Asobi Seksu - Suzanne [dreamy acoustic]

Second post on a song by Asobi Seksu. From their 2009 album Rewolf, this is "Suzanne", a cover of a song done by Hope Sandoval from 2002. For this song, and the rest Rewolf album, Asobi Seksu seems to have scaled down their shoegazey/dream poppy bells and whistles and have produced songs with a very mellow and introspective atmosphere.

The album version can be found below but there's also a pleasant live version here.

Her Vanished Grace - Desire [alternative, shoegaze]

Her Vanished Grace is an American dream pop band from New York. They describe their music as a "modern mix of '80s post punk and '90s shoegaze with killer hooks and vivid colors" and it definitely sums up this song, "Desire" from their 2011 album See The Moon. Although there are definite hints of the shoegaze style in their instrumentals, that label cannot encapsulate their style, which incorporates strong vocals and upbeat melodies. The entire album was a real pleasure to listen to and can be found (for free!) on their Bandcamp.

Picnic - Woke Me Up Yesterday [dream pop]

Estonian band Picnic describes their music as "flowing guitars mingling with electronic beats" and trace their influences to nineties' shoegaze/dream pop acts like Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, and MBV (you can definitely hear the Cocteau Twins influence in this song). This is "Woke Me Up Yesterday" from their first LP Winter Honey (2012).

Can't wait til summer gets here..

Motorpsycho - Blindfolded [progressive rock]

Motorpsycho is a psychedelic/progressive rock band from Norway. Having formed in the late 80s, their music from then and through the 90s was characterized by a combination of harder rock elements. Beginning in their 2000 album, Let Them Eat Cake, Motorpsycho began producing music with a lighter and jazzier tone. This trend would continue through their next two albums, from one of which the featured song comes. Nevertheless, their much-anticipated double album from 2006, Black Hole/Blank Canvas, signified a return to their psychedelic rock roots.

This song is "Blindfolded" from their 2001 album Phanerothyme.

Plume Giant - Fool Hall [folk]

Plume Giant is a folk trio from New Haven, Connecticut. With their complement of able voices, guitars, and stringed instruments, these guys seem to effortlessly produce a full and round sound on all their tracks. This is "Fool Hall" from their 2010 self-titled EP (which is available for free on their bandcamp). They're currently working on an album, set to be released near the fall.

Harriet Jones - In The Basement [folk, blues]

This is "In The Basement" by English musician Harriet Jones. Although currently unsigned, given her performances at numerous festivals and alongside other more well-known artists, as well as having done some performances for the BBC, I'd hazard a guess to say that it's only a matter of time. This is one of her demos released back in 2010.

Jesse Ruins - Dream Analysis [dream pop]

This is "Dream Analysis" by Jesse Ruins, an ambient/dream-pop act from Tokyo, Japan, I think. I can't find any other information on the band but they've released several singles over the past year. No info on a full-length album yet but hopefully they decide to do it (I really like their sound). This song can be found on their Dream Analysis EP released back in February.

All The Luck In The World - Never [indie rock]

All The Luck In The World is an unsigned band hailing from Ireland. There are a few songs on their Myspace uploaded last year but they don't seem to have released anything official. This is "Never", a relaxing tune with a lo-fi feel.

Memoryhouse - Sleep Patterns [dream pop]

Memoryhouse is a Canadian dream pop group from Guleph. The group itself was not initially meant to be primarily a musical act but one that would combine music with visual mediums such as photography and short films. Their music clearly had potential and after a few tours over both North America and Europe, Memoryhouse signed with Seattle-based Sub Pop in 2010.

After releasing an EP in 2010 and re-releasing an updated version in 2011, they've recently released their first full length album The Slideshow Effect (2012). This is "Sleep Patterns" from their first release of The Years in 2010.