Author: Nadine Galleguez

“Think of Thelma and Louise, but in a roller rink.”

Kiss It is a single from the upcoming album ‘Jewel of the Desert’ by Yucky Bangs, also known as Los Angeles-based musician Shelly Rose. Despite the track exuding a downcast but upbeat quality, Kiss it has an ability to summon up a freeing response to loneliness wrapped in vocal alluring lightness, perhaps unintentionally giving out an engaging and well crafted momentum of their own sound. This is without doubt an absolute banger that is bound to blossom.

Yucky Bangs recently got signed to queer-run DIY cassette label + arts collective, Genjitsu Stargazing Society and I am stoked for what’s to come.

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Known for their songs to be heavily inspired by films and nostalgia, Dream Suicides recently released the first single ‘Lost in This World’ off their upcoming album ‘Reflections of Ourselves in Scars Within Others’ which is set to release on October 16 of this year. The song opens up with an airspace of blissful textures and in some kind of way, it falls into that rare bleak sense of moment and it’s the imperfections which make the listening experience otherworldly.

I’ve been a listener of Dream Suicides since ‘Soft Feelings’ came out in 2015, hence I can’t wait for their new album to come out.

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Confessions of confusion and doubt, Shadows by Found Space exudes a quiet warmth unfolding an intimate sense of vulnerability. The song depicts a riveting possibility of daydreams, certain love and misgivings whose production detracts something complex yet easeful from the moment. Overall, this single is great and it’s certainly something that will make it to the playlist.

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好吗 (Hao Ma) by Chinese American Bear gives out an impression full of euphorically vibrant retro-like synths in blazing neon colours. Pulsating rhythms of bright flickers that somehow makes you feel glamorous by proxy. The track is splendid so make sure to give it a listen when you’re in the mood for something fun.

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shn shn is the newest project of ambient electronic pop artist Shanika Maria. When I first listened to “essence”, the second single off of her debut EP “structura”, it heavily reminded me of above water ethereal music from Koda, Pat Moon or even Fever Ray. Its mystical aura embraces an echoing lilt that runs through to some enchanted forest. If I could express it solemnly, I would compare shn shn’s music to a resonance deeply bound into the unknown.

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Equally crushing atmosphere of lo-fi and shoegaze, homemade wine by might delete later clings to me like a memory I thought I’ve forgotten. The song is enclosed in a wall pervaded by a slow, growing intensity and layers of sound. It’s scarcely much reminiscent of the curious and it succeeds amazingly at being that. Though, the only thing I’m frustrated about is this is the first time I’m hearing about this music project and I feel like I missed out a lot on the good stuff.

Expect new music from the artist soon but for the meantime, you can find more music here.

A true ballad about social constructs, transgenderism, toxic masculinity,  and self acceptance. ‘No Hands’ is the second release from indie pop duo silent vices. Known for being hyper-political about their songs, No Hands still remains that catchy ’80s psych-pop tune filled with creativity. It’s a promising track, making everything sound fresh and new.

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I can’t figure out what this song is really about but there is something comforting, cradle-like nature that brings ‘Not’ by Mila Moon into a serene and meditative listening experience. The sibilance moans of uncertainty that plunges us back into what looks to be illuminating the boundaries of vulnerability. Not gives out a sound that is vaguely only louder than a whisper.

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Fusing lush production of sparkling guitars and breezy vocals. ‘Little Legs’ by Summer Salt easily uplifts the soundtrack to your midsummer, almost autumn short trip to some world where everything works in perfect harmony. The song beams the feeling of letting your hand slip safely out the window car and letting it gently wave against the wind. They somehow managed to take a typical indie pop sound and make it their own. I liked it.

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‘weekend’ by wor_kspace cleverly crafts a minimum experimentation towards a stylistic trip within the shifting and clanging synths of sound— to sound. The song can be mistaken as something straightforward but in such way, it morphs into this  beat-driven abstract pop song that is possibly all very future.

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The feeling of looking back and moving forward. ‘Push & Relax’ by Slowlife is filled with dreamy synths and lo-fi feels that allows you to radiate a sense of stillness. It’s all about letting yourself go and finding yourself. A grasp of how the world can be knowing that you’re here, existing & constantly changing. It’s the yearning desire you get in search for the sublime.

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A year ago, I moved to the other side of Germany and left my old life & friends behind. So, this song is about looking back & forward, being scared, but ready for the big change.

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The fragrant sounds of waking dreams and their echoes over stone, water and air.

‘Eternal Spring’ by Pressed Orchid embodies a trace of reverberated vocals and occultly ethereal soundscapes that devours your mind & soul rather gracefully. The track is complex yet exhales a delicate rhythm soaked in an atmosphere that gravitate towards something unlike anything I’ve listened to in awhile.

This is utterly different as night and day.

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Plinking keys, reposeful vocals & a drum machine. ‘Act Right’ a single from the album ‘Cerulean’ by Peruvian songwriter Iver Arturo Principe fits the dream pop subgenre wonderfully. The song makes the kind of relaxing phantasm music that certainly has a flair of nostalgia. It’s a perfect relatively short track that you’ll have a liking for once you hit the play button.

You can purchase a cassette tape over at Galaxy Train.

Listen to the single and the full album here.

Pipedream by Rory Lyle is like an anthology of stories helmed into one. The track has 3 main sections that prepare you for a journey of breakups, moving countries & self discovery. When I was reading more about the artist, I saw that it took them 10 minutes to write this song and 5 years for it to see the light of the day. It made me realize that art, no matter how contented, can never be fully ready until the creator is. It’s an inspiring take and this is the result.

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‘Go Slow’ by Melbourne-based indie folk duo Tom Crawford & Jordyn Keating aka East Notion gives out a familiar sound in connection with Taylor Swift’s latest album ‘Folklore’. You somehow get easily swallowed by the keenly snappy & softly spoken vocals this gives. It’s surely a delightful track.

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While being trapped in a 700-square-foot apartment in San Francisco, California, musician/writer/producer Jordan Baer just released a song called “If It Was Just That Easy”. The track is filled with vocals emerged behind a thin wall of reverb, flourishing with optimism yet gloominess is still evident. Diving deeper, it’s the kind of song you listen to when life seems like it’s all falling apart but you could still envision hope despite it all.

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The song “If It Was Just That Easy” is an expression of resignation — the aspects of life you struggle with year after year appearing insurmountable. He presents the decision we all face in life: Should I accept what I cannot change or push onward hoping this time it’s different. Giving up becomes the reasonable choice, but is it the right one?

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