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Heart-Sick Groans: Oh, I Can Do a Number of Things

Savor ear-tantalizing melodies with Heart-Sick Groans’ first ever release titled Oh, I Can Do a Number of Things. This free download features four animated tracks that churns cheerful, homespun indie pop. The Sweden-based band is composed of Johan Brännström, Martin Lindström, Henric Wallmark. Gunnar Carlén and Marcus Brännström also helped to make this whimsical offering possible.

I Am Kawehi: POP

This week, revamp your playlist with a new energy-driven addition, POP by I Am Kawehi or simply, Kawehi. The singer/songwriter from Los Angeles has formed a steady core following with numerous albums on Bandcamp and features on online music sites.

Teen Men: Apartment in the City

Daydreaming has never been better when it’s coupled with some smooth and bold electro pop. Teen Men‘s new musical offering, Apartment in the City, shows this Delaware-based group’s distinct ability to produce wistful, fascinating melodies that perfectly suit any moment.

The Desirables: And You, Bro?

If your efforts in scouring the best acoustic act out there is becoming futile, have no fear. The Desirables, a relatively new band comprised of two brothers, have released their third EP effort for the year, And You, Bro?, for your pleasure — considering that they’ve only started this year.

Heart-Sick Groans: Black Hair Typography

Get ready for a playful folk pop experience in Black Hair Typography by Heart Sick Groans. This album will surely make you move, smile, and sing along with the tracks’ quirky beats. This four-track set was recently released last April 10, 2014. What makes it standout is its whimsical charm that captures the hearts of both the youth and kids at heart.

Swimwear: The Kissing Machine

The Kissing Machine is an animated collection of synths, party beats, and guitars put together by Dappled Cities’ front man Tim Derricourt, also known as Swimwear. With the assistance of bandmate Ned Cooke, this feel-good album with four tracks was recently recorded over the Australian summer.

Lady Murasaki: EP

Lady Murasaki’s first EP spreads the band’s unique sound that spans from jazz, pop, blues, and lounge. Released last February 2012, the collection features four tracks that will satisfy one’s musical craving.

JekK: One Day

What happens when you put an electronic twist to your run-of-the-mill love songs? JekK‘s debut One Day is the answer, and is the only thing you’ll ever need. Not much is known about the artist himself (except that he’s French), but he sure told a lot about the EP in an interview to Jamendo.

Daniel Mackley: Just an Ocean

Young prodigies are the thing nowadays, breeding the likes of Daniel Mackley. At only 17 years old, the South Yorkshire native started [months ago] by posting covers of alternative favorites on YouTube. Now, Daniel hopes to expand his horizon even more through his debut EP, Just an Ocean, which collects three original compositions and a cover medley.