Canadian band The Crowleys have been releasing excellent songs harking back to 2015 with their 7" record 'Fane Jonda'. With the group currently prepping a new EP that is slated to land later in the year, they have dropped a new track entitled 'Simple Reflection'. A summery splash of synth-pop and psych-rock, the song is stacked with breezy guitar riffs, a grooving bass line and even vocoder-dripped vocals. Lush and easing in sound, the 80s-styled cut is the ultimate aid for escapism.
Trio Jackie Lynn have announced the release of their forthcoming album 'Jacqueline', set to land April 10th via Drag City. The new record is the follow-up to their 2016 self-titled LP. The upcoming album also picks up from the story of the fictional character Jackie that was previously explored on the band's debut.
Last month Brighton band HANYA shared their song 'Dream Wife', the lead single taken from their forthcoming EP 'Seas Shoes'. The group now delivers a second track titled 'I'll Do It Tomorrow'. Musically the tune is a dreamy taste of indie pop. With the hypnotic vocals of Heather Sheret backed by woozy guitar play and tender drums, 'I'll Do It Tomorrow' is a blissful delight.
With Minneapolis band Poliça gearing up for their forthcoming album 'When We Stay Alive', the group has stepped up with their third single titled 'Steady'. The track follows the previously released tunes 'Forget Me Now' and 'Driving'. A striking and beautiful ballad, the song touches on singer Channy Leaneagh's current life as a mother. Produced by Ryan Olson, the cut is another reeling piece, making it more hard to contain the anticipation for the forthcoming album. When We Stay Alive will get released on Memphis Industries.
Doncaster band Guest Singer are scheduled to release their second EP 'Limbo Days' on February 14th via the Heist or Hit imprint. To coincide with the news, the trio have also unveiled their latest single 'Think Face'. The track is a lush and easing synth-pop offering with singer Jake Cope delivering a slice of social commentary, examining our modern state of want versus those who have not. Whilst the song is ripe with pop melodies, the content rings with urgency.
Canadian band Blonde Diamond have shared their new single '4AM Eternal'. The synth pop production is stacked with sleek synth lines, thumping drums and even an added sax. Led by the vocals of Alexis Young, the song is a wonderful follow-up to Blonde Diamond's 2018 EP 'Fantasy Love'.
Australian singer and musician Jorja Chalmers is gearing up for the release of her debut LP 'Human Again', out September 20th on Italians Do It Better. With the title cut currently streaming, Chalmers has now shared the video to the track. Directed by Johnny Jewel and Karolina Paczkowska, retro-styled clips feature visual collages between a rotating statue and the head of Jorja.
Australian band GL step up with their sleek single 'Night Habit'. Shining with glamour, the pair fuse the sounds of synth-funk, electronica, soul and smokey disco. With singer Ella Thompson delivering sultry vocals atop sparkly keys, husky synth stabs and thumping drum kicks, 'Night Habit' is an infectious and nocturnal wonderland that we can't get enough of.
Anna Lotterud aka Ann of the North returns with a new song entitled 'Playing Games'. A glistening synth-pop recording, Anna sings of leaving her imprint in a relationship and having slightly more control, making the significant other always feel her presence. The song follows Lotterud's previously released track 'Thank Me Later'.
Cream with a K returns with visuals to her latest single 'It Gets Me Down'. The video features the singer in a bedroom performing the song with her band (who at times are as still as statues), with Super 8mm clips weaved in-between. There are even Japanese subtitles embedded. Whilst the video is directed by Johnny Barker, it should be noted that Cream with a K actually handled the creative side and styling. 'It Gets Me Down' is currently out now.
