Yes, you read that right. It's not a Best-of list because if herohill has proved anything in our six or seven years of existence, it's that we don't often sync up with the masses and despite our great efforts, not many people really gravitate towards Canadian content, especially the acts we seem to love. So when you look at the list and start to disagree, to quote Rob Base, "you don't like it, so what, I don't care." Obviously, we want to turn you on to a few new bands, but we can't hit the mark with everyone. [...]
Yes, you read that right. It's not a Best-of list because if herohill has proved anything in our six or seven years of existence, it's that we don't often sync up with the masses and despite our great efforts, not many people really gravitate towards Canadian content, especially the acts we seem to love. So when you look at the list and start to disagree, to quote Rob Base, "you don't like it, so what, I don't care." Obviously, we want to turn you on to a few new bands, but we can't hit the mark with everyone. [...]
Ox - Burnout (mp3) * Title track from Ox's new album. Languid, atmospheric Americana akin to The Low Anthem and Grant Lee Buffalo. Buy @ Amazon ****************************** *************** Acres and Acres - Money (mp3) * Dusty, melodic folk reminiscent of Neil Young from Acres and Acres' new album All Nations . Buy @ Amazon (not yet available) [...]
The release of the fantastic new record from Acres and Acres - All Nations ( review ) - has gone and come, sadly with little fanfare. Even with a coast to coast train tour, Kris Pope and David Scholten still fly under the radar in the city they call home. It's a shame, because the simple premise and recording style of All Nations resulted in a record that knocks you on your ass, but never hits you with a weight that is too much to handle. Hopefully, the little bump a band gets from being dubbed [...]
The Family Straw is headed out for vacation tomorrow. We'll be out and about until Thursday the 15 – look for a return to posting then. IN the meantime, here are a few things to tide you over. Pace yourselves. One of my favorite bands is hitting the road this fall - The Low Anthem. To celebrate they are giving away their version of Dylan's "Dignity". Just go here and register. THE LOW ANTHEM US FALL TOUR: October 15 - Providence, RI - Avon Cinema October 17 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey [...]
When you hear the name Acres and Acres , you can't help but think of the vast landscapes that sprawl across this great country we call home. Thoughts drift to the open fields worked by the bloody, cracked hands of farmers and the kilometers of mountain rock blasted away by underpaid railway workers. It's part of who we are, but the Halifax duo turned those historical ingrained images into something remarkably tender, intimidate and personal. Kris Pope and David Scholten set out to record a simple record, littered with friends and [...]
We're rolling into Wednesday and I know from first hand knowledge some of you out there are finding it a rough slog. Here's an emergency survival pack of top tracks. Crack it open for a burst to get you to the end of the week! MP3: Acres and Acres - Money [From All Nations , out September 29th] MP3: Jets Overhead - Heading For Nowhere (Live on XM) MP3: [...]
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Acres and Acres : "Money" [mp3] from All Nations (out September 29th) other Acres and Acres posts at Largehearted Boy Birdmonster : "Yuma" [mp3] from Blood Memory EP other Birdmonster posts at Largehearted Boy Elvis Perkins in Dearland : "Slow Doomsday" [...]
So a quick one today, kind of a "smash & grab" post as many bloggers refer to when music blogs put up a post with no real content, but with MP3 links. Umm, yeah - so I am kinda doing that, so back off haters. I have 3 separate tracks from different artists, but all worthy of the right kind of attention, as opposed to the publicity stunt in the photo above - I think the actual tragedy is the fact that designs "in yo fade" is still done these days...but, that is another story. Lets get to [...]
Herohill
Muruch
The Late Greats
Future Rocket Soul
largehearted boy
Slowcoustic
A-Trak - "Round of Applause" / "Where My Money At" (MP3 Download)
Diplo & Usher “Climax”
Skrillex Uses Satanic and Homosexual Influence to Win Grammys
Diplo x Usher: ‘Climax’
MIXTAPE: 10ILLE – CANDY JAMS
