SUR LA PLANCHE 2013 by La Femme

La Femme is a chic six-piece out of Paris (mostly) that have been gaining some wide recognition in their homeland and the rest of Europe for their addictive blend of cyber-surf that combines elements of Stereolab and Ladytron with a sprinkle of surf pop just for good measure. The band self-released its debut EP, Le Podium #1: La Femme, in 2010, and followed it up with a few more singles and EPs leading up to its release

DREAMPHONE by Peach Kelli Pop

Peach Kelli Pop is the solo project of Allie (the drummer) from White Wires. She escapes from the power pop energy of White Wires into the dreamy, beach pop bliss as Peach Kelli Pop and she's releasing her second LP under that moniker this December from Burger Records. Allie manages to make some of the most adorable, catchy, fun, and sweet pop tunes you'll ever hear.  'Dreamphone' is a teaser from the upcoming record and continues from right where she left off on her debut

EVERYDAY by Thee Vicars

Today we're treated to some classic 60's garage rock courtesy of Thee Vicars out of England.  The three piece inject an energetic blend of R 'n B into their vintage sound and have a handful of singles and four LPs between a variety of different band members since 2007.  Their latest full-length,  I Wanna Be Your Vicar, was released earlier this year from Dirty Water

JACK NICHOLSON by The Hiya Dunes

The Hiya Dunes are a 4-piece out of Connecticut and New York that have released a debut LP, High Tide, that is full of slacker tropicalia with enough reverb to make it feel just slightly dirty and mischievous in nature.  It's a laid back, jangly affair that would be pleasing to any fan of the Allah-Las.  Physical copies are only available on cassette courtesy of

BUSMAN'S HOLIDAY by Allah-Las

Local favorites, Allah-Las, posted a new video on YouTube Wednesday for 'Busman's Holiday,' which is a new song that we can only presume will be on their imminent debut, self-titled LP release on September 18th from Innovative Leisure.  You hear the same wonderfully laid-back psychedelic sound that we've grown accustomed to from these guys and

IF YOU THINK TOO MUCH YOUR BRAIN WILL FALL OUT by Best Friends

(previously on CWR)

Best Friends out of Sheffield, UK released their first two EPs over the past two years and were both deemed worthy of 'On Repeat' status here at CWR so the idea of new music from them is very welcomed.  Their new track, 'If You Think Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out' was released July 13 and is

(THEY FOUND ME IN THE BACK OF) THE GALAXY by The Intelligence

(They Found Me In The Back Of) The Galaxy

White Corvette (previously on CWR)

We got some great news yesterday of a new track of the upcoming seventh LP from The Intelligence out on June 19 from In The Red Records.  The album is titled Everybody's Got It Easy But Me, and the new single '(They Found Me In The Back of) The Galaxy' is not only included on the album, but is also part of a split 7" with the Bay Area's multi-instrumentalist rocker Kelley Stoltz.  It's so nice to have some new material to look forward to from the whimsical rocker Lars Finberg who also plays drums for Thee Oh Sees and relocated

COUCH SURFER by Triptides

Couch Surfer
Going Under

Triptides are out of Indiana and they record breezy, retro surf pop.  They have released a few digital and limited edition (now sold out) cassette LPs on their Bandcamp and through Beachtapes Records since 2010.  The most recent, Psychic Summer, came out in July of last year from Beachtapes and features the catchy, 60s inspired tune 'Going Under.'  The folks over at Croque Macadam Records in France wisely

WILD WOMAN by French Kissing

Wild Woman
I Want More

More bands out of Britain seem to have been surfacing into the whole surf/retro thing as of late, and French Kissing falls right smack into that territory.  They put out a double A-side single on Croque Macadam Records last week for the songs 'Wild Women' and 'Love Is For' (buy).  'Wild Women' is available up top, as is 'I Want More,' which is an older track from them that just surfaced a few weeks ago.  More of their stuff is over at their Bandcamp.

