TC4 are the West Midlands UK duo of Tom Calder and Kate Turley. The twosome’s latest “Tears”, featuring new talent Onyda, adeptly balances accessible and immediate hooky writing with state of the genre breaks and instrumental styling. TC4 are readying an EP due for release later this year. Stream the B3 premiere of “Tears” from TC4 below.
“The Night We Met” by Lord Huron is simply a beautiful piece of melodic writing that needs your attention. LH’s Strange Trails is forthcoming.
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The stunning loop-driven instrumental “Echo In” is the third track on Leeds UK guitar turned electronic band Vessels upcoming “Dilate” release for Bias.
Vessels 
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The clanging guitar pop of “Seventeen” is new from Omaha band Twinsmith. Percussive riffing, kinetic drums and tightly sealed vocal hooks highlight “Seventeen” which serves as the first stream from Twinsmith’s upcoming LP for Saddle Creek Alligator Years.
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PAPA play The Roxy in Los Angeles on 2/14 with opening support from Harriet. PAPA, the authors of one of our favorite tracks of the last couple years “Put Me To Work”, play a soul rhythm-influenced style of indie rock that is both immediate and very affecting. We’re stoked to give away two free passes to PAPA’s Valentine’s Day show at The Roxy. To enter hit our inbox“> before Noon PST on Monday February 9th. Details and ticket info for the PAPA gig can be found here.
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“Sleeptalk” is the b-side to UK band Osca’s forthcoming “Smoke” single. The sonorous acoustic-driven track is a strong change of gears for the rising band that showcases the band’s accomplished songwriting and versatility within the context of another stylistic idiom.
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Zak Abel gets an assist from the great producer Joker for the Rudimental-esque and refreshingly soulful “Alchemy”. Zak Abel’s debut EP is out February 9th.
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The Carousel crew outfit Ms. Lankes latest, “Down For Whatever”, with sunset-toned 80’s sheen perfect for nighttime driving.
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This is the first single from Courtney Barnett’s full-length followup to her EP, and it should dispel any questions about whether she can be successful long-term. Her energetic live shows have shown her to be a sick guitar player, and it was only a matter of time before she’d hit us with a banger like “Pedestrian at Best.” It’s her loudest and most intense tune to date. On the track, she maintains her style of writing earthy lyrics that come from the girl next door; “Put me on a pedestal, and I’ll only disappoint you,” she sings. Courtney is currently on the Australian Laneway Festival tour, which invades her home town of Melbourne this Saturday, February 7. She’ll undoubtedly receive quite a resounding welcome home. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.
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Coleman Hell gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come with his extra catchy single “2 Heads” from his first full length debut album Srry Bout Last Nite set for release April 28th. Reviewed by LL.
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Garden City Movement make a strong return today with maybe their most accomplished track to date “My Only Love”. Honed in melody and production frame a track that at its heart is as lux as its sinister and complicated. Garden City Movement’s “Modern West” EP is out April 6.
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