Month: November 2018

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Traumer’s “Triade”

Traumer a.k.a. Romain Poncet. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
Another late night for posts … can't be helped ...I'm going to begin with a track that's creeped up on me a number of times, typically before I even realized I was listening to it.  The song is a brilliant little progressive house number titled "Triade" from French artist Romain Poncet, a.k.a. Traumer.I first heard …

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“Undone” by Soft Science

Soft Science. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
Today is "Undone" by Soft Science.  This is a great little guitar-infused kick-in-the-ears of shoegaze pop.  It reminds me a lot of Lush, veterans of the genre's golden age, interwoven with all kinds of hallmarks chipped off the wall of sound.It's got a vibe that's totally melodic, yet slightly off-kilter, almost like it's slightly warped …

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“Only for You” from The Essence

The Essence's 1988 album "Ecstasy," featuring the single "Only for You."
Wow, I can't believe Spotify actually has this one.  The Essence is a Dutch alternative band from the late '80s - early '90s.  And they're kind of obscure.  But those who do know them, remember them as the band that sounds remarkably like The Cure, albeit a bit lighter and more upbeat. Really, it's frontman …

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Still Corners’ “Don’t Fall in Love”

Still Corners' Tessa Murray & Greg Hughes. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
I'm off to a late start this evening.  It's been a busy day full of all types of busy-ness.  So let's see what I can get through, before the witching hour strikes.Tonight's offering is a psychedelic dream-laced slice of melancholia titled "Don't Fall in Love."  It's one of the earlier recordings from London-based duo Still …

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