I hope I’ve just missed people talking about Bryan Laurier & The Lost Acres, because I’m not quite sure why the group doesn’t have more fanfare. They come across in an unassuming manner both in song and in words, which draws me to the simple elegance of the folk-laden music. Let it be a de-stresser… Continue reading Bryan Laurier & The Lost Acres
The 1975 releases new song, “You”
While I attempt to work through the consequences of this storm (I am perfectly fine and have power, not to fear!), I don’t have much mental capacity to say anything other than “listen!”. But the song below, which came out yesterday, is helping me become a little less stir-crazy. The 1975’s new EP, Sex, is… Continue reading The 1975 releases new song, “You”
[Hype Hype Hooray] Unearthing the True Message Behind “Monster Mash”
Hype Hype Hooray is a biweekly “critique” of the music scene and the blogosphere that feeds it, told through the lens of Jamie Hale, a journalist who likes music about as much as he likes scotch and a firm leather chair. Please enjoy with a grain of salt. A sharp breeze blew through the cluttered… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Unearthing the True Message Behind “Monster Mash”
Skittish releases The Five Stages EP
I like writing. Rarely do I think posts are better presented with what I’m given from the artist. Except with Skittish. I’ll make it quick: Band, Skittish, about to be signed by Yep Roc. Love triangle, suicide attempt, label scared off, members disperse leaving me alone to make “The Five Stages EP.” The new Skittish… Continue reading Skittish releases The Five Stages EP
Guy Fox
When the subject of the email addressed to me read “Innovative Indie-Afro-Yacht-Rock Band,” I almost immediately trashed it. But then I thought about how sassy and jerky I’ve been on email lately and decided to give the San Fransisco crew a spin. I’m getting too jaded; I gotta try to get back into things a… Continue reading Guy Fox
[soundscape] tangible
photo: ‘first dance’ song: edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros – “man on fire (little daylight remix)” [mp3] | web ‘one day i will find the right words and they will be simple.’ — jack kerouac when i had been 18 for two weeks, i decided i was moving from california to nashville. it was a… Continue reading [soundscape] tangible
[Hype Hype Hooray] Indie Music’s Watery Grave or How Carles Might Be Right
Hype Hype Hooray is a biweekly “critique” of the music scene and the blogosphere that feeds it, told through the lens of Jamie Hale, a journalist who likes music about as much as he likes scotch and a firm leather chair. Please enjoy with a grain of salt. The header reads “R.I.P. Indie Music, Our… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Indie Music’s Watery Grave or How Carles Might Be Right
[MP3] The Tinder Box: “The Crow, The Mourn”
My favorite bluegrassers since the first time I posted about them are back. Melt with me. The Tinder Box – “The Crow, The Mourn” [MP3] The Tinder Box are nearly finished with their new album, To The Road
Old Earth
I don’t know if you noticed but it’s getting cold out there. As autumn starts to sink its teeth into the world for another year, Old Earth is here to complete the picture for you. “Less Words,” a fantastic song from Old Earth’s latest release, a low place at The Old Place, sounds like a walk… Continue reading Old Earth
Passenger Peru demonstrates their adventurous side on self-titled debut album
Largely the vision of former Antlers bassist Justin Stivers, Passenger Peru rides Stivers bass into more experimental areas than Antlers usual fare. Stivers teamed up with Justin Gonzalez to bring Passenger Peru’s self-titled album into existence. From the start of the album, you get the impression that Stivers attempted to bring the experimental side of… Continue reading Passenger Peru demonstrates their adventurous side on self-titled debut album