NYC Popfest spotlight: Dream Diary

Dream Diary

I first heard Dream Diary this past Fall and loved the two Brighter-esque songs they had up on MySpace at that time. Fast forward to now — those still seem to be the only songs they've got in circulation and I still haven't caught wind of any planned releases. As the previous Brighter name-drop may have suggested, the Brooklyn group play twinklingly classic indiepop from the heart! I feel like they should have had something released on Holiday Records by now — seems like the perfect home for them! Anyway, make sure you don't miss them when they play Thursday, May 20 on the opening night of Popfest at the Cake Shop! Until then!

[MP3]: Dream Diary :: Bird In My Garden

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The Drums: "Let's Go Surfing" (Knight School version)

The Drums original version of "Let's Go Surfing" was already a much-loved, seemingly perfect Summer jam in my book, but then I found out Kevin of Knight School was remixing and I got really excited. Kevin's version is not too radically different from the original, but it seems to have added the extra bits of sun, sand, and surf that I wasn't even aware the original was lacking until now! The newly added classic clapping chant intro is a super pleasant surprise, too, and I've found myself singing it inside and outside of my head for the past several days. Summer is totally great sometimes. Listen! YOU HAVE TO LISTEN!

[MP3]: The Drums :: Let's Go Surfing (Knight School version)

The Knight School version was made available as a free digital download from Holiday Records. They've got quite a few more fantastic free releases over there, too, including a single from a band I recently fell in love with, Sunshower Orphans. Check it out!

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