I can't say I stumbled upon this band myself. A music buddy on last.fm recommended them to me a short while ago (Thanks Zach!). I am so very glad he did. Been listening to Dawes non-stop in my car on the way to work all this past week. I am completely stunned, er infatuated umm IN LOVE with their gorgeous album called North Hills ...incidentally they happen to be from North Hills, California. The band consists of Taylor Goldsmith, Wylie Gelber, Griffin Goldsmith and Tay Strathairn. Beautiful harmonies and melodies...they got that sweet Americana sound that always breaks my heart. [...]
Let me tell you a little bit about my year, needless to say it's been one of a lot of reflection and a relentless tug of wars between my mind and heart. I think my heart is losing the battle, but do not fear the mind is still in full operational mode. On a recent trip to Arizona I picked up this little gem and listened to it non-stop all the way home. It's amazing how cathartic long drives can be at times. Road trips are great when the destination is clearly define, but [...]
Let me tell you a little bit about my year, needless to say it's been one of a lot of reflection and a relentless tug of wars between my mind and heart. I think my heart is losing the battle, but do not fear the mind is still in full operational mode. On a recent trip to Arizona I picked up this little gem and listened to it non-stop all the way home. It's amazing how cathartic long drives can be at times. Road trips are great when the destination is clearly define, but [...]
**This is a mirrored post from over on Slowcoustic.com - (because I know Olly loves this guy!). The downloads included are a higher bit-rate over here as well!! "The heart of a cur keeping time with her bedroom eyes." ~JLL The upcoming album from Jeffrey Luck Lucas entitled "The Lion's Jaw" should be out any second and from the few tracks I have heard it is going to be another incredible album. This is [...]
Another great video from Scott Cudmore, this time from the man they call Phosphorescent and an informal SXSW performance of "Heaven Sitting Down". Despite the plane circling overhead, another beauty. Visit Camera Music HERE . Visit Phosphorescent HERE . Pick up the most recent Matthew Houck (aka Phosphorescent) album "To Willie" HERE . ~Smansmith
Between hays, woods, training dogs and sheep (!!), few time left for this sharing activity... So it will be really concise and short : I'm looping for couple weeks a bewitching ritornello from Goldfinch ... it's a two tracks medley entitled 'Hoedown / Pretend Kiss' and it's closing their first eponymous album released sooner this April. Check their myspace or facebook page, and if like me you're falling under their addiction, jump cdbaby.com website and buy a copy of Goldfinch
One of the most anticipated releases for this year is the new Bowerbirds album "Upper Air". The album is being released this July 6th (UK first!) and July 7th (US, and I presume Canada) from the Dead Oceans label. The album is another winner (yes we all know the album is making turns here and there lately), but this is an album that warrants a "collection" perspective. The band is clearly great, every album they have released from "Danger At Sea (EP)", to "Hymns for a Dark Horse" to the upcoming "Upper Air" have been stellar - a [...]
One of the most anticipated releases for this year is the new Bowerbirds album "Upper Air". The album is being released this July 6th (UK first!) and July 7th (US, and I presume Canada) from the Dead Oceans label. The album is another winner (yes we all know the album is making turns here and there lately), but this is an album that warrants a "collection" perspective. The band is clearly great, every album they have released from "Danger At Sea (EP)", to "Hymns for a Dark Horse" to the upcoming "Upper Air" have been stellar - a [...]
Very nice find while perusing the "now only legit for music" site, MySpace. She is a former East Coaster now living in the sun of Los Angeles. New album is finished and should be out soon, but I am unsure how to purchase unless a link shows up on one of her online pages... I guess I will have to keep an eye on her MySpace Page or follow her twitter for updates ( @jennyomusic ). I did find her on iLike and listened a bit more ( click [...]
Photo stolen from sonicallyaltered Well my affinity for all things bearded and acoustic have lead me to singer songwriter Josh Preston. There I said it...now did that sound creepy? Well creepy-ness aside, Josh has recently been kind enough to offer up some free downloads of his material via the his Bandcamp site . There are five (yes 5!) albums available for download that were released in the last 3 years more or less. So come on people, head on over for some sampling! I first came [...]
