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The curiously named Blitzen Trapper are back in September with new album ‘American Goldwing‘ which promises to build on from the success of their previous releases.

The Portland, Oregon outfit have released the track ‘Love The Way You Walk Away‘ as a first taste of the new album and it’s Americana sound is both melancholic and captivating.

‘American Goldwing‘ is released in September on Subpop

TRACKS:

Blitzen Trapper – Love The Way You Walk Away by subpop

Portland’s Mackintosh Braun recently released debut album ‘Where We Are’ prompted random outburst of a toe-tapping at Cougar Towers.

Their brand of stylish/stylistic pop is filled with luscious melodies and dream-like sequence, not too distant from the sound of French Horn Rebellion, another electro-tinged duo we recently featured.

The result is a sound that is both suitable during the pre-saturday night euphoria as well as during the Sunday morning come down.

‘Where We Are’ is out now on Chop Shop Records.

TRACKS:

Mackintosh Braun – Could It Be

Portland’s Nick Jaina released ‘A Bird In The Opera House’ last month. The album is a bit of a departure from his past work and relies much more on the electric guitar to drive its melodies.

Coming across like a bi-polar Elvis Perkins; the album highlights the abundance of talent and on displaywhilst building on a relentless tour schedule that has seemingly brought him and his alt-folk ensemble to every corner of the USA.

If you are stateside check out his upcoming dates to see when, not if, his infamous live show is storming into your town.

‘A Bird In The Opera House’ is available now from Hush Records.

TRACKS:

Nick Jaina – Sleep, Child