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Hailing from Sydney, Goodside's debut single might be the definition of dream pop. "I've Been Feeling Something Lately" is a hazy, swirling song that is cemented firmly in the mid-90's then alternative/now pop sound of bands like Belly. It's catchier than possible and a joy of a song. The title may sound as if it's about developing feelings for someone, according to Casey Logemann: "When I wrote I’ve Been Feeling Something Lately, I was in a rut and had stopped playing music entirely. I had this burst of excitement to write for the first time in years, it made me feel like myself again.”  She continues “ I didn’t want to create pressure surrounding my creative process, I just wanted the music to be fun. That’s sort of what the song is about and also why I started   Goodside. " You can listen to "I've Been Feeling Something Lately" below. Goodside's debut album will be out later this year. (Side note: Goodside features memb...

Lots of EPs this week, but definitely the slowest week in a while. Artist : Phantastic Ferniture Album : Phantastic Ferniture Quick Description : A blog favorite lets her hair down with the help of some friends. Why You Should Listen : It's great indie rock from an artist who already knows how to write a great song. Overall Thoughts : A band featuring Julia Jacklin, a favorite around these parts, this is not only the best album in a short week, but one of the better albums of the summer. A solid pace, an indie rock feel while still being accessible, there is very little to complain about other than the band’s name (but I won’t hold that against them too much). Recommendation : Find time for this in your rotation. Artist : Various Artists Album : Sorry to Bother You: The Soundtrack Quick Description : Soundtrack for the buzzy movie of the summer from Boots Riley of The Coup. Why You Should Listen : There is absolutely no reason not to saddle up for this release. Over...

We were pretty huge on Julia Jacklin's 2016 debut Don't Let the Kids Win.  While she doesn't have a new solo album on the horizon, she's involved in another band that does! Phantastic Ferniture started back in 2014 when Jacklin and ten friends pledged to start a band together on her birthday. The next day four of them remembered, so a band was formed. The band played what was supposed to be their first and last gig four months later, but ended up getting together when they could to play together. Thus, Phastastic Ferniture was born. Jacklin describes the new band this way: “I’d gone straight into folk music, so every experience I’d had on stage was playing sad music with a guitar in my hand. I thought, I would love to know what it’s like to make people feel good and dance.” Their new song, "Gap Year," definitely fits that description. It's far more upbeat and rocking than anything from Don't Let the Kids Win , and is just fun rock music that happens ...