Beach House - "Sparks"

Considering how much I liked Beach House's last two records, Teen Dream and Bloom, I'm beyond excited for Depression Cherry, which is out in late August. This new album, according to a press release, will be a "louder, more aggressive" effort. From the sounds of "Sparks," that means a dreamy mix of My Bloody Valentine and Yo La Tengo, which I totally can get behind.

Beach House - "Myth"

"[I]t's not the band's most immediate music, but the album's challenging mix of heartbroken words and aloof sounds rewards patient and repeated listening." That's what Heather Phares has to say about Beach House's new album, Bloom, over at AllMusic, and I agree. Except, I thought it was pretty darn immediate from the get-go -- and then it just grew on me from there. Here's the opening track, "Myth."