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Ah, playlists. They've always been ways to communicate unsayable feelings and to transmit us to different, sometimes extremely specific times and places.

But lately my YouTube and Spotify recommendations have been filled to the brim with extremely specific yet somehow universal playlists. Though they all seem to express a variety of different experiences, most are escapist and some are definitely weirder than others.

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Sports Coach Releases Sunny Slice of Life Music Video:"One For Feinberg"

Indie synthwave project releases home video full of sun, sand, and Super 8 film.

Sports Coach, the lo-fi synth wave project of Boston native Thatcher May, continues to produce engaging and reflective tracks and beautiful, retro-inspired visuals.

The visual for his latest release, "One For Feinberg," begins with scenes of a sunny California beach intercut with clips of waves, clear skies, and birds in flight. The idyllic locations we are shown match May's signature warm synth tones, which are utilized using analog equipment and tape recording techniques.

"This whole album that I'm putting out...with these tunes I would just wait until I was really inspired and then I would just knock them out," said Thatcher. "With this track, in particular, I wanted to keep it as minimal and as simple as possible so that it can be completely natural and I wouldn't overthink it."

The Blanco Pages directed video continues with scenes of Thatcher enjoying a day at the beach with his girlfriend and dog. The slice of life home video feel of the visual successfully ties together the track's carefree and affectionate mood, without taking away from Thatcher's poignant lyrics, especially on lines like, "If I wander off, I'll find it this time."

According to the singer, using Super 8 film to make the video is the visual equivalent of his choice to never pass his music through a computer unless it's ready to be shared on the Internet. "All the music is made on tapes and I think it fits and it embraces the vintage aspects of things. We went to our favorite spots that we go to every day and we wanted it to be a natural thing that reflected this time in our lives."

Sports Coach's upcoming album, Sports Spirits, is a collection of 12 tunes that will be released by Spirit Goth Records on June 21st. It will be available on limited edition vinyl and cassette tape formats.

Check out Sports Coach's "One For Feinburg" music video below!

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We're sending you into the weekend with a playlist full of dance-worthy pop.

RELEASE RADAR is here to give you the breakdown of the top singles, albums, and videos of the week, so you can head into your weekend with a new list of killer tunes. Get ready to jam out with some of our favorite up-and-coming artists, plus celebrate new stuff from those you already know and love.

SINGLES…

Aloud | "Son of the Dharma"

L.A. music veterans, Aloud, are back with another soulful single:"Son of the Dharma." It isn't quite country, and it isn't quite rock — it's that difficult-to-master combination of the two.

You Might Also Like: Alabama Shakes, The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys

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Brooke Moriber | "Cry Like A Girl"

Powerhouse country-pop musician Brooke Moriber's latest single nods to third wave feminism, and showcases her Broadway- worthy vocals.

You Might Also Like: Sara Bareilles, Carrie Underwood, Sarah McLachlan

Follow Brooke Moriber on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Evangelia & Sleeping Lion | "Windowseat"

Evangelia and Sleeping Lion are a match made in musical heaven. According to Sleeping Lion's Nate Flaks the electro-pop track describes, "the disquieting feeling of returning home and facing the uncomfortable familiarities that come with it."

You Might Also Like: Angus & Julia Stone, CHVRCHES, Ellie Goulding

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VIDEOS...

Pet Envy | Middleman

PET ENVY ★ MIDDLEMANwww.youtube.com

The video for Pet Envy's eerie single "Middleman" puts a sinister spin on how artists navigate the music business. "The middleman wears many different faces in the music industry, which is why we have given everyone paper bag heads in the video," the band said.

You Might Also Like: Whoa Dakota, Tayls, Smart Objects

Follow Pet Envy on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Proper Einstein | Light Bulbs

Proper Einstein - Light Bulbs [Official Video]www.youtube.com

"Light Bulbs" is Georgia native Proper Einstein's first alternative rock single. The video, shot in Statesboro, Georgia, premiered last month on MTV.

You Might Also Like: WZRD, Beck, Soul Cannon

Follow Proper Einstein on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Melodime | If You Want, Then I Do

Melodime - If You Will, Then I Dowww.youtube.com

Melodime's tender video tells a heartwarming story, full of the real life trials and tribulations that come with falling in love.

You Might Also Like: Mockingbird Sun, TFDI, The Alternate Routes

Follow Melodime on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

ALBUMS/EPs…

Coyote Choir | Vol. 1

The members of Coyote Choir first bonded over a shared case of "musical burnout," but you'd never guess it while listening to their heartfelt and carefully crafted debut album.

You Might Also Like: The War on Drugs, Brandon Flowers, Ryan Adams

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Bets | Future Color

To categorize Bets as simply pop would be a gross understatement. Each track, while pop in nature, incorporates elements characteristic of indie rock and synth-pop, creating a spectacle you won't want to miss.

You Might Also Like: Lykke Li, Maggie Rogers, Alvvays

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NEAVV | Fall Hard. Get Sad.

Synth-pop queen NEAVV is keeping it real on her infectious debut album. "I FALL HARD. I FUCK UP. I GET SAD. I WASN'T ALWAYS THIS COOL," she laments

You Might Also Like: Phantogram, Paramore, Tove Lo

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Allie Delyanis is an award-winning and losing freelance journalist based in New York City. She likes bands, books, breakfast food, and would love to be David Sedaris when she grows up. You can find more of her work on www.delyanis.com.


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