“So Now What” by The Shins demonstrates a new side of vocalist James Mercer. It’s filled with 80s-esque synth pop and an unforgettable chorus melody. – Grant Sharples
The Shins – So Now What
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alt-J – 3WW (MYSTIC)
“3WW” is the first release off alt-J’s upcoming album Relaxer. The song features Wolf Alice’s Ellie Rowsell, who adds a new depth to the standard alt-J vocals. 3WW, or three worn words, is repeated throughout the song, “Oh these three worn words that you whisper, like the rubbing hands of tourists in Verona, I just want to […]
KCOU New Music Adds – Week 3/13/17
Alex G – Bobby (FOLKSY)
The latest release by lo-fi extraordinaire Alex G, his first since 2015’s Beach Music, is an exploration into the folksier side of his usual sound. The gentle strumming guitar and and his Elliot Smith-esque crooning, accompanied by the twanging fiddle and delicate harmonization present a much subtler and melodic alternative to his other new single, […]
KCOU New Music Adds – Week 3/6/17
Jidenna- Trampoline (JAZZY)
Trampoline was one of our more jazzy adds this week, as Jidenna serenades us with a song about his love interest and his “romantic’ time with her. Despite the raunchy nature of the song, the lyrics are surprisingly thoughtful, as Jidenna raps about having relations with his muse while at the same time singing about how […]
Crossing the Stream
The great streaming debate has raged on for over a decade now. While I could tell you the relative advantages of streaming vs. downloading (convenience, access to a huge library of music at any given time, the way it assists users in finding new music), I think it would be better to point out the […]
Tennis – My Emotions Are Blinding (CATCHY)
“My Emotions Are Blinding” is the latest single from the husband-and-wife duo Tennis. In line with their previous releases, this track is smooth and sweet, and seriously catchy. The lyrics poke fun at the overdramatic female trope who’s painfully obsessed with her man. Their upcoming album Yours Conditionally drops March 3. Tennis will be in […]
KCOU New Music Adds – Week 2/27/17
Future – I’m so Groovy (FYPE)
Future’s self-titled album has a multitude of bangers, but today’s post is about the song “I’m So Groovy”. With a chill beat, signature Future lyrics, and the rhythmic “HMMM-HMMM” all gel extremely well, and it reminds us all that Future is indeed groovy. – Trent McRae