Waters - Got To My Head

This morning I stumbled across this budding San Francisco-based band called Waters and I think they're new track, Got To My Head is sure to be a staple in all my summertime playlists from here on out.

This up and coming band only has a couple singles out across all their various media sites, but Got To My Head, in my opinion, is their best track to date. It reminds me a lot of Grouplove's summer vibe with the crunchy guitars and unrefined yet passionate high-octave vocals. All in all this is a solid start for Waters and I can't wait to hear more from this new band as we enter the second half of 2014.

Make sure you follow them on Facebook to see if they have any shows in your area this summer!

Enjoy! <3

Coasts - Oceans EP

If I had to pick one band that is the closest to the heart of Audible Twilight, I would say it has to be Coasts. I have been showing my support for these boys since the beginning and every time they release new music, I HAVE to share it with you all. They recently released their Oceans EP that has 3 previously unreleased tracks on it! So let's get down to it, shall we?

If you saw our very first post about Coasts, then you already know and love the title track, Oceans. I am still not tired of this song, even after over a year of having it playing through my speakers. However, the reason I am stoked on this EP is because it has been a while since I have had any new material to sink my teeth into from these guys. Now I have some new songs to play on repeat for the next few weeks!

The first new track, Tonight, is an uplifting song about feeling alive with that someone special. It brings a summery, nostalgic vibe that can bring tingles down your spine and force a smile on your face as you reminisce on some of the best times you've had over the years. Check it out below and brighten your day!

The next new track is called Golden City. I really love the drum beat in this track. It makes me move. It also is an ode to their home base of London and states that no matter how far their music takes them, they will never forget their roots. Check it out below.



The last new track is See How. This track is the sentimental piece of the EP about heartbreak and recovering from that loss. I love the way the track builds as it goes, and then finishes softly, just as it started. Check this one out below!



Make sure you show these boys some love on Facebook if you haven't already. Also, the whole EP will be posted for your listening pleasure on the Audible Twilight Spotify Playlist!

Enjoy! <3

Pixel Fix - Lungs

Back when I first started Audible Twilight I stumbled across a band called Pixel Fix and shared them with you all. Well, today they have released some new material,in the form of a single called Lungs.

This new single is a solid follow up to their Fall EP which came out earlier this year. The boys have already established their own unique sound and style, but with every release it becomes more defined and polished. It is nice to see a band doing something a little bit differently. I love the ambient/electronic elements they incorporate into their music. In today's over-saturated music industry, blending genres together has become one of the best ways to craft your own totally unique sound.

Make sure you follow them on Facebook if you like what you hear to stay up to date on any new releases!

Enjoy! <3

Panama Wedding - Parallel Play (EP)

After weeks of anticipation, Panama Wedding's first EP is finally out! After seeing them open up for Dan Croll on his nationwide tour last month, I could not wait to get my hands on more music from this Brooklyn-based band.

The EP opens up with their lead single that has been out for quite a while now. All Of The People is sure to be a summer jam for all of you that may have not heard it before. It shows their upbeat disposition that is a common theme across all of their music. Check it out below!

The next track off the EP, called Uma, is a little slower, but still retains that great vibe that you heard in All Of The People. This song has more of an island-y sound. This is when I start to envision them going on tour with Vampire Weekend and it being one incredible concert. Both hail from the big apple, both with similar styles... Just sayin!


My new favorite track from Parallel Play is Fells Like Summer. The name says it all. This is the song that stood out to me the most when I saw them perform live. If you don't want to feel like it's summer time quite yet... I emplore you to stay away from this song! You have been warned..

To hear the other two tracks, Trust and Feels Like Summer, check them out on the Audible Twilight Spotify Playlist! Also, follow the band on Facebook to catch them in a city near you.

Enjoy! <3

SPEAK

Finding SPEAK this morning was a great way to start my weekend! Their 'art rock' is the perfect music for a relaxing weekend, which is exactly what I plan on having!

After discovering the band, I saw that they have a feature on RAC's Strangers album that came out earlier this year. Any artist that has RAC's stamp of approval is cool with me! After checking out their SoundCloud it seems they are gearing up to release some more music soon. Their latest single, Gates, will give you a solid first impression. Check it out below!

The next song of theirs that you need to hear is called Be Reasonable, Diane. It's a good song to use to gear up for a beautiful summer day. Crack your first beer and hit play on this track below!



Make sure you follow them on Facebook, as there will def be more music coming out from Speak this summer.

Enjoy! <3

WE ARE TWIN

Now that it's beginning to heat up, I am starting to dig that summertime indie-rock vibe again. After laying dormant for the past few months, I am so glad to welcome it back into my life, along with the 90 degree San Diego weather. Leading this sunny resurgence this Spring is WE ARE TWIN.

The female lead vocal has been another big theme lately, and for this style of music I think it couldn't be a better fit. Her sometimes sexual, sometimes affectionate lyrics are always fun and I could see her vocals soaring in an outdoor festival setting. Their song The Way We Touch has been on repeat on my Spotify for about a week now and I still cannot get enough. If you have ever loved/lusted after someone completely irresistible, this song is for you. It instantly puts me in a better mood. Check it out below!

I also really dig their track Keep On Lovin' You. This song falls into a similar vein as the The Way We Touch. I love the way her voice gets that little soulful edge to it in the chorus which adds some grit to the track. Also, the effects on her vocals make it seem like you are hearing the song playing from an old school radio which brings that cool vintage sound to the track. Check out Keep On Lovin' You below!



Check out the rest of their EP on Spotify and 'Like' them on Facebook to see when they are coming to your city!

Enjoy! <3

Tycho - Awake (LP)

March 17th was a great day. Yesterday morning I received my vinyl pre-order of Tycho's sophomoric full-length release, Awake, in the mail and was able to spend my evening listening to the album with no distractions in it's entirety. Tycho's music requires peace and quiet so your mind can wander down the path that is drawn with each musical note.

Tycho began as a one man show. All the music was produced electronically by Scott Hansen. This album marks the first time Scott has been able to record all of his music with a live band. As he toured more and more over the past year or so with his live band, he realized that Tycho should be recorded live as a collaborative effort, not created alone on a computer screen. This significant shift in Scott's artistic vision makes this album really special. It marks one of the very few times, if not the only time, that an artist has gone from EDM to something else. These days you see every band/artist jumping on the EDM bandwagon. Tycho is swimming upstream in a crowded river of trend-chasing musicians, and I find it extremely refreshing.

Now to the matter at hand: the music. Every song is it's own little masterpiece. With each track you can let yourself go for a journey over tranquil ambient soundscapes of ethereal guitar riffs and hypnotizing synths that will take your mind away from reality just for a few fleeting moments; which, to me, is what music is all about. The title track to the album really sets the tone and vibe of the album right off the bat. It also shows right away the progression the band has made from their old music. Get a feel for the new and improved Tycho by listening to Awake below.

One song off the album that I really enjoy is called See. I love driving beat, as it makes this song one of the more uptempo songs on the album. It marks the turning point between the more mellow, ambient first half of the album and the more indie rock inspired second half of the album. I am sure this song would also translate really well in a live setting. Check it out for yourself below.



If you are more into the ambient side of the album, check out Dye. I love the use of the acoustic guitar in the intro and the down section in the middle of the track, which you don't hear on any other songs. It also has more of a drum and bass feel to it at some points, which is a nice change up as well. Check in and check out to Dye below.



I don't throw around 5-star ratings like it's nothing, because when I say I give an album 5-stars I want it to mean something. That being said, I would definitely give this album all five stars. Not only is it something new and different for me, but it was for the band as well. To see them come out with this totally new direction and nail it so perfectly is really amazing. My hat is off to Tycho on this one.

Please support the band by Liking them on Facebook. You can also purchase the album on their website, Amazon or iTunes as well as stream it on Spotify.

Enjoy! <3

Amber Run - Spark

The past two months I have watched all the studio updates from Amber Run as they record their debut album. I am beyond excited to hear the finished product! Today they gave us another track to listen to that is on the album and it has been on repeat all day on my computer! Check out their new tune Spark and get pumped for their album to finally be released this summer!

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If you haven't yet, go "Like' them on Facebook now!

Enjoy! <3

Rio Rio

There are few things more satisfying to me than finding a quality band. It is even sweeter when they have only released one EP and have just over 1000 fans on Facebook. Everyone, say hello to Rio Rio!

Rio Rio is an indie rock band from San Francisco, CA that has been tearing up dance floors since 2012. Their electronically influenced, uptempo sound can put some pep in your step no matter what you have going on in your life that day. They released their Light Parade EP a few months back with their track The Bashful and The Brave being the first single. Check it out below!

Every other track on their EP is equally as good and equally as fun! I recommend Gorilla Gorilla and Antoinette. They released their EP for free, which you can grab by clicking here! If you want to hear more, check out their entire EP on their SoundCloud page and don't forget to throw them a 'Like' on Facebook too.

Enjoy! <3

Coasts - A Rush Of Blood

Out of nowhere I find that Coasts released a new song!? Oh, happy day!

These boys can do no wrong. They must be making good progress on their debut album if they are beginning to release more music, which makes me a very happy camper. I cannot wait to get this song on repeat all day long. Jam out to their new track A Rush Of Blood with me right now!

Also, for more Coasts, check out their last release I posted about, called Stay! Throw the boys a like on Facebook while you're at it too!

Enjoy! <3

Coachella Spotlight #17: †††

With easily the strangest band name at Coachella this year, ††† earned themselves a spot in my Coachella Spotlight series.

†††, also called Crosses to us that speak using real words, is an LA-based trio that was formed by Deftones singer Chino Moreno, Far guitarist Shaun Lopez and Chuck Doom. Today mark the release of their debut album, also called Crosses. After releasing 2 EP's instead of the band releasing a third, they decided to release an album with remastered versions of the tracks on the first EP's as well as 5 new tracks that would have made up the third EP. 

Their music is definitely on the darker side. You can really hear the influence each of the three members bring along with them, especially the deftones. The first single to be released off the album is The Epilogue. This song seems more poppy than their other music, but it is still a solid chill out rock track. Check it out.

The next song of theirs I want to feature is called Telepathy. This song came off of their first EP and was one of the first Crosses tracks available on the internet. Their older music has much more electronic influence than their newer material. Check out Telepathy below



I love the way they play with the cross symbol. It is difficult to get away with using religious symbols in your art without people reacting in certain ways. I think it works so well for these guys because you go in with no idea what to expect from them, and on the flip side, what you would expect from them probably isn't even close to what they are. Since Coachella is all about new music and experiences, check them out while you're there and try something different!

Happy Coachella! <3

Coachella Spotlight #6: City and Colour

City and Colour was at my very first Coachella back in 2011, but I was ignorant then, and didn't know what I was missing. This time I will be sure to catch him perform, even if just for a song or two!

City and Colour, otherwise known as Canadian-born Dallas Green and the ex-frontman of post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, has been making amazing acoustic rock since 2005, and his maturity as a song-writer shows in every song. The first song that I heard from him was probably his biggest song to date. I am sure many City and Colour fans despise this song because it got so popular, but I still love it! Check out The Girl below.



His album after Bring Me Your Love, though, became my favorite album of his. I loved how he transitioned to more of an acoustic rock sound with a full band instead of continuing more on the mellow side as a soloist. It was hard to pick which song to highlight on this post from this album, therefore I decided to choose by which song that randomly ends up in my head the most, and that would be Grand Optimist. This song shows Dallas being very self-reflective, as he tries to figure out where he gets his pessimism from. The lyrics and the melancholy tone have stuck with me ever since my first listen. Check it out for yourself.

Dallas released his latest full-length LP last year to much critical acclaim. The new album, The Hurry And The Harm, features 12 solid acoustic rock jams with a little bit of a country/blues sound lightly sprinkled on top. This album will be the one he supports heavily in his live set at Coachella. I am really excited to hear him perform some of his new material. To get a taste of the new album, check out Harder Than Stone below!

Happy Coachella! <3

Coachella Spotlight #5: Bombay Bicycle Club

I was only vaguely familiar with Bombay Bicycle Club before this year. However, now that I have gotten to know their music, I realized I have been missing out all this time!

Bombay Bicycle Club is a London-based, indie rock quartet whose name, as silly as it sounds, hails from a chain of indian restaraunts in the UK. The reason they are at Coachella this year is because their fourth studio album, So Long, See You Tomorrow, is coming out on February 3rd. The lead single from this album, Carry On, has been out for a couple months, and they have released two other singles from the album, with It's Alright Now and Luna, which can be heard on their SoundCloud.

All of their previous albums have gone Gold, in terms of sales, but my favorite one is their most recent, called A Different Kind of Fix. It contains their hits Shuffle, Lights Out, Words Gone and How Can You Swallow so Much Sleep. Everyone has heard these songs before, though.. so I wanted to put up some nice remixes of each for your listening pleasure.



I am really excited to check these guys out at Coachella this year. I am sure there set will be full of energy and fun to watch. Check out their music on our Spotify Playlist!

Enjoy! <3

Coachella Spotlight #2: Anthony Green

Seeing Anthony Green's name on this Coachella line-up was totally unexpected and quite a little thrill for me! I have been an AG fan since High School when he was the front man for the emo band Saosin. You may also know him as the singer for Circa Survive. However, it will be for his solo work that he will be performing at Coachella this year.

Anthony Green made his solo debut in 2008 with his first full length album, called Avalon. The break out single from this album is still one of my favorite AG songs and I can't wait to hear it live for the first time! It is called Dear Child (I've Been Dying To Reach You). It is one of the more rock based songs of the album, as the rest gets a little more acoustic/folky. Fun fact, all the instrumentation and touring done on this album was done by the boys in Good Old War! Check out the official video below

He then took a 4 year break before releasing his next solo album. During that time he was touring and making music with Circa Survive, hence the large gap. The album did not really appeal to me at the time, but looking back on it now there a couple solid tracks on it. He has a track featuring the lead singer of the band Fun, Nate Ruess, called Only Love. Check it out!

Finally, on to the album he will be supporting at Coachella this year! Last year he released Young Legs, and his maturity as both an artist and as a person really shines through on his third full length release. He is a father now with different values and perspectives than he ever had before. This album has a more contemporary sound, which vaguely reminds me of Local Natives. It's a solid mellow indie rock album, with a nice incorporation of piano on many of the songs as well. My favorite track off this album is 100 Steps.



I really hope there aren't any major schedule conflicts that could stop me from seeing Anthony Green. He is a true artist and has been making great music for many years, across many different genres. Get familiar with his music on our Spotify Playlist!

Happy Coachella! <3

Hunter Hunted

I must have woken up on the right side of the bed this morning, because I rolled over right onto this new band called Hunter Hunted. This Indie-Pop band from Los Angeles, CA definitely have their head their heads on a swivel; and that's what you got to do when you find yourself thrust into the middle of a cock fight! (Anchorman..? Anybody..??)

Anchorman jokes aside, these two guys have talent. Their self-titled EP that came out late last year is full of dance infused indie rock that is guaranteed to put a pep in your step on one of those groggy mornings before work. Recently they have toured with the likes of Weezer, Fitz & The Tantrums and have just been asked back to perform at SXSW in Austin for the second year in a row! Here is the first track the band ever made and performed, called Keep Together. 

My other favorite track off the EP is the first track, Operating. I love the way it builds as it goes along and I am sure it would be an awesome song to see performed live. I guess I have to cross my fingers they are at Coachella 2014. GoldenVoice does have an affinity for up and coming LA-based bands, so I may be in luck! Check out Operating below.



Before I leave you to listen to more of Hunter Hunted, I wanted to make you listen to a remix of their track Keep Together by Spacebrother. I love the edgier vibe with the added kick drum and the cut up vocal sections. This remix elevates the track to whole new level of fun.



Make sure you follow Hunter Hunted on Facebook to catch them at a show near you! Their music will be up on the Audible Twilight Spotify Playlist as well.

Enjoy! <3

Top 10 of 2013: The 1975 - The 1975 (LP)

I remember when I first discovered these guys in 2012 like it was yesterday. This band has come a long way from the Facedown EP and the Sex EP. (Although, I won't lie.. I miss those EP's a lot!) I waited over a year for this album to come out, and when it finally did, it was no disappointment. The 1975 was easily the biggest buzz band of the year.

Prior to this album they released a trilogy of EP's, each all built around a specific single for their debut album. Through those EP's we heard Sex, The City, and Chocolate, but we were still thirsty for more. The album boasted sixteen tracks, which in this day and age, is a lot for a debut album. I feel like it could have cut out a song or two at no cost to the overall project, but more music is more music!

At first listen the song that jumped out at me personally was Robbers. I really loved its stadium sound and mellow rhythm. Check out this amazing, but less popular track from the album.



The most recent single off the album is their track Girls, which they released a video for a couple months ago. This song has the 80's sounding guitars that is prevalent throughout the whole album which evokes memories of chasing after girls in high school and yearning to be cool. Watch the video below.

As referenced in the opening scene of this video, the band seems to have gotten closer and closer to pop music as they progress. Although they are popular now, I still don't consider them to be a pop band. But... Then again... Maybe I am living in the past and thinking of how their music sounded before this album... So i'll leave that judgement up to you. Check out this old track of theirs from one of their old EPs that is a fan favorite, even though it didn't make the album. The difference in the bands sound is very noticeable, granted they were released about a year apart.

Make sure you follow the band on Facebook and check out all the remixes of their tracks on their SoundCloud! Especially the Ryan Hemsworth remix of Sex!

Enjoy! <3

Top 10 of 2013: Real Friends - Put Yourself Back Together

I used to be HUGE into pop-punk and mosh pits and getting injured at shows. That was how it all started for me back in high school. I had almost completely fallen off the pop-punk train, until I listened to Real Friends tell it like it is on this record.

The style of pop-punk that really grabbed me was bands that could blend the raw intensity of punk with the outpouring of emotions typically found in emo music. This band fit that niche perfectly for me and really brought me back to my days of adolescent frustration with love and life. The lyrics are very revealing of the singer's life and his struggles with his relationships and growing up. This band gets 5 stars for their honesty and their optimistic perspective on life, even when things seem terrible.

The album opens with one of my favorite tracks by Real Friends, called Late Nights In My Car. This album sets the tone and the overall theme of the album right away. There are some reoccurring motifs the singer alludes to in multiple songs. He continually mentions being a "Lost boy with bony knees" and seems to have most of his songs based around a certain bad relationship he was in. Check out the video for this track below.

Next I wanted to highlight a song that definitely brings the band more on the emo side of pop-punk. I've Given Up On You is a ballad to one of his exes, explaining how she has inspired so many songs of his, and how he is still struggling to get over what happened. The vocals are only accompanied by an electric guitar, which makes this their quasi-acoustic track on the album. They did an excellent job providing that one track for the album that will tug on your heart strings. Listen below!

I want to congratulate the boys of Real Friends on signing to Fearless Records this week! That is very exciting and I can't wait to get my hands on more music by this talented group. Make sure to like them on Facebook so you can catch them on tour soon! They will be at Soma in SD with The Wonder Years in March! Listen to their EP on our Audible Twilight Best of 2013 Playlist on Spotify!

Enjoy! <3

Top 10 of 2013: Kodaline - In A Perfect World (LP)

After you hear Kodaline's debut album... you will fall in love with them. Just a fair warning!

This Dublin based band (yes... another band from the UK! Something in the air there makes people musically amazing..) first made waves under their old band name, 21 Demands, with a chart topping single in 2007, but reformed in 2011 as Kodaline. The album is full of incredible acoustic rock jams that sounds kind of like what One Republic would sound like is they turned folk. Every song is one you can either sing along to at the top of your lungs or just relax and mellow out to. Pretty perfect combo, in my opinion!

My favorite track from In A Perfect World is All Comes Down. It gives me tingles down my spine every time. The soft acapella beginning builds with some piano and simple percussion, which leads into stadium ready guitars and it all culminates into one epic sing-along that would close out any concert in the most incredible way. Check it out here.

There are so many other tracks on this album that are amazing, it is hard to pick which to highlight. Their current single making its rounds right now is titled All I Want. The song starts soft and builds into a nice, powerful rock song by the end. Definitely worth a listen, but my other favorite track I wanted to post is Way Back When. This upbeat, folk rock track about living life and having fun doing it, and living without regrets is the perfect way to brighten up your day. Remind yourself not to take life too seriously as you listen to it below!

Follow the band on Facebook or catch them on tour in the US in February! I will be at their show at The Casbah in San Diego if you care to join! All my favorite tracks of theirs will be on the Audible Twilight Best of 2013 Playlist on Spotify for your listening pleasure!

Enjoy! <3

Top 10 of 2013: Swim Deep - Where The Heaven Are We (LP)

I waited many months to get my hands on this album. Where The Heaven Are We is Swim Deep's debut album, and it put these young British rockers on the map!

I had discovered these guys months before their album was supposed to release, but their SoundCloud was full of songs, so I didn't need to be too impatient. Initially their style and sound is a little strange; they sound like they grew up by the beach making bright, sun-sprayed indie rock jams, but they're from gloomy Birmingham in the UK.. so that doesn't exactly add up. But somehow they are able to channel a vibe that is completely foreign to their environment at home, which is pretty cool.

The first single off the album was the track King City. This track is infectiously poppy, and its about wanting more from life than you have now, which everyone can relate too. Get down to the track below!

My first favorite track off the album was definitely The Sea. I LOVED its laid back, happy vibe that is perfect for a stroll down the beach or through the park on a gorgeous day. It was on every summer playlist I made this year. Put your Raybans on and go for a stroll to it sometime.. you won't regret it!



Other notable tracks on the album that strike my fancy are Honey, Soul Trippin, She Changes The Weather and Francisco. You can hear all these songs on the Audible Twilight Best of 2013 Spotify Playlist!!

Follow Swim Deep on Facebook and cross your fingers with me that by some miracle they make it to Coachella this year!!!

Enjoy! <3

Amber Run

One year and one day ago Amber Run became a band. Now they have an awesome EP and a brand new single to share with the world!

Amber Run and a London based rock band with a bright future. They put out their first EP early in 2013 and it has established early on that these boys not only have talent, but they know how to put the pieces together to make something fresh and new for our eager ears. 

The first EP called Noah features 4 beautiful indie rock songs with that indie/UK sound that I have come to love. The title track stands out from the very first line, and continues to pull you into their world for the next three minutes and fifty seconds. The vocal melody grabbed me immediately and the way the song builds from start to finish is really captivating. Check out the video below!

They just released their latest single called Heaven and I could not be happier with it upon first listen. If it is any indication of where they are headed for the direction of their album, I expect their debut full length to be one special album. I love the guitar riff in the intro and how it starts off so in your face and then drops back down, only to begin to build back up to that level throughout the rest of the song. I already cannot wait for the next thing they release! Check out Heaven below.

Follow the boys on Facebook and check out their music on our Spotify Playlist!

Enjoy! <3