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R E A L M A G I C - HARD 2 KEEP

New R E A L M A G I C joint. Get it while it’s hot, via Drew’s Soundcloud.

CARE - Untitled (a pop song)

In the second stanza of CARE’s first official single “Untitled (a pop song)” vocals resonate, “I want to be someone else// most of the time // I want to disappoint my parents // and make ‘em proud.” No other set of lyrics can capture just how every destitute youth feels. The verse is timeless and correctly amplifies feelings both you and I have had at different points in our lives. The lyrics, sung wholeheartedly, strike a chord with the listener just as much as the remainder of the song does. By no means is this sad music, but the lyrics do swim in a state of contrition that compliments the almost jovial instrumentals well. But if there’s one thing that the Cleveland based quartet has proven to us it’s that they know how to express proper song craftsmanship. The type of musicianship displayed in “Untitled (a pop song)” is seasoned to say the least. The fascinating thing here is that CARE has only been around for a couple years (Based off of their prior release as face paint). Taking that into consideration, it’s hard to understand how these four are able to create a song as remorseful and gorgeous as “Untitled (a pop song)” is. The future is a fickle establishment, but if CARE continues to carry themselves as “Untitled (a pop song)” has demonstrated, they should be just fine.

Coast to CARE’s bandcamp for your copy of ”Untitled (a pop song).”

AL GORE RHYTHM - Melt

There’s a fine line between real good and real bad Synthpop. You have people who are in it to mess around then you have people who are in it to make a difference in the scene. Alan Price (aka: AL GORE RHYTHM) falls into the later. Precision: that’s the word that comes to mind when mentioning AL GORE RHYTHM. Precise drops, methodical musicianship, and elegant hooks. All attributes that Price utilizes throughout his somber fuzzy masterpiece “Melt.” I could explain to you “Melt’s” woeful gracefulness and Price’s meticulous attention to detail but I think it’s better if you listened for yourself. I’ll shut up now and we can all just roll to this one.

Drift to AL GORE RHYTHM’s Soundcloud to stream some more incredible Synth oriented Pop.

Estrangers - L’Awentura

Today was a good day. Went to Uni; Uni was easy; got some dinner; dinner was tasty; hoped on le Soundcloud; le Soundcloud had a new Estrangers track on it. Now there may be some of you out there who are asking (probably not asking), “Brian, who are the Estrangers?” Well here’s your chance to get to know them. Winston-Salem North Carolina residents Estrangers are a five piece Garage-Pop outfit that cranks out some of the catchiest high energy tunes East of the Mississippi. If you still have your doubts, feel free to turn up, “L’Awentura.” The production on “L’Awentura” is just Lo-Fi enough to appease the nerds while staying accessible enough for a more haole based audience. Jubilant guitar hooks and energetic bass rhythms lay on the charm, hard. All while a well put together percussion piece wraps the gem in the parchment it deserves. I have a feeling we’ll be hearing more from Estrangers in the near future but for now, let’s just get lost in this.

Ride to Krankies Coffee’s bandcamp to snag this and a bunch more great songs on the joints “Fall 2011 Compilation” for a ten spot. Then head over to Estrangers b-camp for a free download and monitor their Soundcloud for further updates on new hymns.

Dayfade - Like Mine Is

As mentioned before, Dayfade is good. So good. Snag “Like Mine Is” on his Soundcloud, then keep an eye out for his ‘Daily Kush’ beat tape, which features recently posted “Mopeds and Gelato,” out sometime in the near future!

D.A.R.E - Matapica

Los Angeles based D.A.R.E is Synthpop outfit that brings the 80’s vibes back full tilt. The combination of haze drenched lyrics and colorful synthesizer compositions create a tropical 80’s atmosphere that would make any Kraftwerk aficionado squeal. For further proof, see “Matapica.” The steamy jive bounces back and fourth between syncopated rhythms that get the listener on the metaphorical day-glow dance floor. Though D.A.R.E. seems to relish in nostalgia, their sound remains applicable to the here and now, without becoming too caught up in neon culture, while retaining the era’s catchy song structure. With further releases like “Matapica,” D.A.R.E. is on the fast-track to becoming legends in their own time.

Groove on over to D.A.R.E.’s bandcamp to pick up a copy of “Matapica” for yourself. Little is known about the LA based act but I’ll make sure to keep you up to date on any further information.

TV Girl - Girls Like Me

San Diego’s resident Bro-Fi Chillwaver TV Girl released a little somethin’ somethin’ via b-camp today. Show your love by purchasing a digi copy of the ‘Girls Like Me’ 7” for a cool two bucks.

DAYFADE - Mopeds and Gelato

San Diego’s Devin McGuire (aka: DAYFADE) has been around for a little while but the recognition in response to his beat making is frankly unacceptable. The melodies this guy composes are unbelievable. There is something to be said for how McGuire uses his samples. They set DAYFADE apart from the rest. It’s a certain smoothness here, a slight pitch there, and a faint pluck of a guitar in other places. It’s hard to put a finger on it but whatever it is, it’s working. Just listen to “Mopeds and Gelato.” The guitar sample is so tight and the sporadic unorthodox half beats are so surprising; “Mopeds and Gelato” is almost hypnotic in formula. It could be the timing or even the layering? Who knows. My only hope is that McGuire never looses whatever “it” is.

Swim to DAYFADE’s bandcamp to snag some of his earlier work and follow him on Soundcloud to catch up on his latest jamz.

NazcarNation - Beautiful Brodown

NazcarNation released a new single today full of beachy, surfy, goodness. Pick it up at their b-camp.

CORNERS - Sometimes

Allow me to introduce you to the surf inspired sounds of LA’s CORNERS. While some bands may find the production values of being a Garage Rock act troublesome, CORNERS seems to embrace their sound. They write around it; constructing songs that cater to the rough recording style. For proof, get you’re ears around “Sometimes.” The rugged Jangle-Pop carol wraps itself around your ears and doesn’t let go. From the guitar heavy breakdown to the sobering lyrics, CORNERS has proven that they’re comfortable producing music roughly and for us, that’s a good thing.

Wade to CORNERS bandcamp to pick up the ‘Beyond Way’ single.

DREGS - OOooOOoo

I’m a sucker for Lo-Fi harmonizing. There’s nothing that represents the sun better than some good old fashioned “OOOOOO’s.” And there’s no doubt that DREGS supplies plenty of them. Sure, there are some regular sets of lyrics in DREGS’s “OOooOOoo” but they(?) keep the balmy sun tanned harmonizing at the forefront of the track. Emphasizing them with a slow albeit strong guitar build and sludged-out percussion arrangement. Although it may seem odd listening to this while it’s cold, I’d argue that there’s no better reason not to. Think sun and get warm bros.

Skate to DREGS’s b-camp for a download of “OOooOOoo” and some other groggy jamz. Then follow the guys(?) on ye olde’ Facebook and die twitter.