Cougar Microbes

‘Boats‘ is the latest musical export from Dublin duo Conor and Eimer Devlin aka [The] Caseworker. The duo aren’t famed for their rapid record production averaging a release every 2-3 years but the results are timeless and tender with an easy- breezy, drive-time escapism feel.

Indeed the inspiration for this came from driving over San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and it’s not hard to see why; just listen to the track for a few seconds and you’ll instantly be transported to feeling like your in the backseat of a car staring out onto a bluish grey day as buildings and that glorious bridge cross your window pane.

The duo’s vocals fuse beautifully on this track to create an androgynous output that so economical it’s soothing and although they don’t often veer off on any unexpected curves, it is if nothing else, perfectly peaceful indie pop, and well worth a listen.

‘Boats‘ is out now on Indiecater Records.

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Post by the varied Ruby

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TRACKS:

[The] Caseworker -Boats

Husband and wife duo Adam & Darcie‘s new album ‘California Trail‘ is a deceivingly uncomplex slice of sunshine pop.  Like Charlotte & Magon, who I featured on Cougar Microbes a few months ago, there is an unashamedly romanticism in this Utah duo’s music which is akin to eavesdropping on their relationship.

Scratch below the surface and you will find great songs that come close to some of Jimmy Eat World‘s more introspective moments from the ‘Clarity‘ album, particularly with the inclusion of xylophones at the right time. This great attention to detail means that gently strummed guitars, inventive instrumentations and sweet girl-boy melodies are cautiously sprinkled for maximum effect. However, in contrast with JEW‘s music ‘California Trail‘ remains gloriously lo-fi throughout.

Imagine a drive from Adam & Darcie‘s home state of Utah towards the Californian coast whilst a glorious Californian sun beckons. ‘California Trail‘ would be the prefect soundtrack.

TRACK:

Adam & Darcie – Hands/ Mind