Found 183 posts matching Azure Ray:
In August, Maria Taylor released her fourth solo disc, Overlook . This new disc is rawer, both in sound and emotion, than Taylor's work with Azure Ray and Now It's Overhead. The music on Taylor's latest disc is a compelling assortment of songs that range from wispy dream-pop to Michelle Shocked-style ragtime Americana to alt-country/folk to pulsing, jagged, alt-rock. Taylor just released the first video from her new disc, which is for the song "Matador" (below). Following this is a bootleg video of "Matador" performed live at The Grog Shop in Cleveland, OH on 11/12/11. [...]
In August, Maria Taylor released her fourth solo disc, Overlook . This new disc is rawer, both in sound and emotion, than Taylor's work with Azure Ray and Now It's Overhead, and Taylor produced this disc herself after coming off a year-long writing dry spell. The music on Taylor's latest disc is a compelling assortment of songs that range from wispy dream-pop to Michelle Shocked-style ragtime Americana to alt-country/folk to pulsing, jagged, alt-rock. Note: Ignore the YouTube song title - this is a live performance of "Happenstance" Maria [...]
If you've been a follower of the Elephant Six work and the Saddle Creek Records family, then perhaps your introduction to Harouki Zombi might be a bit of a surprise. The duo is comprised of Orenda Fink, who led Azure Ray , not to mention her own solo outings, and also Nina Barnes, wife of Kevin Barnes. Together they've combined to create an interesting piece of art pop, using theatrics (primarily designed by Barnes) and electronic influenced tracks in their performance pieces. Clearly the duo are in [...]
we're only afraid of NYC In the wake of last weekends fourth AvP gig, it's great to be able to welcome back one of our former acts, Glasgow's finest we're only afraid of NYC. It's been far too long since we've heard anything from the three piece, so their return is a more than welcome one, you can download their new single, 'Walls' for now via their Bandcamp page. The band play King Tuts this coming Sunday (28th August) as part of the series of RocknRoll Damnation nights. They will also be releasing another [...]
Tweet "Matador" is the lead single of Maria Taylor's newest solo effort, "Overlook." I'll cut straight to the point: it's the only song on the album really worth listening to. Taylor, who's known for being a part of Azure Ray and sometimes collaborating with Bright Eyes , has put out a wealth of quality work, but none of that shows up here save that one song. "Matador's" interesting layers of instruments - from a striking electric guitar to marimba - and [...]
This week provides one of the most robust and talent-heavy weeks in recent memory thanks to artists either teaming up (Mister Heavenly) or going solo (Gold Leaves) with new projects. While Grant Olsen's (Arthur & Yu) Gold Leaves launches for many for the first time, we were fortunate enough to get a hold of The Ornament a month ago and absolutely loved it. Also, the solo work of Here We Go Magic 's Luke Temple has us listening in as he released Don't Act Like You [...]
Next Tuesday (August 16th), Maria Taylor is releasing Overlook , which is her fourth solo album. This new disc is rawer, both in sound and emotion, than Taylor's work with Azure Ray and Now It's Overhead, and Taylor produced this disc herself after coming off a year-long writing dry spell. Maria Taylor recorded this new disc in her hometown of Birmingham, AL having moved from Los Angeles early last year and her goal was to capture the sound of Alabama and its music scene. Collaborators on Overlook include [...]
sometimes, well actually most of the time, unless a name is ingrained into my tiny brain, i have a hard time remembering names. i happened to see jason isbell talking to a young lady by the name of maria taylor on twitter this morning. assuming isbell keeps good company, i figured out i would check out the first record of hers i could get my hands on, and that happened to be her 2010 release, lady luck . now after listening to the first three/four songs i figured i'd google her, and see what she's [...]
Die vier Alben schweren Amerikanerinnen spielen am Donnerstag in Zürich. Wer bei der Verlosung Glück hat, kriegt die musikalische Seelenmassage geschenkt. Sieben Jahre Wartezeit für das vierte Album "Drawing Down the Moon" mutete das Duo der Welt zu. In dieser Ewigkeit mischte Orenda Fink bei Art in Manila und O + S mit, während Maria Taylor mehrere Solo-Alben veröffentlichte. Laut Pressemeldungen haben sich die zwei Schönstimmen nie zerstritten und so veröffentlichte Azure Ray im vergangenen Jahr eine weitere Führung durch ihre Tagträume, in die man sich [...]
Fleet Foxes On Monday night the Internet went officially bat shit crazy for a few hours with the exciting news that the Fleet Foxes are coming back, with a new album and massive tour (no Scottish date yet). As a taster of what you can expect from their new material they are giving away their amazing new track ' Helplessness Blues ' for free, if this is anything to go by then boy are we in for a treat. The Streets Love him or hate him, I think it's fair to say [...]
Artist: Azure Ray Title: Sleep Link Text: Azure Ray - Sleep File Name: sleep.mp3 Bitrate: 223 kbps Genre: Pop Year: 2008
Maria Taylor (Azure Ray) Releases Video for "Matador" + Bootleg Video from Cleveland, OH 11/12/11
In August, Maria Taylor released her fourth solo disc, Overlook . This new disc is rawer, both in sound and emotion, than Taylor's work with Azure Ray and Now It's Overhead. The music on Taylor's latest disc is a compelling assortment of songs that range from wispy dream-pop to Michelle Shocked-style ragtime Americana to alt-country/folk to pulsing, jagged, alt-rock. Taylor just released the first video from her new disc, which is for the song "Matador" (below). Following this is a bootleg video of "Matador" performed live at The Grog Shop in Cleveland, OH on 11/12/11. [...]
Maria Taylor (Azure Ray) Plays Solo Show at Mercury Lounge on Nov. 17th (Saddle Creek)
In August, Maria Taylor released her fourth solo disc, Overlook . This new disc is rawer, both in sound and emotion, than Taylor's work with Azure Ray and Now It's Overhead, and Taylor produced this disc herself after coming off a year-long writing dry spell. The music on Taylor's latest disc is a compelling assortment of songs that range from wispy dream-pop to Michelle Shocked-style ragtime Americana to alt-country/folk to pulsing, jagged, alt-rock. Note: Ignore the YouTube song title - this is a live performance of "Happenstance" Maria [...]
Introducing Harouki Zombi
If you've been a follower of the Elephant Six work and the Saddle Creek Records family, then perhaps your introduction to Harouki Zombi might be a bit of a surprise. The duo is comprised of Orenda Fink, who led Azure Ray , not to mention her own solo outings, and also Nina Barnes, wife of Kevin Barnes. Together they've combined to create an interesting piece of art pop, using theatrics (primarily designed by Barnes) and electronic influenced tracks in their performance pieces. Clearly the duo are in [...]
Title: Harouki Zombie Swamp Theme Link Text: Harouki Zombi - Harouki Zombie Swamp Theme File Name: Harouki-Zombie-Swamp-Theme.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps
Maria Taylor: "Overlook" (album review)
Overlook is the fourth solo album from Azure Ray 's Maria Taylor . Checking in at only 9-tracks, it's a short but sweet effort this time around. Many of the songs, such as "Masterplan" or ""Like It Does", can be described as typically indie pop rock. "This Could Take a Lifetime" comes perilously close to being a cheesy indie love song. Strewn among them though, are a number of stronger entries. "Matador" has an extremely catchy, if short, guitar riff backed by a basic but effective percussion. [...]
Sóley – I'll Drown
Click image to download track Sounds like: Sin Fang, Azure Ray, Joanna Newsom, Cat Power "Sóley - I'll Drown" What's so good? It was exactly 10 seconds into the track "I'll Drown" that I decided I loved Sóley. I didn't even need to hear the rest of the song (although of course I listened to it all the way through... again, and again) - I [...]
Artist: Sóley Title: I'll Drown Link Text: Sóley - I'll Drown File Name: 01_soley_illdrown.mp3 Bitrate: 180 kbps
Friday Freebies
we're only afraid of NYC In the wake of last weekends fourth AvP gig, it's great to be able to welcome back one of our former acts, Glasgow's finest we're only afraid of NYC. It's been far too long since we've heard anything from the three piece, so their return is a more than welcome one, you can download their new single, 'Walls' for now via their Bandcamp page. The band play King Tuts this coming Sunday (28th August) as part of the series of RocknRoll Damnation nights. They will also be releasing another [...]
