GEIST by Dive

Geist by Dive

Shallow by Beach Fossils

Brooklyn dream pop band, and Beach Fossils side project, Dive are currently putting together their debut LP.  'Geist' is expected to be on the LP and will be released as a 7" on April 24 from Captured Tracks (buy).  It's similar to Beach Fossils so you should know what to expect from Dive, but the song delves into a cleaner, psychedelic pop sound.  Frontman Dustin Payseur claims he's working towards 'making something really noisy' for the new Beach Fossils LP he is

CALYER by Beach Fossils

Calyer
Face It - (previously on CWR)

Beach Fossils have a new EP, What A Pleasure, coming out on February 22 from Captured Tracks Records.  In listening to it over the weekend, they've definitely advanced from the lo-fi sound of their first much enjoyed 2010 self-titled LP.  The same sunny, jangly pop exists, but it's crisper and

FACE IT by beach fossils

2009 saw brooklyn's beach fossils releasing the 'daydream' 7" and then a follow-up self titled lp both on captured tracks.  now they have a new 7" called 'face it' b/w 'distance,' and according to the label, 'gone is the "lo-fi" and the comparisons that go with it. more expansive sounds, john pena and katie garcia on guest vocals, keyboard, electronic drums....consider it a taster of things to come.'  what does that mean?  you'll have to listen for yourself by comparing the new single below to a track off their debut.  then, go to their myspace to check out the b-side 'distance.'  if you like it you can buy it here.  personally, i love the clarity and am looking forward to more.  have a great weekend!

face it

daydream
by beach fossils (myspace | captured tracks)