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Artist : Vona Vella Album : Carnival Quick Thoughts : I believe this is my first exposure to the alt-rock stylings of Vona Vella, but my goodness what an introduction it is. Carnival mixes alt trappings with a power pop sheen in songs as catchy as "Bear Trap" and "You Can Be So Ugly" with other great tracks that show the breadth of their talents. An amazing listen. Songs of Note : "Bass Driver," "You Can Be So Ugly," "Over and Over," "Settle Down," "Brand New Boy," "Selfish Dogs," "Bear Trap" Artist : Rosie Carney Album : Doomsday...Don't Leave Me Here Quick Thoughts : Rosie Carney leans into dreampop a lot with this latest album, and it works really well. I find her work consistently compelling; she offers a type of musical perspective that sets her apart from others, and it shows in songs like "Sixteen," one that stuck with me for a while after hearing it for the f...

Photo by Mike Rozycki The new single from The Wave Pictures strikes pretty close for us all in the Boston w e've lost a ton of legendary music venues in the last couple of years, so a song  about losing a beloved hangout to development strikes a chord with us. "Pool Hall" is this groovy 90s tinged indie rock song. Dave Tattersall's vocals come across like a crooning Stephen Malkmus or a less rock star version of Jarvis Cocker. It's a chilled out, bluesy sound that is really unique in the world of indie rock, and I'm really looking forward to hearing more from these guys. The upcoming album from The Wave Pictures, Bamboo Diner in the Rain , will be out November 11 on Moshi Moshi. You can watch the video for "Pool Hall" below. For more information on The Wave Pictures, check out their website and Facebook . You can pre-order Bamboo Diner in the Rain here .