[Album Review/Listen] Maria Taylor – Overlook
Tweet "Matador" is the lead single of Maria Taylor's newest solo effort, "Overlook." I'll cut straight to the point: it's the only song on the album really worth listening to. Taylor, who's known for being a part of Azure Ray and sometimes collaborating with Bright Eyes , has put out a wealth of quality work, but none of that shows up here save that one song. "Matador's" interesting layers of instruments - from a striking electric guitar to marimba - and [...]
New Music Releases For Tuesday 8/16/2011
This week provides one of the most robust and talent-heavy weeks in recent memory thanks to artists either teaming up (Mister Heavenly) or going solo (Gold Leaves) with new projects. While Grant Olsen's (Arthur & Yu) Gold Leaves launches for many for the first time, we were fortunate enough to get a hold of The Ornament a month ago and absolutely loved it. Also, the solo work of Here We Go Magic 's Luke Temple has us listening in as he released Don't Act Like You [...]
Artist: Gold Leaves Title: The Ornament Link Text: Gold Leaves - The Ornament File Name: Gold-Leaves-The-Ornament.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps
Artist: Her Space Holiday Title: Ghost In The Garden Link Text: Her Space Holiday - Ghost In The Garden File Name: Her-Space-Holiday-Ghost-In-The -Garden.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Genre: Alternative Year: 2011
Artist: Luke Temple Title: Ophelia Link Text: Luke Temple - Ophelia File Name: Luke-Temple-Ophelia.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps
Artist: Nero Title: Promises (Skrillex & Nero Remix) Link Text: Nero - Promises (Skrillex and Nero Remix) File Name: Nero-Promises-Skrillex-and-Ner o-Remix.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Maria Taylor - "Overlook" CD Review (Saddle Creek)
Next Tuesday (August 16th), Maria Taylor is releasing Overlook , which is her fourth solo album. This new disc is rawer, both in sound and emotion, than Taylor's work with Azure Ray and Now It's Overhead, and Taylor produced this disc herself after coming off a year-long writing dry spell. Maria Taylor recorded this new disc in her hometown of Birmingham, AL having moved from Los Angeles early last year and her goal was to capture the sound of Alabama and its music scene. Collaborators on Overlook include [...]
Azure Ray – Self Titled
Sometimes you're just a little down and you don't know why. I believe a suitable word is "melancholy"... not too much of anything really, but enough to note it. That's me today. This dreamy duo is made up of Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink. They're still a band but many of you may know some [...]
Artist: Azure Ray Title: Rise Link Text: Stream File Name: azure-ray-rise.mp3 Bitrate: 205 kbps Genre: Alternative Year: 2001
Azure Ray's Maria Taylor gives away song "Matador"
You probably know Maria Taylor as one half of indie darlings Azure Ray. Well, on August 16th she's out on her own with the release of her solo album Overlook. Download the second MP3 from the album, "Matador", here:
Big Deal – 13 (Big Star Cover)
Click image to download more songs by this artist Sounds like: Jenny and Johnny, Pascal Pinon, She & Him "Big Deal - 13 (Big Star Cover)" What's so good? Is there anything better than some male/female overlapping vocals? I mean, really. It works for The xx, and it definitely works for Big Deal, coincidentally also UK natives. However, Big Deal is less dark electro pop [...]
Artist: Big Deal Title: 13 (Big Star Cover) Link Text: Big Deal - 13 (Big Star Cover) File Name: bigdeal13bigstarcover.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2011
what i am listening to right now: maria taylor's ladyluck
sometimes, well actually most of the time, unless a name is ingrained into my tiny brain, i have a hard time remembering names. i happened to see jason isbell talking to a young lady by the name of maria taylor on twitter this morning. assuming isbell keeps good company, i figured out i would check out the first record of hers i could get my hands on, and that happened to be her 2010 release, lady luck . now after listening to the first three/four songs i figured i'd google her, and see what she's [...]
