Today's Suggestion:
New Release Summer Jams Part Two!
Young Buffalo, Toro Y Moi, Turnover, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
Young Buffalo- Oxford, MI
Indie Pop
House- Released 3/3/15, Voltiv
For fans of Vampire Weekend, The Beach Boys, and The Lighthouse and The Whaler.
I found these guys from their Audiotree sessions. If you aren't familiar with Audiotree, it's this awesome studio in Chicago that has an online concert series. I suggest you clear your weekend and check it out. Anyway, House could be the soundtrack to a day on the beach in any decade ranging from the 50's to now. Young Buffalo perfectly combines the sounds of the past with the sounds of the present in a very fun and approachable way. Thundering drums keep your feet moving while different synths and kiddie pianos keep the ears entertained. All the gang vocals and harmony's are nice as well. Even though they're all singing about sad relational stuff, this album still makes you feel all good inside. This is the perfect album if you want to hop in a time machine and hit up the beach!
Favorite tracks: No Idea, My Place, and Old Soul
Toro Y Moi- Columbia, SC
Indie Pop
What For?- Released 4/6/15, Carpark Records
For fans of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yelstin, 70's funk, and 60's pop.
For fans of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yelstin, 70's funk, and 60's pop.
Just like Young Buffalo's House, Toro Y Moi created an album with the best of both worlds, the past, and present. This release is much different than his previous releases, being very guitar driven instead of the chill synths of past. It's like the Beatles meet 70's funk! Chazwick lays out a lot of relatable themes with what happens to relationships and why we must act certain ways in society. This will be a great album to drive around on a sunny day and cruise through the city on a chill summer night. Or lay on the grass pondering life and asking What for?
Favorite tracks: Buffalo, Half Dome, and The Flight
Turnover- Virginia Beach, VI
Indie Rock
Peripheral Vision- Released 5/1/15, Run For Cover Records
For fans of Frankie Rose, Seahaven, and 80's dream pop.
For fans of Frankie Rose, Seahaven, and 80's dream pop.
In 2013, Turnover released a pop punk album I actually dug. In 2015, they reinvented that sound into something I not only dig, but love. The textures in Peripheral Vision are entrancing. The sounds of this album fit the beautiful cover art and layout a well-rounded listening experience. "Would you come here and spin with me? I've been dying to get you dizzy." The chorus of Dizzy On The Comedown, but also the perfect description of this album. It makes me dizzy in the best way possible. It also hit home with themes of doubting oneself and losing touch with the world and those closest to you. This is a great album to smoke a bowl to in your friend's basement or at the beach.
Favorite tracks: Cutting My Fingers Off, Hello Euphoria, and Dizzy On The Comedown.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra- Portland, OR
Electro/Acid/Pop
Multi Love- Released 5/22/15, Jagjaguwar
For fans of STRFKR, Tame Impala, and Future Islands.
For fans of STRFKR, Tame Impala, and Future Islands.
A band that I've heard of but never gave a second thought to. A friend suggested this album to me and it immediately became one of my favorites of the year. At once all the songs were familiar. I love when I listen to an album that I've never heard before and think to myself, haven't I heard this before. That's the mark of a great album. Every single song on this release is catchy and memorable and doesn't try to do anything for filler. I also love the lyrics, they're like looking at love in all its forms on multiple drugs. This is a great album to spin in your house with all the windows open or go clubbing too. A little something for everybody!
Favorite tracks: Ur Life One Night, Necessary Evil, and Puzzles
Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment- Chicago, IL
Hip Hop
Surf- 5/29/15, Self Released
For fans of sunshine, candy, and high- fives.
Listening to Surf is like stuffing your mouth with candy and watching Adventure Time with your eyelids stapled open. This album is so forward with its happiness that you can't help but be happy. Chance and the boys explore multiple genres while maintaining a focused sound. All the contributors on the album are extensions of the Social Experiment and feel like members of the band, not contributors. Hard subjects are talked about with a lightness only Chance the rapper could bring. Also, Busta Rhymes killed it on Slip Slide. This is one of the best releases of the year and it's free! If you want a sugar rush without the sugar then listen to this album.
Favorite tracks: Slip slide, Wanna Be Cool, and Something Came To Me
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