I'm not sure what the Norwegian band Pom Poko has to do with the Studio Ghibli production if anything, but I could see their music fitting in nicely because they're quirky and fun. They've got a handful of singles out now, and the best of those in my estimation is today's Most Important, "You'll Be Fine", a sweet love letter to yourself.
RIYL: Eisley, Sløtface, Alex the Astronaut, Billie Van
I'd never heard Jay Som until about a week ago*, and I've been listening through her backlog for the last week or so and really enjoying it. Her latest "Pirouette" is pretty straight-forward indie fare, but there's something in the jangly guitars and low-fi fuzz that I find really pretty and pleasant.
*that I remembered. Kerri posted another Jay Som track last summer :)
RIYL: Alvvays, Japanese Breakfast, Tennis, Diet Cig
I've been a little bit obsessed with Field Music lately. They have such a fun, quirky sound that hits all the right spots for me. If you've never heard them, I highly recommend checking out 2016's Commontime, particularly "Disappointed" and "The Noisy Days Are Over" - they're hard to explain or categorize, so just listen. Or, just jump into today's Most Important, a terrific new track with a solid message about Brexit.
RIYL: Of Montreal, Talking Heads, Neutral Milk Hotel, Islands, Dirty Projectors
