Songbird
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.
The Fool 2010 (Rough Trade)
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:Â Penny Sparkle
Penny Sparkle 2010 (4AD)
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:Â Â Salt in the Wound
History From Below 2010 (Rounder)
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)
Oct
5
You Say You Spin Life Down
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You can say Fistful of Mercy can be defined as a super group… The band is compiled of Joseph Arthur, Ben Harper and Dhani Harrison (George Harrison’s son). They create a mix of singer-songwriter melodies infused with a bluesy folk rock. I am digging their debut album and I think you will as well. Enjoy. xX
mp3: Fistful of Mercy
As I Call You Down 2010 (Hot Records)
Oct
4
We Were Meant To See
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The weather outside today was perfection. Cloudy, cold and just a light drizzle. Bliss.
Just the right weather for a little S. Carey, he recently took some time from drumming for Bon Iver to make his debut album, All We Grow. He has some beautiful folk melodies on this debut.
mp3:Â In the Dirt
All We Grow 2010 (Jagjaguwar)
Sep
30
Dream About Changing
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I just can’t help but tap my foot to this song. Sally Seltmann creates melodic pop that dances right into your heart and brings a little spring to your step with her new album, Heart That’s Pounding. Up until this album she was best known for New Buffalo.
mp3: Dream About Changing
Heart That’s Pounding 2010 (Arts & Crafts)
Sep
28
I Call I Want You Back
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I am really tired, the heat has been unbearable. A little overwhelmed from the last 2 days. Just need music.
The debut album from Local Natives has a few great songs, Airplanes, Wide Eyes and Cubism Dream are probably my favorites from the album.
mp3:Â Airplanes
Gorilla Manor 2010 (Frenchkiss Records)
Sep
21
Yellow Wings Floating
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Enjoying the indie-folk music of Ferraby Lionheart at the moment. His new album, The Jack of Hearts just floats right into your heart.
His music reminds me a little of a younger version of Bob Dylan meets Morrissey and they have a crazy weekend in Nashville, I like it.
mp3: Yellow Wings
The Jack Of Hearts 2010
Available on Amazon and eMusic
p.s you must check out the bonus track High Horse available through iTunes.
Sep
13
I Only Wish I Had Been Kinder
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There has been so much music flowing through my ears lately that I am just getting to the new album from The Weepies. It was released in August and they will be touring all over the States in October-November.
Delicious folk-pop, like eating candy. Their music makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Perfect after a very long dreadful day.
mp3:Â Please Speak Well Of Me
Be My Thrill 2010 (Nettwerk Records)
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