Stack №55: Aug 19, 2015

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Aug 19, 2015

Neon Indian - Slumlord

Posted by 49 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

The French Shuffle Follow “Words can’t really describe the sounds of Neon Indian, but we’ll try our best. In the…” on Oct 23rd, 2017 →

The second single ahead of Neon Indian's next LP (his first since 2011) finds Alan Palomo at his most adventurous, referencing the late-night disco of his earlier VEGA project while also ascending to the top of both our Most Blogged and Popular charts.

Penthouse Penthouse - 69' Camaro feat. Bobby Saint

Posted by 8 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify

The Burning Ear Follow “Look & Listen! // Visual Artist: Augustine Kofie [via] “I think I need to pull over…”…” on Jul 2nd, 2016 →

This LA duo boast a lively SoundCloud page, cool beats and the kind of soulful vibes their hometown has become know for of late. Riffing on a melody by Japanese cult artist Mukai Shutoku, their new one features enigmatic vocalist Bobby Saint.

Majical Cloudz - Silver Car Crash

Posted by 1 site • • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

Side One Track One Follow “Today I have a rather beautiful new song from Majical Cloudz. They’ve always had the kind…” on Aug 13th, 2015 →

Montreal's minimalist synth-pop duo Majical Cloudz will follow up their much-acclaimed 2013 debut with a second LP in the fall. "Silver Car Crash", the album's first entry point, "ups the grandeur" on their distinct "no frills elegance," says Impose.

Lemonade - Dancer On The Shore (feat. Dee Dee)

Posted by 13 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

Wall Of Sound Follow “Le trio new-yorkais du label Cascine s’est fait maître dans l’art des sorties estivales. Un an…” on Aug 21st, 2015 →

With Balaeric vibes at the fore, Lemonade's new track features Dee Dee from Dum Dum Girls. It's from their third LP, which the band describes as "an invitation to a space where humans and nature exist in harmony... and technology doesn't hold dominion."

Green Buzzard - Slow It Down Now

Posted by 11 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Apple Music

Powerpopulist Follow “Sydney band Green Buzzard haven't put out much in quantity so farÂ âÂ in these parts…” on Jan 30th, 2016 →

Clearly, a fire has been lit in Australia by Tame Impala. Sydney's Green Buzzard add some Oasis swagger to the psych-rock mix on their debut 7" single, which has been picked up in the US by Mom + Pop Records imprint Mermaid Avenue (home to Tei Shi).

FEATURED ALBUM

All My Love, the 80s soul and smooth jazz-influenced LP from former Emeralds guitarist Mark McGuire.

GOOD READ

Dazed and Confused breaks down the most controversial music videos of all time (speaking of videos, check out our new Videos Chart).

"From the beginning 'Stress' was meant to be a clip unairable on television for a track unairable on the radio and we have refused any television broadcast of the clip, so as to impose it on no one. - Justice"

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