~ Anders Parker – “Calling Out To You” ~
A sweet song, with a simple but effective chorus. I like the layers of instruments and the female background vocals. Pretty! From Parker’s upcoming double concept album Skyscraper Crow which seems very promising from what I’ve heard so far.

~ Southside Stalkers – “Robert Downey Jr.” ~
Another fun, upbeat tune by Sweden’s Southside Stalkers. I’m guessing the lyrics are supposed to be from Robert Downey Jr’s point of view, or his name is a metaphor for someone’s who’s been on drugs but cleaned up. And yes, it is a fun song!

~ The Lord Dog Bird – “The Gift Of Song In The Lion’s Den” ~
Has a bit of a Band Of Horses feel to it (mostly due to the vocals), except perhaps a bit rawer and lo-fi. This is the solo project of Colin McCann, otherwise guitarist of Wilderness. Great song.

~ Cold Cave – “Youth and Lust” ~
Cold indeed. Chilly (but not in an ambient way) electronica with a bit of 80s throwback mixed into it. The monotone male vocals kind of make the electro sound even sharper I think, same with the speaking woman. From the album Love Comes Close which is pretty good as a whole.

~ Amanda Zelina – “Midnight Train” ~
This is Amandas second appearance in Crime Waves, “Obsessed” being the previous song I featured. Lovely singer-songwriter stuff. She finally has a full album now, Love Me Till’ I’m Me Again, which will be out this November.