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Shy Layers ~ New Age Waves

September 19, 2016 Justin Gallegos

"Shy Layers doesn't mind if you call his music easy-listening." In fact, it's the most accessible, experimental music I can remember ever hearing.

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In New Music, Album Review Tags Shy Layers, Tropical, experimental, vocoder
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Introducing Ruby Haunt

August 11, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Currently based in L.A., this duo is making some of the best minimal pop I've heard in a long time. Here they discuss their detachment from the music scene, how they hope to see that change, and their love for '80s minimal/experimental band, Suicide.

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In Artist Interview Tags Ruby Haunt, Haunt, Minimal Pop
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Mild High Club ~ Skiptracing

August 8, 2016 Justin Gallegos

*Insert cliche catch phrase here* Ex. "Mild High Club is back and better than ever." But it's true - Skiptracing is one of the most intriguing albums you'll hear in 2016. 

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In New Music, Album Review Tags American music, Homeshake, Mild High Club, Jazz, mac demarco, weird pop
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Rafi Bookstaber ~ Late Summer

June 27, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Here's a record that's not what you think it is. Late Summer by Rafi Bookstaber is a little bit of folk, maybe some roots reggae, and definitely psychedelic. 

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In Artist Interview Tags Rafi Bookstaber, Woodsist, Psychedelic, psych folk
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Thee Oh Sees - Drop

June 20, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Consistently innovative while staying true to the manic, and sometimes calming, energy of psychedelic rock, Thee Oh See have done it again on their eight album, Drop.

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In Album Review Tags Thee Oh Sees, Psychedelic, psych folk, Castle Face Records
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Megafortress - Believer

June 20, 2016 Justin Gallegos

This is a record for a curious ear, a broken heart or a wandering soul.

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In Album Review Tags Megafortress, experimental
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Lance Neptune - Animal Eclipse

June 6, 2016 Justin Gallegos

What is a producer if he can't create vibes? L. Neptune is full of them.

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In New Music Tags House, Ambient, Lance Neptune
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Hoops ~ Midwest Dreamers

May 16, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Hoops isn't about the full-court press. They're about unexpected dunks and rewarding half-time shows. Check out their dreamy, slacker pop in this interview with front man Drew Auscherman.

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In Artist Interview Tags HOOPS, Fat Possum, dream pop
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VEGA - Well Known Pleasures

April 28, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Before Neon Indian there was VEGA, and if you love Neon Indian, Synth Pop, or Retrowave then you need to hear Well Known Pleasures.

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In Lost Classic Tags VEGA, Synthwave, synth pop, Retro Futurism, Neon Indian, weird pop
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bliss off - Bummer Pop

March 29, 2016 Justin Gallegos

When Ariel Pink scores a film and you can't get enough of the single, you create a playlist based on that one song's overpowering feeling.

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In Playlist Tags Connan Mockasin, Ariel Pink, Bummer Pop, Dev Hynes
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Easy Rider - You and Me

March 21, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Experience the premier of a jangly new romantic jam from up and coming musician, Easy Rider.

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In New Music Tags Easy Rider
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Harry Talin - 'Blowing Down The Highway' Guest Mix

March 14, 2016 Justin Gallegos
photo by: Coleman Guyon

A bizarre mix of 80s music from River Girls tapes founder, Coleman Guyon a.k.a. Harry Talin ~ The ethereal magician.

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In New Music Tags River Girls, Harry Talin, Chrisma
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Bubble Keiki - Postfordism and Chill

March 8, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Dive into the latest release from Pool House Ltd. paired with footage from a recent excursion to the island paradise of Hawaii.

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In New Music Tags Bubble Keiki, Hawaii, Pool House Ltd., Vaporwave
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Virna Lindt - Underwater Boy

February 24, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Uncover a lost classic from Swedish model turned singer, Virna Lindt.

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In Lost Classic Tags Virna Lindt, Shiver
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S U R F I N G ~ The Aftermath of a Deep Fantasy

February 17, 2016 Justin Gallegos

S U R F I N G is about to drop the follow up to their underground classic, Deep Fantasy, and we're just as excited as you are. In the meantime, here's an interview, and guest mix, to hold you over.

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In Artist Interview Tags Surfing, Deep Fantasy
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2016 Hype - 3 Albums Worth Checking Out

February 4, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Introducing new records from West Coast guitar-nerds Tomorrow's Tulips, Parisian producer Pun Collins, and synth-goth queen Geneva Jacuzzi.

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In New Music Tags tomorrows tulips, glue moon, pun collins, geneva jacuzzi, burger records
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Night Moves ~ From Colored Emotions to Pennied Days

January 27, 2016 Justin Gallegos

After nearly fours years since they released their beloved debut album, Colored Emotions, Night Moves returns with Pennied Days. Front man John Pelant gives us the lowdown on where it all started and what's become of the band since then.

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In Artist Interview Tags Night Moves, Pennied Days, Domino
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Jack Name - Weird Moons

January 13, 2016 Justin Gallegos

Jack Name's second solo offering, Weird Moons, is an incredible concept album based on his experience with cancer.

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In Album Review Tags weird pop, Psychedelic
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2015 - Best Of

December 29, 2015 Justin Gallegos

Our list of the best albums and songs that 2015 had to offer. Be sure to check out Harriet Brown, Phantom Posse, and Harry Talin.

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In Playlist, New Music Tags 2015 music, Year End List, Neon Indian, Top 5
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Harry Talin - The Exciter

December 20, 2015 Justin Gallegos

Solo artist and founder of River Girls tapes, Coleman Guyon a.k.a. Harry Talin, releases The Exciter — a lonesome journey of self-discovery built on disparate compositions of horns and synths.

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In Album Review, New Music Tags Harry Talin, River Girls, experimental
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