Night Drive - Rise and Fall

So much distance in between us now
As it widens it gets hard to cling to something
With a heavy heart she said,
"I don't want to rise as you fall
But now we're in motion.
I don't want to rise as you fall
But nothing can stop it."

Night Drive are a local Austin indie band set to soon be hit makers in the wider arena, I think. They've got a modern-retro synth pop sound and a couple years of buzz (including a hat tip from SPIN). Their self-titled first full album is set to release later this month. 

RIYL: FOXTRAX, Operators, VHS Collection

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Jens Lekman - What's That Perfume That You Wear?

What's that perfume that you wear?
It brings me back somewhere
To the anticipation
Before I kissed someone
It's got a sadness in it
Knowing how it's ended
Promise of something so sweet
That never could be

I saw Jens Lekman years ago, at Seattle's Bumbershoot festival I think, and was instantly enthralled by his witty, quirky, and engaging pop music. "The Opposite of Hallelujah" always sends little fun shivers up my spine when I hear it. It's the kind of music that grows on you with every listen. He's got a new single out, the first in a few years and it's been growing on me all week, and it's perfect for a Sunday (Funday).

RIYL: Vampire Weekend, Broken Social Scene, Shout Out Louds

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Bloods - Bring My Walls Down

Completely and unwillingly
You liquefy
The hardest parts of me
And my walls come down

This cut from Austrailian three piece Bloods has me thinking of Sydney summer, to which Kerri and I will be winging towards in just about a month. It's also a great power pop track perfect for a sunny Saturday afternoon.

RIYL: Camp Cope, Goodness, Best Coast, Diet Cig

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The Heydaze - Hurt Like Hell

First bite in a long time
Reading last weeks news
Hit snooze for the third time
No sleep when I sleep without you
When I sleep without you

The Heydaze only have this one widely released single, but they've been around NYC for a couple of years already and are now touring the U.S. They've even booked at least one festival. I really know nothing else about them, except that I like this song, and it's made it onto Alt Nation's top 16 recently, so I figure you'll like it to, whoever you are. 

RIYL: The Boxer Rebellion, WALLA, 888, COIN

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Wild Child - Fools

So you ask me how I'm on fire
All I do is turn around and smile
Baby girl not everyone can fly

I'm not sure if Wild Child has lived up to their past hype yet, but they're a damn fine band making damn fine indie/pop/folk music. Their latest 2015's Fools, is one of those albums that you can just put on and expect everyone to enjoy. For me, it the complex arrangements and upbeat vibes. Terrific first thing to kick off your week music. Happy Monday!

RYIL: Lucius, The Head and The Heart, Ra Ra Riot, Company of Thieves

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