Cop That: NE-HI - "S/T" 12" LP

Pre-order NE-HI's album "S/T" for goodies and musically induced dreamy euphoria 

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 NE-HI came together with an artistic purpose of scoring a film directed by a friend, Xavier Juarez. The group later decided to reunite past their silver screen beginnings and continue making songs fit for indie movie soundtracks. (This is a decision I, and hopefully you, are  very happy about.)

With a sound that that nuances at 1960's influences, harmonic and hazy riffs, with restlessly passionate yet monotone vocals, NE-HI create a picture of a psychedelic dream that leaves those of us listening captured by the spell. While the guys have gotten together for recordings at Public House Sound Studio and Juarez's film score, their first full album is set to be released via Manic Static soon this year. (I'll let you know as soon as I do, promise)

The 12" LP "S/T" is available for pre-order now and it comes with goodies. Anyone who opts for pre-ordering will receive a download code for the full album on the day of order AND the first 50 orders  get a glow in the dark pinback button. The benefits are seemingly endless!

If you are as convinced that this album is going to be pop, euphoric, indie goodness then pre-order HERE.

Here's a taste of what you can expect from NE-HI

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Julie Meckler uses blends of jazz, blues, ska, pop, classical, with heavy hints of rock and folk. Regardless of the many styles incorporated, the songs remain urgent in message but relaxed yet pleading in tone. This French songstress is someone to be heard.

The video hints at longing and reminiscing about a dizzying love filled memory and mirrors the earnesty in Meckler's voice. While the video may be back from 2012 the track can be found on her recent album QueensHead. Check out the full album on her BandCamp page.

Julie Meckler - Manhattan

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Twin Peaks

Genre: Garage Rock/ Pop

Label: Autumn Tone, Manic Static

Releases: Sunken (07.13)

Sound: Twin Peaks music sounds like they are constantly on the edge of emotional overflow, the feelings dripping from the strings of their guitars. Behind every melodic and hum worthy guitar riff there are hard driving drums that not only pulse but drive every song forward. Their infectious and hard bouncing bass rhythms and endearing and vocally impressive crooning (which is lain with an immense amount of heartfelt soul...the kind you only gain after being dumped or listening to too much Bowie on your bed)  all make for a garage rock sound that gives them the edge on all the other bands fresh out of the garage. 

Listen: "Irene" 

If that was not enough for love at first listen, check out this live set at the Hype Hotel by clicking HERE! (doitttt....trust me it's a good idea) 

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Bare Mutants 

Genre: Garage Rock
Label: Hozac Records, InThe Red
Releases: Without You 7" (2012)
The Affliction (08.09.13)
Sound: Supergroup aside, Bare Mutants creates a sound that is all their own...well kind of. With steady repetative percussion leading the groove and hazy melodic guitar strumming paired with pop infected crooning, Bare Mutants bring back memories of something that resembles the early Velvet underground. Their added veil of organ chords and driving tambourine chimes gives the band a psychadelic feel thats too good to ignore (or at least too hard to stop yourself from swaying side to side). 

Listen: "Without You" (7" Version) 

Sound Like: Echo & The Bunnymen, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, The Ponys

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