You only live once (strokes cover) (young the giants)

Quantum Keys is the work of John Gudenzi, a Maryland native relocated to California. His songs are instantly catchy, shimmering pop that'll lead us into from spring to summer with clever hooks and beach-ready harmonies.

"Grow" & "Keep Good Habits" mark the launch of Hit City's new For Immediate Release (FIR) digital single series — the first of many to come.

Quantum Keys - Grow

Out now on Slumberland Records (N & S America) and Fortuna Pop! (ROW).

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/wcftspitunes
LP/CD: http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/278


Allo Darlin's new album "We Come From The Same Place" combines the eagerness, urgency and immediacy of their 2010 self-titled debut with the contemplation, sophistication and ambition of their 2012 follow-up "Europe," and yet it goes beyond either both sonically and in the songs. It was written at a time of considerable change for songwriter Elizabeth Morris, a time during which she fell in love, moved to Italy and got married - not that that seems to have hindered the songwriting process, as Elizabeth explains, "So many things have happened since I first wrote the songs that make up this album, it's difficult to remember back to where it all began. The songs were written very quickly, during a period when I found writing songs very easy, whereas I often find songwriting very difficult. Some of the songs were written so fast I can't even really remember writing them. The songs were a joy to write, and writing them made me feel better about lots of things."

Among the highlights of the album is "Bright Eyes", a duet with guitarist Paul Rains. Elizabeth again, "I wanted to write another duet, but the only problem with doing that is that when you play live it's very rare that the person you recorded it with can be there. So I thought it would be great to write a song with Paul singing the other part. I love Paul's singing and I wanted to hear him do it more, so it's quite selfish really!" Another standout is the Twin Peaks-referencing "Half-Heart Necklace", based on a true story from Elizabeth’s hometown. "There had been some murders, and this girl who was my age was missing and presumed killed. It turned out she had been hiding for years in her boyfriend's cupboard, and she was charged for wasting police time". 
 
Other notable tracks include the rollicking "Kings and Queens", inspired by a show they played in the USA with their friends and kindred spirits The Wave Pictures, and "Romance and Adventure", originally earmarked for a film soundtrack and written in response to a challenge from Paul to write a pop song in a minor key. Bass player Bill Botting sums up Elizabeth’s remarkable songwriting ability by saying, "The key to Elizabeth’s songwriting appeal is that she’s so adept at pinpointing certain ideas and moods; leaving one city and finding a new one and realising that beginnings and endings have a lot in common."

The truism is that third albums are difficult beasts, but by remaining true to themselves Allo Darlin’ have side-stepped the pitfalls to produce a wonderful record - thoughtful and exciting and exquisitely played – that will please their existing army of fans and newcomers alike. On first reading the album’s title may seem enigmatic, but from the very personal nature of Elizabeth Morris’ finely drawn vignettes to the more universal connections between the band and their audience, its meaning will be obvious to all who fall under the spell of this magical band.

"A masterclass of modern cult pop." The Guardian

"Terrific, witty and heartfelt, like a less moody Belle & Sebastian." The New York Times

Allo Darlin' - Bright Eyes

The second single off The Muscadettes "Side A" EP available 4/21/2015

Pre-order "Side A" on iTunes bit.ly/1DbBNHn

iTunes

The Muscadettes - Pearl And Oyster

The first single from Mates of State's forthcoming release "You're Going To Make It".  Available June 16, 2015 on Barsuk Records in North America and June 15, 2015 in Europe/UK on Fierce Panda.

iTunes Pre-Order:
http://geni.us/matesofstate 

http://www.matesofstate.com
http://www.barsuk.com
http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/

Mates of State "Staring Contest"

Taken from the EP 'Dancing With The Stars', released March 4 2016.

Heist

Tomorrow Always Knew

Smoke Rings - Camcorder

The one, the only, the inordinately bony, Camden; the Sydney 5 piece have released their new single, titled Too Pretty For Punk. 

Recorded at the former BJB studios, (now Turning Studios); under the watchful ear of producer, Evan McHugh (Jet, Midnight Oil, The Scare).

The new single Too Pretty for Punk continues the poetic landscape of the early releases; Handsome Ransom, Students and Please Dont hold me In Your Arms, with confronting themes of depression, romance, and escapism. 

Camden’s original music is often compared to a combination of Morrissey’s voice, Klaxons’s energy and the melodies of Motown. Camden's unique ability to photograph his emotions and voice his observations through lyrics and song is paralleled by none. 

Camden's debut promo film is available at 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVTIw_sFCaI 

with a Sydney launch in early 2013.


Too Pretty For Punk

2nd single from Jeremy Neale's forthcoming EP. Featuring Go Violets. 

In Stranger Times

Stream "Neverlost" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc: https://sym.ffm.to/neverlost

Tickets to Oct 1st 2020 Full band livestream + more:
http://linktr.ee/thedumes

Neverlost lyrics:

i’ve been dreaming in the backseat these days
treating life as a past time, we fade

always focus on the flashbacks
postcards and little scenes
i’ve been getting kinda sidetracked
so hard, but now i see

NEVERLOST
thinking someday
i can leave it
somewhere away
I don’t know where I’ll go but I see it
racing down every avenue, if you want me to
i could get neverlost with you
NEVERLOST

it’s a feeling that i can’t quite let go
i keep on running but the street lights follow

got a sentimental soundtrack playin
always living with my bags packed, saying
don’t you worry i’ll be right back
when i’m ready to go

NEVERLOST
thinking someday
i can leave it
somewhere away
I don’t know where I’ll go but I see it
racing down every avenue, if you want me to
i could get neverlost with you
NEVERLOST

If we’re lucky we won’t let go of what we’ve got
in the rearview we can keep our fingers crossed

thinking someday…

NEVERLOST
thinking someday
i could leave it
somewhere away
I don’t know where I’ll go but I see it
racing down every avenue, if you want me to
i could get neverlost with you
NEVERLOST



released September 16, 2020
Produced by Joe Chiccarelli
Mixed by Ken Sluiter
Mastered at The Bakery
Cover art and Photography by Emma Cole @missemmacole