Yep. This is what I wanted to wake up to.
So unassuming this Jon Lindsay is, with his benign use of layering instruments (those horns came out of nowhere!). I dig all of it. “Vapor” comes from Lindsay’s upcoming LP #2, Summer Wilderness Program, which will sure be taking us in many different directions.
Feel good pop can never hurt, right? Stay tuned over at his Facebook page for more information on the upcoming release.
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Elegant and minimal, Australian singer-songwriter, Siobhan stuns our ears in her newest track, “Don’t Take Her Heart If You’re Gonna Let Her Down.”
Sometimes all it takes is charming female vocals and a light keyboard melody to put a smile on my face. As one of Melbourne’s “2012 artists to watch,” Siobhan is gearing up to release her debut album, Solider Heart, on May 23rd. Anyone coming of age into a world that’s full of transition, challenges, perseverance, and strength will truly relate to her musical observations of the complexities of moving into adulthood.
Enjoy.
Electro artist, Teeel, is just constantly working his ass off. Can’t say I hate it, especially when he consistently pops out gems like this on the regular.
Show Jim some love and download the track below, even compare it to the original. It’s incredible how he turned the track upside down adding those classic thick synths of his all while carefully retaining Ian McGlynn’s song, “Gold Morning Mend.”
Gold Morning Mend (TEEEL Remix) - Ian McGlynn
Gold Morning Mend - Ian McGlynn
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I’ve missed this.
A strong female pop artist from the UK and no, I’m not talking about Adele or Ellie Goulding right now. I’ll endlessly love when Kate Nash and the like appear on my shuffle; I enjoy the light and delicate vocals that are filled with melancholic emotion. Smaller production but larger lyrical themes, I’m a bit enamored at the moment by this particular musician.
Jose Vanders will win you over. She will. A classically trained pianist at a ripe young age, she’s built her path steadily since showcasing her talent at the local British pubs. She’s released a fair amount of music since then and after going on tour with Luke Leighfield this past fall, I suspect she may be somewhere in the process of culminating a new album. We can only hope.
Listen to her most recent release, Blue Notes, and familiarize yourself with a handful of tracks below.
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Oh, my. I kind of, absolutely, adore this. All of this. Can we be friends?
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Off of last year’s Mysterious Powers album, “Don’t Turn Your Back On Love,” is a fantastic example of simple American folk-rock. A story told of a past love, full of anecdotes and charming twang.
“I don’t know how it happened but here we are on the dance floor together.”
Something about Furman’s voice just makes me swoon and feel warm inside. It’s like those first moments of Spring when your body recognizes the beautiful weather and rising temperatures, the loss of chills and necessity for multiple layers. Wonderfully acoustic, right-click and enjoy.
Don’t Turn Your Back On Love – Ezra Furman And The Harpoons
It’s awesome to see a musician just grow and grow and grow. I remember seeing Sharon Van Etten years ago with a decent Johnny Brenda’s crowd, and now she’s selling shows out left and right. I mean, people are asking if anyone’s selling tickets on her facebook page. It’s great.
Van Etten recently was asked to cover Glass Ghost’s track, “Like A Diamond,” which she truly does justice. It’s light and delicate, emotional and aching with a soft piano and heartbreaking lyrics. Right-click to download the track and catch the original version below.
Like A Diamond – Sharon Van Etten
PS. if you’re in the New York City parts then be sure to mark Feb 26th on your calendar, Glass Ghost and Carter Tanton will be performing with Sharon at the Bowery Ballroom.
Life has slowly started to settle, the boxes are unpacked and I think my dog realizes that we’re not on a trip anymore.
However you look at this unseasonably warm weather you can’t deny the familiar feelings you get when you hear birds chirping and other early signs that spring is only a few months away. It’s gorgeous today in the city as I sit posted up in this Starbucks copping some wi-fi and looking out on everyone moving at a slower, more relaxed pace. On days like these I like to turn on shuffle and let the randomness take over.
Someday I Will Treat You Good – Sparklehorse
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Everything about this song I LOVE.
Hop on the pre-sale of Bound For Glory here. Right-click and enjoy.
“Now you’re laying on the carpet and you’re leaving me to cope with everything that’s nothing to me sometimes things just go right through me”
I have a special spot in my heart for English folk.
Richard Walters is a British singer-songwriter who creates sweeping, emotional music that’s lovely on cold and grey winter days. He recently released Young Trees EP, back in December and it’s a richly produced 5-track album. I highly recommend the track ”Dandelion,” it reminds me of Damien Rice and the like (but it’s really all so collectively good).
