Dizzy Jaguars

So, lo-fi is blowing up right now, whats the appeal of it though? For me, I think it's how endearing bedroom pop/rock is. I mean it's just a couple of guys/ladies jamming out in their garage, bedroom, or basement. That's what it's all about, doing it for the love of the game, I mean music, yeah music. Anyway this next band cranks out some pretty amazing stuff. "Dizzy Jaguars" is a unbelievable lo-fi duo from San Diego. Lovable lyrics and smooth pop riffs make this band a massive stand out in the dizzying mess of lo-fi acts these days. Dudes, tear it down. "You Always Break My Heart," is a outstanding production that harness's the bands main attributes, whimpering guitar and smokey vocals. Check out "You Always Break My Heart," "Blood Surfer," and the 'Washed Out-esque' "Waitin, On A Summer Day," all after the jump.

Eternal Summers

The other day is was going through ye ol' email and was pleasantly surprised when I discovered 'RR's' buddy's 'Eternal Summers' had sent me a promo for their aw-inspiring self titled EP. The sound is best described as a refreshing take on the summery, dream pop that we've all been used to lately. "Fall Straight Back," my favorite song off their new EP, is a balmy, blissed out masterpiece which perfectly showcase Nichols amazing vocals and Daniel's chill drum style. Snag copy's of both "Fall Straight Back," "Lightswitch," and peep the dates, after the jump.

Canoe

'Canoe' is a brilliant lo-fi, dreampop outfit from Florida. Lustrous guitar and flushed vocals are the bands main attributes. With so many heavy hitters in the dream pop realm, it's hard for a band to find a niche but 'Canoe' has successfully produced something that could be the next step of the genre. "River Trail 2," off of the bands amazing "River Trails" demo is the perfect, watery soundtrack to the fall. Grab "River Trail 2" and "River Trail 1," after the jump.

Candy Claws

'Candy Claws' is an experimental, ambient, dream-pop project based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. Soft vocals, watery instrumentals, and shimmering fragments are assembled to produce some of this years warmest melody's. This is how dream-pop should sound. "Catamaran," is the bands stand out single, starting out with a sample of some ocean waves followed by a mellow strum of guitars and low key percussion. "Lantern Fish," is another mellow track that provides a catchy guitar hook and some great electronic work. Grab both Mp3's, a copy of "The Sun Is My Girl," and watch the video for "Catamaran," after the jump.

Neon Indian

Well by now most of you have probably heard of 'Neon Indian,' 'Vega's' initially side project that has actually grown more popular than his original exploit. While 'Vega' seems to go for a less gritty more danceable approach to music, 'Neon Indian' strives for a sandy, breezy, sample oriented style. Check out these two stellar remixes and a original song from "Psychic Chasms." Mp3s and dates after the jump.

Spectrals

'Spectrals' is lo-fi pop from across the pond. Hailing from Leeds, 'Spectrals' seems to posses a more American feel than anything else. With citing influences such as the 'Beach Boys' and calling himself the aforementioned "bleach boy" you would assume that he was from California, but you would be wrong. The sound he produces is close to that of his major influence, although it does seem more bedroom and less beach. "Don't Mind," his first single is a tribute to late Summer fun and "Leave Me Be" is more of a thought out jam that implements a cleaner recording technique. Mp3's and tour after the jump.

Cat Killer

Cleveland Ohio's 'Cat Killer' is slowly on the rise to dream pop stardom. With blogs such as NPIP picking up his scent, its easy to conclude that this guy means business. Even though it is a solo project 'Cat Killer's' sound is only limited by the hazy recording methods taken that only adds to the already ethereal lyrics and guitar riffs. "Tree Limbs Together" is more of a late Summer song rather than a Fall jam, so snag a copy and take it to your end of the summer parties. Cat Killer also has a free EP(He even sends the CDR to your house!) out on his MySpace so make sure to message him about that. MP3 after the jump.