Strange Bodies - you b/w in the wrong
A recent foray into Bandcamp’s ‘New Arrivals’ in the dream-pop category turned up the following gems.
Strange Bodies
Vernon Hills – “Wild / Mont Clair”
Dream-pop outfit Vernon Hills recently released two new tracks, both of which exude velvet sonic textures. Hailing from North Aurora, Illinois, as is the case more often than not on Bandcamp, there’s zero gen on the band, and visiting their FB page turns up very little, except a few photographs.
“Wild” opens on gleaming metallic flavors atop a percolating rhythm, smooth yet delicate. I love the pale sparkling tones from the guitars, revealing tinges of new wave savors. “Mont Clair” rides darker colors supported by trembling flavors, oozing and dripping. The harmonics fade and re-emerge on more potent tones, floating along as if drifting on soft summer breezes.
Strange Bodies – “you b/w in the wrong”
Two more tracks released by a band called Strange Bodies, from Hamilton, Ontario. The band is made up of Joel Blanken and whoever else is in the band. Blanken’s Twitter page lists him as from Asheville, North Carolina, or perhaps currently residing there. I really don’t know and am more than a little confused. But his music is wonderfully delicious.
“Rainbows” is, in my opinion, better than “Lull,” but both are excellent, displaying innovative sonic textures.
“You” opens on jarring discordant tones riding cool shuffling groove. The guitars deliver strident colors, as a wonderful female vocalist presides over the lyrics.
“You keep on going to bed too late / Why can't I escape / You keep on walking right through the door / Why can't I ignore you.”
“In The Wrong” travels on measured guitars emanating fuzzy almost grungy colors, as a tasty droning accent infuses the tune with wistful melancholy.
Panther Car – Pomegranate
From Bozeman, Montana, dream-pop outfit Panther Car pre-released two tracks from their forthcoming album, Pomegranate, slated to drop January 31, on Anything Bagel Records.
“Lull” features glinting guitars radiating jangly shuddering colors. Drawling vocals, creamy yet evocative complement the harmonics with cool melodicism. “Rainbows” is, in my opinion, better than “Lull,” but both are excellent, displaying innovative sonic textures.
