San Fransisco-based electronic artist Blackbird Blackbird (aka Mikey Sanders) just sent over his latest tune, a single off his upcoming release Passions. Check out the cut, also called Passions, below or at Mikey’s bandcamp. Also he’s running an album artwork contest for the new album— the deets are right over here. Mikey premiered some new tracks off the upcoming album via turntable.fm last week and it must be noted that they are of the most baller variety— can’t wait for this one to drop. 

Blackbird Blackbird - Passions

A few months ago I posted a few demos from San Fransisco-based bedroom pop project the bilinda butchers. A few days ago, Michal (one half of the duo) sent over an almost finished EP that he and Adam have been putting together since the coldest of winter’s days when I first stumbled across a handful of tracks up on the band’s tumblr. Their debut EP, which is due out sometime in mid-May, is a six-song feast of relaxed dream pop. From the nearly six-minute synthscape of “Secrets” to the youthful vigor of ‘All My Friends’, the release draws from influences ranging from The Radio Dept. to the soundtrack of the video game Animal Crossing. The band mixes together hazy vocals, dreamy guitar rhythms and electronic elements to craft a diverse and truly enjoyable set of jams. The track “Boyfriend” off their forthcoming release will also feature on a compilation on ZOOM LENS in the next few days, so look out for that. Also, check out the band’s tumblr to pick up the EP when it drops.

the bilinda butchers - boyfriend

the bilinda butchers - all my friends

San Fransisco’s The Morning Benders debuted a brand new song entitled ‘Virgins’ for a ‘Soirée de Poche’ session for La Blogotheque in Paris. The tune is full of wonderful harmonies and acoustic strumming. I’m liking it so much that I’d bet that it’ll be featured on an upcoming release. The entire session will be up soon on ArteLiveWeb, but for now check out Chris Chu and the rest of the benders preforming ‘Virgins’.

The Morning Benders - Virgins ♫