crushed - "waterlily"

LA duo crushed wear their shoegaze/dream-pop influences on their sleeve, however, they forge their own path forward on their excellent Ep entitled extra life. The first single, and EP opener, "waterlily" is a potent mix of ethereal washes of synth, Slowdive-esque guitars, and breathy vocals.

Tiny Deaths - "Extra Life"

On her lovely EP If I Am Dreaming, Tiny Deaths (Claire de Lune) turn inwards in a collection of songs that deal with letting go of toxicity in your life and becoming a freer person.  I love the dream-pop of "Extra Life" with its subtle synths and pianos and the booming drums on the chorus.  If you are a fan of Purity Ring, Beach House, and Phantogram, you will love Tiny Deaths.