5 Day Forecast: W1V4

Thursday ∆ The Black and White Years - Strange Figurines

Hey, are you guys into dreamwave? Well if not this song will turn you into a total dreamwave bro. The Austin, Texas group The Black and White Years has put out this fun loving, synth filled, totally sap song, Strange Figurines. Also, check out the plays it has. At the time I am writing this it only has about 54. But, before you know it this song might rack up the plays and end up on Alt Nation with all mainstream indie hits. Congrats you stupid hipster, you're listening to some pretty underground tunes now.

The song opens up with some simplistic synth lines, but the melody is too wicked and has me instantly hooked. The synths remind me of some synths that chillwave dudes such as, Chad Valley or Small Black would strike up in their tunes. The 2 step minimalistic kick and snare beat really gets the groove going despite its simplistic vibes.

The verse hits with an additional basic plucking synth and some melancholy relatively basic vocals. But, this bro's vocal melodies totally compliment the song and the atmosphere it creates further fits it into the dreamwave genre. Then, comes the chorus which varies slightly from the verse in terms of melody, chords, etc (not by too much). Although the beat, melody, and chords remain relatively the same throughout the whole tune, "I don't care, I love it" (please tell me I didn't just use that line). The repetition in this song believe it or not adds some character to it and I really like it.

This tune has got me bobbing my head throughout and really puts off some chill vibes. In the song they constantly repeat the lyrics "shut up, and kiss me" but I won't be shutting up about this song.

Sunday Editorial: V1

Thank you for joining us, please pull up a chair, we have some introductions. We are 3 high school students fed up with the generic, cookie cutter crap that the mainstream music industry publishes. The purpose of this blog is to introduce you, the reader and listener, to the great world of indie music. We scan the newest music daily for the best song for you to check out. We take open suggestions, so if you have heard of an upcoming artist you can shoot us a message, hell, they may even make the radar.

Everyday we post a song to the radar for the week. The radar is not only a place for artists to receive recognition, but a place for you to find the newest, greatest music. In addition we post editorials about the latest happenings between us and the community. I might even rant about something if I feel up to it.

Happening this week: We kick off our long campaign for the better of music. We start Monday with the 5 day forecast, Wednesday, Rome's Empire comes to you with a biased slant about the latest in music this week. Saturday, Stalj summarizes the 5 day forecast along with honorable mentions. We conclude the week with the Sunday editorial by your's truly.

I will leave you with...

B Δ S E C Δ M P - Emmanuel

Though it's nothing new, this song is a favorite of all of us, the song consist of stellar vocals and bone chilling ambient synths and vibes.



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