Gingerlys have quickly become one of my favorite new bands this year and they haven’t even released a full-length album yet. There’s just something so alluring and magical about their sound that you can’t help but fall in love from the first few notes your hear. The Brooklyn five-piece blends a shoegaze aesthetic with indie pop songwriting and the jangly guitars of the Go-Betweens or The Smiths. Following their first few flawless singles, the new Summer Cramps EP finds Gingerlys even stronger than before. The wash of reverb-drenched guitars and synths mix with Maria Garnica’s dreamy vocals and accentuate her saccharine melodies. But as intoxicating as the sonic quality is, what has always made Gingerlys stand out for me is their songwriting.
Spires is a band to watch out for in 2013. Sterling, the Brooklyn Psych-Pop quartet’s first official release rocks hard and shows off Matt Stevenson’s great songwriting. Obviously taking cues from Tame Impala, Spires crafts a vintage Psychedelic sound, but balances it with strong melodies and ferocious playing.
Keep an eye out for more music coming soon!