Latest single from the Portland-based duo "Keep The TV On" is such a treat. It gives me 2000s indie pop-punk vibe but the sleezy kitsch that defined that era is replaced with darker, shoegazing tone. I don't even own a TV, but want to sing along (and speaking of, Aaron leads on vocals this time). Get the single here.
The ever expanding AKP Recordings universe gains another gem in its crown, thanks to the captivating NY-based duo YAI (David Lackner and John Thayer). Their new album "Sky Time" is an alluring blend of woodwinds, ambient soundscapes and leftfield beats that transports you to a late-night jazz club somewhere in the solar system. YAI's lush fluidity in moving between various moods and sub-genres gives the album a warm, dreamy, and reassuring feel, effortlessly guiding the listener through their astral plane. This wonderful sonic adventure somehow reminds me of the Japanese Hydeout Productions label, though it's less beat-oriented and more spaced-out and jazz-focused. A future go-to classic for all the vaporwave heads.
You can buy the album on vinyl here, and stream it in full below.
Synth trip from two musicians and film composers Heiko Maile and Julian Demarre "Neostalgia" should appeal to fans of 70s and 80s electronic music revival. Krautrock mixed with trippy ambient and post-synthwave retro-futurism. This LP sounds better with each new listen.
Grab it on vinyl and CD here, and steam below.
Crushing noise album from Exome and Halba. Whirlwind of textures, samples and sonic dust from start to finish. I hate boring noise records, this ain't it. Out now via Phage Tapes on CDR and digital. Stream here.
Wild discovery. SLM is a project of London-based sound designer and composer who goes by Brandon Piper. Satanic lofi music pretty much sums up what we're dealing here with, creepy and obscure dark ambient and drone, love it!! Support the dude here.
Stay Healthy cult is going strong, Courtney Cole (fka dirtr4t) has just premiered his new video single "Woa $$" a few days ago. Depressive witch house, yes sir.
Austin's Deep Cross and HIQC got together to record three version of Black Sabbath "Planet Caravan". Zen/drone bliss. Support here.