Art Imperial – My Crystal Toronto’s Art Imperial just released a six-track EP entitled Surf Suburban EP. Wondering what a guy from Toronto is doing writing a Surf album, I inspected. Dreams of white beaches and blue waters pushed Art Imperial to record this EP in his mom’s basement and it is one beautiful EP. Frenetic guitars, shimmering vocals and all the reverb and distortion you could ever want. This is one fantastic lo fi “surf-pop” collection with songs that will consistently be stuck in your head, you will certainly enjoy this, I most definitely did. Art Imperial: Bandcamp |…
Leave a CommentMonth: May 2011
John Gold – Baby It’s Your Life This song immediately pops out to me because of how much I loved Benji Hughes’ A Love Extreme. Baby, Its Your Life appeared on Hughes’ fantastic debut album, and it is one of my favorite tracks from the album. I hadn’t known until last week he and John Gold had written the song together. By both parties, its a fantastic track that you’ll love to hear again and again. The track comes from Gold’s upcoming release, A Flower In Your Head, is coming out June 14 via Vagrant Records.
Leave a CommentJames Vincent McMorrow’s fantastic album Early In the Morning has a litany of great songs on it. One of which ‘Sparrow & the Wolf’ just got a video treatment. McMorrow’s vocal instrument is the most distinct and special part of ‘Early in the Morning.’ He’s well worth listening to multiple times, and you can definitely find yourself lost in his album. Buy Early In The Morning
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Robert Ellis – What’s In It For Me by NewWestRecords
I’ve been sitting down listening to Houston native Robert Ellis’ debut LP Photographs from New West Records. The first cut off the album is Ellis’ What’s In It For Me, its a gorgeous country ballad that could be stripped from George Jones’ catalog. Ellis has a voice that’s sort of reminiscent of James Taylor… a soft vocal that’s great on the ears and can express a lot of sorrow (especially on this tune). The drifting slide guitars and slow pace make this one perfect drinking alone song.
His album, Photographs, is a concept album split in two sides the a side being a more folksy dark side, and the b a full band country side. The two distinct sides show some real fantastic artistry and pay homage to Ellis’ numerous influences.
Its an album I’ve been listening to non-stop for the last 3 days and I’m falling more and more in love with it. His voice and the musicianship on here are astounding and will be beloved by fans of these genres.
Touring extensively in support of Photographs begins in May with a run up the West Coast including stops in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Robert will also take up a week long solo residency in Portland, followed by a full band July tour supporting the Old 97’s with shows in Nashville, Brooklyn and Chicago.
Leave a CommentGreat news from our favorite Folk Festival, they are putting together a Backstage Benefit party backstage at Fort Adams State Park in Newport. The thought of hanging backstage for a bbq and jam session with NFF artists is a big deal and I’m super excited about this. So Check out the details below, and head over to http://www.newportfolkfest.net/benefit and buy your tickets. Hey Folk Fans! Here’s your chance to become founding members of Newport Festivals Foundation! An annual membership includes an invitation to the First Annual Newport Folk Friends & Family Backstage Benefit on Saturday, July 30th from 7:30 –…
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Get it Daddy – Sleeper Agent by bbgunpress
Kentucky’s Sleeper Agent released a new track titled, Get it Daddy, a rambunctious, irreverent, carefree rocking track that is pure speed for your ears. The gang harmonies, and explosive nature of the hookladen music is instantly bright and sunny and seems to be a little White Stripe influenced. Its fun music, that you just won’t want to stop listening to.
Currently the band is touring as an opener for Manchester Orchestra & Cage the Elephant:
2 CommentsThe Elected – Babyface The Elected – Go For The Throat Yesterday, Blake Sennett (Rilo Kiley), made his way back into music with his band The Elected. He had been previously writing and directing a film and we all thought his music career was over. The new album that was recorded during his break from music is titled ‘Bury Me In My Rings’ and it released yesterday on Vagrant Records. Its a wonderful indie pop album that shimmers with jangly guitars, subtle organs. For fans of Rilo Kiley, I wouldn’t doubt you’ll enjoy this album; its a very similar sound…
Leave a CommentJ Mascis released a brand new album a few months back, titled Several Shades of Why. The original single from this album finally got a video treatment above. I’ve really enjoyed Several Shades of Why, and fans of Mascis & Dino Jr. will certainly like it as well. Buy Several Shades Of Why
Leave a CommentCity and Colour – Northern Wind by VagrantRecords City & Colour’s much anticipated third album, Little Hell, will be out June 7th. New song, “Northern Wind” is an absolutely haunting and stunning. The instantly intimate song sprawls over 4 minutes of reverbed vocals over a simple and warm acoustic guitar. This is the second track City and Colour has released, the first being Fragile Bird, and it should generate some buzz as both of these songs are really wonderful to listen to. Pre order Little Hell: iTunes Pre-order Amazon Pre-order
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