3 Songs: On Repeat

Vertical Scratchers – “Memory Shards” (The new project from John Schmersal of Brainiac, Enon, and Crooks on Tape and Christian Beaulieu (ex-Triclops!/Anywhere) released their debut album, Daughter Of Everything this week via Merge Records.  Gone are the keyboards of the duo’s prior individual projects and in their place are two-minute bursts of unbridled punk energy with falsetto vocals and an off-kilter 60’s pop sensibility that feels raw and entirely new and different.  The album also features a special guest vocal from fellow Daytonian Robert Pollard.) http://www.mergerecords.com/vertical-scratchers

Stream:  http://soundcloud.com/mergerecords/vertical-scratchers-memory

Canon Logic – “IBOK” (The Brooklyn based band released their long-awaited sophomore album, WYLD this week.  Their energetic keyboard-heavy indie-pop anthems are led by the crystalline vocals of Tim Kiely and outfitted with sparkling guitars, layers of soaring vocal melodies and infectious World Music-inspired rhythms for an exciting return.) http://www.canonlogic.com/  

Download: http://www.planetarygroup.com/pressassets/canonlogic/canonlogic-ibok.mp3

She Sir – "Condensedindents" (The Austin based indie rock quartet led by Russell Karloff released their highly-anticipated debut album, Go Guitars this week via Shelflife Records.  Their shimmering dream-pop sound is highlighted by jangly 60’s guitars and hazy, reverb rich vocals melodies that incorporate everything from Fleetwood Mac’s folk to catchy 80’s pop for a debut well worth the wait.) http://www.shesir.com/        

Download: http://www.shesir.com/xgoguitars/SheSir-Condensedindents.mp3