Songbird
Jan
28
Something Brilliant
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I have been a bit absent. I’m taking a class this semester so this week has been all about working out the many kinks. Work hours, traffic hours, blogging time, sleeping and occasionally eating. Shhhh don’t tell my mom. There is always enough time to listen to new music, a necessity, as it keeps me going. It makes my day.
I first mentioned Lia Ices back in October, I was catching up to her 2008 debut album, Necima. She has since signed with Jagjaguwar and come into her own. The brilliant blend of piano, cello and guitar is phenomenal on its own but add Ices’ unconventional soulful vocals and you have one stunning avant-garde folk album that I never want to end. It is so early in the year but this album makes me feel something, when I hear it all I want to do is hear it louder. Like a drug. A damn healthy drug.
Grown Unknown 2011 (Jagjaguwar)
Jan
26
The Naked And Famous
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I love this song. I play it over and over. It makes my day and I constantly find myself dancing to it.
I think I may have a bit of a band crush on The Naked And Famous… Their debut album, Passive Me. Aggressive You is set to be released in the States this March. I am pretty excited and have high hopes for this New Zealand based pop band. For now, click play and turn it up. Also, visit their website to check out a couple of other tracks from the album. Goodness! Or if you can’t wait until March you can always download the album through iTunes.
Jan
18
Down By The Water
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The Decemberists their new album, The King Is Dead, is out now.
I am seeing them live for the first time February 12th @ The Wiltern.
Down By The Water – The Decemberists
The King Is Dead 2011 (Capitol Records)
Jan
17
Rosy Cheeks And Pale Skin
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I just came back from having $2 margaritas. A bit tipsy… And full disclosure, this may or may not qualify as drunk blog posting… Cheers!
I have no idea where I came across Sea of Bees… I like it. Julie Ann Bee creates some original, enjoyable pop-rock with a splash of folk, she has my full attention. She came out of nowhere in 2010 with her first full length album, Songs for the Ravens. I can definitely say she is someone to keep our eye on in the years to come.
Songs for the Ravens 2010 (Crossbill Records)
Jan
11
I Know A Color Blue
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I have been meaning to post about Agnes Obel for quite some time, but I just couldn’t find the right time until now. Her beautiful somber melodies are just what I wanted to hear tonight. Philharmonics is only available in Europe or through iTunes, I highly recommend it.
Voices in the street, footsteps on the concrete
Guess I hear just every sound on the ground
From my window view, I know a color blue
that can bite so very hard, the day apart
Picture fresh as water clear
days have passed without you here
Street lights dancing on the dark across the park
Waiting for a word from you, waiting for a sign or two
Footsteps on the city ground, you know the sound
Brother Sparrow, come tomorrow to my window
Brother Sparrow, come tomorrow to my window– Agnes Obel
Philharmonics 2010
Jan
7
Home…Is A Long Way From Here
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Tis late and I hear my bed calling my name…
I came across Parlor Hawk and fell head over heels in love with their alt-country folk.
Hoarse & Roaring 2010 (Northplatte Records)
Jan
3
Let The Sun Shine In
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful and safe New Year. I had an amazing New Year’s Eve filled with friends, family, great food and lots of drinks.I didn’t want it to end. But I am so ready for 2011 to get rolling. While we wait for the 2011 music to start coming in, I plan to just post random music that I think is awesome.
I came across Solander on eMusic, a Swedish pop/folk band that creates some sad but quite lovely songs. Enjoy!
Since We Are Pigeons 2009 (A Tender Version Recording)
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