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We adored "Kristin Stewart" from Sassyhiya when we heard it back in July, so we're thrilled that the quartet are back with another single. "Boat Called Predator" is that bouncy yet edgy style of indie rock that defined our listening experience back in the 90's. It starts off with a swirl of feedback and electronic noise before switching to the bulk of the song. It's slightly quirky and sounds like everyone involved is having a ton of fun. "Boat Called Predator" sounds like a version of Pavement that are heavier on groove and melody. Based on the first two singles we've heard, Sassyhiya sound like they're going to end up being a favorite of ours. Kathy Wright (vocals and guitar) says of the band's latest single: “ This song was written while travelling through Scotland, near Skye. In the car we were passed by someone towing a boat with the name ‘Predator’. A lot of the woodland there is dominated by rhododendrons, an invasive species...

Swansea Sound hail from Swansea, UK and make this delightfully twee style of power pop. Their latest single, "Markin' It Down," is a duet between Hue Williams and Amelia Fletcher that sees Williams playing a customer at a second hand shop and Fletcher as the unimpressed employee. It's a fun song that could be garage rock if they just rocked a little bit harder. But that's not Swansea Sound's... sound. "Markin' It Down" just kind of plods around in its own gear and softly rocks. It's like power pop without the usual power. This is the kind of sound that could only come from the UK. You can watch the video for "Markin' It Down" below. The single is due at as part of Record Store Day on April 20 on Skep Wax Records. For more on Swansea Sound, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram .