The Rural Alberta Advantage – Stamp from Saddle Creek on Vimeo. Check out the video for The Rural Alberta Advantage’s Stamp, from the album Departing, out March 1, 2011 on Saddle Creek. I really am excited to hear this album, Hometowns, was one of my favorite albums in ’09; and it sounds like this one could be just as good.
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Long strange album title aside, Akron / Family’s newest album is one of those albums that isn’t entirely definable. The music is experimental in nature, they use audio samples, psych-rock explosions, tribal beats (see silly bears), syncopated guitar and vocals… to put it simply, the album is as wild as the title. That’s not to say that its not likeable, enjoyable, or listenable. It’s just one of the most experimental sound albums you’ll hear this year. Recorded in an abandoned train station, Akron / Family sourced influences from Japanese Noise Cassettes to Cagean Field Recordings (yea I looked it up too) S/T II is actually a lot of fun to listen to. What’s great is every song has it’s own identity, completely separate from each of its album-mates. Each song can be listened to in a vacuum and listened to on it’s own.
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1 CommentHold Sway Brian McGee is an Americana Rock artist out of North Carolina. In October he released his a new album recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville. Getting his roots in the Pennsylvania Punk scene, his sophomore LP The Taking or the Leaving is a fusion of Americana and Punk. The album swiftly moves through themes of Americana like the rockabilly like ‘Hold Sway’ or the twangy balladry of ‘Let’s Bleed.’ One thing is for sure, McGee has the chops to write and play some fantastic sounding roots rock & roll music. His punk roots come out in the…
1 CommentJames Vincent McMorrow – This Old Dark Machine from Vagrant Records on Vimeo James Vincent McMorrow’s This Old Dark Machine from his album Early in the Morning, finally got a video treatment. This album has been picking up steam, and it seems as though the more times you listen to it, the better it is. His voice is super emotive and the music goes so well with it. This is one album that is so well done, its hard to really put it into words Buy on Early in the Morning iTunes
Leave a CommentGreenleaf After releasing their ‘Trust EP’ in late 2010 Generationals were already putting the finishing touches on their next album, entitled Actor-Castor. This album is the summation of their recordings over the summer of 2010 and will be released next month (March 29). This new track, is a delightfully shiny, playful track with poppy keyboards a bouncy bassline and steady drums. Its got a slow & steady pace, but has bright vocal harmonies and handclaps reminiscent of 60’s pop music. More Generationals Web | Twitter | Myspace | Spin | Musicsavage
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The Seedy Seeds are a Cincinnati indie trio that elegantly combine pop, electronica and bluegrass. They have a similar sound to that of the Freelance Whales, but there is definitely a difference between the two. This track is a gorgeous blend of the aforementioned styles, it begins with an assortment of bass and strings, and kicks into gear with some on and off electronic elements that bring the chorus into a fast paced blur before it relinquishes back. This off and on construction creates a great stress and relief in the song structure. It all sounds kind of janky when I explain it, but in practice is quite nicely done. This song is super catchy, and fun to listen to and the upcoming album, under the same name will be out later this month.
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Dreamboat Bouncy, infectious and entirely singable Dreamboat is the first track I have heard from Sheffield (UK) rock outfit Hey Sholay. Its really one of the most catchy tracks I’ve heard in a while. Be prepared to play this a few times. Hey Sholay on the web: FB | Myspace | Twitter
Leave a CommentCheck out the hilarious video of the Rise and Rise of the New Pornographers, also known as the the video for their song ‘Moves’ off their latest album ‘Together’
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