Nov

4

Family Of The Year – Chugjug Video

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No reason to give away free music when the digital download is only $4.

Just came across Family of the Year recently and I dived right in. Their debut full length, Songbook was released in 2009 and it had a handful of gems.

More recently they released a 5 song EP, Through The Trees which I am currently listening to on repeat.

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Nov

1

Soak It Up

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It has been awhile since I have posted a song in the electronic genre. Houses is the creation from a brave couple that started life over in Hawaii. Dexter Tortoriello and Megan Messina create ambient elctronica mixed in with a little dream folk-pop. I find their bio and music to be incredibly inspiring.

Soak It Up – Houses

All Night 2010 (Lefse Records)

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p.s. Happy November. xX

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Oct

28

Mexican Mavis Video

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LOVE this song. LOVE Boy & Bear

Boy & Bear – Mexican Mavis

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Oct

26

Let Tonight Pass Us By

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There is something about the Los Angeles band Warpaint that I am drawn to… Maybe it is their creative unpredictability? Just when you think the song is taking one direction, suddenly they incorporate another musical layer to the mix. It is this, along with the lovely melodic vocals of Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman and Jenny Lee Lindberg, that attracts me. There are a few stand out tracks on the debut full length album, Undertow, Shadows and Majesty were by far my favorites. Definitely a band to keep your eye on… It will be interesting to see how their sound will grow, as it sounds promising.

Undertow – Warpaint

The Fool 2010 (Rough Trade)

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Oct

21

Many Moons

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I recently came across the music of Lia Ices and fell head over heels in love with her sultry, passionate melodies. The debut album Necima was released in 2008 and it is stunning. Her new album Grown Unknown is set to be released in January and I can hardly wait.

Few words tonight… I think it is best to let the music speak for itself. xX

mp3:  Many Moons

Necima 2008 (Rare Book Room Records)

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Oct

19

Oh How They Sparkle

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The new album from Blonde Redhead is their best album to date. A melancholy slow-moving waltz that is both a delicate and atmospheric melody combined with a heavy sensual drone. This is a welcome progression from their dreamy-pop on their previous album 23.

mp3:  Penny Sparkle

Penny Sparkle 2010 (4AD)

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Oct

18

I’m The Animal

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I have been in a far off place all weekend. Quiet and contemplative and a little sad. I have been enjoying the cloudy, cold weather though. There is nothing better then putting on some music and hanging out at home during cold gloomy weather.

Listening to a lot of great music lately old and new, just haven’t had much time to share … I have fallen in love with this song from Richard Walters. Beautiful.

mp3: The Animal

The Animal 2009

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Oct

12

Salt In The Wound

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Two words: Catalytic Converter. With those two words I suddenly find myself $900 in the hole. I love my car, I have 2004 VW Golf. It is the perfect car for me. We have been through a lot of miles together, she has always been there for me and she is so cute. l had a mental breakdown when told that I have to get a new catalytic converter. I got angry. Anger because everything is so unknown, I don’t understand the world of cars and how to fix them and that is scary. That is life though…It is uncertain and unpredictable and we have to roll with the punches… The question is: am I still rolling with the punches when I am writing a check and balling my eyes out?

Delta Spirit is a local band, they originated from San Diego, CA and currently reside in my hometown of Long Beach. Right there they get bonus points. Their sophomore full length album seems more focused. Their mix of Americana and soul-pop has been refined. This might be my favorite song from the album.

mp3:   Salt in the Wound

History From Below 2010 (Rounder)

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Oct

8

Pull The Past Behind You

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“Pull the past behind you” and lets cruise into the weekend together while listening to the new album from Land of Talk. Cloak and Cipher is the follow up album to their 2008 debut and was pieced together while Elizabeth Powell was recovering from a hemorrhaged polyp and silenced not to speak for 6 months. She recovered triumphantly and released a great sophomore album.

mp3: Quarry Hymns

Cloak And Cipher 2010 (Saddle Creek)

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Oct

5

Backed Into The Corner

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“Backed into a corner”… Exactly how I feel. Stressed and pulled into so many different directions. Feelings of sadness and anger are sometimes so overwhelming. Work, family, commute, decisions, money are wearing me thin.

I want to be stronger, I want more control and most of all I want to learn to be happy and to let the little shit go. This is a constant struggle for me. I need to work more on myself, like I used to. I think a part of me is scared of what I may find… Scared of how far I have come and how much work it is going to take to get me back where I want to be.

A personal post tonight accompanied with a sample of Backed Into The Corner, an amazing single from Amy Stroup. Highly recommended, so much so that I am recommending that you purchase it.

Backed Into The Corner (Sample).m3u

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