Shalloboi- Dandelions EP (2009)

From Shalloboi's website: "the 'dandelions' ep came together quickly after shalloboi's 2008 release 'down to sleep.' it was done with an approach similar to 2007's 'learning how to crawl.' musically it takes the thick distorted guitars of 'down to sleep' and pares them down in places to create a more stark sound. the strings are placed more towards the front as well and the vocals are less reliant on the vocal doubling techniques used on 'down to sleep.'

Absolutely amazing mixture of shoegaze, post rock, drone, and minimalist styles. One of my favorite releases of the year. Click the cover to get the whole album for free!

Kaleidonauts- Tigermouse (2008)

Absolutely wonderful folk-esque, psych pop. I'm going to be completely honest when I tell you that I know virtually NOTHING about Kaleidonauts. Songs like "Seed" and "Pepperland" are deliciously lush and dreamy- soaked in reverb, with ebbing instrumentation, covered in gentle vocals. Perfect for a late night listen by yourself or a mid day nap... and I mean that as a high compliment. Click the cover to download the full album for free!

Neon Indian- "Psychic Chasms"

Some of you may already with familiar with Alan Palomo's other work with VEGA; if not, do not worry. We're here to turn you on to his new pet project, Neon Indian. With more solo work, Palomo's new album sounds like some favorite lo-fi party jams coming from a warped cassette- or, that same situation, but with more drugs. (trust me, that description is fairly apt)

Nevermind the hype behind the album, or what other blogs have deemed the movement ("glo fi"); songs like "Deadbeat Summer" are a great way to close out the season, while "Should Have Taken Acid With You" makes great late night chill music. Regardless of when you listen to it, WUML highly suggests this tape eating, lo-fi dance party on LSD... yep, you get the drift. Remember, if you download, make sure to delete 24 hours after and make the purchase!

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