Ever so slightly late to the game with this one but Love Inks' E.S.P. album has captivated me for too long to go without a few words. A trio from Austin, Love Inks deliver a sound that's simplistic yet infectious, full of endearing vocals and a hazy, laidback nature. It reminds me greatly of Broadcast's superb Tender Buttons LP, and is laced with more than a dash of Beach House's dream-like qualities throughout. 'Blackeye' is the obvious highlight - a minimal and melodramatic little number that excels despite its repetitive nature but the entire album is a slow-burning gem and one that will come to dominate your most-played list in no time...
Hailing from Seattle, Echo Tongues is the brainchild of young musician Gary Wilson. Steeped in a dream-like quality throughout, Wilson and Co specialise in reflective, soothing and enchanting tones - think of the lush landscape domineered by Deerhunter and you're half way there. Their latest eponymous EP is a hypnotic lullaby of a record - with 'Airbornes' and ''No Expectation' standing out as particular revelations - while debut single 'Lost Found' holds a similar delicate charm. Speckled white on blue - this is music tailor made for watching clouds drift by.
Both the Echo Tongues EP and 'Lost Found' are available for free download now.
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