Will Epstein aka High Water will release his debut LP Crush on June 24th via Other People. “Changed The Locks”, the LP’s latest stream, treads about a neat blend of dub-y chords and a spontaneous-sounding set of very visceral melodies. We are into it.
High Water (Official)
East London newcomers White Kite impress in that Foals, Friendly Fires-inhabited nexus of cool guitar-driven melodics dashed off with a bit of electronic-aided razzmatazz. Spin “Swans” below.
White Kite (Soundcloud)
Out today on our B3SCI Records is “Drivers”, the new EP from CA-based songwriter Nick Leng. Stereogum praises Leng for his “artful pop structures” and knack for ” “evocative storytelling” and Indie Shuffle loved title track “Drivers” calling out its “catchy chorus” and “playful melodies”. The “Drivers” EP is available now on limited black vinyl here at B3SCI Records.
Nick Leng (Soundcloud)
UK songwriter Tom Speight exudes promise and potential on crossover-ready acoustic pop track “Falling” featuring Scottish singer Rachel Sermanni.
Tom Speight (Soundcloud)
Jay Som is the project of San Fran-based 22 year-old Melina Duarte. The slow-motion reverb-laced indie pop of “I Think You’re Alright” is paired with a second track called “Rush” on a forthcoming new 7″ through Fat Possum.
Jay Som (Bandcamp)
French purveyors of infectious indie pop Superjava impress on summery new single that we dig, “All In All”.
The UK singer follows up blog favorite “Blue Lights” with the impeccable airy R&B of “Where Did I Go”.
The Kansas City-origin artist readies sophomore “For Those Of You Who Have Never (And Also Those Who Have)” LP with dreamy, pensive, great use of space new stream “Promises of Fertility”.
The potent dark pop of “Flatline” is excerpted from Nigerian-born singer Oyinda’s forthcoming “Restless Minds” EP.
L.A.’s Gavin Turek pairs release of kinetic new track “On The Line” with ongoing May residency at The Bootleg (last gig on Monday the 23rd). The peppy “On the Line” skitters about a neat main bass-line and a cool neon-washed chorus break that is as magnetic as it is memorable.
