Am I allowed to be late on bands in today’s cutthroatingly competitive society? Music is good until it’s not, and being out there for a little while does not make music not good. Dig? PROFOUND. (I’m really admitting an inferiority complex here.) In my quest to make this the worst-written post ever on the wwwz,… Continue reading Appetite
Category: Artist Profiles
[MP3] Southerly: “Do We Believe?”
Southerly, aka singer/songwriter Krist Krueger, is about ready to drop his third full-length, Youth, on September 20 via Greyday Records. In anticipation of the release, Krueger, from Portland, Oregon, has released a new mp3, titled “Do We Believe?”. A strong piano line leads the way as Kreuger builds the song up with surging horns and… Continue reading [MP3] Southerly: “Do We Believe?”
Mausi
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/27889463[/vimeo] I love this. Mausi is a sibling-led foursome based out of Newcastle who make undeniably fun and catchy indie pop. I’ll let the video do the rest of the talking. Stream and Download “sol.” below. Mausi on the web | Facebook | Twitter
Stone Darling’s new 7” is good for you
Los Angeles quartet Stone Darling just released a 7” that really needs your attention. The ladies of Stone Darling bring a sound that instantly recalls a blend of 90’s K-Records-style twee with the swing of 50’s-era girl groups. Lump that together with a bit of modern-era Dum Dum Girls and you’ve got a feel for… Continue reading Stone Darling’s new 7” is good for you
[MP3] Edda Magnason: “Blondie”
Magnason is way too cool for me. Sigh. Enjoy this unique and lovely song with most every instrument you can’t think of. Edda Magnason – “Blondie” [MP3] Purchase Goods via Adrian Recordings Edda Magnason on the web
[MP3] Tarek Musa: “It’s Alright, Follow”
Tarek Musa is a sound engineer who, luckily for us, also releases his own solo material. I’ve taken a strong liking to “It’s Alright, Follow,” a track off Musa’s latest EP, which grows on me with each listen. It’s a great song to finish the week off right, and hopefully gives me enough mental oomph… Continue reading [MP3] Tarek Musa: “It’s Alright, Follow”
[MP3] Canon Logic: “Howl in the Night”
Falsetto yelps are always my thing. Lemme see your head bop! Canon Logic – “Howl in the Night” [MP3] Canon Logic, based out of Brooklyn, are releasing an EP, called Rapid Empire, August 20 (next week!) via Engine Room Recordings. Canon Logic on the web | Tumblr | Facebook
[MP3] Soft Pipes: “Stay Pretty”
Soft Pipes is the musical project of Anthony Polcino, a synth-pop master, from Low Vs. Diamond. Soft Pipes – “Stay Pretty” [MP3] Soft Pipes are set to release their new EP, Stay Pretty, on September 27. Soft Pipes on the web | Facebook | Twitter
Golden Fable
Remember the band-with-the-longest-name-ever-that-actually-makes-really-fantastic-music? Well, I do. That would be Tim and Sam’s Tim and the Sam Band with Tim and Sam. I wrote up a post about one of their more angelic songs, “Choices,” a while back, and have been eagerly awaiting more from them since Life Stream. It just so has it that Tim… Continue reading Golden Fable
Bellows
A delicate sound; a warm embrace. Bellows is the project of Oliver Kalb, friend of Knox Road pal eskimeaux (Gabby Smith). The music is similarly subdued, but bursts of sharp sensation penetrate the cozy, experimental folk. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Kalb had a good deal of help on his debut Bellows… Continue reading Bellows