the black watch Los Angeles, California
the black watch has been called "a national treasure" with "20 CDs of remarkable consistency." Their new LP fpr 2020 is available from A Turntable Friend Records;. Their 2011 release Led Zeppelin Five review: "it is the simple beauty of their shimmering pop songs—a marvelous confection that harks back to mid-period Beatles, the Soft Boys, and a sort of west coast Yo La Tengo." ... more
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the spires write lovely melodies and adorn them with grand guitars. have at them!
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Jeff Martin's melodies and instrumentations send us like no other. One of the only LA bands we've ever felt a sort of musical kinship to.
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Shufflemania!
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Clever is as clever does; not sure how the phrases and melodies keep coming, but so glad they do. National Treasure territory!
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Uncommon Weather
by The Reds, Pinks & Purples
supported by 13 fans who also own “The Maid's Been Around”
Very difficult to choose a favourite track! An amazing band, amazing sound
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You Are Love And I Am You
by The Parlor
New York indie pop duo embark on an ambitious, ecstatic spirit quest, crafted with continuous listening in mind; a dreamy, rewarding loop.
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Gorgeous psych pop as big and sprawling as a clear summer sky, with vocal melodies that swoop and dive.
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