Too long since my last post...this one is from Netherlands' Mountain States, and I was intrigued by the band name and cover art. Guitar melodies over a bouncy bass line that reminds me of the Cure or Felt, then builds to a climax. Self-described indie dream pop.

Introspective mid-tempo guitar-pop with hooks that grow on you with each listen from New Jersey's Pinegrove. I was drawn to this one because there is a neighborhood in my hometown called Pine Grove.

Lo-fi, eclectic, dream pop from Philadelphia's Japanese Breakfast, the solo project of Michelle Zauner. By chance, the second Philadelphia post in a row.

Shoegaze-style guitar pop with thick guitars and big hooks from Philadephia's nothing.

Groovy instrumental plus three other tracks from New Zealand's Salad Boys, who have toured as the backing band for the Clean's David Kilgour on his solo ventures.

Catchy light power-pop in the fellow Scottish Teenage Fanclub mold.

Lo-fi beginning moves into a Stereolab-like groove ending.