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Sleep ∞ Over // “Rooftop”

I’m always on board for new Sleep ∞ Over music. Stefanie Franciotti’s metamorphosis over the last few years has been a peculiar one, but it’s always yielded an interesting soundtrack. Her proper debut Forever was a solo venture that was recorded after the departure of her two bandmates, and while I loved that album I still feel that it was a snapshot of an artist who was in mid-evolution. The album had distinct two faces that never quite merged in the way I wanted them two and yet it was a fascinating listen in spite of that.

“Rooftop” is Stefanie’s first proper track since that album. It’s a ghostly track with strange bits and pieces that altogether feels completely at home in her musical canon. With her signature ethereal vocals and some watery synth work, she slowly massages the individual minimal elements together into a larger whole (even going as far as to incorporate saxophone and background noise into the mix). It’s a skeletal track no doubt, but it’s gorgeous and it’s got me excited to hear whatever it is that she’ll release next.

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01/28/13 at 03:25pm via SoundCloud / Hippos In Tanks
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Boy Friend // Boy Friend EP Thanks to the consistently wonderful Gorilla vs. Bear, this discovery made my week. If you perused my Favorite Songs of 2010 list, then you no doubt saw that SLEEP ∞ OVER’s “Outer Limits” ranked rather high on that list (it was #2 to be exact). Since hearing that 7” I’ve been frothing at the mouth for new material from my Texas girlies. Well, that desire has been (somewhat) satiated in the form of Boy Friend, a new project by SLEEP ∞ OVER members Christa Palazzolo and Sarah Brown. If you’re familiar with the haunted dream pop of SLEEP ∞ OVER, then you have a pretty good idea of what this EP sounds like. Though only four songs long, it is enough to pacify me until these gals release a full length (fingers crossed). To nab the EP head to their bandcamp where you can acquire it for a measly $4. … so good: “D’Arrest” X

Boy Friend // Boy Friend EP

Thanks to the consistently wonderful Gorilla vs. Bear, this discovery made my week. If you perused my Favorite Songs of 2010 list, then you no doubt saw that SLEEP ∞ OVER’s “Outer Limits” ranked rather high on that list (it was #2 to be exact). Since hearing that 7” I’ve been frothing at the mouth for new material from my Texas girlies. Well, that desire has been (somewhat) satiated in the form of Boy Friend, a new project by SLEEP ∞ OVER members Christa Palazzolo and Sarah Brown.

If you’re familiar with the haunted dream pop of SLEEP ∞ OVER, then you have a pretty good idea of what this EP sounds like. Though only four songs long, it is enough to pacify me until these gals release a full length (fingers crossed). To nab the EP head to their bandcamp where you can acquire it for a measly $4.

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so good: “D’Arrest”

 

Boy Friend  SLEEP ∞ OVER  lo-fi  dream pop  Texas  

01/17/11 at 09:34pm
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Ah, here we are at last. These are ten of the songs that ruled my airwaves in 2010. I shudder to think what my year would have been like without them. Enjoy.

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10 Tennis :: South Carolina 7” :: “South Carolina”

It might be trite to label Tennis’ music as “cute”, but I would be hard-pressed to find a more fitting adjective. Their music is so blissful, embracing the songwriting of the early 1960’s. The music is also just lo-fi enough to make it seem like it’s gently floating in from the AM radio waves.

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9  jj :: jj nº 3 :: “You Know” 

While  jj nº 3 was not the Balearic masterpiece that  jj nº 2 was, there were still some gems to be discovered on the album. This song is so longing and beautiful and Elin’s smokey voice leaves you hanging on her every word.

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8 Girls :: Broken Dreams Club EP :: “Substance”

Last year, Girls’ Album won the #1 spot for my favorite album of the year. Since then I have been frothing at the mouth in eager anticipation of a new release. Not too long ago, we were given Broken Dreams Club. While not being completely new material, the EP showed a newer level of production and songwriting capabilities that their debut only hinted at. “Substance” is one of their most heartbreakingly lonely jams with just enough surf influence to make it irresistible.

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7 Zola Jesus :: Valusia EP :: “Sea Talk”

Watching Zola Jesus’ transition from noise to dark synth wave has been a satisfying experience. On Valusia, her second EP this year, she brings a level of melodic beauty that had never really been fully present in her music before. Taking her vocals to new heights, “Sea Talk” has become her fullest, most beautiful song yet.

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6 Dirty Beaches :: True Blue 7” :: “True Blue”

Drawing on 1960’s pop and rockabilly, Dirty Beaches acts as some sort of strange Lynchian Elvis Presley. A dark cloud of mystery shrouds his music giving it a very cinematic feeling. While most of his music has a much darker tone, “True Blue” slows things down to a beautiful love ballad sort of pace. I’m so glad that songs like this are still being written today.

