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Dead Child Star – Stars Side Project
Stars continues to be on my favorite bands. One of their frontmen, Torq, will be completing his own side project this year entitled “Dead Child Star.” Amy Millan (who has such a rad voice) did her own thing recently, and she’s also slated for a new album in
Neko Case – Middle Cyclone – Making of Video
Neko Case of The New Pornographers has a new album coming out this spring entitled “Middle Cyclone.” It’s slated to arrive on March 3, 2009. I’ve been meaning to write about the New Porno’s “Challengers” for awhile. Even though that album is old news for many of us, I know quite a few people who don’t know that disc. If you don’t know it, let me know and I’ll blog it. If you don’t own it, buy it from Amazon for $6.99
Do you know: Rosie Thomas
Do you know Rosie Thomas?
Good friends with Sufjan Stevens and Denison Witmer; Rosie Thomas has one of the most beautiful female voices I’ve heard. Very chill — sometimes depressed — and filled with raw lyrics, Rosie Thomas is one of the most underestimated artists I’ve heard.
Listen to Copleand – You are My Sunshine Album
If you don’t like Copeland, you’re probably sick of reading about them. However, if you do like them; read on. After purchasing the album, I think it lacks a bit of punch. I still like it, and it’s growing on me; but it’s not as good as the last few albums. I’ve included a few tracks, so decide for yourself.
New Aqualung – Words and Music – Listen
It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long since Aqualung’s latest album, “Memory Man” which you can hear a track from in my latest Aqualung post, or on the mixtape.
Aqualung’s new disc arrives on October 7, and is a compilation of new songs, old songs…
UPDATE: Listen to Copeland. Copeland News: New Album – You Are My Sunshine
UPDATE (10.18.08) – Listen:
So after purchasing the album, I think it lacks a bit of punch. I still like it, and it’s growing on me; but it’s not as good as the last few albums. They’ve chilled it out a bit…
Deas Vail – Think Mew + Mae
I’m sure bands hate it when the first thing you comment on is how amazing the lead vocalist’s voice is; but this is one damn good voice. Amazing falsetto. Anyhow, what’s a good voice without good music? Deas Vail have a great thing going for such a young band. They have only made one full-length album so far, entitled “All the Houses Look the Same” and just recently released an EP entitled “White Lights” …
Nada Surf’s New Album – Lucky
Nada Surf has a new album called “Lucky” out–and from the sounds of it it’s pretty rad. You can download a free track entitled “See These Bones” from their label Barsuk’s (Death Cab’s old label) site. Just right click the above link, and choose “Save As.”
You can also listen to that track right here:
Nada Surf – Lucky
See These…
The Album Leaf – Beautiful Instrumental
“Rough warmth, that’s a good description” says Sigur Rós’ Sundlaugin studio (used to be a pool) Enginer, Jon Birgisson. A San Diego band, The Album Leaf got it’s name based on a Chopin piece–which makes sense as The Album Leaf consists mostly of James LaValle, a classically trained musician. LaValle has also been part of punk, metal, and progressive rock bands.
The…
Listen to Sigur Ros’ New Album – English Songs?!
UPDATE: Now that the album is available for purchase, they have shutoff their full streaming. You can buy the mp3 album directly from their site at 320 kps for $8.00, or you can buy the CD for $12.00 including shipping and handling. Go buy it!
Sigur Ros is one of my favorite bands in the world.
Three rows back, this was…
