Secret Colours January is usually a stacked months for music in Chicago as we need something to take our minds off the frigid conditions and dying Christmas trees on the curb, and this beginning of 2011 is no different. From big names such as Weezer and Wu-Tang Clan to up-and-coming locals such as Secret Colours and Chaperone , this weekend has a little bit for everyone. Let's get to it, shall we? FRIDAY [...]
Florida natives Soft Targets aren't exactly new to the indie scene, but it's quite possible that they've slipped under your radar thus far, which is a shame. The three-piece group released their excellent sophomore album, Heavy Rainbow , near the end of last year, a followup to their 2005 debut, Frequent Flyer , which is also worth a listen. Their sound starts with a classic indie rock template and adds instrumental flourishes (strings, horns, keys) as needed to enhance frontman Jesse Corry's emotionally charged lyrics and distinctive tenor voice. It's a winning formula that [...]
We've got quite a backlog of CDs we've never gotten around to, so we're going to try to chip away at the pile with this regular feature. The plan: to take four or five at a time and play each CD for... Continue reading "Clearing Out the Mailroom: Tuesday, February 24, 2009" >
SOFT TARGETS myspace [mp3] Calm Me Down [mp3] Under Control [mp3] Something Else ______________________________ _______________________ PLEASE NOTE: The MP3s listed here will not be available indefinitely. So if a file is missing, it's most likely because the source hosting the file has removed it. Bands - email mp3 links here . Send review CDs to Mobtown [...]
The growing experience that is `Barbequtie` has recently doubled it`s monthly beatnik workload, twice the coolness and twice the taste. To accompany their popular Sunday Shindig in Highgate, we have the strikingly named `Boogaloo Sunset` to kickstart your weekend with some of the hottest bands and guest DJ`s around. Learn More Barbequtie And The Boogaloo Anyone who so graciously lands here knows we love to [...]
A very Happy Halloween from all of us to you! Between our "Trick or Treats" video series and Halloween To Do List , we've tried our very best to provide you with a few early treats leading up to the spookiest day of the year. But now that Halloween is finally upon, we figured we'd do something extra, especially since Ryan Adams tickets purchases and such limited our candy fund for this year. Below you'll find one last tasty treat, virtual style, with a collection of this week's best singles and remixes along with a [...]
it's october 31, so remember kids: stay vertical and don't get shredded. soft targets - calm me down [mp3] soft targets - under control [mp3] soft targets - something else [mp3] slightly theatrical, hooky pop from the new album heavy rainbow [ buy] the notwist - boneless [mp3] from the album devil, [...]
A couple more tracks to share from the recent release of Soft Targets excellent album, Heavy Rainbow. Formed in 2004, the Tallahassee, Florida, trio have received considerable attention and positive reviews for the unique melodies and textures of the songs. We featured the band about a month ago and are pleased to be able to share some additional tracks from the album. Heavy Rainbow was recorded with Atlanta based producer/engineer Tim DeLaney (The Swimming Pool Qs, Kopernik). Excellent mellow pop. mp3: [...]
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SOFT TARGETS Heavy Rainbow (Cloud 13 Records) Soft Targets has garnered quite the national and regional attention after wrapping up its east coast tour to promote their newest album Heavy Rainbow. This Tallahassee, Florida three-piece formed in January of 2004 by singer and guitarist Jesse Corry and bassist/keyboardist Nathan Sadler. The two met at Florida State University's
Soft Targets - The World Looks Bigger Now Soft Targets - Surrendering Slow Heavy Rainbow by Soft Targets is an indie-pop album, with obvious glam rock influences (David Bowie, Roxy Music) which can especially be heard in singer/guitarist, Jesse Corry's, vocals. His voice doesn't quite match up to David Bowie or Bryan Ferry, sounding almost too fragile at times, and he ends up sounding like he's imitating these singers at some points. The album does have some interesting guitar work, though, especially in songs like [...]
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Soft Targets is a Tallahassee, Florida three-piece formed in January of 2004 by singer and guitarist Jesse Corry and assist/keyboardist Nathan Sadler. The two met at Florida State University's Music School, where Sadler was a student, and Corry was a songwriter looking for a quiet place to work. The band later added drummer Steven Gillespie of Tallahassee popsters The Ums to become today's Soft Targets. Displaying a rare combination of musical prowess and lyrical maturity, Soft Targets is best at doing what many of its contemporaries don't even attempt: writing memorable pop songs that engage genuine human feelings, [...]
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Yes, yes ya'll, we are back. Great time to get our weekly mixtapes back up and running for everyone to enjoy, as I am no longer planning my wedding or on my honeymoon. Yup, Tracy and I have been happily married for two months now, thankyouverymuch ! Here's some new stuff that trickled into our offices or that stumbled blindly into my Google Reader that I couldn't ignore. In this edition: Kings of Leon , Bat for Lashes , The Faint , Houseguest , Jem , [...]
You sort of have to wonder what possessed them to name a gunship the U.S.S. Hunchback . Seriously. The U.S.S. Hunchback? That takes some of those proverbial balls to name a ship as such and not be concerned that people will believe it to be the gimp of the Navy. Or that it will have to leave combat during the evening to to ring the church bells in time for vespers. I guess sometimes it's just a question of doing your own thing instead of worrying what others are up to. It's [...]
Get lost in the gorgeous, flawless sounds of Soft Targets as manic songbird Jesse Corry emerges from "bedroom exile" to create an impressive set of breezy, psychedelic tunes on Heavy Rainbow. Group to spend September on the road. "...altogether compelling." – Music Connection "...clean and crisp, deserving of a good pair of headphones to truly appreciate what's been created. Honestly, you'
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