WHITNEY

MP3: Babes - Jets

Just caught this new single from Milwaukee outfit Babes and it's a slicker ride than our last fave "Teeth", with icy synth droplets and high levels of new-wavey drama. Check the more ambient delay-heavy extras on the single, too.

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ROME (MOLASSES)

MP3: Babes - Teeth

Cruisy lo-fidelity daytripper from Babes right here - riding on some '70s TV intro vibe with a perfectly fitting reedy vocal breeze and crunchy key solo. I actually kind of wish this sounded super smooth (like the production on this Holy Shit track, which it reminded me of) but the shredded finish does lend itself to some pretty nice demented Timothy Wind (nee Taterbug) style wayfaring - either way it's a definite jam.

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