Since my last Letting Up Despite Great Faults post (you have to scroll down five seconds to find it), Neon is out, and we’ve got a brand new song, “Ride” to present off the album. The single has everything I’ve come to love about Letting Up, with relaxed vocals, a sunny vibe and retro synths.… Continue reading New Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Ride”
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New Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Wrapped”
It’s taken me way too long to post the new Letting Up Despite Great Faults material, and for that I apologize. This crew has been one of my favorites over my blogging (and pre-blogging) years, in both personality and musicianship. I adore everything they put it out. Frankly, it’s hard not to. Not liking Letting… Continue reading New Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Wrapped”
[MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”
Having become a staple on Knox Road and one of our good friends from our few years of blogging, electronic pop masterminds Letting Up Despite Great Faults will continue to get play here as long they keep making music we love. They recently released a new track off their forthcoming EP, Paper Crush, for free… Continue reading [MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”
Letting Up Despite Great Faults remix Silver Swans
Knox Road favorites, Letting Up Despite Great Faults,Ā recently remixed a lullingĀ Silver Swans song, which, knowing Letting Up, obviously resulted in something super whimsical. You know our feelings about remixes, we practically say it every time we post one (which is rare), but the good ones are too hard to ignore. Especially when it comes from… Continue reading Letting Up Despite Great Faults remix Silver Swans
Knox Roadās SFM mix for QRO Magazine
The online music publication QRO Magazine recently asked me to curate a mix of indie pop songs in the “Knox Road” mold for their “Thank You For Being A Friend Giveaway”. Essentially, we teamed up with three other super blogs – Cream Team, No Modest Bear, and Anti-Gravity Bunny – to make four respective mixes… Continue reading Knox Roadās SFM mix for QRO Magazine
Letting Up Despite Great Faults release full video for “Our Younger Noise”
Finally! Remember when we featured the teaser? Ok, good. Now watch the whole thing. [vimeo width=”540″ height=”360″]http://vimeo.com/10615286[/vimeo]
Letting Up Despite Great Faults releases charming teaser for new music video
Our friends Letting Up Despite Great Faults recently released a teaser to their much ballyhooed (…by us) upcoming music video for “Our Younger Noise”. It’s charming, enthralling, and VERY cute. Remember how I talked about their sound being perfect for films? And then I proceeded to describe my own made-up scene? Looks like my wish… Continue reading Letting Up Despite Great Faults releases charming teaser for new music video
iTunes Mixery
Here we go again (sorry it’s been so long!) For those who donāt know, this is iTunes Mixery part siete. Hereās how it goes: I play iTunes on shuffle -> tell you which song comes up -> provide the mp3 and a tidbit -> continue until five songs and embarrassment are complete. See my previous… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
Notable Album Release: Letting Up Despite Great Faults (s/t)
Please excuse me if you have trouble reading any of the following – I’m trying to write this post while jumping (for joy). I previously mentioned a Letting Up Despite Great Faults EP all the way back in December, but it’s about time we get a full length album out of these fine West Coast… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Letting Up Despite Great Faults (s/t)
Letting Up Despite Great Faults – New EP coming soon!
Letting Up Despite Great Faults is looking to release their newest EP, Your Colours, in February! Who knows when it will actually be released, but it’s totally awesome that there’s actually an album on the table. Their last big release, Movement, came in 2006 so I’ve been looking forward to this, well, ever since then.… Continue reading Letting Up Despite Great Faults – New EP coming soon!