Nothing like a summery, shimmery track to get us pumped for a cold weekend! I haven’t heard from Ghosty in a while, but this new song reminded me what I enjoyed about them: pleasant vocals (this time Andrew Connor and David Wetzel do a little call and response) and a tight guitar line. It’s also… Continue reading [MP3] Ghosty: “Secret Language”
Dancing white people make Neon Indian’s Fallon performance super uncomfortable
[youtube width=”540″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bizXP08HiCo[/youtube] Basically everybody is loving Neon Indian’s debut TV performance on Jimmy Fallon’s show last night, and they played pretty well sans the awkward people dancing in the background of EVERY SHOT. I couldn’t feel more uncomfortable. Maybe it’s just upsetting because I’m the kind of person who can’t help but think about… Continue reading Dancing white people make Neon Indian’s Fallon performance super uncomfortable
[MP3] Reading Rainbow: “Underground”
Philadelphia lo-fi duo Reading Rainbow is another of the bands that was really off my radar until too late in 2009, but they’re giving me a second chance with a brisk new fuzzed-out single “Underground.” According to Stereogum, they just finished recording a full-length album and are just looking for a label to release it.… Continue reading [MP3] Reading Rainbow: “Underground”
[MP3] Pattern Is Movement: “Light of the World”
Bearded Philadelphia duo Pattern Is Movement are hard at work on a new album to follow up 2008’s All Together, but in the meantime they’ll be offering up a limited EP as part of their soon-to-begin U.S. tour (which kicks off in D.C.! See dates below). On said EP is the wonderfully intricate and drum-… Continue reading [MP3] Pattern Is Movement: “Light of the World”
Friday Mile
I guess it would have been appropriate to wait until Friday to post Friday Mile but really I just couldn’t wait that long (correct, one day) to share them with you. This five-piece from Seattle comes from the folk vein, but don’t let that genre word limit your expectations of their music. They incorporate some… Continue reading Friday Mile
Coyote Clean Up
Detroit’s Coyote Clean Up is in the business of making soothing tripped-out synth tracks and what a great time to be in business. CCU’s songs are a little more house music-influenced than we’ve heard in some similar artists, and the track names are borderline ridiculous (“dumbassthings,” “no xxx 4 me,” “lackadaisical luv xxx f-u,” etc.).… Continue reading Coyote Clean Up
[MP3] Rachael Dadd: “Table”
On February 15th, Rachael Dadd will be releasing a mini-album of piano songs, titled Moth on the Motor, through Broken Sound Music. Cool! Also, the physical release will be limited to 300 10″ vinyls, all hand-painted by the songwriter herself. Cooler! Also, artists are being invited to send in their own sleeves, and all profits… Continue reading [MP3] Rachael Dadd: “Table”
New demo from Matt Kanelos
Matt Kanelos and his band The Smooth Maria (emphasis on “Mar” as in MARia) have been up to big things lately, including a feature spot on ABC’s Private Practice (with the song “What You’re Supposed To Do”). I actually received quite a few happy remarks from friends (including my sister!) after they heard the song… Continue reading New demo from Matt Kanelos
[MP3] Evan Voytas: “I Run With You, Spirit Animal”
It seems like spaced-out dreamy synth musicians are piling up higher than the snowfall in D.C. (terrifyingly untrue zing!). Evan Voytas seems to have quite a history already. According to his Myspace: “He grew a beard, moved to the desert, moved back, shaved the beard, played lead guitar for a few pop acts, toured the… Continue reading [MP3] Evan Voytas: “I Run With You, Spirit Animal”
Yeasayer brilliantly balances pop and experimental on Odd Blood
Just over a year ago, Animal Collective released an album that I noted was “a great balance between art and pop,” a trend that continued thoughout 2009, the year that experimental indie bands began to embrace pop sentiments and make amazing albums. Without missing a beat, Yeasayer gives their own brilliant take on experimental and… Continue reading Yeasayer brilliantly balances pop and experimental on Odd Blood