3 Songs: On Repeat

Armand Margjeka – “Hummingbird” (The Birmingham, AL by-way-of Albania based singer-songwriter released his long-awaited sophomore album, Hummingbird this week, as a joint effort by Communicating Vessels and PIPEANDGUN Records.  His rootsy, emotionally-charged Americana is layered with shimmering synth-led atmospherics and is highlighted by his soulful, world-weary voice and memorable melodies.) http://communicatingvessels.net/category/armand-margjeka/      

Download: http://soundcloud.com/pipeandgun/armand-margjeka-hummingbird-1

Le Rug – “Harold Camping” (This week marks the release of Press Start (The Collection), the complete 31-track compilation of Brooklyn singer/guitarist Ray Weiss’ (Butter the Children) post-punk project Le Rug.  Released digitally and on limited edition cassette by Fleeting Youth Records, the dynamic collection bursts at the seams to contain each of his 3 earlier albums along with 2 more recent EPs that are full of scuzzy, unhinged guitar-led post-punk that is laced with psychedelic synths and a fun, quirky pop sense.)  http://fleetingyouthrecords.bandcamp.com/album/press-start-the-collection      

Download: https://soundcloud.com/fleetingyouthrecords/le-rug-harold-camping

Stagnant Pools - “You Whir” (The Bloomington, Indiana-based brothers, Bryan and Douglass Enas recruited likeminded producer Matt Talbot of 90’s alt-rock pioneers Hum to reinforce their noise-addled and fuzzed-out shoegaze-leaning dream pop sound on their sophomore album, Geist released this week via Polyvinyl Records.  The opening track here stands out as a swirl of sludgy guitars, pounding drums and melancholic Joy Division-like vocal melodies.)   http://stagnantpools.bandcamp.com/releases  

Stream: https://soundcloud.com/polyvinyl-records/stagnant-pools-you-whir-1/s-ech2g