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Breathless’ “All that Matters Now”

An old press pic of Breathless, date unknown.
Typically, I'm not one to recommend love songs.  But I've always thought that if anyone ever asked, this would be the one.  It's by a UK shoegazer-ish, dream pop-styled band from the '90s called Breathless, fronted by vocalist Dominic Appleton.  Some might remember him from the 4AD Records "supergroup" This Mortal Coil.  If you don't, …

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Beach House’s “Sparks”

Beach House perform at the Fonda Theatre on 12.09.15.
There's so much great Beach House material to choose from. But this one popped up randomly during today's listening excursion. And it's one my favs from 2015's "Depression Cherry" album.  I love the piercing guitar distortion that slices through the song's intro.  And then it segues into slightly off-key organ progressions that slip and slide …

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Hatchie’s “Try”

Hatchie's Harriette Pilbeam. Photo by Alex Wall; sourced from artist's Facebook.
Here's another Australian artist, this time of the dream-pop variety.  Hailing from Brisbane, Hatchie released this easy-breezy single "Try" last year to much acclaim on the indie circuit.  It's catchy, immensely listenable pop music, with hints of dreamy psychedelia and acoustic bliss. Give it a try (yup, that was intentional - and bad) ... Hatchie's …

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The Sound of Arrows’ “Beautiful Life”

The Sound of Arrows' Stefan Storm & Oskar Gullstrand. Amusing photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
I keep thinking this song should be on "The Beach" soundtrack … you know, that Danny Boyle/Alex Garland film with Leo DiCaprio … at least during the feel-good-in-paradise first-half.  Anyway, this is a very catchy and uplifting pop single from Swedish electronic duo The Sound of Arrows.   https://youtu.be/wxmQPzVqk94 And Spotified ... "Beautiful Life" from …

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