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Valley Dweller – [Another Night] + [Those Girls]

Valley Dweller - Another Night + Those Girls

Valley Dweller bring us infectious dark indie pop from the valley of Los Angeles

Valley Dweller – Another Night:

Who ever said all indie pop had to be vibrant and colorful was dead wrong. With a chilled vibe and dark atmospheric flow Valley Dweller helps to set a new standard in gloomy awesomeness with the song Another Night. Sweeping you up immediately as if in a desolate call for action, the track pushes on ever forward gaining momentum in the same fashion one might build up self confidence. By the end, the song is so self aware and confident in it’s ability to deliver that you’re left wanting more. Much, much, much more…

It’s a damn shame that Valley Dweller have only released two songs for our listening pleasure. It’s not a shame, however, that the only two songs that have seen a release are outstanding and set the level excitement for follow ups, as well as the proverbial bar for new material very high. I’m sure we’ll hear more from Valley Dweller soon, perhaps an indication of an album release or even just a simple EP. Either way i’m looking forward to what ever comes next.

Valley Dweller, is actually composed of a single man from Los Angeles, California named Dane Deaner. So mad props go out to Mr. Deaner and his pursuit of becoming an artist. I hope that one day you get all the recognition you deserve.

BONUS: Valley Dweller – Those Girls:

Valley Dweller could definitely use some well earned love. So you should head over to their Facebook Page and give them a Like!

Here is the music video for Another Night:


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Pacific Air – [Float] + [Roses]

Pacific Air

Pacific Air, formally known as KO KO, show us how to Float away

Pacific Air – Float:

What better way to end a summer then to be lost in the wonderfully whimsical and quite blissful world that Pacific Air so kindly paints for us. With a laid back pace and a whistle chorus like a cool ocean breeze, the track Float takes us on an unforgettable journey to the coastline. Float strikes all the right chords and distances itself from being a drab song one might glance over without a second thought.

I first heard Float way back in spring of 2012, back when Pacific Air still went under the moniker of KO KO. Lets just say I’ve been eagerly awaiting for more ever since I became entranced by this wonderful and memorable track. This year after quite sometime and a change of name the two brothers, Ryan and Taylor Lawhon, that make up Pacific Air decided to release their debut album Stop Talking (via Republic Records). These bros deserve some major kudos for releasing such a delightful and strong debut album. Track by track is a sun soaked journey along the American west coast so be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen while you’re away on this musical voyage.

The song Roses is far and away my favorite track so far on Stop Talking and I highly recommend giving this outstanding song a listen or two for sure.

BONUS: Pacific Air – Roses:

Don’t forget to support Pacific Air by heading over to their Facebook Page and give them a Like!

Or listen to Pacific Air on Spotify!


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WNSC Playlist for 4/23/13

The Sifting Pan is live every Tuesday night 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. E/T on WNSC, UCF’s Student Run Radio Station. Tune in HERE during my 1 hour time slot for some of the latest and greatest in Indie/Alternative/Electro.

  1. Teddybears/Iggy Pop – Punkrocker; Soft Machine
  2. Hot Hot Heat – JFK’s LSD; Future Breeds
  3. MS MR – Bones; Candy Bar Creep Show
  4. CHVRCHES – Recover; Recover EP
  5. Labyrinth Ear – Humble Bones; Apparitions EP
  6. The Decemberists – The Rake’s Song; Hazards Of Love
  7. Wakey! Wakey! – The Oh Song; Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said The Last Time I Saw You
  8. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Under The Earth; Mosquito
  9. New Politics – Harlem; Harlem — Single
  10. Alt-J – Taro; An Awesome Wave
  11. Two Door Cinema Club – Sun; Beacon
  12. Tokyo Police Club – Be Good; A Lesson In Crime
  13. Bombay Bicycle Club – Beg; A Different Kind Of Fix

Or Check Out The Full Playlist On Spotify


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WNSC Playlist for 4/16/13

The Sifting Pan is live every Tuesday night 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. E/T on WNSC, UCF’s Student Run Radio Station. Tune in HERE during my 1 hour time slot for some of the latest and greatest in Indie/Alternative/Electro.

  1. Bat For Lashes/The Doors – Riders Sleep Alone; MySplice 4
  2. Tame Impala – Elephant; Lonerism
  3. The Astro Firs – Battery Power; The Astro Firs Demos
  4. Flashguns – Sounds Of The Forest; Passions Of A Different Kind
  5. The Submarines – Shoelaces; Love Notes/Letter Bombs
  6. Foals – My Number; Holy Fire
  7. Guilty About Girls – Candy Candy; The Very Best Of…
  8. Mint Julep – To The Sea; Save Your Season
  9. Chairlift – Ghost Tonight; Something
  10. Toro Y Moi – High Living; Anything In Return
  11. The Little Ones – Argonauts; The Dawn Sang Along
  12. Young Dreams – Fog Of War; Between Places
  13. Kill It Kid – Dark Hearted Songbird; Feet Fall Heavy

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WNSC Playlist for 4/9/13

The Sifting Pan is live every Tuesday night 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. E/T on WNSC, UCF’s Student Run Radio Station. Tune in HERE during my 1 hour time slot for some of the latest and greatest in Indie/Alternative/Electro.

  1. The Strokes – Partners In Crime; Comedown Machine
  2. Reverend And The Makers – Shine the Light; @Reverend And The Makers
  3. The Magic – Mr. Hollywood; Ragged Gold
  4. Vactioner – Everybody Knows; Gone
  5. Cold War Kids – Loner Phase; Dear Miss Lonelyhearts
  6. The Hours – Big Black Hole; It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish
  7. Grimes – Oblivion; Visions
  8. Superhumanoids – Geri; Geri – Single
  9. Phantogram – When I’m Small (RAC Remix); Chaper One
  10. Ou Est Le Swimming Pool – Dance The Way I Feel; The Golden Year
  11. MVSCLES – Sweet n’ Sour; Sweet n’ Sour- Single
  12. CHVRCHES – The Mother We Share; The Mother We Share – Single
  13. Guillemots – Get Over It; Red
  14. Tilly And The Well – Defenders; Heavy Mood

Or Check Out The Full Playlist On Spotify