Please excuse me if you have trouble reading any of the following – I’m trying to write this post while jumping (for joy). I previously mentioned a Letting Up Despite Great Faults EP all the way back in December, but it’s about time we get a full length album out of these fine West Coast… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Letting Up Despite Great Faults (s/t)
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Akudama drops free September EP, Lost on the Brian Ferry
It’s the first of the month and you know what that means! More Akudama! They’ve dropped yet another free E.P. per their usual monthly standards. This one’s titled Lost on the Brian Ferry, and the music fits appropriately. The sound is dreamy, floating into the abyss, never really grounded in any sort of foundation. It’s… Continue reading Akudama drops free September EP, Lost on the Brian Ferry
[MP3] WHY?/Themselves: “Canada”
Unique hip-hop/indie acts WHY? and Themselves have teamed up to throw down a nice, soft little track about relationships or something (“You show your pinkest parts in my absence”). Yikes! Well, who ever said music has to be optimistic! It’s an interesting downscaled tune from the two that does well with loops and layered lyrical… Continue reading [MP3] WHY?/Themselves: “Canada”
Notable Album Release: Owen – New Leaves
Ever since I turned my ears onto the indie music scene, Mike Kinsella, most notably of Owen and American Football fame, has truly been one of my favorite artists. A recent post by good guy Ack over at Herohill about Owen finally heading to his Halifax, Candian home reminded me to turn over your attention… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Owen – New Leaves
[MP3] The Alexandria Kleztet: “Cantina Band”
Normally I wouldn’t give much mind to a CD in my mailbox from a Klezmer band. I appreciate the thought, guys! That’s just not really what we do here. But I thought I would give the D.C.-area Alexandria Kleztet a chance. And it’s a good thing I did! In between their traditional Jewish Klezmer songs… Continue reading [MP3] The Alexandria Kleztet: “Cantina Band”
Phenomenal video Saturday: Radiohead, ondes Martenot edition
I’ve been waiting, like, days to post this video, because it’s phenomenal, you see, and I have to reserve such phenomenal videos for Saturday. I guess. First iteration of PVS is right here. This week we have a performance of Radiohead‘s “How to Disappear Completely,” a favorite of mine, performed live by Thom Yorke, Johnny… Continue reading Phenomenal video Saturday: Radiohead, ondes Martenot edition
The Library is oh so nice
First off: how can you beat free music? The answer is you can’t beat free music, at all, ever, under any circumstances. And, hey, what’s that? Brooklyn’s The Library is giving away its album, The Life and Times of Rosa Lee, for free? Sign me up! Free music is not always quality music, though, and… Continue reading The Library is oh so nice
[MP3] Light in August: “Northern Lights”
I’ve fallen in love with Michigan quartet Light in August, and I’ve only heard one song (though now I’ve listened to more because I’m on their MySpace, but it kind of takes away from the opening line, so pretend I haven’t.) “Northern Lights” is all kinds of wonderful. The airy tone, careful layering, delicate vocals,… Continue reading [MP3] Light in August: “Northern Lights”
The Postmarks make another beautiful record
The Postmarks are so many things. Initially, they were a fish-out-of-water band that defied expectations and stereotypes of the Miami music scene. Contrary to the skeezy beach club music we’ve come to expect, the group is soft, sweet and beautiful. They’ve brought this sound to the somehow fitting stage of Nickelodeon’s Yo Gabba Gabba where… Continue reading The Postmarks make another beautiful record
Mew’s newest is monotonous and thrilling all at once
You won’t blame me for starting off the review with this, right? Thanks dudes. So, then, here’s the title of Mew‘s newest album: No More Stories Are Told Today I’m Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories The World Is Grey I’m Tired Let’s Wash Away *Wipes sweat beads from brow* Phew. Okay, onward, then.… Continue reading Mew’s newest is monotonous and thrilling all at once