It's time again to look back, reflect, and contemplate... what were we listening to one year ago? Listen to the April 2010 Mix and find out. Downloadables: Tell 'Em (mp3) by Sleigh Bells Line Out (mp3) by Proton Proton Medulla Oblongata (mp3) by Buke And Gass Jail La La (mp3) by Dum Dum Girls (Baby) [...]
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Hailing from Brooklyn, indie folk-rockers Soft Landing —as you might have guessed—are quite a soft band. With arrangements as strong as fellow folk-rockers Grizzly Bear and Bright Eyes , the finesse that Soft Landing brings to the table is admirable to say the least, and it’s no surprise that they got picked up by a label as quickly as they did. Delicacy does not even begin to describe the sound of “Pendleton Woolen.” The finger-plucked guitar work and controlled vocals produce this form of intimacy and delicacy rare seen in folk music today. You [...]
December's features were cut short by the 'Best Albums' feature, so I decided to cram two months into one for this compilation. I think it makes this one twice as good as the average one on here, headlined by the first big successes of 2011. Destroyer, Smith Westerns, British Sea Power, and Cut Copy are [...]
Soft Landing remain somewhat elusive, but the members’ experiences are never in question. Frontman Paul Collins is part of the traveling circus that is Beirut. And so is Perrin Cloutier, who Collins recruited just as Soft Landing passed its preliminary stage. Mike Lawless, Collins’ friend from college, later rounded out the trio as they began [...]
It was a cold bitter night when I was waiting outside of The Mercury Lounge last night. I wasn't worried though. I knew that I was soon going to be warmed up by The Rural Alberta Advantage , and boy, was I ever. Brooklyn natives Soft Landing opened the show at 7 p.m (Early, I know!). They had a unique sound that sounded like a mix of experimental rock and dance folk. I later found out the band consisted of Beirut members, Paul Collins & Perrin Cloutier. This made sense to me. It [...]
Several members of Beirut have formed a side project called Soft Landing . The band is comprised of Paul Collins , Perrin Cloutier , and Mike Lawless , and their debut album was released on October 12th, via Ba Da Bing (the same label Beirut is signed to). Stylistically it is a pop version of Beirut, heavy on the instrumentation and layers, with catchy melodies. Soft Landing - Baptism Due to the [...]
Several members of Beirut have formed a side project called Soft Landing . The band is comprised of Paul Collins , Perrin Cloutier , and Mike Lawless , and their debut album was released on October 12th, via Ba Da Bing (the same label Beirut is signed to). Stylistically it is a pop version of Beirut, heavy on the instrumentation and layers, with catchy melodies. Soft Landing - Baptism Due to the [...]
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Soft Landing is a project from Beirut members Paul Collins and Perrin Cloutier (with Mike Lawless playing guitar, bass, Farfisa, and of course Moog). They worked with producer Griffin Rodriguez of Icy Demons fame for their upcoming self-titled release. The album drops on October 12th in digital and vinyl formats. Did you perchance check out the Soft Landing demo we posted a while back? Well, now we have the non-demo mastered version. Listen. Downloadable: Baptism (mp3) You can preorder their self-titled album @ Ba Da [...]
Soft Landing is a project from Beirut members Paul Collins and Perrin Cloutier (with Mike Lawless playing guitar, bass, Farfisa, and of course Moog). They worked with producer Griffin Rodriguez of Icy Demons fame for their upcoming self-titled release. The album drops on October 12th in digital and vinyl formats. Did you perchance check out the Soft Landing demo we posted a while back? Well, now we have the non-demo mastered version. Listen. Downloadable: Baptism (mp3) You can preorder their self-titled album @ Ba Da [...]
Beirut’s Zach Condon can only play so many instruments at one time and although I’m sure he wished he had 6 arms, he doesn’t. But what happens when the band is stagnant for an indefinite amount of time? Well, Paul Collins and Perrin Cloutier [part of Beirut’s backing band] have found release in their own side project called Soft Landing. Take a listen down below to the first track off of their debut LP from BaDaBing Records. MP3 :: Soft Landing - Baptism The album will be out on Oct [...]
Lewis Pesacov's last remix is one of the best jams of the summer, and his follow up ain't half bad either. His remix of the Free Energy track "Bang Pop" isn't nearly as endearing or fun as his Local Natives remix, but not many tracks are. A real solid remix to wrap up the summer. [...]
7/14 @ The Rock Shop. Wanna attend with a guest? If so, then e-mail us ASAP! A winner will be randomly chosen on 7/10 @ NOON. Visit Soft Landing on MySpace. MP3: Soft Landing - Baptism
Tracklist : 01. VOICEsVOICEs - Out From Under 02. Futurebirds - Dirty D 03. North Highlands - Collar Bones 04. Atticabasement - A Werewolf 05. Netherfriends - Don't Invite Me 06. Soft Landings - Baptism 07. Soft Cat - Dark When It Should Be [...]
Soft Landing is a trio comprising Beirut 's Paul Collins & Perrin Cloutier, along with Mike Lawless, who are self-described as "a bunch of Jorge Ben wannabees." You can judge that veracity of that statement for yourself, because they provided me with these two demos: MP3: Soft Landing - "Mic Check" (Demo) MP3: Soft Landing - "Baptism" (Demo) The band plays Mercury Lounge this Monday (4/12), and will be [...]
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Soft Landing is a trio comprising Beirut 's Paul Collins & Perrin Cloutier, along with Mike Lawless, who are self-described as "a bunch of Jorge Ben wannabees." You can judge that veracity of that statement for yourself, because they provided me with these two demos: MP3: Soft Landing - "Mic Check" (Demo) MP3: Soft Landing - "Baptism" (Demo) The band plays Mercury Lounge this Monday (4/12), and will be [...]
Did you catch this tumbl ? If not, you should know that Paul Collins, Perrin Cloutier, and Mike Lawless are Soft Landing . So, you may very well know Collins and Cloutier from their work with Beirut , and now that they have their own band, the results are kinda, ummm, Beirut-y . Prepare yourself for indiefolk goodness. Listen. Downloadable: Baptism (Demo) (mp3) Upcoming Show: April 2 (a/k/a tomorrow) @ Bruar Falls w/ Scandalabra and Mitre Soft Landing [...]
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