Artist: Maria Taylor Title: LadyLuck Link Text: ladyluck File Name: 01-LadyLuck.mp3 Bitrate: 246 kbps Genre: Indie Year: 2009
Songs You Probably Heard On Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Part II
Last week's Top Five was all about the songs that you probably heard on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in seasons one through four. Today, we're back with part two in the series, with our top five songs that you probably heard on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in seasons five through seven. Picking a mere five songs out of the dozens of great ones which were featured during the last few seasons of the series was a difficult task, especially with bands like The Misfits, The Ramones, and The Shins making an appearance. But manage we [...]
Link Text: Michelle Branch - Goodbye To You File Name: michelle-branch---goodbye-to-y ou.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Artist: Aimee Mann Title: This Is How It Goes Link Text: Aimee Mann - This Is How It Goes File Name: thisishowitgoes.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps Genre: newage
Artist: Azure Ray Title: Displaced Link Text: Azure Ray - Displaced File Name: azure_ray_displaced.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps Genre: Various
Artist: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Title: I've Got A Theory, Bunnies, If We're Together Link Text: Buffy Cast - I've Got A Theory/Bunnies File Name: 02-ive-got-a-theory-bunnies-if -were-together.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 2002
Artist: random - pure volume Title: Bohemian Like You Link Text: Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You File Name: dandy-warhols---bohemian-like- you.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps Year: 2000
Preach Auwn
Preach Auwn Here's some Weds. rap-up tunes since we've been slacking around these parts. Blame the midterms, but just know that there is a new HGH on the horizon. We got some leftovers from Techno Tuesday, including some nice mashups from an up-and-comer out of TCU by the name of Sean Hodes. Also on deck, is Josh Smith with a quality track as well as an awesome remix of everyone favorite person to follow on twitter. Follow us on twitter: @neroyalty [...]
Artist: Josh Smith Title: Lady Link Text: Josh Smith - Lady File Name: Lady.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Genre: Hip-Hop
Artist: Mark Morrison Title: Return of the mack (Guy Gadbois Remix) Link Text: Mark Morrison - Return of The Mack (Guy Gadbois Remix) File Name: Mark-Morrison-Return-of-the-ma ck-Guy-Gadbois-Remix.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Genre: French Cuisine Year: 2011
Artist: Sean Hodes Link Text: Sean Hodes - Ill (Azure Ray x Lil Wayne) File Name: 02 Ill.mp3 Year: 2011
Artist: Sean Hodes Title: Hood Graduation Link Text: Sean Hodes - Hood Graduation (Vitamin C x Gorilla Zoe) File Name: 01 Hood Graduation.mp3 Genre: Pop Year: 2011
Artist: Tyler, The Creator Title: French (Toro y Moi Remix) Link Text: Tyler, The Creator - French (Tory y Moi Remix) File Name: French-Toro-y-Moi-Remix.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps
Azure Ray im Papiersaal (Tickets zu gewinnen)
Die vier Alben schweren Amerikanerinnen spielen am Donnerstag in Zürich. Wer bei der Verlosung Glück hat, kriegt die musikalische Seelenmassage geschenkt. Sieben Jahre Wartezeit für das vierte Album "Drawing Down the Moon" mutete das Duo der Welt zu. In dieser Ewigkeit mischte Orenda Fink bei Art in Manila und O + S mit, während Maria Taylor mehrere Solo-Alben veröffentlichte. Laut Pressemeldungen haben sich die zwei Schönstimmen nie zerstritten und so veröffentlichte Azure Ray im vergangenen Jahr eine weitere Führung durch ihre Tagträume, in die man sich [...]
Friday Freebies
Fleet Foxes On Monday night the Internet went officially bat shit crazy for a few hours with the exciting news that the Fleet Foxes are coming back, with a new album and massive tour (no Scottish date yet). As a taster of what you can expect from their new material they are giving away their amazing new track ' Helplessness Blues ' for free, if this is anything to go by then boy are we in for a treat. The Streets Love him or hate him, I think it's fair to say [...]
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