"Tiny Fingers" is lush and exotic, with sounds of broken sitars, brass, and wind chimes backing a gentle acoustic strum. Like everything on Red Velvet Snow Ball, it would be the perfect accompaniment to a day of greenery – lying in the green grass, staring at the green trees swaying above you, and perhaps indulging in something that would make the sky appear green.
Last week we released The Key Studio Sessions Volume 1 , a digital compilation of 17 songs recorded by local bands who have done our weekly Key Studio Sessions . You can download the entire collection of 17 songs here . Today we highlight a song from the session that Summer Fiction did in January. Summer Fiction is the latest project from singer-songwriter Bill Ricchini. When he recorded the session he brought in a group of players to record with him that included some of best musicians on the local Philly scene including Brian Christinzio [...]
Revisiting some of the classics 5-star songs from my iPod. It was the discover of these songs that really got me into experimental, indie music. French indie outfit Hey Hey My My is Julien Garnier and Julien Gaulier. Forming in early 2005, the duo both write and compose folk/country glossed pop songs similar to Nick Drake, Frank Black, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash or Brian Wilson. Hey Hey My My - Merryland Download audio file (hhmm_merryland.mp3) Melvern Taylor writes songs and plays the ukulele. He is backed [...]
Breaking the long lull in posting with a few photos today from this past Thursday night's first annual fundraiser show for the Weathervane Music Organization . If you havn't heard of Weathervane it's a non profit organization cofounded by Philadelphia's own Brian McTear to work with and support independent artists in this challenging new era for working musicians. You can learn more and get involved by lending your support here http://weathervanemusic.org/ . Thursday night started off in the amazing space at 2424 Studios with a special solo show by Scott McMicken of [...]
Tonight is the first fund raiser for a new local based non-profit called Weathervane Music Organization . Founded by Philly local musician and producer Brian McTear, Weathervane works with independent musicians to support and advance their careers. The main thrust of their work are ongoing curated audio and video projects spotlighted in the Project Series . So far, projects have included the bands East Hundred, Danielson, BC Camplight and Sunset. All four bands are performing this evening starting at 9PM. It's a great cause and promises to be a fun [...]
Tonight is the first fund raiser for a new local based non-profit called Weathervane Music Organization. Founded by Philly local musician and producer Brian McTear, Weathervane works with independent musicians to support and advance their careers. The main thrust of their work are ongoing curated audio and video projects spotlighted in the Project Series. So far, projects have included the bands
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TGIF. For Real. Here are some shows going down this weekend in Philly: FRIDAY Cheers Elephant @ The North Star Bar Bonnie "Prince" Billy + Ned Oldham [his brother] @ The Troc BC Camplight + The Bye Byes @ Johnny Brenda's SATURDAY mewithoutYou + Danielson @ The Troc [SOLD OUT] EAR PWR @ Pilam [3914 Spruce St] SUNDAY United Nations @ The Barbary [...]
If you're hanging around Baltimore tonight perhaps you'd be keen on stepping over to the Hexagon for night two of the Aural States fest. This is the dance night and features Cex (Rjyan Kidwell), Craig Sopo,and Garret McIndoe. Down in DC is the last night of the Thievery Corporation at the 9:30 Club as well as the infamous Lykke Li performing at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue. Also in DC are Telograph, Cobra Collective, American Bang, and Triggers at the Rock and Roll Hotel . Up north in Philly the 941 Theater [...]
Add your own adjective to finish off the title (plus it ties in nicely with a little gem later). Snow, ice, rain and damn cold weather can't keep this fine weekend of music away. Lots of talent from the region and elsewhere are out and about. Here is what's happening. Friday Photo Credit: Band's Facebook The XPN Free at Noon session does it again and brings Annuals to the World Cafe [...]
Well, we're still at it. Check out a feel good playlist from Linus below, and feel good! Make You Crazy (ft. Femi Kuti)- Brett Dennen Miss Magnolia- Matt Costa Lord, I've Been On Fire- BC Camplight We're The Trees- The A-Sides 27 Jennifers- Mike Doughty Be Gentle With Me- The Boy Least Likely To She Don't [...]
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For the past few months, I've been going through my hard drive and clearing out old files. Why? Because my free space is sittin' on 1GB aka empty. The main reason why there's so little is the accumulation of files over six (6) years. And yes, before you ask, I have a lot of music on my computer. Unfortunately, my old music has to make way for the new music. There are countless, expensive remedies to spare me the heartbreak of having to delete said music, but I'm sure you know how that goes. ANYWAY. So, today I [...]
If you re looking to see some great local music then tonight's the night. In DC, the great Bellman Barker take the stage at the Party Pit along with the many sounds of These Elk Forever and 5acrosstheeyes2k. In Philadelphia at Johnny Brenda's , treat your ears to some great all around pop music from B.C. Camplight, Audible, Buried Beds, and Girl Friday. Finally in Arlington, Virginia you can check out DC's Greenland who plays the Galaxy Hut with Twin Earth. mp3: Bellman Barker - In Their Defense [...]
My latest review takes a look at the talented B.C. Camplight's second album, Blink of a Nihilist . The Philadelphia native conquers his own personal demons as he wages through an enjoyable effort that blends irresistible hooks with classic influences. (more...) Share This
I loved B.C. Camplight's last album Hide, Run Away . He released the follow up effort, Blink Of A Nihilist , last week, May 14th. I really like the songs Soy Tonto! and The Hip & The Homeless , but he's made four songs from it available for download, so I'll just stick with those. B.C. Camplight's MySpace . B.C. Camplight (Brian Christinzio) talks about [...]
BC Camplight's new record, Blink Of A Nihlist , is out now on One Little Indian in the UK. I made a big stink about BC Camplight's debut record, Hide Run Away , which came out in 2005. The guy is a pop music genius just waiting to be discovered. It's no surprise the the English label One Little Indian continues to release his music, since he wears his Beatles, XTC, and Soft Boys influences on his sleeve. That this native Philadelphian's new record is only available as an import is absurd. [...]
Eerlijk is eerlijk, het was toeval dat ik B.C. Camplights Blink of A Nihilist in de cd-speler van de auto stopte. Ik moest overhaast weg en griste nog snel een paar cds van de schier oneindige stapel op mijn bureau....
Release Date: 05.15.07 In the vain of Aqueduct, Panda Bear, LCD Soundsystem, Bright Eyes, and WHAM! (we all know Andrew Ridgeley was the only one that mattered in that group), comes Philadelphia based BC Camplight. It sounds like a band's name, but it's really the just one dude; Mr. Brian Christinzio. His latest UK release, Blink of a Nihilist , the follow up to Hide, Run Away (One Little Indian - US), takes you through a journey of quirky, optimistic indie pop. [...]
As Toronto is in the middle of a heat wave, it is only fitting that I look at a few artists I have discovered via the Summer Burn disc I received. Since 14 of the 17 songs listed were by artist I had never heard of before, it will take a while for me to cover them all. Random Song 1: Lauren Hill - To Zion Lily Allen Lily Allen [...]
cursive + so so gigolo bc camplight + oranges in winter golden gram + new start (enjoy yourself) between the pine + i'll carry on my father's joke between the pine + we awoke hawksley workman + moth is not a butterfly
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