Orange County trio Cloud District have recently released new EP Summer Slam. Our first taste is the abrupt and bittersweet ‘Rosie’. With a feeling of wreckage and detritus, there are also glimmers of melodic beauty. This is rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it all the more appealing. There’s a strong sense of catharsis about ‘Rosie’…
Pyke: ‘Close’
London’s The Line Of Best Fit have long been shouting from the rooftops about Norway’s sonic talent pool and going by ethereal duo Pyke, they are not wrong. ‘Close’ is our first introduction to the two-piece resonates with substance and meaning. Its soaring delivery gives an undeniable divine pleasure, Kjersti Lindtveit’s vocal is the sound of a…
The Casket Girls: ‘Tears Of A Clown’
The Casket Girls have released their third album The Night Machines via Graveface Records. The Savannah, Georgia trio made up of sisters Phaedra and Elsa Greene and Ryan Graveface are said to be virtually elusive, but have maintained an impressive creative output and cult following. The latest release to be taken from the album, ‘Tears Of A Clown’…
Amy Syed: ‘You Go To My Head’
Amy Syed is no stranger to the music industry. With an impressive CV, the London singer/songwriter has performed and collaborated with a long list of notable artists. Her solo introduction comes in the form of a reworking of Billie Holiday’s ‘30s classic ‘You Go To My Head’. This is a precise, transparent, ominous, yet dangerously fragile…
Los Espinas: ‘In The Street’
Having released their debut EP The Tide, Australian outfit Los Espinas have emerged with the euphoric ‘In The Street’. Chris Duffy of the band says, “the song to me is about overcoming self-doubt, worry, and anxiety which you can sometimes impose on yourself, which in some ways I think is also the broad theme of our EP”. This is certainly illustrated…
Laminate Pet Animal: ‘For Her’
Bedroom composers and producers Laminate Pet Animal are Leeds duo Thomas Trueman and Tom Bradshaw. Their latest electro-pop hit, ‘For Her’ delivers crisp and intricate production. By combining organic harmonies with precise cut-ups, the two-piece have created a lush and sophisticated anthem. With the likes of Chicane before them, this is the kind of euphoric dance…
HALFNOISE: ‘Know The Feeling’
Nashville-based musician Zac Farro has emerged as HALFNOISE. The project by the solo producer has joined Australian label Pilerats Records. Debut release ‘Know The Feeling’ is an entrancing and accomplished introduction. With an endearing innocence that shines brightly, Farro has reinvented the summer anthem and shown himself to be promising artist.
Josiah & The Bonnevilles: ‘Can You Hear It’
Having just released their first EP, Cold Blood, Tennessee’s Josiah & The Bonnevilles have gained acclaimed praise from critics. ‘Can You Hear It’ is Podcart’s first introduction to the band. Undoubtedly influenced by the likes of the Rolling Stones, the trio take on an anomalous wisdom. Delivering a poetic realism, this is a hook-filled, earnest and charming…
Few Bits: ‘Anyone Else’
Dreamy Belgium shoegaze outfit Few Bits are about to deliver a breath of summer with new release ‘Anyone Else’. Fronted by creative force Karolien Van Reensbeck, there is a subtle torch of melancholy underneath this, a considered and beautiful song shimmering with post-punk guitars and dreamy vocals. This still manages to scream with defiance despite the whispers…
Green Gerry: ‘Mean Miracle’
Los Angeles psychedelic pop mastermind Gerry Green delivers his latest single ‘Mean Miracle’. Defiantly charging into unchartered musical territories, Green has maintained an epic dynamic throughout this track reminiscent of the likes of Super Furry Animals. This is an unapologetic over-the-top pop rock sonic masterblast.
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