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 Listening to this album is re-experiencing bits of youthful torments of more or less everyone born in the 80s.

 One of the most authentic albums I have listened to lately, indispensable for the losers who are dream pop lovers.

Big Troubles’ debut Romantic Comedy presents a nostalgic and emotionally resonant dream pop experience. The album invokes youthful memories with sweet melodies and lo-fi charm, drawing from 90s British and American indie influences. It carries a distinct identity and connects deeply, especially with listeners born in the 80s. The music balances lightness and emotional impact, making it a standout for dream pop enthusiasts. Listen to Big Troubles’ Romantic Comedy to revisit nostalgic dream pop moments and experience an authentic indie gem.

 We dreamers allow ourselves to know this, thank heavens.

 Never dare to believe that your dreams are futile or that you are wasting time.

This review reflects on the metaphorical and emotional essence of Sunset Rubdown’s album Shut Up I Am Dreaming. It portrays dreaming as a dedicated craft born from love, solitude, and personal turmoil. The album is seen as an ethical and hopeful journey through darkness, resonating with perseverance and historical awareness. Ultimately, the review encourages embracing dreams as meaningful and powerful. Dive into Sunset Rubdown’s Shut Up I Am Dreaming and experience a poetic journey of dreams and resilience.

 A record that's fierce, ruthless, contemptuous, impatient with themselves as well as with the listener.

 The melody, the real essential snake, slithers ungratefully under every song, forming its scoliosis-like backbone.

Hot Snakes' 'Automatic Midnight' is a fierce and raw punk rock album emerging from the ashes of Drives Like Jehu. The record features gritty, distorted guitars and emotionally charged melodies. Described as ruthless and impatient with both itself and its listeners, the album captures a rebellious and disillusioned spirit. Standout tracks include 'No Hands,' 'Past Lives,' and 'Light Up The Stars.' This album is a brutal yet essential listen for fans of intense, underground rock. Dive into the raw and relentless energy of Hot Snakes' 'Automatic Midnight'—listen now and experience punk rock at its fiercest!

 This is not the lo-fi album of the XXI century, not essential for fans of the following bands...

 They have an unmasterpiece of out-of-fashion authenticity, out of the box, out of mind, not out of everything.

Mouthful Of Bees' second album 'The End' embraces a raw and authentic indie rock style. While it isn't a groundbreaking classic, it reflects genuine spontaneity and a distinctive sound. The reviewer sees potential for the band’s future despite acknowledging the album's rough edges. Their music is not lo-fi nor imitates well-known alternative bands, instead standing out with its own primal charm. Listen to Mouthful Of Bees' 'The End' to experience raw indie rock authenticity and explore an emerging band's unique sound!

 It’s impossible not to empathize with these melodies that give themselves an epic tone while aware of toying with the listener.

 Five xylitol-ingesting blondes wrote an ordinary masterpiece, on an ordinary day, on an ordinary star of an ordinary galaxy.

French Films' 'Imaginary Future' blends synth-garage energy with melodic immediacy and emotional depth, drawing from iconic influences like Cure and Joy Division. The album offers danceable, dreamy tracks with evocative lyrics. Songs such as 'This Dead Town' and 'Up The Hill' highlight the band's range from euphoric to tender tones. Overall, it stands as a compelling and fresh indie dance record. Listen to French Films' Imaginary Future and dive into infectious synth-driven indie dance vibes today!

 Picture yourself in a small, cozy bar, comfortably seated... enjoying a groove of peace so clear and deep.

 You sip them, sip a talent that grows and doesn’t seem to stop.

The review captures Surfer Blood's Tarot Classics EP as a comforting and inspired power-pop collection showing musical growth and calmer melodies. It highlights the band's move away from distortion, embracing sensual loops and electronic elements. The EP reflects a matured, more relaxed sound compared to their debut. Standout tracks like 'Miranda' and 'I’m Not Ready' illustrate their evolving style and confident delivery. Overall, the EP is a compelling, enjoyable listen signaling the band's promising future. Listen to Surfer Blood's Tarot Classics EP and experience their captivating power-pop evolution today!

 Pure, straightforward pop, magically simple, will lift you to the sky light as swallows if you have the courage to embrace it.

 Anna Persson's detached voice, never intrusive, as if she is lulling you with a fairy tale.

Sambassadeur's third album 'European' offers a pure and straightforward pop experience that evokes the freshness of spring. Featuring vibrant violins, heartfelt piano and bass, and gentle vocals from Anna Persson, the album creates joyful and nostalgic soundscapes. Each track from 'Days' to 'Small Parade' showcases skillful instrumentation and emotional depth. Overall, 'European' marks a significant creative leap for the band. Listen to Sambassadeur's 'European' and experience a joyful journey through pure Swedish pop melodies today!

 Wakefulness: the state between sleep and wakefulness, no longer reality but not yet unconsciousness. This faint fracture is the dimension of the Walkmen.

 One adjective: phenomenal. An album not for every day, not for every mood, but certainly for those able to let go and immerse themselves in the music.

The Walkmen's Lisbon is praised as a phenomenal album that captures a state between dream and reality. The review highlights the band's independent spirit, emotional depth, and standout tracks. Hamilton Leithauser's powerful and unique vocals are central, supported by solid instrumentation. It’s an album for listeners willing to immerse themselves deeply into its dreamlike and varied moods. Dive into The Walkmen's Lisbon—experience this phenomenal blend of dreamlike melodies and powerful vocals today!

 "The songs on this album make our sense of good taste wobble. Isn’t that the whole attraction of kitsch?"

 "The hues of this album come from an extravagant palette: 70s disco mirrored ball and 80s electro-pop flashes."

The Russian Futurists' album 'The Weight's On The Wheels' delivers sugary electro-pop marked by nostalgic 70s and 80s influences. Matthew Adam Hart maintains his unique blend of irreverent charm and catchy melodies, producing an album full of kitsch appeal flavored by disco, funk, and R&B elements. Standout tracks like 'Hoeing Weeds Sowing Seeds' and 'One Night, One Kiss' highlight the album's infectious energy. Fans of playful, melodic indie pop will find much to enjoy here. Dive into The Russian Futurists' vibrant electro-pop journey and experience the fun, nostalgic melodies today!

 Ra Ra Riot not only lost their incisiveness and originality, but they also struggled to repeat the patterns of their debut.

 "Boy," for example, with its tarantella-like bass, is something you won’t easily forget.

Ra Ra Riot's second album, The Orchard, fails to recapture the originality and romance of their debut, The Rhumb Line. Despite a few standout tracks like "Boy" and "Massachusetts," the album feels less incisive and lacks the spontaneous liveliness of their earlier work. The band's struggle to regain their unique voice results in an appreciable but ultimately underwhelming record. The shadows of tragedy and comparison to Vampire Weekend add to the sense of loss. Explore Ra Ra Riot's The Orchard to hear the moments that shimmer despite fading originality.