Islands

New track from our favorite Nick Thorburn. Sounds like he's abandoning the new approach he took on Arm's Way to take a new one for the upcoming album Vapours, to be released on Anti- on September 22nd. This time around, Jamie Thompson returns to an album full of drum machines, synths, electric guitars, sitars, and bass. I think you'll sense the change quickly. Go listen!

UPDATE!
Just caught the new single 'Vapours.' INCREDIBLE!! It definitely builds on and refines the sound that was introduced to us with 'No You Don't.' Sounds like a more traditional, more twangy-rock/pop approach to Thorburn's lyrics. Still, a far-cry from Return the Sea's mega pop sound and Arm's Way's heavy, dark sound. I love it. I'm at least ten times more excited for this album. On top of that, Thorburn's vocals have shifted to full gear, driving the song to it's delicious climax. Yum.

'Vapours' @ Pitchfork.com

Islands OS|MS - No You Don't

The Sound of Arrows

Delicious, summer-sounding, electro-pop from Sweden. Slowly but surely, the swedes are conquering this genre (See: jj). The Swedish duo released their first single, M.A.G.I.C. last February. It's a stellar track, but has nothing on the new single "Into the Clouds." The track and accompanying video are entirely self-produced. Check both the singles below and the (stunning) video on their official website.

This is too good. Listen up:

The Sound of Arrows (MySpace) | (Offical Site)
M.A.G.I.C. | Into The Clouds

Neon Indian

Check it. It's awesome.

Neon Indian (MS) - Deadbeat Summer

Debut LP Psychic Chasms officially available on October 13th, 2009.