Benjamin Francis Leftwich
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE2YKq_093U[/youtube] This delicate, yet upbeat track just released from UK songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich is reminiscent of Alexi Murdoch’s Orange Sky. Its a gently almost whispered sung song that’s heartfelt and warm. The balance of his guitar, his soft
Nikki Lane
Nikki Lane – Sleep For You The recently released album of Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Nikki Lane, really snuck up on me. Its short, 32 minutes or so, but it comes with such a great package in its ability to mix elements of country-pop with 60’s girl group styles. Lane’s traditional
Big Harp
Big Harp – Everybody Pays This is the second cut from husband and wife duo Big Harp off their recently released album, White Hat. Senseney’s baritone vocals fill this song with a rich feel, and feels really genuine. The delicate strumming really contrasts well with his voice, and creates a
band of skulls
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XUwKewzdNs[/youtube] Band of Skulls, are slated to release a sophomore album on Vagrant Records sometime in early 2012. I’m extremely excited to hear a follow up to Baby Darling Dollface Honey, one of my favorite albums from ’09. Check out the
James Vincent McMorrow
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wayVq4BPS5Y[/youtube] I have huge amounts of love for James Vincent McMorrow, its obvious by the pure amount of posts I put up about him, but as far as I’m concerned its well deserved. McMorrow is fresh off a huge tour (fantastic
Mr. Gnome
Mr Gnome – House of Circles Sometimes in music, songs just jump out with a holy shit factor. For me, this song totally jumped at me. It’s beginning its a creepy, haunting, sound that sets you up for something truly awesome. The spooky sounds, delicate, and hypnotic yield into huge
Brown Shoe
Brown Shoe – Diving Bell Second single, off Brown Shoe’s upcoming album, The Gift Horse, is an emotional whirlwind song that sets a great atmosphere for a huge progression in their sound. The repetitive strumming and percussion with the constant layering lead to a huge buildup on a song that
Leslie Sisson
Austin/Brooklyn-ite, Leslie Sisson, is the lead female vocalist and guitarist in The Wooden Birds. Leslie’s voice is something to behold, its quite striking, but can be subdued and relaxed without losing any impact. Recently she recorded her debut solo record, Harmony. This is the first cut I’ve
Radio Moscow
Radio Moscow – Speedfreak Check out the second cut from Radio Moscow’s new album, THE GREAT ESCAPE OF LESLIE MAGNAFUZZ. As usual its a psych rock exploration of Parker Griggs’ amazing guitar skills. The fuzzy, screeching, hard rock is so well done, and these guys are really putting out some
Sandman Viper Command
Sandman Viper Command – Strawberry Quick Check out this track “Strawberry Quick,” from Ontario, Canada’s Sandman Viper Command (one of the coolest band names around!). The Canadian indie-rock scene is really blossoming with bands like Holy Fuck & Rural Alberta Advantage, and it seems as though SVC wants to help
River City Extension
Kitchen Sessions Presents: River City Extension – The Fall from Kitchen Sessions on Vimeo. Our friend Kitchen Sessions recorded this awesome video at Nor’Easter fest in Burlington VT, for River City Extension. RCE played a song called “the Fall,” one that I hadn’t heard before. Check out the video,
This is my mixtape for the wonderful month of September. The cold is setting in, and we’re all scurrying around looking for the last bits before winter, and this is a good time to reap a harvest of music. I think its a great accompaniment to the ever changing
