We all love lists, and we all love sarcasm. Though, I think its important to reflect upon the last year of music, I’m going to do so through the use of a list. It was a fantastic year full of awesome albums, and I’m going to count down a bunch of my favorites, and give you something to listen to while reading. 50. Country Mice – Twister Country Mice – Festival Brooklyn’s Country Mice don’t sound anything like a Brooklyn band, their sound is roughly a twangy indie rock band with dirt rubbed all over it. Its not glossy, but…
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Miike Snow – Devil’s Work Check out a brand new track from Miike Snow, “Devil’s Work,” a moody electronic piano based track that pulls from their old formula. What made their ’09 debut effort such a hit shows up once again, synth ornamentations that sort of jump out of nowhere, the build up on sound, the semi-danceworthy club elements, a driving beat, and some moody motifs all make this one whet the palette for more.
Leave a CommentBand of Skulls, are slated to release a sophomore album on Vagrant Records in February 2012, and we’re getting another taste from their upcoming album. Check out “Sweet Sour,” the title track off the upcoming album. “Sweet Sour,” a heavy riffed, blues rock drenched power ballad. This is exactly where I thought this album should go, just like their last, a total punch in the face of rock & roll. See you on February 21st. Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | Web
Leave a Comment[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/23889529[/vimeo] “Every Little Thing,” the first single off Soft Swells’ pop-friendly upcoming LP (out in February). Soft Swells is the collaborative effort of longtime indie songwriter Tim Williams and the talents of Brooklyn’s Phonograph, Matt Welsh. “Every Little Thing,” has a subtle California pop influence, and softly and tastefully incorporates electronic components, handclaps, and some huge percussion. Its a bit of an earworm of a track with a cool chorus line that will insert its sound into your head and you’ll be singing it in no time. Look for the album in February next year. Website | Facebook | Twitter
Leave a CommentJack Wilson – Valhalla Austin’s folk-pop songwriter Jack Wilson is on the cusp of releasing his debut album on Fluff & Gravy Records. As of March 6, 2012, the record will release and it will contain the sweet little dreamy love song “Valhalla,” a tenderly strummed and warmly sung folk/americana sound wrapped into this beautiful package. Its a bit grandiose and a bit tender and Wilson’s voice seems to perfectly fit the situation. If the rest of the album is this good I’m going to be one happy guy. Jack Wilson on the web Web | Reverb Nation | Myspace
Leave a CommentFort Frances – The Lowlands Check out this new track from Chicago folk three piece Fort Frances. Maybe you missed it, but I posted on their absolutely gorgeous video and song “Cities in Dust.” At the time, they were giving away their album The Atlas (one which I enjoyed quite a bit), and today they are releasing a brand new track titled “Lowlands,” an ambling acoustic ballad. Their music is a healthy dose of folk/acoustic and singer David McMillin’s voice is perfect for the poignancy of this song. The stripped down nature of the song makes it feel all that…
1 Comment[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/32488100[/vimeo] I really dug this song, and happily noticed it received video treatment. The single is from Tantons recent album, Freeclouds. The atmospheric haziness, and psychedelic and kaleidoscopic mirrored visuals are striking, and mesmerizing just like the song. Buy Freeclouds
Leave a CommentKurt von Stetten – Codify Finishing his umpteenth album, multi-instrumentalist, bmx dude, and all around fantastic guy… Kurt von Stetten released Cyclops, the follow up to one of my favorite albums from last year Pyramid. It’s interesting to see the change album to album, and there is certainly one here. The do it yourself album does not come easy to many. To say that Kurt is one of my favorite Boston dudes would be downplaying it, and to say that I’m motivated to write lots of great things about him well he’s earned it. What makes Cyclops stand out is…
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