Day Wave, the project Oaktown man Jackson Phillips, is following up this summer’s “Headcase” EP with a new 7″ for House Arrest Records and “You Are Who You Are” is the jangled-out b-side to last month’s standout new one “Come Home Now”. Get into it below.
Day Wave 
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Still Parade, the project of Berlin-based musician Niklas Kramer, releases “Concrete Vision”, the first stream from the act’s upcoming debut LP. “Concrete Vision” is a hazy and accessible example of just very good indie pop writing, an accomplished track.
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Bloc Party are back and in a winning way. This new single doesn’t revert to their original post-punk ways, but it seems to be exactly where the band should be in 2015. The melodies are there, it’s got a groove that reminds slightly of singer Kele’s solo work, and there’s a strange, haunting organ that will likely stick to your ribs. Ace guitarist Russell Lissack remains in the fold, but their nearly irreplaceable rhythm section of old is now history. If “The Love Within” is any indication, this version of the band will be just fine. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.
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Bloc Party 
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If you’re a fan of The Pogues, you’ll probably be a fan of “Trouble On Oxford Street” by the UK band Skinny Lister. From the rapid drum intro to the end, it’s a fun track that allows pub rock to keep its good name. Yes this song sounds oh so British. The band is currently touring the US with Frank Turner. I’ll be at the October 22 show at LA’s Mayan Theater. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.
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Skinny Lister 
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“Limousine” is new from B3SCI Records alums (now signed to Handsome Dad) Beach Baby. “Limousine” which is out November 16th, takes a bit more muscular edge to initial tracks “No Mind No Money” and “Ladybird” riding a construction of beefed up rhythm guitars, broader in sound drums and a little more monochromatic melody. It’s a cool swerve in sound for the band who are very obviously primed for major success.
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Sample the jangly melodic “Boundless Plains To Travel”, which reminds us in a very favorable way to the Bunnymen in places, from Melbourne AU band SMILE from the band’s sophomore LP on Smooch Records.
SMILE 
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The school of Two Door Cinema Club airtight indie pop of “Do What You Want” from High Tyde is an ambitious big tent potential UK radio smash. The Brighton band release new EP “Glow” on November 23.
High Tyde (Soundcloud)
We love “Telephone” a new pistol track from rising-star LA-based honeyed-60’s soul-inspired classic-vibe alt-rock duo Street Joy; who we last discussed for their well-scripted, distorted and chaotic, melodically unpredictable debut single “Wrong Cloud”. Comprised of singer-guitarist-bassist Jason DeMayo and drummer-singer Scott Zimmerman, Street Joy have an incredibly fresh take on the soulful lo-fi alt-rock acoustic vibe that we dig so much. According to DeMayo “Telephone” is “basically about the anxiety that comes from waiting for a phone call/text from someone that is important to you. People can leave you hanging, and that always blows”. Our very favorite aspect of the track is the Beatles Dear Prudence–spun guitar riffing action towards the end. Incredibly catchy song! By the way we also quite like “Telephone”s happy-go-lucky dreamy guitar riffing indie b-side called “Grow a Garden”. Both songs are the first to release off Street Joy’s nine-track collection called the “Good/Bad Luck Sessions” which (as described by the guys) is “not an album, and not quite an EP — it’s just a collection of songs that are the result of our (studio) time at All Welcome (Records)”. We totally look forward to the duo unveiling the next songs off the compilation. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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One of UK rock and roll’s most exciting new exports is the consistently great Black Honey who are back with 90’s-esque new track “Corrine”. The single is out October 23 on the band’s Foxfive Records. Get into it.
Black Honey (Soundcloud)
New tomorrow on Vagrant Records is “Muddy Waters” the return single from L.A. singer LP. Built on a spirituals/chain gang groove and a simple downbeat-clap rhythm structure “Muddy Waters” is a visceral gut-punch both lyrically and sound-wise and is a variety of modern/primitive pop juxtaposition that we love. Give “Muddy Waters” a spin below.
LP (Soundcloud)
We love the primed for crossover appeal and just excellent melodic phrasing of “Addicted” from Liverpool newcomers The Night Cafe.
The Night Cafe (Official)
As of late, a few bands have been adding some edge and energy to what has been a light and pop feel to American “alternative” radio. One of these bands is The Struts who have a national airplay hit with “Could Have Been Me”. They channel a heavy 70’s British glam feel, and singer Luke Spiller has made no bones about Queen being his favorite band. He sounds like Freddy Mercury much of the time and even has the early Mercury hairstyle. The band got its name because of Luke strutting around the stage even in rehearsals. A deeper track from them is the rollicking “Where Did She Go”, which reminds of monster 70’s Brit bands like Slade. They will be touring the US this fall. Check ‘em out. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.
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