Best of August 2023

you used to call me my heart
i used to call you my star

when i was a golden egg
and you bought me at the fair
raspberry on my leg
corncockle in your hair
you strangled the goose by the neck

stiff as a feather, light as a board
floating forever, wrapped in a cord

when i was a golden egg
and you bought me at the fair
raspberry on my leg
corncockle in your hair
you strangled the goose by the neck

Golden Egg

Wish The Dawn Away

A crawling snake of deep, slow-moving and textured sound. Harmonious on the surface, yet far more infectious than one listen will allow. A observatory tale of self and environment, with desire for something different.

Burning of the Neon Dream (Radio Edit)

From//October - Somewhere Quiet

New York based Australian Composer and Producer Nick Marks steps a little outside his usual cinematic jazztronica world, dropping this single 'Between Gigs': a lo-fi jazzy hip-hop 'aural aperitif'  for the 'in-between' moments of life: whether waiting for a call back to find out if you got the gig; waiting for the latest test results, or hoping to hear back from a friend or new acquaintance.  Written to keep your spirits up and serve as a reminder for the potential beauty that life can bring.

Between Gigs (single)

Between Gigs

Rough time of year
Does it get to you too
When it rains and it rains
And your shoes never dry

I stay inside with my
Veins full of glue
And I stick to a screen
Till my battery dies

I don’t need to be rich
Only so wealthy as to pay for my food
I don’t need to be huge
Only so big as to ever be noticed

Rough time of year
Do you sit through it too
With that envy so strong
That you can’t even move

I must confess
An embarrassing truth
Almost nothing can hurt me
Like thinking of you

You’ve got a beautiful home
Bestselling novel and effortless style
You enchant the people around you
They swoon when you show even the hint of a smile

Rough time of year
Does it darken the doors
To the lofty salons
Of the luminaries

I wouldn’t know
I wouldn’t know
I only know
Weeks of godawful overcast days
Abstinence from sun on the skin
Drifting deeper and deeper into quarantine
Until my own company begins to wear thin

Envy

Hold Your Horses

The first single from Serious People.

https://www.instagram.com/seriouspeoplemusic/
https://seriouspeople.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fYw4yTUJN5Q1oWgrqGXGR?si=t8-2FOjNQR2f31dFrOy3lA

Nobody Knows I'm Twisted

On My Mind

Produced by Michael Hemmings. 
Mastered by Philosophers Barn Mastering. 
Artwork by Aaron Munday.

‘Through Your Teeth,’ is a unique blend of dry humour, simple baselines and quirky vocals. With wry cynicism, the lyrics reflect on the evolving dynamics of our lives, evoking nostalgia for the innocent joys of simpler times while acknowledging the complexities and hardships of the present. The song encapsulates the longing for connection and the importance of honest communication and delves into themes of isolation, self-reflection, and the complexities of modern life.

‘Through Your Teeth,’ has already made waves on BBC Introducing Essex and Tom Robinson’s BBC 6 Music Introducing Mixtape.

Through Your Teeth

NIGHTBUS

Nothing to Do

In Circles

The ninth installment of Connor Kirk's album "The Burning of Hunger City"

Athena

Boating

Amaretto is the fourth single off of Gooseberry's second EP: Validate Me.

Streaming everywhere August 11th, 2023.

Gooseberry's 'Amaretto' is a mesmerizing love song delving into the depths of modern romance. Evocative lyrics paint a poignant picture of love's ebbs and flows, capturing intimate moments over tea and stormy twists. A crescendo of guitars and drums, influenced by indie icons The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, & Arctic Monkeys, adds electrifying energy. 'Amaretto' is a showcase of musical prowess, blending emotion and chill vibes in an unforgettable romantic journey.

To quote our recording engineer (and producer on this project), Colin Bryson: a bold choice is made to steer this beautiful-sounding creation off the rails as loud guitars and drums build momentum, finally pushing the tempo significantly faster, only to drop us back into a love-like calm once more. The fast section of this song is about as close as we get to The Strokes (because of the universal law that an NYC rock band must at some point play a song that sounds like The Strokes). 

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Lyrics:

And you’re talking in your sleep
You sound so lonely 
At war with all your anxieties 
You and what army?
Your amaretto eyes
They dart and swell 
Leave me mesmerized 
I know I don’t stand a chance
My love grows
So it goes

Okay then, baby
Cry
Okay then, baby
Okay then, baby
Cry
If you want to…

Oh my love, you have the strangest dreams
Tea in the mornings
My love, you say the strangest things
This isn’t working 
Coming alive when I say your name 
Pull you in tight, now we’re dancing 
Sounds blasé when I say but it’s true
I love you 

Okay then, baby
Cry
Okay then, baby
Okay then, baby
Cry
If you want to
If you want to

Okay then, baby
Cry
Okay then, baby
Okay then, baby
Cry
Okay then, baby
Cry
Okay then, baby
Okay then, baby
Cry
If you want to
If you want to
If you want to

Amaretto

I can't get you off of my mind
The best I ever had
But if the last time was the time
Why do I keep coming back?
Coz I want you bad

You’re the one I want the most but
I don’t think you feel the same
Got the heart but lost the soul and
Someone outta take the blame
Why I don’t know - I want you back
Coz I want you bad

I want cha but I can’t have it
I love what we had it was magic
The way we left things off it was tragic
I love the games we play it was classic
I can’t even play with new characters
They low tier coz they aint comparable
We gon have to make you unplayable
Your moveset just ain’t really fair to them

I can’t get you off of my mind
The best I ever had
But if the last time was the last time
Why do you keep coming back?
Coz I want you bad

Don’t expect me to run to you
Don’t expect me to be your fool and
I know you’re bad for me
But you’re the one I want the most
Most of all
You’re all I want
I want

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Music by loser supreme
Lyrics by loser supreme & Paragon Don
Mastered by Joao Carvalho

wantyoubad (ft. Paragon Don)

"DREAMS." is a song written at one of the lowest points in my life. At the time, I had not given up on my vision (or dream), but my actions and my perception of myself seemed to demonstrate the opposite. I wrote this song as a way to uplift and encourage myself and dismiss the shackles of my own negativity.

DREAMS.

Places

Just a Woman

Just A Woman

Fresh pressed indie music. 
http://obscuresound.com

Best of August 2023

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