Buzz Kull-Bedroom Highs

Sometime last year I was introduced to the dark and addictive new wave sounds of Sydney duo Buzz Kull with their two track Young Latitudes release Lost Control, and after listening to these tracks over and over, I couldn’t help but to want to hear more and further dive into the grimy and shadowy depths that they constructed. Well this time around it seems that the duo has decided to pick up the pace and make us move a little bit with their new single “Bedroom Highs” but it isn’t without their usual eerie presence and new wave esque vibe, which makes me love it even more.  The track works to steadily sink inside of your head and nestle itself comfortably in your ears as soon as it begins and with it’s bouncing bass lines and slightly haunting  yet upbeat vocals, it’s hard not to feel the urge to shimmy around the room while it plays. Look for “Bedroom Highs” to drop along with more new material on Buzz Kull’s upcoming debut EP Heat, which is due out sometime soon , and in the meantime head over to bandcamp to grab Lost Control and more for a name your own price. 

The Soft Moon-Insides

I’ve been itching for a good post punk track for the past few days now and with the new track from Luis Vasquez and his Captured Tracks project, The Soft Moon, I’ve found exactly what my ears were craving along with a healthy dose of experimental bliss to nicely top things off.  On October 30th The Soft Moon will be dropping their long awaited sophomore LP titled Zeroes. “Insides” is the second single off of that release and it’s just what you’d come to expect from the group. Not saying that that’s a bad thing though because it certainly isn’t at all. The track kicks off with a deep, slightly thunderous sound that’s provided by a heavy bassline, and as everything comes together it drapes the listener in a shroud of darkness and post punk nostalgia and then rattles their brain with all of the noise and eccentricities that Vasquez has become known for. Judging by the two tracks that’ve surfaced already, it’s looking like Zeroes will please fans and new listeners alike and be the album to propel The Soft Moon even further into Captured Tracks fame as well, and with a band like this you can’t have a better release date than the day before Halloween. The track is available for download now over at CT’s soundcloud page.

Along Came December-No Umbrella

Earlier today I was introduced to Canata Records when I came across a band that’s signed to the label called Youth Club through a fellow music blogger on twitter (Suburban Tours). The first few words on Canata’s bandcamp page is “we believe in pop. we believe pop is freedom.” and every artist they’ve signed is a representation of that in some way or another. While I was searching through their discography I discovered Along Came December, the solo project of UK resident Glenn Jones and though his music definitely has slight pop elements to it, it’s also surrounded by a dark, post-punk feeling as well. Glenn blends heartfelt lyricism with echoing guitar chords, slow progression, and ethereal atmospheres that easily absorb the listener and leaves them in a pensive state of mind. His latest EP Lost Memories is available for free along with two others, Is It Art Yet? & Signs, and if you visit Along Came December’s personal bandcamp you can pick up the older (and longer) version of Signs for $4.48.

Brusque Twins-Stone Communication

I’ve had this band’s soundcloud open in my tabs for quite some time now and though I’m not quite sure why it took so long for me to post about them I’m certain that you’ll love their music as much as I do. The track comes from Hollie Hensman and Derrick George, a duo out of Montreal who go by the name of Brusque Twins. I came across their music a few weeks ago and ever since I’ve been digging their dark, synth heavy style of new wave. They recently dropped their second EP A Voice In The Night which is a journey through six tracks of magnificent, captivating post punk influenced sounds. Hensman’s voice is full of beauty and grace and George plays off of it perfectly with haunting synths and mesmerizing ambiance. A Voice In The Night is available on bandcamp for $5 along with the duo’s first EP Cliff Dweller, which you can grab for free. You can also stream their material from soundcloud as well. Recommended for fans of Black City Lights, Selebrities, and Esben and The Witch.

Love Hate Affair-Travel Back To You

I’ve found countless good bands thanks to bandcamp but every now and again I happen to find a group that just really sticks out to me. A few days ago I came across Ausin four piece Love Hate Affair and I was absolutely delighted as soon as I hit play. Their style blends together elements of new wave, electronica, and post punk and is influenced from greats such as Morissey and Joy Division all the way to somewhat newer bands like Interpol and Cut Copy. Their self titled ep is available on their bandcamp page for free and I’d highly recommend picking it up. Though the band started in 09 I feel like Love Hate Affair should certainly be a name that more people are acquainted with. So get your Friday morning started right and check these guys out.