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Slow And Steady by E

There's no way for us to give an unbiased review of Leagues' music. We love their sound, their productions are almost eerily intelligent, and their live show plays out more like a hangout with friends than a show for fans - they're just that good - so it's no surprise their recent singles have us excited for their forthcoming second full length, Alone Together, and "Slow And Steady" is no exception.

Think the smooth coolness of The Airborne Toxic Event but hopeful and seamlessly cinematic but still approachable and you've got Leagues latest single, "Slow And Steady".

It's raw - the good raw that speaks the truth without ego or exaggeration - and there's nothing quite like stopping what you're doing, laying back, and really listening to it; you can't help but smile at the brevity of the lyrics and those irresistibly astute production touches. Leagues makes minimal but complex sound so easy to pull off.

Check out the single, head to the sites, and look for Alone Together to be released September 9th on Dualtone.

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Doctor Doctor by E

Oh Pep!'s "Doctor Doctor" is an addictive anthem for any woman that had to rely on a boy when she needed a man and the simple repetition of "I know what I want and it's not what I need" speaks more fluently on growing up and recognizing responsibility over passion than any long narrative. The all encompassing fervor in which the chorus is delivered leeches into a twisted bridge and dances around story-like verses so rich you'll want to cling to them for a bit longer before that last verse comes along to flatten the casual listener with blunt reality

Pair it with a video as deceptively light on first watch as the song and it's lightly revolving melody are and there's no more impressive indie-pop on our radar right now than Australian duo Olivia Hally and Pepita Emmerichs, Oh Pep!, gearing up to release their debut album, Stadium Cake, June 24th on Dualtone.

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