The great Phil Beaudreau is back today with an airy and subtle (and gorgeous) cover of Jhene Aiko’s “Spotless Mind”. Welcome back, Mr. Beaudreau.
Phil Beaudreau 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.7
The great Phil Beaudreau is back today with an airy and subtle (and gorgeous) cover of Jhene Aiko’s “Spotless Mind”. Welcome back, Mr. Beaudreau.
Phil Beaudreau (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.7
Neon Gold band CATHEDRALS announced today their self-titled debut EP out September 8th. The kinetic rhythm pop of “OOO AAA” is headlined by singer Brodie Jenkins’ star-level R&B-flavored vocal and is another high caliber feather in the consistent San Francisco band’s singles discography.
CATHEDRALS (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.6
Did you think summer was over? Well if you are a sour puss, listen to this new feel good, end of summer synth-explosion of a hit by the LA duo Golden Coast called “Dream and An MPC”. Following up their first blogo-buzz single “Break My Fall”, the boys are at it again, making sure that there is no summer bummers out there. Pool party playlist ready! By Brian Litwin
Golden Coast (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
“Indigo Puff” is a brand new track from UK buzz band Sundara Karma. The Chess Club alums are again outfitted on “Indigo Puff” with the same quality of soaring anthemic choruses and tinges of more obtuse UK indie as on breakout track “Cold Heaven”. Get yr hands on this one before Zane Lowe does.
Sundara Karma 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
Galimatias is one of our favorite artists in any genre right now. The Danish producer continues to push forward his far-flung and cinematic sounds into new palettes and spaces with each successive release. New one “Night Owl” is much like the name on its tin would indicate quite nocturnal sounding as the track balances deep house-inspired electronics with hushed jazz and hip hop-referencing rhythms.
Galimatias 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
“Gravity” is the new release from Astronauts, Etc’s upcoming “Sadie” EP. The piano-driven “Gravity” is particularly interesting for its cool jazzy modalities and its very strong melodic styling. The Oakland-based Astronauts, Etc’s “Sadie” EP is out September 6th on Hit City USA.
Astronauts, Etc. (Facebook) (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.1
We love The Dirty Nil. The Canadian maniacs have a new single out on Fat Wreck Chords and the disto punisher b-side (a/w “Cinnamon”) “Guided By Vices” (brand new on Soundcloud today) rules.
The Dirty Nil 
(Facebook)
Rating: 8.7
Sudanese-born Sinkane releases second single “New Name” from upcoming Mean Love project for DFA Records. “New Name” is a neatly and expertly constructed mix of big horn sounds, funky syncopated rhythms and Ahmed Gallab’s soaring melodicism. Mean Love is out September 2.
Sinkane 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
The young (she’s only 16!) Grace Mitchell stands out among the boundless ocean of new alternative-leaning pop songstresses on the strength of her track’s writing and quality. “Broken Over You” is constructed and crafted for not only the most inclusive consumption but gets there in innovative unexpected ways. The track’s soaring refrain and sturdy dynamics are framed in a way that feels unique keeping for the song a genuine dynamic.
Grace Mitchell 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Silk Rhodes are a new addition to Stones’ Throw’s excellent line-up of artists and they debut this week with the spare and affecting soul of “Pains”. “Pains” is not alt R&B or neo R&B it’s a classic sounding record buoyed by one of the most heart-wringing organ tones you’ll ever hear on wax.
Silk Rhodes (Label)