ALL I DO IS DREAM by Bos Angeles

All I Do Is Dream

[on repeat] WASTING TIME by Best Friends

Wasting Time
Witches

Joy Revision (previously on CWR)

Best Friends are out of Sheffield, UK, and if you recall their self-titled debut EP last year, they create some of the funnest, gritty, surf pop tunes out there.  Their new EP, Throwing Up, comes out physically on March 26th from the U.K. label Art Is Hard and is limited to only 100 copies.  'Wasting Time' and 'Witches' are both featured on the new

[on repeat] ALWAYS by Woollen Kits

Always

Out Of Whack (previously on CWR)

I posted about Woollen Kits just a few weeks ago after the January 16 release of their debut self-titled LP on RIP Society Records.  They were also just starting their brief U.S. tour across the U.S. from L.A. to Boston.  I mentioned how courageous it was considering how they're from so damn far away (Melbourne, Australia), they're still fairly unknown, and have no label support behind them.  Well, it's three weeks

DAYS OF YOUTH by Bos Angeles

Days Of Youth

Beach Slalom (previously on CWR)

In March of this year I posted the catchy, upbeat tune 'Beach Slalom' from the Boscombe, England band Bos Angeles.  At that time, there seemed to be little information about them, and now...well, there really isn't too much more other than they have their first video, and it's a psychedelic candy trip for 'Days Of Youth, which you can check out below.  It's the other tune off the previous single, which sports just as much energy

AS TIMES CHANGE by Sea Lions

As Times Change

I Loved Her So Much (prev. on CWR)

Sea Lions are out of Oxnard, CA and are releasing their debut LP, Everything You Wanted To Know About Sea Lions But Were Afraid To Ask, November 22 on Slumberland Records on some lovely swirly-red vinyl (pre-order).  You may recall their surf jangled songs that surfaced earlier this year.  With the new record they've created a familiar sound for the 15 tracks on the LP that put together a vintage surf sound and

BLACK SATURDAY by Girls Names

Black Saturday

When You Cry (previously on CWR)

Ireland's Girls Names are following up their great debut LP, Dead To Me, from May of this year with some new material coming in the form of the single 'Black Saturday,' from Slumberland Records on October 31.   It features more of the gloomy, dark overtones, and uplifting surf jangle and beats that you'd expect from these guys (and gal) for an ironic yet enjoyable combination.  Check out 'Black Saturday' along

AUTUMN SONG by Sea Pinks

Autumn Song

Peripheral Vision (previously on CWR)

Some of you may remember Sea Pinks, which is the side project of the drummer for Ireland's Girls Names.  Sea Pinks focuses on the same jangly, surf inspired sound, but with a simpler, sunnier disposition than Girls Names layered, a bit grayer sound.  Sea Pinks second LP, Dead Seas, came out in the U.S. yesterday on CF Records and

[on repeat] JOY REVISION by Best Friends

Joy Revision
Lip Curl

This four piece out of Sheffield released its debut self-titled EP on August 7 through their Bandcamp after initially posting some of their demos back in April.  It's an overwhelmingly fun and youthful lo-fi experience laden with surf jangle overtones, distorted vocals, twangy guitar, and groovy bass riffs.  The record oozes summertime with songs like 'Surf Bitches,' 'Ice Cream Dreams,' and 'Lip Curl.'  Two highlights from the EP are above, but be sure

[on repeat] LUCIE by Fungi Girls

Lucie

Doldrums (previously on CWR)

A few months ago Texas' Fungi Girls previewed a couple of tracks from their new record over the internet, and now they've released their second LP, Some Easy Magic, via Hozac Records.  The band consists of only two guys and they were 16 when they released their well-received fuzzy, feedback loaded debut LP, Seafaring Pyramids, two years ago.  In listening to Some Easy Magic you can hear the maturity in the cleanliness of the writing and less

NERVE POP by Small Reactions

Nerve Pop
Cult Hero Jonathan Lewin

Check out this Atlanta foursome's new single, 'Nerve Pop,' set to be released on August 7.  It's full of surfy jangle that shows these guys can write a pop tune.  Keep an eye out for the 7" at your local record shop.  Pick up their first single, 'Cult Hero Jonathan Lewin,' for free at their Bandcamp.  If you're looking for a physical copy of 'Cult Hero' you can grab one here. 

VELVET DAYS by Fungi Girls

Velvet Days
All Night Blues

Texas' Fungi Girls are back making news with a teaser of two songs from their second LP, Some Easy Magic, scheduled to be released July 11 from Hozac Records.  Take a listen to two of the songs off the LP and feel free to download one of 'em.  It's not a stretch to say that we'll be getting some more of that hazey, nostalgic, garage/surf that they do oh so well.  Catch their back catalog at their new Bandcamp site.  They'll be in L.A. July 27 for an in-store at the great Chicago record store moved