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Month: July 2011

Superhumanoids – Mikelah 7″

It’s been way too long since we last heard from the Los Angeles based SUPERHUMANOIDS, so now here to break the streak we have their brand new “Mikelah” 7″ from the White Iris label. Continue reading “Superhumanoids – Mikelah 7″” →

Posted on July 19, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in 7", ReviewsTagged electronic, indie rock, pop. Leave a comment

Washed Out – Within and Without

Released by the people at Sub Pop Records is the first official full length from Ernest Greene, better know by his stage name as WASHED OUT. Continue reading “Washed Out – Within and Without” →

Posted on July 18, 2011July 18, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in LP, ReviewsTagged chillwave, electronic, synth pop. 3 Comments

Nicolas Jaar – Remixes Volume 1 (Pépé Bradock & Dave Aju)

Just released by the Circus Company in France is a small batch of remixes from NICOLAS JAAR on 12″ vinyl, focusing on his excellent album “Space is Only Noise” from earlier this year. Continue reading “Nicolas Jaar – Remixes Volume 1 (Pépé Bradock & Dave Aju)” →

Posted on July 16, 2011July 16, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in EP, Reviews, Still Spinnin'Tagged dance, electronic, house, remix, trance. 2 Comments

Thick Shakes – Deep Pockets

Hailing from the never-ending pool of bands in Boston comes THICK SHAKES. This three piece “garage slop” band just finished putting the final touches on their new digital single “Deep Pockets”. Continue reading “Thick Shakes – Deep Pockets” →

Posted on July 15, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in 7", Reviews, Still Spinnin'Tagged garage rock, Lo-Fi, pop, psychedelic. 1 Comment

Land of Blood and Sunshine – Phlegm Realm 7″

Hailing from what sounds like the middle of nowhere in Marshalltown, Iowa comes LAND OF BLOOD AND SUNSHINE. These boys just released their first 7″ from the Seattle based Whoa! Boat Records so lets check it out. Continue reading “Land of Blood and Sunshine – Phlegm Realm 7″” →

Posted on July 14, 2011July 14, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in 7", Reviews, Still Spinnin'Tagged experimental, folk rock, psychedelic. 2 Comments

Pure X – Pleasure

Well it took a long ass time but the debut full length from PURE X (formerly known as Pure Ecstasy) is finally here. Coming from the Acéphale label, they dropped this one just in time for summer. Continue reading “Pure X – Pleasure” →

Posted on July 13, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in LP, Reviews, Still Spinnin'Tagged dream pop, Lo-Fi, psychedelic. 3 Comments

The Energy – Get Split

Hailing from Houston with their invigorating new LP “Get Split” on Team Science Records, THE ENERGY are a spastic band you might want to keep on your radar from this point on. Continue reading “The Energy – Get Split” →

Posted on July 12, 2011July 12, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in LP, Reviews, Still Spinnin'Tagged alternative, garage rock, punk. Leave a comment

Purling Hiss – Lounge Lizards EP

Released by the folks at Mexican Summer, they can now add this one to their ever-growing prolific catalog of sludge and grime, this time from Philadelphia’s own PURLING HISS. Continue reading “Purling Hiss – Lounge Lizards EP” →

Posted on July 11, 2011April 7, 2013 by styrofoamdronePosted in EP, Reviews, Still Spinnin'Tagged acid rock, Lo-Fi, psychedelic. 5 Comments

Cosmonauts – He Never Hit Me 7″

Released in part by the mysterious Goodbye Boozy label is a fresh single from Orange County surf-psych favorites COSMONAUTS. We covered their self-titled full length back in March and these tracks continue on from that mix flawlessly. Continue reading “Cosmonauts – He Never Hit Me 7″” →

Posted on July 9, 2011July 11, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in 7", Reviews, Still Spinnin'Tagged garage rock, Lo-Fi, psychedelic, surf rock. 2 Comments

Slug Guts/ Primitive Calculators – Ugly Pumping Muscle 7″

Released by the Sweet Rot label in Vancouver, BC comes an interesting 7″ consisting of revered Australian post-punk band PRIMITIVE CALCULATORS, backed with a cover of the same song from Sacred Bones’ SLUG GUTS. Continue reading “Slug Guts/ Primitive Calculators – Ugly Pumping Muscle 7″” →

Posted on July 8, 2011 by styrofoamdronePosted in 7", ReviewsTagged australian, Covers, post-punk. Leave a comment

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