Really like what I’m hearing from New York City’s Dead Leaf Echo. While you could toss them in the newgaze camp, I would argue that Dead Leaf Echo is only tangentially reminiscent of the scene that celebrates itself (which is what was immediately appealing to me in the first place). The vocals (coming from a gentleman simply known as LG, like my phone) have an odd, clear croon, brought up high in the mix rather than washed out (as is apropos to most shoegaze), bolstered more by moody and light synth flourishes and melted, chorus-heavy guitar rather than pure “wall of sound” or fuzz distortion. Lush as fuck, easy on the ears, yet keeps a visceral ominous tone throughout that reminds me of the finer portion of Medicine’s repertoire and, actually, older Blonde Redhead. Creation addicts should also take notice of these dream pop mensch, in the event you’ve not already. Hear more at Dead Leaf Echo’s website.

For fans of:  Soundpool, Medicine, Blonde Redhead

MP3 :::
Dead Leaf Echo – Half Truth