“Yearling” by Ace Reporter
Prolific songwriter crafts a detail-oriented debut album – one of this Owl’s favorites so far in 2013.
HEAR THIS: David Shane Smith
This mysterious avant-pop composer makes some of the most unique and compelling music you’ve never heard.
“Clash The Truth” by Beach Fossils
Clash The Truth isn’t perfect but it is exceptionally solid and it goes to show that Beach Fossils is more than just a one trick pony that’ll fade away.
PICTURE THIS: Rubblebucket @ Fillmore, SF 2/9/13
Space jumpsuit-clad dancers and spontaneous brass band appearances made the Fillmore’s Cosmic Love Ball an unconventional celebratory experience.
“Almanac” by Widowspeak
Widowspeak’s second album evolves gracefully from their dreamy, stripped-down debut.
HEAR THIS: Chaos Chaos
Smoosh becomes Chaos Chaos and brings a whole new electropop sound on their new EP.
“Companion” by Companion
Changing it up with a quintet, Pepi Ginsberg’s latest project Companion is that fuzzy happy pop perfection with lush vocals and beats that hook you right in.
“The Flower Lane” by Ducktails
Led by Real Estate’s guitar player Matthew Mondanile, Ducktails return with an accessible yet beautifully multi-faceted pop record.