Zwei Neuentdeckungen (für mich), die auf Slumberland Records veröffentlichen.
Artsick
Selbstbeschreibung von der Bandcamp-Seite:
Artsick was formed in June 2018 when Christina Riley (of NorCal band Burnt Palms) teamed up with Mario Hernandez (Kids On A Crime Spree, Ciao Bella) on drums and Donna McKean (Lunchbox, Hard Left) on bass. Following up their terrific 2018 7″ single they are now back with their debut album „Fingers Crossed,“ a thrilling, compelling and downright fun record that surveys a vast swathe of indie and indiepop history, from DIY progenitors like Dolly Mixture through the punkier side of C86 (think Talulah Gosh, Fat Tulips) to the 90s K Records-centered International Pop Underground and straight through more recent exemplars like Vivian Girls and Colleen Green. Christina says that she was „always been drawn to fuzzy guitars, melodies with emotion and songs with urgency“ and that is readily apparent on every moment of this excellent album. 11 songs, 11 potential singles and a blast from start to finish.
Die Referenzen sprechen für sich 
Artsick – Ghost of Myself
Artsick – Stress Bomb
The Umbrellas
Selbstbeschreibung von der Bandcamp-Seite:
The Umbrellas are one of the most exciting bands to come from the indiepop underground in ages. Bursting out of the SF Bay Area’s fertile indie scene, The Umbrellas come correct with a sound that fits snugly into a long line of classic pop, from The Byrds to Orange Juice, The Pastels, Comet Gain, Veronica Falls and Belle & Sebastian, along with a noticeable garage-pop/Paisley Underground flavor that is a hallmark of San Francisco’s best bands. Their self-titled 2021 debut album dazzled with a dozen perfect pop tunes, charming the indiepop faithful but also winning fans outside the scene.
The Umbrellas – Write It in the Sky (neue Single)
The Umbrellas – Happy
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