Twintapes

Twintapes are Pavel and Jon. From the info on their Facebook page, they live in different cities (though, apparently “based” in Brooklyn), but you’d hardly know it by listening to their music. The sound depicts happier days in colorful ways. Think of a better description and you win. Twintapes – “Painting Ocean Dreams” [MP3] Twintapes… Continue reading Twintapes

Notable Album Release: Falcon – Disappear

Brooklyn’s Falcon are set to self-release their debut full-length, Disappear (which you can already download on Bandcamp),Ā on May 17. They’ve toyed around a bit with the Falcon EP in 2008 and composed a soundtrack to author Daniel Wallace’s illustrated book O’Great Rosenfeld. But what’s really interesting here is that Falcon’s songs were written by two… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Falcon – Disappear

Zach Hurd

Zach Hurd is a Brooklyn based singer/songwriter who makes acoustic pop that straddles the line between mainstream and atypical. He has sugary vocals and simple guitar tones to work the mass appeal but adds unusual harmonies and a variety of backing noises. Hurd released a full-length album, Changing Landscapes, earlier this year. Unfortunately, only half… Continue reading Zach Hurd

[MP3] Rubblebucket: ā€œTriangular Daisiesā€

Everyone loves candy, Rubblebucket makes candy pop, and if a=b and b=c then everyone should love Rubblebucket. Rubblebucket, based out of Brooklyn (but formerly of Vermont), recently released “Triangular Daisies”, the title track off their new EP out October 19 on Roll Call Records, for free download. A smooth, jazz/pop fusion of a song, “Triangular… Continue reading [MP3] Rubblebucket: ā€œTriangular Daisiesā€

Ladycop

Ladycop is a Brooklyn band who’s been around for a few years, but with the release of their latest album,Ā Waves,Ā they’re ready to strike it big. Waves, released in September, is full of swooning indie rock with pulsating guitar and generous synth. Tracks alternate from hushed acoustic beauties to spacey, echo-filled segments to slow-building cathartic anthems.… Continue reading Ladycop

Roy Paymon

It’s hard to classify Roy Paymon‘s music, as it blends together several styles of folk, pop, blues, rock, and general Americana. He’s a singer/songwriter based out of Brooklyn, and recently released his self-produced debut album, Guarding Crows. Check out a couple tracks below, including the stunning “Imonetta” (if you don’t understand why that’s the title… Continue reading Roy Paymon