Sunrise, in my eyes
I can see through your disguise
Your vice, at times
Wander off to other guys
At least now I know
Where I place on your podium
To give you my all
Makes it hard to watch you crawl
More upbeat-sounding indie pop (they label it "tropical pop") for your week, this time out of uber tropical Edinburgh, Scotland.
RIYL: Vampire Weekend, Bombay Bicycle Club, Coin, Enemies
The kids conspire
And leave their bodies on the ground
Their minds get higher
They are never coming down, down
Little girl you gotta do what Simon says
With a crown of clovers on your head
Little boy you gotta be the Superman
Can't you see our future's in your hands?
Louisiana pop band Royal Teeth are back with their first EP since their debut album came out three years ago. Their sound is melodic and optimistic, without being bubble-gum bland. Here's the vid from my favorite song from their 2013 LP, "Wild."
RIYL: Youngblood Hawke, Head and the Heart, Grizfolk
So I watch the sun go up
And I watch the sun go down
And the horizon hovering
Like a missing piece
That can never be found
And as the seasons lie in wait
Like a secret you already know
Winter is behind us now
It is ahead of us, also
Flock of Dimes is the side project of Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner and it's producing some really delightful music. I first heard Flock of Dimes on the Crowded House cover collab of "Don't Dream It's Over" with Sylvan Esso, which is an interesting and groovy take on a classic hit. Flock of Dimes' album, If You See Me, Say Yes, out back in September, is whimsical, well constructed, moody and dreamy. It's also infused with the spine-tingling vocals and production that made Wye Oak's Civilian so compelling.
RIYL: Wye Oak, Lucius, Eisley, First Aid Kit
