The Meligrove Band
This band will put a big fat smile on your face every time you hit play. They’ve nailed the group sing along angle nailed and catchy piano hooks to fully draw you in to their lovely lovely web. The four piece does poppy without being cloying. “Bones Attack” is a prime example of the power of their punctual percussion and strong keys. It’s sweet message rolls right along on the smoothness of the instrumentals. Their new album came out last week so you can get a full fix of their indie pop goodness.
[MP3] Bones Attack!!!
Computerization
Computerization is just one guy who is making pretty fantastic electro-twee. Putting lyrics – the likes of which you’d normally hear paired with gentle guitars – against mellow synths and providing them with an electronic pulse creates an interesting sonic combo. He is still fairly fresh, although he does have two albums for download on his website, and there is room to grow into his concept that will make it more accessible. However, there is enough there to enjoy now that I’ll be keeping my ear on what he comes up with in the future.
[MP3] You’ll Be Ok
Hiding From Andy
Hiding From Andy politely brought themselves to my attention a few months ago knowing I like to support local music scene. I added their new EP Street Lamp Constellations to my “new tunes” mix and kind of forgot about them. That was until last week when this really great song came on shuffle and I went to figure out who it was by. Lo-and-behold it was Hiding From Andy’s “Invitation,” a tender track with a slight country lilt. When I gave the full EP a listen and it is plays out with a similar modesty. The quartet keeps it pretty chill on Street Lamp Constellation and they do it well but I’m interested to hear if they ever pick things up a little. Regardless, you should check them out.
[MP3] Stay Close