NEW MUST HEAR MUSIC

By: Sean Kayden

M83 – “New Map” – Anthony Gonzalez, the brainchild of M83, has recently released his sixth studio album, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming”. The versatile musician has always demonstrated a strong affinity for shoegaze, pop, reverb effects and soft vocals over loud instrumentals. “New Map” is no different as it’s a glorious, dreamy, and explosive song that journeys to the unknown. The unknown, in this case, is wherever this song takes you (the listener) personally. It’s a special song that comes off a double album which the central theme is dreams; the ones you have as a kid, teenager and adult. To hear this song is to love this song. That’s a personal guarantee of mine.

M83 - New Map by Drugs and Mirrors

Girl In A Coma – “Smart” – The all female rock band hailing from San Antonio, Texas have just put out their fourth LP, “Exits and All The Rest” for Black Heart Records. Their latest sound is a slight departure from previous efforts. More poppy, catchy, and new wave-ish, these girls may just rise to the next level with this new record. “Smart” is the radio-friendly single that borrows right from The Smiths’ back catalogue (where the band’s name is originated from). Despite the heavy influence, this tune stands toe-to-toe with the best pop songs of the year. With distressingly intended vocals that are both stunning and delicate, “Smart” is a throwback to the 80s, but also a song that compliments this band as being potential rising rockstars for this day and age.

Girl in a Coma - Smart by Here Comes The Flood

A Classic Education – “Can You Feel The Backwash” - This brand new song is off the debut album, “Call It Blazing” from the three-piece alternative rock band, A Classic Education. These young men hail from Italy, but their sound is a mixture between The Beach Boys and Band Of Horses. However, the resemblance doesn’t stop there. You can definitely hear the influences from 50s and 60s rock. This hidden treasure is one of the stronger tracks off their new LP and really differentiates itself from other indie rock acts. A Classic Education may not be poised for total world domination just yet, but their presence should be known because this record is a warm embrace that’s gentle, gracious and tender. It’s hard to find a beating heart in music these days, but this one feels everlasting.

A Classic Education - Can You Feel The Backwash by MOORWORKS

Keepaway – “Cake” – Keepaway will finally be releasing their long awaited debut LP, Black Flute this January. They’ve just dropped “Cake”, a glimmering, multi-vocal, electronic drenched pop song that shouldn’t be mistaken for Animal Collective revisited. Honestly, this band fell off my radar after their mid 2010 EP, “Baby Style”. Over a year later, I can proudly say I’m so pumped for their full length. This new song feels more structured than anything they’ve put out in the past. . They’re definitely sporting more lyrics/singing this time around and it just adds to the wonderment that this song truly is. Ranging from R&B influences, conversational type singing, and beats that are as hot as girls rocking skirts in the summer, “Cake” is a lavishly and glistening tune that’s sure to give you some heat during this cold wintertime.

Cake - Keepaway by GREEDHEADMUSIC

Weird Dreams – “Joan” – East London lads show off their sensitive side on their new song, “Joan”. Apparently, this awesomely hazy gem is not making the cut for their debut record hitting the digital world in February. While it’s easy to dismiss the cluster of guitar-pop bands in the indie-sphere, there are a few that deserve a deeper look. Based on this tune alone, Weird Dreams rank among those worthy of your time. “Joan”, while wistful and soothing three-fourths of the way into the song, picks up momentum in its final stages. What starts out sounding good, ends up being magnificent upon completion. Be on the lookout early next year for Weird Dreams first full length album.

joan // weird dreams by sexmusic

Published on November 12th, 2011 by Mountain Views News
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