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Review | Timber Timbre – Creep On Creepin’ On

Published April 8, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

Timber Timbre’s 4th studio album ‘Creep On Creepin On’ was hinted at months ago in a creepy intro video that really left me wondering what on earth it was going to be. Then when I heard first single ‘Black Water,’ I started to fill in the gaps in my head, the creepy intro video wasn’t just the beginning.

Ultimately I finally received ‘Creep On Creepin’ On’ which flat out wins as best album title of the year, I got to listening and I found myself eerily interested in hearing more and more of the album. From the moment that the album starts with ‘Bad Ritual,’ you are nearly cinematically taken away into a dark macabre world. I’ve tended to call their sound a ‘spaghetti western horror cabaret,’ and I think it’s really fitting. It’s cinematic in nature, and could definitely be the soundtrack to a Guillermo Del Toro film.

The songs are strange, and yet totally listenable; the sound is rich and evocative and the melodies are vast and varying and they have a level of strangeness but are accessible strangely enough. Its a totally fun album to listen to, it takes you to another place, and I highly recommend it. These are ambling, reverb drenched bizarre songs that are a treat to listen to.

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The Longwalls Drop Science

Published April 8, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

Careers in Science Back in March, boston based americana band The Longwalls released ‘Careers in Science’ digitally on Static Motor Recordings. The album is a warm representation of 90’s post pop, that is straightforward and always fun. Careers in Science is a short LP (just 8 songs) that will have you wishing for more. You can grab the album from Static Motor or Bandcamp today, and for $5 this is absolutely worth every penny. As a man of science, I find myself ‘hypothesizing’ what I could be doing with a friday night like tonight… the answer is heading over to…

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I Missed | Jeremy Messersmith

Published April 8, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

Dillinger Eyes
Violet

I received a copy of Jeremy Messersmith’s Reluctant Graveyard at the end of last year. Through all the madness that is ‘end of the year’ lists I didn’t get a real chance to express how much I really loved The Reluctant Graveyard. I missed out on posting this when it was new, but its well worth a mention now more than ever.

The Minnesota based songwriter admittedly painted this album in the image of the Beatles, its seriously all over it. See above ‘Dillinger Eyes’ or ‘Violet’ if you don’t believe me. In absolutely no way is it a bad thing either. The album is flipping amazing. I’ve seriously listened to it too much.

Whats so fantastic about this album is the lyrics and art behind them. In ‘Dillinger Eyes’ the song is a fun bouncy track about a case of mistaken identity leading to eventual demise, its all told with a mood that’s kind of funny, a self deprecating homicide song if you will. Messersmith’s ability to tell these stories on the album with the mood and tone he uses is what immediately drew me to this album. These are just perfect pop songs.

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Further than the album, Messersmith released a new youtube video (below) where he sings a medley of songs where the lyrics are commonly mistaken. Using flash cards a la Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” he reveals the mistaken lyrics… for example the Ramones ‘I wanna be sedated’ mistaken for ‘I wanna piece of bacon.’ Its all done so well and hilariously funny.

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New Music | Static of the Gods – Lake Effect

Published April 7, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

Lake Effect Boston three piece indie rock outfit Static of the Gods released to me ‘Lake Effect,’ a new track off an upcoming and yet to be named EP. Lake Effect is a melodic slow burner that builds and builds and nearly erupts. Highly recommend checking these guys (and lady) out… their album ‘Knowledge Machine’ is available here. Static of the Gods is playing in Boston’s WZLX’ Rock & Roll Rumble TONIGHT! at TT the Bear’s Place. WZLX Rock & Roll Rumble

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New Music | AgesandAges – No Nostalgia

Published April 7, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

No Nostalgia

Out on tour now AgesandAges released another track entitled ‘No Nostalgia.’ The warm guitar riffs and gang choir vocals give it a ‘kumbuyah’ kind of feel. This track is taken from their ‘Alright You Restless’ album which is available now. Also check out the other track I’ve posted ‘So So Freely.’

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Aiden Knight

Published April 6, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

A good friend in Steve from Melophobe.com turned me on to this video, and I’ve got to say, its absolutely friggin gorgeous. The subtle rain drops, the gorgeous quiet nature to this song is entrancing. Confess that I had no idea who it was; though Steve has never pointed me in a wrong direction. I don’t even know what the song’s title is… but again… how could I not post this? Also check out his track ‘Jasper‘ More Aiden Knight Web | Facebook | Twitter | Bandcamp

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New Music | River City Extension

Published April 6, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

Something Salty, Something Sweet River City Extension had completely eluded my musical umbrella; but luckily they just announced they will be playing the Newport Folk Festival this summer. As I had no idea who they were, curiosity got the better of me. What I found shouldn’t have surprised me, but altogether I think it’s ok to be surprised. River City Extension is huge… seriously there’s 8 members. Not just another Orchestral Indie Rock band, these guys have got some serious energy and fun in their music. They blend a mix of rural americana folk and some explosive punk(ish) outbursts. I…

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Video | Jukebox the Ghost – Summer Sun

Published April 6, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

Check out this really awesome sounding acoustic recording of Jukebox the Ghost playing their track ‘Summer Sun’ off of their album ‘Everything Under the Sun’ which was one of my favorite albums of 2011.

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Check out Filligar – Guilty Good Intentions

Published April 6, 2011 By Kyle Mitchell

About a week ago I got a fantastic video submission from Chicago band, Filligar. They were kind enough to send along their album ‘The Nerve’ and I’ve listened to it a few times now and can honestly say these guys are one of the best straight up rock acts I’ve gotten to hear in a while. This is what rock & roll is supposed to sound like, its a modern sound paired with that classic rock sound we all love, a re-imagining if you will. Filligar has got a big show this friday in NYC if any of you are…

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