As a self-proclaimed fan of shoegaze and dream pop, I will be the first to admit that there are plenty of times I hear bands with those tags show lots of potential but get too lost in the mood or soundscape they are creating. Regardless of how impressive the layered textures and sounds are, if there isn’t just that little something extra in terms of a hook or distinguishable parts, I am likely to enjoy the record a few times and rarely come back to it again once the newness has worn off. While Colorado-based Candy Claws has toed that line in the past, their latest effort has enough grounding structure to create something both dreamy and catchy at the same time.
Finally, some light at the end of the winter tunnel. Pitchfork has announced the initial lineup for their highly anticipated annual festival in Chicago. From July 15-17, thousands of music fans will be delighted to see fave bands and up-and-comers from across the nation. It already looks like a stellar time, and it will only get better with other great additions in the coming months.
Tickets are $45/day or $110/3-day pass and go on sale at today at 1 pm EST. The 3-day passes will most certainly sell out, so grab them HERE while they’re hot!
Here’s a pitchfork mini-preview from some past posts. Enjoy!
Das Racist – “rapping 2 u (ft. lakutis)”
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Sun Airway – “Waiting On You”
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