I am devastated. I am devastated that I had not yet heard Kim Janssen until yesterday when I posted about Snowstar Records’ 10 Year Anniversary Compilation. I am devastated by Janssen’s pacifying voice, and by his deft instrumentation. I am devastated by his latest EP, The Lonely Mountains, which grips me with cascading strings and… Continue reading Kim Janssen and his new EP, The Lonely Mountains
Category: Artist Profiles
Ghost Hotel
Ghost Hotel is hot on the scene from Frederick, MD, and of course we have a special affinity for Maryland music, what with the Knox Road name (College Park, hi!) and all. Not to take away from this talented five-piece who craft honeyed indie pop with guy-girl vocals and a simple yet elegant style. You… Continue reading Ghost Hotel
exfm, Knox Road and dreambear Present: Black Light Dinner Party, New Myths, Cultfever & AM to AM April 17 @ Pianos
Déjà vu! We’ve partnered for a second time with our good friends over at exfm, as well as dreambear (the music/video production company I recently discussed), to present a fantastic night of music at Pianos, April 17 in New York City. Featuring the likes of Black Light Dinner Party, New Myths, Cultfever, and AM to AM, the show… Continue reading exfm, Knox Road and dreambear Present: Black Light Dinner Party, New Myths, Cultfever & AM to AM April 17 @ Pianos
Swim Deep: “She Changes The Weather”
I missed this dreamy gem a few weeks ago, and for that I apologize. So allow me to rectify the situation by highlighting Swim Deep’s “She Changes The Weather” on a sun-soaked Tuesday in New York City. Swim Deep on Tumblr | Facebook
Wilsen
A long gaze out the bedroom window, hoping to find something that perks her up. It’s been a long winter. She spots a daffodil but no smile breaks out. Her eyes well up; tears begin to form. Why can’t you just bring me happiness, she asks, more of herself than anything greater she may believe… Continue reading Wilsen
Good Graeff
Is it possible to mix angst with elation? These girls (twins!) think so. If you like, head on over to their Kickstarter page and see how you can support ’em. Good Graeff on the web | Facebook
Faces Together
This one is special on a personal level. Good friend Aaron Leeder, he of Exit Clov, Drunken Sufis, Sri and more, took on the moniker Faces Together for his newest work. The project is meant to be a “visual soundtrack” of sorts, with Leeder doing nearly everything alone, including all instruments, arrangements and mixing. You… Continue reading Faces Together
[MP3] Last Lynx: “Luminous Blue”
I guess I’m in a “luminous” mood this week? Two posts in a row with luminous in the title? Yeah, bizarre. But good thing that doesn’t stop me from posting! Last Lynx are out with their new killer single, “Luminous Blue,” on the heels of the massive success of “Killing Switch,” which, despite my lack… Continue reading [MP3] Last Lynx: “Luminous Blue”
[MP3] Alice and the Glass Lake: “Luminous”
Crawling. Standing. Walking. Running. Toes against the pavement, wind rushing you forward. Deep breathing. Feeling your insides. Heart furiously beating, ready to escape your chest, no desire to clutch it back in. Lift yourself with purpose. Race to me. Alice & the Glass Lake on the web | Facebook *Sorry for the absence of late.… Continue reading [MP3] Alice and the Glass Lake: “Luminous”
Fossil Collective: “Boy With Blackbird Kite”
The hot water didn’t work in my apartment this morning, and the shower was ice-cold. So, I didn’t shower and now I’m having an overall “whatever, man” day. I know I can rely on music to keep my head on straight during times like these, and I thank the heavens for blessing me with Fossil… Continue reading Fossil Collective: “Boy With Blackbird Kite”