Obsidian Pond

Tropical repetition has become sort of a standby for people these days. From 'Dog Bite' to 'Panda Bear' the "blogosphere(sorry)" seems to just eat this stuff up. Which makes it all the more difficult to find something fresh in the genre. With that being said, 'Obsidian Pond,' a glo-fi outfit out of the UK, creates some mad temperate melody's. Luckily I was able to get my hands on three outstanding tracks, the first being "Sundog Sinners." Let me just start by saying this is the jam, sunny guitar strums, and Spanish percussion course throughout the song making it a candidate for our year end lists. Snag "Sundog Sinners," two bonus tracks, and peep a brand new video for "Sundog Sinners," after the jump.

Meth Dad

'Meth Dad' isn't your usual run of the mill freak folk no this is something different, something much more ethereal. I'm not sure this can even be put in the genre. 'MD' is a Tennessee outfit based more in freak than folk, that utilizes odd and alluring sounds to create some pretty chill jams. "Tars," my personal favorite song on the awesome "All Beached Out EP," is just straight incredible. It starts out as any other lo-fi song would but takes a turn for the awesome, around twenty two seconds or so. Snag a copy of "Tars," "Wonderful Waters," "Why We Wait," and peep the dates, after the jump!

Boneless

At the risk of getting in trouble, I'm going to say, there are only about twenty projects in the world that can use samplers properly. Nevada's, 'Boneless' are in the top five. Thanks to our buddy's over at Get Off The Coast, 'Boneless' was brought to our attention earlier this week. For the past few days, I have been going to school, casually listening to the three tracks that were posted on GOTC, trying to think of the words to describe this outfit. It's best described as some of the best use of sampling I've heard all year. Take for instance "Breathless," this track is incredible, it's hard to imagine that ohhs and ahhs, with a couple of guitar chords could ever come close to sounding this good. Snag "Breathless" and two bonus tracks, after the jump.

New: Memory Tapes Remix

'Memory Tapes' is the best, everyone knows that, it's science. Anyway, they've posted a new remix on their blog and it is awesome. Grab the mp3, after the jump.

Wonder Wheel

'Wonder Wheel,' is a tribal, glo-fi solo project based out of Orange County. I caution you though, listening to 'WW' will provoke extreme hood up, head bobbing. "Over the Top," the second track on the outstanding "Peters Plant Food" LP, is a great example of how progressive the "Low-Tide" movement has gotten. Booming drum kits shuffle with warm, glowing, synth to create a massive 'Animal-esque' anthem. Grab "Over The Top," some bonus Mp3's and check out the dates, after the jump.

Cough Cool

'Cough Cool' is a breezy, ethereal, lo-fi project out of Pennsylvania. The sounds that this guy produces are unbelievable, every song that I've heard sounds so gentle and well thought out. From the ambient bass hooks to the intoxicating guitar parts, 'Cough Cool' is what so many lo-fi bands strive to be but sadly don't make the cut. "Flower Reading" is a hazy, reverb drenched track that serves as the soundtrack to either late night star gazing or a sunny Sunday afternoon. No matter which way this song is enjoyed, nothing takes away from it's subtle beauty. Pick up the Mp3 after the jump.

New: Washed Out

Everyone knows 'Washed Out,' right? Yeah, you all know 'Washed Out'. Well the master of "glo-fi" has created an amazing remix of 'Small Black's,' "Despicable Dogs." Other than remixing what is arguably this summers best song young Ernest Greene has been blowing up all over the "blogosphere" (Ugh, I just got mad douchechills). With tracks like "Belong" and "Hold Out," Greene has risen to Summer indie-rock stardom. The remix is just as breezy and hypnotic as anything else 'Washed Out' produces but 'SB's' vocals take the song to another level. (UPDATE) Snag the remix and grab a couple Mp3's after the jump.

Small Black

Brooklyn NY's 'Small Black' showed up on the scene late this summer and the hype has been palpable. They seemed to have taken good old fashion synth pop and put a lo-fi twist on it something that seems to be going on a lot now a days. While "Despicable Dogs" is the stand out with spacey vocals and a woozy synth part, "Weird Machines" comes in at a close second. Grab both Mp3s and check out the dates after the jump.

Dog Bite

Sample music maybe over blogged these days but the truth is there are some great bands popping up using the legendary SP404. Take 'Dog Bite' for example, this Atlanta based solo artist has found a nice little niche using the uber-tool. "On the air" is a beautiful piece that incorporates jittery guitar parts and shimmering percussion to create a blissed out and uniformly terrific song. Snag "On The Air" and another great anthem 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.

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.

Navajo Bixby

The New Jersey based 'Navajo Bixby' is best described as a fusion of Panda Bear, El Guincho and The Beach Boys. "Many Ways" starts out with a poppy guitar rif and soon becomes a epic SP-404 beach party meltdown. "Moonlighting" is just as incredible, it starts with a simple strum which later on turns into a mish mash of odd Willy Wonka samples and what sounds like old surf rock guitar parts. The songs posted make up the debut demo from 'Navajo' but we'll make sure to keep you posted on any new updates.

Navajo Bixby - Many Ways

Navajo Bixby - Moonlighting