Crystal Stilts
Crystal Stilts – Dark Eyes Check out the handclap laced Dark Eyes, a track from indie Rockers Crystal Stilts. They are about to release a new EP, Radiant Door, on Sacred Bones records. Its an interesting sound, the vocals feel extremely far away, and the reverb drenched sound bounces off what
Yukon Blonde
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl8ubkqO8yY[/youtube] Check out Canada’s Yukon Blonde video for their track “Water” from their recently released Fire//Water EP on Dine Alone Records. Similar to their track “Fire” its a refreshing classic rock style tune with harmonies that are awe-inspiring. The video
Netherlands
Netherlands – Something or Nothing Just stumbled upon this super gorgeous dream pop song from UK band Netherlands. Its laced with some of the nicest harmonies I’ve heard in a long while. The single is to be part their debut ep released on 7″ and in digital. The delicate vocals
This is my mixtape for the month of October. If you are an exfm user you may have already gotten the chance to listen to it. But now I’m giving you the chance to download it. Track list includes: 1. The Sea and the Cake – Up On the North
Sandman Viper Command
Sandman Viper Command – Rough Love This being the second song I’m hearing from Canadian indie-rock band Sandman Viper Command, and I’m becoming overly obsessive. It takes a while to open up in the reserved song, but clicking in somewhere at the 3 minute mark are the release of
Brown Bird
Brown Bird – Thunder and Lightning Brown Bird – Bilgewater When I got my first crack at hearing Brown Bird I was totally floored. Amazed at how much great sound duo David Lamb & Morganeve Swain produce together. Their influences are varied but reside mostly in roots rock, early American Folk, Gypsy
Nada Surf
Nada Surf – When I Was Young Nada Surf is about to release their 7th record (4th on Barsuk), The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, which will release next year (1/24/12). I’m digging this one because its reminding me of old tunes of theirs. I love how the
Active Child
Active Child – Diamond Heart by Vagrant Records Check out this brand new track from Active Child. Diamond Heart, is part of a deluxe edition of You Are All I see, which will be available November 1st exclusively on iTunes. The deluxe set will also feature a b-side “Body Heat” and
The Black Keys
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8[/youtube] Time to get crazy about another Black Keys album. Dan and Patrick do it again in their first single off their upcoming record El Camino. I don’t need to tell you anything else. Preorder the album.
Jeremy Messersmith
Jeremy Messersmith – Blue Sky Check out Jeremy Messersmith’s Blue Sky, an homage to everything going on at the Occupy Wall Street protests. The acoustic driven song sounds every bit like Paul Simon. Messersmith as always does a fantastic job painting an elegant picture with his lyrical eloquence and sentimental
Johan Reinhold
Johan Reinhold – Shoot Me Down Shoot Me Down, a poignant song about love-hate relationships, holding on too long, and the numbness that follows is the single from the upcoming full-length debut ”Beautiful Loser” by Swedish indie electro-pop singer/songwriter, Johan Reinhold. Produced and engineered by Astma & Rocwell and Lasse
Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka – I’m Getting Ready Stumbling upon this small EP by London’s Michael Kiwanuka was such a treat. His voice is reminiscent of Otis Redding & Bill Withers, his music a little Dylan, and a little Nick Drake. He was supposed to be midway through his tour opening
