I gotta admit something. I couldn’t post anything the last few days not because I was busy, but because I could not find a single new artist or piece of music I wanted to post about. So thank god Imperial Mammoth came my way with some new songs off their upcoming album Gold Confetti. This… Continue reading [MP3] Imperial Mammoth: “Little Earthquakes”
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Mount Sharp
Mount Sharp, comprised of some of the coolest dudes I know, including one of my What Blog?! partners, Bryan Bruchman, have announced that their first physical release, WEIRD FEARS EP, will be available this summer via yk records. If first single “Crazy Eyes” is indicative of what’s to come, we’re in for a real treat. Killer guitar lines… Continue reading Mount Sharp
[MP3] The Lake District: “Framed”
When we talk about music, we oftentimes come up with banal platitudes to describe what the heck something sounds like in a way we think we’ve never described something in the past. It all comes out to synonymous adjectives and sometimes induces WTF faces. The Lake District aka Trevor Ransom, from Seattle, got creative in… Continue reading [MP3] The Lake District: “Framed”
[MP3] Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons: “Hurricane”
You can see the opening scene to a TV show in this Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons song. The main character is purposefully walking, or jogging in the morning, or doing something mischievous that makes them look and feel superior to all else. You know what I’m talking about. “Hurricane” takes on a life… Continue reading [MP3] Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons: “Hurricane”
[MP3] Mansions on the Moon: “Fade Into You” (Mazzy Star cover)
Spanning from intense electro pop to folk ballads to acoustic covers of such luminaries as Mazzy Star, Mansions on the Moon does it all. Mansions on the Moon on Knox Road | Website
[MP3] Sophia Mitiku: “The Hollow”
We speak about worldy musicians quite often, but I’d be hard-pressed to find someone more deserving of that label than Sophia Mitiku. Mitiku, half Korean, half Ethiopian, was born in California but raised and grew up between Germany and Finland. Say what? Yeah. She knows a thing or two about diverse cultures. Mitiku, a singer/songwriter,… Continue reading [MP3] Sophia Mitiku: “The Hollow”
Notable Album Release: Brother Dege – How to Kill a Horse
Dust off the desert sand from the creases of your hat. The sun will come up soon; it’s time to get back on your weary feet and keep searching. For who you have become and for who you want to be. How to Kill a Horse is due November 5 via GolarWash Labs & Records. Brother… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Brother Dege – How to Kill a Horse
[MP3] Maria Taylor: “Tunnel Vision”
Um, how did this one just pass me by? Maybe because it premiered in the Wall Street Journal (everyone loves indie!). Whatever, all that matters is that Maria Taylor is coming back with a new album, Something About Knowing. It drops October 29 (via Saddle Creek) so that’s really all I’ll be listening to at the… Continue reading [MP3] Maria Taylor: “Tunnel Vision”
[MP3] The Landing: “Strange Charm”
The Landing’s “Strange Charm” is a soft piano falsetto track that’s right in my wheelhouse. Not overly experimental, which keeps it listenable, but still layered and sophisticated. It’s pretty; it’s hopeful; it’s mesmerizing. Go ahead and take the plunge. The Landing on the web | Facebook
[MP3] Yellerkin: “Solar Laws”
She’s sitting, staring out at the small lake behind the house. Dark clouds appear in the distance, moving quickly towards her. She looks down; the far edge of the lake shows tiny little circles, making their way closer. The circles multiply, getting bigger and fast approaching. Her friends rush into the house, grabbing their towels… Continue reading [MP3] Yellerkin: “Solar Laws”