Van Aren recommends:
Twin Fantasy
by Car Seat Headrest
This is arguably the best tape from Will Toledo's back catalogue and a great introduction to a future legend of indie rock. He takes chances, tries to write truthfully, and has an excellent ear.
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Amy Locust Whatever is one of my go-to albums when I need inspiration, motivation, and whatever else. One of those albums that feels like an old friend from the first listen.
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This album really floored me when I first listened to it. I listen to it during the day to dissect it, and at night to get lost in it.
go to albumIf you like Van Aren, you may also like:
Summer Moon
by There Will Be Fireworks
Yearning and anthemic post-rock from Glasgow, where marvelously tense verses explode into radiant choruses.
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Ottawa duo Paragon Cause craft songs that occupy the space between goth and dream pop, with sublime melodies drifting in guitar haze.
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The Gainesville emo band work through grief and mental illness with honest, empathetic hooks and dynamic guitars.
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