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Usually cool dude stuff.

Beach House – “Lemon Glow” [2018]

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Very Warm

The heir traverses an uncanny nightmare in the blood-splattered royal ballroom. First track from Beach House’s upcoming album, which has neither a title nor release date. It’s not as immediate as “Sparks” was off the last album (which was its … Continue reading →

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James Holden & The Animal Spirits – “Spinning Dance” [2017]

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Very Warm

A rainbow-died parachute billowing in an immense desert. The self-titled LP from James Holden & The Animal Spirits that arrived late 2017 is a record that I’ve been spending more and more time with as of late. I haven’t listened … Continue reading →

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Amen Dunes – “Splits Are Parted” [2014]

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Very Warm

Beyond pumped for the new Amen Dunes record coming later this year.

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Colleen – “The Happy Sea” [2005]

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Very Warm

Majestic carwash of the soul.

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Seaside Lovers – “Sun Bathing” [1983]

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Very Warm

A tropical coral reef bustles with activity below a small cruise ship full of boozy old folks partying and playing shuffle board. Another entry into the city pop ledger of tunes from February 2018 madness – this one is fully … Continue reading →

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Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks – “Middle America” [2018]

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Very Warm

Driving through your hometown after a long road trip with a nice mix of nostalgia and “get me the hell out of here” running through your veins. So incredibly psyched for the upcoming Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks record. I … Continue reading →

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Smerz – “Half life” [2017]

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Very Warm

Medusa is in the club and she’s ready to fuck you up. Along with SASSY 009, Smerz was one of my favorite new groups from 2017. Their brand of dizzying, uncanny electronic pop is so unique and infectious. It makes … Continue reading →

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Momoko Kikuchi – “Adventure” [1986]

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Very Warm

Some more city pop coming at ya – one of my all time favorite albums in the genre.

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De Lux – “Keyboards Cause We’re Black And White” [2018]

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Very Warm

Another great song from 2018. Disclaimer – I’m currently promoting this album to college radio stations, but I’ll be danged if I can’t say this is a good song on my own blog.

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Nami Shimada – “Sunshower” [2004]

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Very Warm

More pop from Japan, this time from Nami Shimada and the techno stylings of Soichi Terada, who is most known for his work on the Ape Escape soundtracks (in my mind, anyway). This song rips and will definitely get you … Continue reading →

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