I just posted another Camera Music feature over on Slowcoustic, and I can't leave You Crazy Dreamers with no love!! I am a huge fan of the video series of Scott Cudmore's Camera Music and above you find a true Canadian acoustic Ghost Bees performance. Stunning - you have to watch the Halifax twins travel through the cold wilderness with pixie delicate strumming. There is multiple tracks in the above video so make sure you keep watching! BONUS: Ghost Bees "Vampire of [...]
Well I just got more excited than a 5-year old on Christmas morning. Stalking , err lurking on J. Tillman's myspace today I was greeted with this news from his blog: The new record, "Year In The Kingdom", will be out in Sept. through Western Vinyl and Bella Union. Well I know my co-blogger Smansmith is thrilled with this news as I am, as we both are a little bit obsessive about this man's music. Check out his myspace to preview the songs "Earthly Bodies", [...]
I first wrote about Tom and the boys here . At that point they had only released a single and were about to go off to Dallas and record their new album. Well not's much changed in terms of releases since then but I have been informed by them that the EP release is imminent with the full album to follow not long afterwards. These are looking like they will be self released on their A little something label via their management team of Autonomy Music Group So to wet your appetite just a little longer here [...]
these songs... are the solo home recordings of Nate Lacy. meanwhile, mimicking birds has acquired the additional live existence of Tim Skellenger on supplementary/lead guitar and Aaron Hanson on drums... Mimicking birds' first official record will be available via glacial pace recordings hopefully by summer 2009... -MySpace profile Just a quick note to check out some of the best "unknown to me" Portland talent - the West Coast just is deep with musicians, I can't keep up. If you enjoy a slew of free downloads, down-tempo acoustic recordings intertwined with a few quirky indie tracks - [...]
Howdy y'all, Sadly I don't have time to write a huge article here so will just give you some brief information. This is Miles' self titled debut album . It was produced by Grizzly Bears Chris Taylor and also features Tv on the radios Kyp Malone. Songs of drug abuse, redemption and I guess a little hope too, I believe it was released in the staes last July on Say Hey Records but has only arrived here in the UK via Transgressive Records . Some tracks are a full reverb [...]
Special Warning to young readers : If you're under 18 years old, please forget about this post, don't click the read more link below ! The Fight is Samantha Savage Smith's first song : And what a duel ! During the magical yet daunting process of recording, this turned into a 70's inspired folk rock ballad. It is the first song completed on my upcoming EP. I do hope you enjoy... and possibly start singing along to it. A [...]
Special Warning to young readers : If you're under 18 years old, please forget about this post, don't click the "continue reading" link below ! The Fight is Samantha Savage Smith's first song : And what a duel ! During the magical yet daunting process of recording, this turned into a 70's inspired folk rock ballad. It is the first song completed on my upcoming EP. I do hope you enjoy... and possibly start singing along to it. A [...]
Waterfall is another stunning song from Fraser Anderson , beautifully delivered this last summer when supporting Chuck Berry at Sète. Along with Rag and Bones, Photograph Too Hi and Grace, these five tracks preview are already placing his forthcoming third full length album, planned to be release this Autumn, amongst my 2009 favorite.
Waterfall is another stunning song from Fraser Anderson , beautifully delivered this last summer when supporting Chuck Berry at Sète. Along with Rag and Bones, Photograph Too Hi and Grace, these five tracks preview are already placing his forthcoming third full length album, planned to be release this Autumn, amongst my 2009 favorite.
If like me you're undergoing a springtime which is not sunny enough to fully charge your battery then you may really be in need of a huge dose of astounding rock... Fully drummed to help you survive this middle tone, middle salty season . On my quest to find some music matching this mood I came across only two albums. According to my full calendar, the second is pretty new, and it's the perfect great reason to have a start on this devilish mood... At first glance, I got addicted to Dustin Welch's music through this catchy [...]
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Top 10 MP3s of the Week (5/24)
Disclosure – When A Fire Starts to Burn
Daft Punk: When anonymity goes wrong
Quadron – Better Off (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Daithi – Chameleon Life (feat. Raye)
