When asleep I dream of a pink colored sky in my rearview
Swedish "DIY pop" band, Tella Viv released an infectious EP last year. This is my favorite song from them/that release. Not sure if we'll get more... the threesome is down to two recently, as one member left to pursue his other artistic goals. So it goes in the young indie space.
RIYL: Phoenix, VHS Collection, Cut Copy, STRFKR
Breaking away with the beast of both worlds
A smile that you can't disguise
Every minute I keep finding
Clues that you leave behind
Save me from these reminders
As if I'd forget tonight
This time La Luna
I light my torch and wave it for the
New moon on Monday
And a fire dance through the night
I stayed the cold day with a lonely satellite
Are you in the path of totality today?? If you don't know what I'm talking about, then you don't live in North America and haven't been non-stop inundated with the astronomical excitement (and warnings to make sure you are using NASA approved eyewear). I'm not in the perfect path, so I'll be watching the eclipse on TV, because I kind of suspect that will be cooler than just watching it get sort of dimmer outside ( and because I don't have the special glasses, womp). Whatever you're doing today, here's a tune that kind of goes with the Great American Eclipse theme. (Also, I love Duran Duran.) Bonus: Of course, the absolute on the nose perfect song, in it's awesome 80's glorious video form, for the viewing pleasure of those of us stuck inside. (Don't risk going blind, people!!)
So call me up in the early hours
Try not to hurt about it
If it's too hard, it's too hard
So here's a fun track from London indie pop outfit WOWH that reminds me of a lot of the music I loved in the 80's; bands like Blancmange, China Crisis, Ultravox and the like. It's dance-beat driven pop, but has a bit of a polish that sets it apart in my ears. I'll be following along, hope to hear some more from them soon.
RIYL: The Republic Tigers, Blancmange, Ra Ra Riot, The Little Ones, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsen
