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

Coachella Spotlight #20: Duke Dumont

When the Coachella Line Up first came out I wasn't really aware of who Duke Dumont was. I fiigured he was just another name that I will probably skip over and not think twice about. Then it happened..

Duke Dumont finally jumped on my radar just over a month ago and his name instantly went from 'don't care' to 'don't miss!' His song I Got U featuring Jax Jones is awesome. It has been one of my go too mood lifters ever since I heard it for the first time. The simple piano chords and the sincere vocals make this one hell of a feel good track that I am sure you will hear more as the summer approaches. Check it out below if you aren't familiar!

Upon hearing I Got U, I had to see what else I could find by this seemingly new producer. I quickly learned he isn't a new producer; this british DJ has been perfecting his production skills over the past 3 or 4 years. My next favorite track of his is called Hold On featuring MNEK. It is a really nice deep house track that has a little bit more of an emotional vibe to it thanks to the awesome vocals. Check it out below.



Lastly I want to highlight one of his remixes that I just realized has been on my playlist rotation for months now. I never made this connection until now, but his remix of HAIM's Falling is fantastic. So many new DJ's, so little time! I love the way he keeps the vocals intact and just creates a great melody that elevates the tracks feeling to a whole new level of positivity. HAIM's original is great, but this remix takes the cake. Check it out below!



I can't wait to see what kind of set Duke Dumont lays down in the Sahara Tent in a couple weeks! See you there!

Happy Coachella! <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

Prides - The Seeds You Sow EP

I have been waiting very patiently for this EP to drop. Even though it is only available in the UK, it is still up on SoundCloud for all of us to enjoy. Prides is definitely an artist to keep on your radar.

Prides is a band from Glasgow that has been generating buzz around the UK by performing at tons of radio stations doing tons of amazing covers of pop songs. Finally, we have access to their first original release The title track from the EP, The Seeds You Sow is an excellent indie/pop song that reminds me of Pompeii by Bastille. It has an infectious sing along chant in the chorus that is incredibly catchy and i love the driving percussion that goes along with it. Check out the track below!

My other favorite track from the EP is Cold Blooded. I love the more mellow intro section with the light instrumentation and the gang vocal section when the music cuts out. Then the track amps up halfway through and brings back that uplifting Prides sound that they are known for. Check it out below



Check out the rest of their music on their SoundCloud and Facebook pages. They have covers galore!

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 #15: Blood Orange

Today I wanted to shed some light on an artist performing at Coachella that I haven't heard before this morning. I don't know whether it was his name, his picture, or both at the same time that made me look his music up, but I feel like this could be a cool artist to see during the day to just kick it and watch while you hang out with your friends and try to escape the hot desert sun in the Gobi or Majove tents. Cool off and check out Blood Orange!

Blood Orange, a.k.a. Devonte Hynes, is a British singer/songwriter who has been pursuing a musical career since 2004. He dabbled in a few different bands and songwriting projects for other artists until he formed Lightspeed Champion in 2007. As Lightspeed Champion he released two alternative/indie rock albums that began to show Dev and his style off to the world. By 2009 Lightspeed Champion had gone on an indefinite hiatus, leaving Dev free to explore his musical career on his own. Then he formed Blood Orange with just him, a laptop and a guitar.

Blood Orange is much more contemporary sounding, with its soulful/80's sounding electronic beats and vocals. I really like what he has done with his new found direction. It reminds me of The Weeknd at times, but less talk about drugs and girls wanting to be naked and more self-reflective lyrics about his personal feelings or relationships.

His latest album, Cupid Deluxe, is full of groovy tunes that make me excited to see him at Coachella. The first track, Chamakay, sets the tone for the album with its subdued, whisper-y vocals, xylophone-esque synths and smooth saxophone to bring it all home at the end. Check it out below and get in the mood.

The other track that stood out to me was also the most popular track on the album, called You're Not Good Enough. This song has a strong guitar riff throughout that brings a little more life to this track compared to some of the others. I love the synths he uses to fill the space in the background. They give it that 80's vibe that is super in right now. Check it out below



Lastly I wanted to show one of his older songs that I think is great. He covered Florence + The Machine's Never Let Me Go, but left a good amount of Florence Welch's vocals in his version as he sings along side her. It is really beautiful. I can see this track never getting old, as it has so much emotion and power with its minimal beat allowing the vocals to shine. This is one of the best covers I have ever heard.



Make sure you check out Blood Orange at Coachella! You can always use a good chill-out sesh to refresh yourself for the rest of the night.

Happy Coachella! <3

Dog Is Dead

I know it's going to be a good day when I find a new band from the UK. If I lived anywhere else but Southern California I would probably be trying to move to the UK as soon as possible.. but I'm spoiled with my 70 degree winter days. However, I love all the music they create over there, and Dog Is Dead is no exception!

Dog Is Dead released their debut album, All Our Favorite Stories, in the UK back in October of last year and has been gaining the band more and more traction as the months go on. Unfortunately for us poor souls on this side of the Atlantic, it is not released on any american labels. Hopefully it will be someday, because this album is amazing. The thing I love most about it is that their alternative/indie rock sound is well refined, as they have been playing together for over 4 years now, but still has that slightly unpolished, garage-y vibe to it. And, they use some wicked saxophone in some of their songs which adds yet another point to their coolness factor.

I honestly do not even want to pick a favorite song, because the album is so good as a whole. I'm really sad it's not on Spotify.. so SoundCloud will have to suffice. Please take some time to listen to their whole album. You will thank me later! Check out All Our Favorite Stories below!

Follow the boys on Facebook to stay up to date with everything they get into this year! I am sure 2014 will be a big year for Dog Is Dead.

Enjoy! <3

Bipolar Sunshine - Where Did The Love Go

As I'm sure you have already noticed... I love Bipolar Sunshine. He just released his latest single called Where Did The Love Go and you all need to hear it!

Something about his voice and the music in all of his songs resonates with me. He always seems to capture the perfect vibe for the subject matter discussed in the lyrics. I could see this song being awesome performed live too; ending with an awesome crowd clap as the music fades out at the end of the song and he keeps singing "I see you calling but you don't even know my name." Too perfect. I would have been on cloud nine if he made the cut for Coachella this year. But, there is always next year! I'll be crossing my fingers until next January. Until then, I'll just keep listening to his new song!

Enjoy! <3

Coachella Spotlight #10: CHVRCHES

It will be really cool to finally see one of 2013's biggest buzz bands live at Coachella this year! They're infectious indie/electro pop sound booked CHVRCHES trip to the desert long ago.

This Scottish trio burst onto the scene in 2012 with the release of their first hit single The Mother We Share. This track put Chvrches on the map. This song has been around for so long though, so I wanted to show my personal favorite track from their debut album. I am huge fan of Gun. I love the synths that remind me of one of Tom Cruise's epic running scenes from any of his movies in the 80's. This track has great pacing and it keeps you wanting more all the way through. Check it out below!

Chvrches is also a very remixable band since all they use are samples, drum machines and synths to complement the vocals. There's nothing I love more than finding a remix that sticks close to the original track, but makes it even better. These remixes of Lies by Ikonika and Tourist respectively, bring two totally new vibes to the track, but still keep the vocals intact. I love seeing what artists can do to other artists' creations. Check them out for yourself!





I look forward to experiencing Chvrches live this April! Do yourself a favor and get familiar so you don't miss out.

Happy Coachella! <3

Coachella Spotlight #7: Rudimental

There is always one drum and bass artist at Coachella. This year.. it's Rudimental.

I have been intrigued with Rudimental since hearing their their track Feel The Love with another artist who will be at Coachella this year, (Can anyone say guest appearance!?!?) John Newman. This song made every playlist of mine for about a year. It is now out on their debut album called Home!