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5 Panda Bear :: You Can Count On Me 7” :: “You Can Count On Me”

Knowing why Noah Lennox wrote this song gives it an extra level of depth. I was not overly thrilled with his Tomboy 7”, but with You Can Count On Me, all my faith has been restored to this generation’s musical mastermind. While simpler than many of his other compositions, “You Can Count Of Me” really struck with me with its sweet melody and heartfelt meaning. 

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4 Kanye West :: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy :: “Monster” (ft. Jay-Z, Nicky Minaj, Rick Ross, and Bon Iver)

While I wouldn’t give My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy a perfect score, I did really enjoy the album. Overall, one track stuck out to me above all the others. Freakin’ “Monster” is as ferocious as its title would suggest. While Kanye’s rhyming is at the top of its game, Nicky Minaj steals the scene here with her oddball vocal personality.

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3 GOBBLE GOBBLE :: Lawn Knives 7” :: “Lawn Knives”

When listening to GOBBLE GOBBLE one of my roommates said that “it is so refreshing to listen to something that’s so wildly creative.” I found that this summed up everything I love about GOBBLE GOBBLE. There is so much raw energy here, but it’s all channeled into creativity and a fun-loving sense of musical adventure.

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2 SLEEP ∞ OVER :: Outer Limits 7” :: “Outer Limits”

SLEEP ∞ OVER was on my radar pretty early this year due to their early songs that were some of the most rich drone I’ve heard in a while. They were soaked in darkness and mystery and I couldn’t get enough. They they released this 7” and embraced a total change of pace. This time around it was dream pop, but some of the most haunting, eerie and beautiful dream pop I’ve ever encountered.

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1 The Morning Benders :: Big Echo :: “Excuses”

If there is one song that I came back to time and time again this year, it is “Excuses”. This song has been in my library for pretty much the entire year, yet I never grew tired of it. There were times that I would just hit repeat and marvel at the wonderful songcraft. It pretty much sums up everything that I love about early 1960’s pop music into one big indie rock anthem. It’s just… perfect.

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2010  favorite songs  Tennis  Girls  jj  Zola Jesus  Dirty Beaches  Panda Bear  Kanye West  GOBBLE GOBBLE  SLEEP ∞ OVER  The Morning Benders  

12/14/10 at 09:54am
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On August 10, Forest Family Records is releasing SLEEP ∞ OVER’s Outer Limits 7”. Starting today, you can pre-order this little gem on clear vinyl. If you have not had the chance to listen to SLEEP ∞ OVER yet, I honestly feel bad for you. Their demos and early songs showed promised, but with these two new songs, the band has really blossomed into something special. They have now shed ANY associations that they might have had with witch-house. Their brand of ghostly 1980’s dream-pop sounds like a rendezvous between Beach House and a John Hughes film… in a graveyard. It’s so lush and amazing and only leaves me wanting more. The thought of a full-length from this band has me foaming at the mouth. You should have heard their song “Outer Limits” by now, but just in case you haven’t, there it is below. I am also including “La Rose” which has just recently been set loose on the world. Downloading these two songs is one of the best decisions you could make for yourself today. mp3: “Outer Limits” mp3: “La Rose” X

On August 10, Forest Family Records is releasing SLEEP ∞ OVER’s Outer Limits 7”. Starting today, you can pre-order this little gem on clear vinyl. If you have not had the chance to listen to SLEEP ∞ OVER yet, I honestly feel bad for you. Their demos and early songs showed promised, but with these two new songs, the band has really blossomed into something special. They have now shed ANY associations that they might have had with witch-house. Their brand of ghostly 1980’s dream-pop sounds like a rendezvous between Beach House and a John Hughes film… in a graveyard. It’s so lush and amazing and only leaves me wanting more. The thought of a full-length from this band has me foaming at the mouth. You should have heard their song “Outer Limits” by now, but just in case you haven’t, there it is below. I am also including “La Rose” which has just recently been set loose on the world. Downloading these two songs is one of the best decisions you could make for yourself today.

mp3: “Outer Limits”

mp3: “La Rose”

 

SLEEP ∞ OVER  Forest Family  mp3  

07/23/10 at 02:37pm
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i’ve been listening to a group called SLEEP ∞ OVER (sleep over forever) alot lately. at first, it can be a little much for the casual listener, but the more time you invest the more influences you can uncover. let it be known that these gals’ music is definitely not for everyone, but i am really enjoying them. it’s dark, cavernous music that’s sometimes ambient, sometimes noise, but always awesome. they have a self-titled cassette on Night People and a compilation cassette on Bathetic (that they share with oOoOO, TERMINAL TWILIGHT, and S U R V I V E). so, if you’re up for it, give them a listen.

http://www.myspace.com/sleepoverforever

 

New Music  SLEEP ∞ OVER  Bathetic  Night People  

06/02/10 at 02:03pm
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