Gum

 Gum, although Australian, emulates a 1960's Californian sound and he has recently made his way to my ears. I'm very glad he decided to do some solo work along with his part in Pond (one of my favourite bands at the moment) and Tame Impala. His solo album, 'Delorean Highway', was released the 30th of May and features a song that I just can't stop listening to. This beautiful tune is named 'Misunderstanding' and transports you to a place akin to your own little heaven. It has an almost zingy feel to it and the notes form a dream-like pattern in your mind, really making you feel as though you really are in a sleeping state. If you wish to listen to this little beauty on SoundCloud then click here and there is a free download here. The cover art is also something to be noted, it features a space scene where the planets are made of gum being blown by heads. I love the fact it has a connection between his name and the music without being too dramatic or over the top. Pond, his band, has a similar feel but has a lot more of a 'band' feel to where you can pick up the separate instruments rather than the slightly more merged sound to his solo work. Overall I think everyone just needs to appreciate the wonder that is 'Gum' and take in his many different sounds, songs and stunning melodies. 

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