Our Love Is Free

by Golden Birthday
album Blue Island

‘Our Love Is Free’ the new single from Chicago neue-new wavers Golden Birthday is the stuff of Robert Smith in acid washed jeans dreams. Shuffling darker eyelined synth pop with chart topping glimmer, the track finds its way into a kind of mid 80s’ middleground that does the decade and Cure frontman proud. The single is off the groups upcoming album, ‘Blue Island’ due June 26 from Rainbow Body Records. Grab it for free by way of the soundcloud link below. Thanks to NFOP for posting.

I Don't Wanna Cry

by Tommy Toussaint

‘I Don’t Wanna Cry’, the new track from Jesse Thompson aka Tommy Toussaint is like overhearing doo wop and new wave make love - then cry about it. It’s blissfully sad pop, and depending on your mood going in will end in one of two ways: in a Saturday night fever scenario or the shedding of a few man-tears. Stream it above or grab it for free via the soundcloud link below.

Same Hearts

by Amorphous

‘Same Hearts’, the new track from Japanese duo Amorphous is as close as a music post can get to ‘ooh and aah’ factor of puppy pics. Pacyifying synths, gentle beats, with vocals so soft and lovely you just wanna get up in there and nuzzle em.

Mellow

by Poor Spirits

Poor Spirits, our frequently blogged pundits of posi-vibes are back with ‘Mellow’ — another upbeat banger guided by an awesome chorus of synthesized steel drums. Mellow indeed. Get the track for free via the soundcloud link below.

Anonymous Lover

by TalkFine
album Lesser Known Hits

It’s time to flare those pants and ruffle up. After a week of daily previews TalkFine’s debut LP ‘Lesser Known Hits’ is here  - finally bringing the soul-glo of yesteryear to modern dancefloors. Peppered with more twinkling keyboards and handclaps than a soul train tour, the duo plays 70s’ inspired hits like they were a supergroup comprised of Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, and the artist formerly and currently known as Prince. Check out ‘Anonymous Lover’, one of TalkFines more funkish tracks above, stream the album below, and buy it here.

Tokyo Ghost

by Maze Mountain

There’s dream pop. And then there’s Maze Mountains swoon-worhty demo “Tokyo Ghost”  — making us finally realize how pre-teen girls must feel when they sit down to watch a Twilight film. It’s a beautiful and lonesome track, lofting through clouds of reverb wrapped in more melodramatic looks than a bella and edward mug-off. Get it for free via the soundcloud link below.

Sugar Daddy

by TalkFine
album Lesser Known Hits

Awe sooky sooky! TalkFine, which we posted about last week just dropped a third slice of old-timey-feel-goodery with ‘Sugar Daddy’ — another track off the groups upcoming ‘Lesser Known Hits’ due May 8. Check back here or here till then as the group plans on dropping a new song every day leading up to the full release.

Doused

by DIIV
album Oshin

So yeah. This track is getting a lot of hype elsewhere. But ‘Doused’ from DIIV, formally Dive, aka the side project of Beach Fossils guitarist Zachary Cole Smith (whew) outmuscles even our innermost non-conformist — fizzing and crackling like an ear full of pop rocks. The track is off the groups upcoming album Oshin, due June 25 from Captured Tracks.

Easy High

by Swimwear
album Kissing Machine EP

Swimwear is the solo-project from Sydney-based Tim Derricourt (of Daappled Cities) who describes his new venture as “wild, camp dance made to make you feel good.” Such an example is the summery track ‘Easy High’ off Mr Derricourt’s new EP, ‘Kissing Machine’ - delivering exactly the kind of slinky synth laden jam you’d expect from a band named Swimwear. Check it out above, stream the album below, or go here to get the whole enchilada for free. (we’re feeling preferential toward Mexican today)