The morning mail for Saturday includes sounds from Flock of Dimes, Yellow Ostrich, Young Circles, and Zolas. Plus vids from Efterklang and White Rabbits.

Listen:

Flock of Dimes – “(This is Why) I Can’t Wear White”
7″ b/w “15″
out November 20 on French Kiss
The third single and final planned release from Jenn Wasner’s (Wye Oak) solo project features her smoky, ethereal vocals over a beautiful cacophony of synth, guitar notes, and a lonely tom. She takes off a bit of the edge, but this track endures long after the last note is played. It’s hard to believe she is only 26, so much more in store from her!

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Yellow Ostrich - “Ghost”
from Ghost (EP)
out October 23 on Barsuk
Apparently, Alex Schaaf can’t stay out of the studio. A bit toned down, a bit reminiscent of his fellow Wisconsinite, Bon Iver. It’s definitely a nice change of pace.

Young Circles – “Ocean III Below”
Single
out now on Bandcamp (pay what you want)
Spacey, experimental stuff from the Miami outfit that cites The Beatles, Basketball & Baja Sauce as influences. It transfers you into a mini-sub that patrols a lonely reef somewhere on the ocean floor. The evolved Yellow Submarine? Quite possibly…

The Zolas – “Knot In My Heart”
from Ancient Mars
out now on Organ Records
A solid pop tune from this Vancouver duo, that balances noise with melody. I have this album scheduled for a full listening session this weekend–looking forward to it!

Watch:

Efterklang – “Apples”
from Piramida
out now on Rumraket
Wow! When did John Waters start singing for Efterklang? Great tune, video tries too hard.

White Rabbits – “I’m Not Me”
from Milk Famous
out now on TBD Records
Love the ELO feel of this tune. There is something sinister occurring!

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Cheers…