Berlin-based band Jackie Charles have unveiled their latest tune 'Time Travel', taken from their forthcoming album 'Future Fantasies', out April 19th. This is a charming piece of dream pop that finds singer Kaja Bremnes floating over spunky guitar plucks, sunny synths and additional electronic sparkles, giving the song a fun character. Whilst the run time of the track is almost six minutes, there is a smooth and overly comfortable ride throughout the duration.
Bergen band Chain Wallet has unveiled their ethereal single 'World I Used to Call Mine'. The song comes ahead of their second full-length which is slated to land sometime in 2019. Blending lush indie with a dream pop topping, the group also manages to capture an 80s post-punk sound which gives the tune a darker edge whilst juggling between lighter melodies. Overall the track is an engaging and reeling release from the band, making us quite excited for the LP.
Dubbing their sound drone pop, Chicago duo Desert Liminal has dropped another ethereal recording titled 'Pipedream'. Hauntingly beautiful, the lo-fi dream pop bit is powered via hollow drums, melodic keys and ghostly vocals. 'Pipedream' follows their 'Comb for Gold' EP and 'Stick Thick' LP, all released back in 2018. Have a listen down below.
Parisian entity Kitsuné jump back into the music landscape with their forthcoming compilation 'Kitsuné Parisien', dropping February 22nd. Comprised of fourteen tracks, the LP features a selection of up and coming artists including The Pirouettes, Edgär, Amarula Café Club and more. With the Kitsuné team no strangers to varied styles of music, you can expect to hear a creamy dose of indie pop, soul, electronica and loads more.
Lillie West aka Lala Lala and Yoni Wolf of WHY? come together for their collaborative single and video 'Siren 042'. Directed by Scott Fredette, the video depicts West and Wolf frantically running throughout the city from someone or something, ending with Yoni literally jumping off of a ledge before Lala Lala is presented with a bouquet of flowers. Yes the video is slightly weird but the song itself is an atmospheric dream pop bit that is highly infectious.
Hailing from South London, HUSSY is the music moniker of Sophie Nicole Ellison who, whilst relatively new to our ears, has had a couple tracks out in the world over the past couple months. Her new single 'HUSSY' is definitely a stand-out cut that jumps between dark pop and lashing indie, with splashes of hard rock guitars that create a fiery edge. Ellison delivers a grungy / ghostly vocal performance that is at times eerie and raw but no less exciting. She is absolutely an artist who should be on your radar. Have a listen.
Tyne makes her return with an ode to the love of her supporters in the form of 'If I Were to Lose You'. A sparkling, synth-layered dream pop piece, the track is the follow-up to Tyne's debut EP '111', which was released this year. We have a stream of the tune below. Enjoy.
Canadian band Blonde Diamond have released their latest EP 'Fantasy Love', following their recently shared single 'Dark Place'. Produced by DJ Sleepy Tom, the EP contains six songs in total, straddling between upbeat dream pop and indie.
Surrey band Softer Still has shared their latest track 'A Sadder Sound'. The song is taken from the group's forthcoming LP 'Nuances', out November 9th on Fandango Records. A light touch of dream pop that channels an 80s sound, the single follows Softer Still's previous cut 'Turtle Bay'. We have a stream of 'A Sadder Sound' down at the bottom.
Australian band Seaside is a group that you should definitely get to know. Hailing from Byron Bay, they released their EP 'Lover, We All Have Our Vices' at the top of the year. A lush taste of dream pop, the four piece group now bring forth their latest track titled 'Golden Girl'. Adding a dose of upbeat funk to their already impressive pop palette, this is one of those tunes where everything from their brilliant instrumentation to the seductive vocals fit perfectly together like a hand in glove. Again, Seaside should be on your radar...asap! Have a listen.