Their debut album is fantastic. It has such an array of genres and guest vocalists and sounds. It is an amazing interpretation of dance music that is definitely worth checking out. Some other vocalists they used on the album include: Emeli Sande, Foxes, Alex Clare and more. There are so many solid tracks on the album, so I am going to just throw a couple I love the most on here for you all.

Seeing Rudimental at Coachella will never be a bad decision. You will see me there!

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

Thumpers - Galore

Audible Twilight favorites, Thumpers, just released their next single off of their upcoming debut album of the same name, due out February 11th! This single, picked by BBC Radio 1 as their Single of the Week, is full of life and reaffirms my excitement for their debut album.

Just over a month ago we featured their previous single, Unkinder (A Tougher Love) which is when we first fell for Thumpers. The spunk and enthusiasm in their music is contagious. Do not sleep on this band in 2014. Check out Galore below!

I am sure they will be touring non-stop starting next month when their album drops. Keep up with this talented group on Facebook and SoundCloud for more music as the album release date grows closer!

Enjoy! <3

James Vincent McMorrow - Post Tropical (LP)

Today James Vincent McMorrow dropped his sophomore full length album, Post Tropical. Take a chill pill and check out his new wave R&B/Soul sound with me.

This album is a new direction for James, as his debut album sounded a bit more like Bon Iver and less like James Blake. However, I really like the new direction. It definitely shows his range as an artist and that he knows how to stay relevant and adapt his talent to the ever changing trends of the music biz. The songs are mostly minimal, highlighting his vocals and some smooth keyboard and acoustic guitar melodies. Check out the single off the album, called Cavaleir, below. Make sure you get all the way through, as the end is where the magic happens..

Other notable tracks from the album include: All Points and Repeating. Check out the rest of his music on our Spotify Playlist and don't forget to throw him a 'Like' on Facebook!

Enjoy! <3

Fickle Friends - Swim

What a perfect start to a Friday! A solid breakfast, some coffee and this awesome new track from this new Brighton based band, Fickle Friends.

Fickle Friends are a very new band. They formed in 2012 and just uploaded their second official track onto their SoundCloud only two days ago! The song, Swim, is similar to a lot of the new music that is coming out of the UK lately. It has that fun, 80's/new wave sound that has been making a serious resurgence within the indie world during the last year. Nevertheless, this song is definitely worth checking out. Fickle Friends will be a band to keep an eye on as they continue to grow and produce more excellent tracks like this one.

Don't forget to throw them a 'Like' on Facebook if you dig their tunes!

Enjoy! <3

Dan Croll - Home

Happy New Year everyone!! I had to take a small break for the holidays, but now I am back with a resolution to bring you MORE MUSIC! Lets start this year off strong with a new single from Dan Croll!

Most of last year I was impressed with all of Dan's releases. Now I am looking forward to his debut album which will be released in March of this year. His sound is laid back and simple, but still retains that feel good vibe that I love. I can't wait to hear more from this budding UK artist over the next couple months! Check out this single from his album called Home.

Enjoy! <3

Top 10 of 2013: Disclosure - Settle

2013 marked a big year for the resurgence of house and deep house in America. People are finally beginning to mellow out from all the raging that's been going on the past few years. One of the biggest acts responsible for this is Disclosure.

To start their debut album, these two London based brothers found a genius sample of a motivational speaker and flipped it into a sick deep house track called When A Fire Starts To Burn. This track was not only featured in Skrillex's BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix earlier this year, but could also be heard in clubs around the world. However, shortly after that on Settle is the song that blew them up, featuring another Audible Twilight favorite, Sam Smith, called Latch. Check out the official video for Latch below!

Another great track from this album is Help Me Lose My Mind, featuring the beautiful voice of London Grammar vocalist, Hannah Reid. This song is perfect for getting your shit together in the morning or relaxing after a long day.

If you dig the sound of these two songs, check out the rest of their music on my Best of 2013 Spotify Playlist, follow them on Facebook or check out their SoundCloud for remixes and much more!

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: 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