyo fronting the Bubblegum Japanese Pop band NEKO PUNCH (Universal Japan / ASOBI SYSTEM).

Bilingual in Japanese and English, in Tokyo she is a recognisable media figure and was the TV host of the Japanese Rock music TV Show, NHK’s “Nippon Rocks” Series. She is seen as a link between the UK and Tokyo music scenes.

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Is sharing every single from artist too much? I don’t know, maybe you could tell me. Since I have discovered Simen’s music I have been sharing everything he is releasing. His music is very special and dear to me. It is os beautiful. Even this one is just great. I am not a fan of autotune on vocals, but the usage in this single is just perfect. There is so much positive energy in Simen’s music and I am needing it very much.

You can find more music on Bandcamp.

This is the 4th posts I am sharing with this lo-fi bedroom pop artist. It is about the feeling when things go the opposite way you want them to go. Maybe some people could relate to it. I really enjoy the guitar parts. So groovy.

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I used to well oriented in Philly music scene, but I lost track of it. There is just too much music to process. I am so happy I came across this artist from Philly. The new track is really a catchy indie dreamy wave. Apparently this was written in ten minutes, which, if true, is so insane. I wish I was good at making music…

You can find more music on Bandcamp.

Before sharing the music I try to listen to it for a couple of times to fully immerse into it. And sometimes, the tracks are getting better after each listening. This is the case. I am so getting into the vibe of this song, the instruments are so nice in this one. Also, the production on this track is really great. It feels so right for my farewell to summer.

It looks like this artist is on the path to be successful and widely know. It reminds me a little bit of early Bon Iver. Especially some instruments, but to be honest I like this much more. Some parts of the track are so beautiful.

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Still, I do not know much about this musician other than they are from Nashville, Tennessee, but I am so into their music. I am so into this 80’s synth-pop, especially with such good drums. I am probably realized that in general, I am preferring quicker paced songs. Maybe because I want to move my hips to music a lot.

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I do not know why but this song kind of brings me back to 60’s, maybe the guitar effect is doing that. Definitely a lot of nostalgia for older music in this one. But this is a really nice and well-produced song. If the radio would play this as “commercial” music I would not be unhappy at all.

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“Union Station” was written and recorded one month into lockdown, a clichéd source of inspiration perhaps. The lyrics, a stream of consciousness – mostly kept intact until the very end. It did seem like the right station to go.

Another song I am sharing from a band that was featured on our seasonal comp. Mellow, slow piano track with subtle drums. What a nice atmosphere this song creates.

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A new single from an artist that has been shared on my blog before. The drums have a such nice pace and also really digging the guitar riffs. Something fresh for your ears.

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Another very fresh band with the debut single coming out of Austin, Texas. Twee indie pop with catchy guitars and nice vocals. Such a good start for a new band. I am excited to listen to more from this band. Past days (weeks) I am listening to such great music. So happy to live in this age.

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When Devil Town Tapes are releasing a new cassette I know I would love to own it. That’s why I have not hesitated and pre-ordered cassette with “batch_six” by boxset. Jsut the pure fact that it is released on DTT means a quality release I am excited to own. If you need more convincing, read this: