Lose yourself in the dreamy melodic center of “Pacing” the new brightly hazy indie pop-rock track from Toronto Canada artist/producer Tep No. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Tep No 
(Soundcloud)
Lose yourself in the dreamy melodic center of “Pacing” the new brightly hazy indie pop-rock track from Toronto Canada artist/producer Tep No. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Tep No (Soundcloud)
West coast hip-hop rapper represent CaliCam (a.k.a. Champagne Charlie) joins forces with multi-genre electro producer Masego on new track “I Don’t Really Care” which excels for its fusion of a slick, catchy rhyme flow and jazzy-trip-hop instrumentals. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Cali Cam 
(Soundcloud)
Stones Throw Records presents their 2013 Cassette 2 which features “Passing Fancies” the awesomely sublime rap track from producer-rapper multi-talent Jonwayne who is low key one of the best rappers out right now. A potent meld of expansive melody, Jonwayne’s signature masterful rhymes and a subtle grounding beat makes “Passing Fancies” as fresh in 2015 as it was upon first release. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Jonwayne (Soundcloud)
Take in the sprawling soulful depths, booming dance beat and fine-tuned attention to production detail of DC nu-disco/house producer Eau Claire on her new “Electric” remix; which is based on the beautifully expansive house track from Sydney-based record label entrepreneur and producer/DJ Husky that features the gorgeous vocal finesse of songstress Erin Marshall. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Eau Claire 
Soundcloud
New B3SCI artist find Pisa Low (Japan) poetically rocks the brazen instrumental grunge vibe on new fast-paced guitar-driven garage rock diddy “Sonic Youth” which is top on our list of favorite tracks for the week. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Pisa Low 
(Soundcloud)
Two years ago, I got to see and interview The Strypes for the first time at The Great Escape. In their mid-teens at the time, they were conquering the UK in 2013 and then made great strides in the US last year with their fast-paced garage and r&b flavored indie. Many of their best songs were covers and thus begat the question: Great band, amazing live, but how would they evolve? Here’s our first hint an an answer: “Scumbag City” slows down the pace a bit, adds some intriguing layers, and shows lead singer Ross in finer form than ever on this well-written tune. If they keep this up, they will be just fine and have a serious shot at a long-term career. Their UK album drops late July. As of this writing, there is no specific release date scheduled for the US but we know that will come. Check out our chat from TGE 2013 right here. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.
Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles, KX 93.5-FM/Laguna Beach, and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure to follow Bruce on Twitter too!
The Strypes 
(Facebook)
Blossoms were highly recommended to Bruce Rave by leading BBC tastemaker Steve Lamacq. After seeing the band at SXSW and knowing they’d be at The Great Escape this year, Bruce targeted them as a rising band to hang with. Here we discuss their musical and live approaches, their Stockport roots (close to Manchester), the mistaken efforts of British media to pigeonhole them into a given category, and more.
Audio interview by Bruce Rave
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Blossoms 
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Australian band I Know Leopard come into new track “Close My Eyes” riding a hot streak of buzzy singles (like “Picture Perfect” and “Hold This Tight”). On “Close My Eyes”, the band turn to a cinematic frame fixing a spiraling vocal tune to whirling strings and high drama drums. “Close My Eyes” is out now.
I Know Leopard 
(Facebook)
Black Butter Records Man in Switzerland Pablo Nouvelle announces new single “Take Me To A Place” with stream of B-side “Sunday”. Washed in warm electronics and an alto female vocal, the rhythm-led “Sunday” is deeply affecting and soulful within its relatively minimalist exterior.
Pablo Nouvelle 
(Soundcloud)
New band Moonboy, Inc., out of Berlin DE, surf a vaguely Balearic vibe-wave on piano-driven big beat track “Forever”. The house-y piano pulse of “Forever” is its engine about which repeated chants and syncopated melodic lines whirl about the track in a warm weather conflagration of dance hedonism. We’re into it.
Moonboy, Inc. 
(Soundcloud)
Chess Club band Sundara Karma premiered a new single on Huw Stephens’ Radio 1 show last night entitled “Flame”. “Flame” finds Sundara Karma aiming a bit more for accessibility as the tunefulness is more refined here and the arrangement steadier. “Flame” is not lacking for crossover and anthemic quality and with the band slated for a number of big festival dates this summer; the band’s arrow appears to be decidedly pointed up.
Sundara Karma (Soundcloud)
