The Albertans formed in Vancouver, Canada. Earlier this year they released their latest album New Age. When "The Wake" came on and that guitar riff hit, it really stuck with me throughout the rest of the album. It is insanely catchy and very memorable.
The whole album comes to a stop on "May". It's just this beautiful vocal accompanied by a single guitar and makes for a very raw feel. Even though it's very minimalist in it's pieces, it brings on an epic feeling that stretches beyond its instrumental limits. "The Wake" is below, but unfortunately I cannot find "May" anywhere so you'll just have to get the album in order to hear that wonderful track.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Juliana Richer Daily
This post is going to be a little different than all the other ones. Juliana is one of those YouTube sensations, but probably not as well known as she deserves to be. She does incredible covers of just about anything including Bon Iver, Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes, Arcade Fire and a slew of others.
Here is her channel link, http://www.youtube.com/user/julianaeveryday#g/u, just so you can see all the great stuff she has on there. She even posted a link to download her covers so you don't always have to go to YouTube to hear them. She also has original work that you can find by going to her page. So below are just a few random samplings, just make sure to go to her page to hear the rest.
Here is her channel link, http://www.youtube.com/user/julianaeveryday#g/u, just so you can see all the great stuff she has on there. She even posted a link to download her covers so you don't always have to go to YouTube to hear them. She also has original work that you can find by going to her page. So below are just a few random samplings, just make sure to go to her page to hear the rest.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Gold Leaves
Gold Leaves is a new project of Grant Olsen, half of Seattle folk duo Arthur & Yu. Their album The Ornament came out about two weeks ago. They remind me of a dream-pop version of Fleet Foxes or Band of Horses.
I know it sounds like a weird comparison but I think after you hear it, you'll understand what I'm saying. Below are studio and live versions of "The Ornament".
I know it sounds like a weird comparison but I think after you hear it, you'll understand what I'm saying. Below are studio and live versions of "The Ornament".
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Eskimo Joe
This is my first Saturday post and I figured it was appropriate since I've been slacking the last week or so due to me being out of town, but I am also bringing one of the best new albums in today's post so hopefully that will make up for the lack of posting recently.
I found myself laughing when I knew I had to post Eskimo Joe because they are ANOTHER Australian act. I'm starting to lose count on all the amazing Australian bands in today's indie scene. I'm quite confident that a music festival of only Australian indie acts would be able to fill a weekend without boredom.
Their new album Ghosts of the Past, came out a couple of weeks ago and it's been hard for me to stop playing it. With it having so many great tracks, I am also having trouble picking out my favorite song. But I'd like to think that's a good problem to have. It may be hard to find here in the States, so head over to their site, http://eskimojoe.bigcartel.com/, and you can easily get it from there. So below are a couple of tracks from the album to give you a taste of the greatness.
I found myself laughing when I knew I had to post Eskimo Joe because they are ANOTHER Australian act. I'm starting to lose count on all the amazing Australian bands in today's indie scene. I'm quite confident that a music festival of only Australian indie acts would be able to fill a weekend without boredom.
Their new album Ghosts of the Past, came out a couple of weeks ago and it's been hard for me to stop playing it. With it having so many great tracks, I am also having trouble picking out my favorite song. But I'd like to think that's a good problem to have. It may be hard to find here in the States, so head over to their site, http://eskimojoe.bigcartel.com/, and you can easily get it from there. So below are a couple of tracks from the album to give you a taste of the greatness.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Celebration
The appropriately named Celebration have done something revolutionary in the music industry. They have decided to get rid of their label and just release their music for free. On their site, http://www.celebrationelectrictarot.com/#, they say they believe that CDs are dead and the rise of MP3s have taken over. This is something I think most can agree with. If you head over to their bandcamp site, http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/celebration-hello-paradise, you can download their latest album Hello Paradise for free.
I said that they are appropriately named because Hello Paradise seems to be the definition of a celebration. It is a lot of fun, has a great sound, and even has some slower more powerful moments (such as a speech about the one or thing you would be celebrating at such an event). They said the idea of the album is to do a track based off of a tarot card, which I'm not very well versed in but the idea is cool. From start to finish the album is a journey in the truest since of the word. May as well go over to their site and download since it won't cost you anything.
I said that they are appropriately named because Hello Paradise seems to be the definition of a celebration. It is a lot of fun, has a great sound, and even has some slower more powerful moments (such as a speech about the one or thing you would be celebrating at such an event). They said the idea of the album is to do a track based off of a tarot card, which I'm not very well versed in but the idea is cool. From start to finish the album is a journey in the truest since of the word. May as well go over to their site and download since it won't cost you anything.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Atlas Genius
And here we go again with another blossoming Australian band. On their page they are compared to a mixture of Pheonix and The Kooks, which I think is a great comparison. I'd maybe also throw in a little bit of Vampire Weekend. They are just really good indie pop-rock.
If you head over to their site, http://www.atlasgenius.com/music, you can download their first single "Trojans" for free. It is also embedded below just so you can hear it before downloading, but it's definitely worth grabbing.
If you head over to their site, http://www.atlasgenius.com/music, you can download their first single "Trojans" for free. It is also embedded below just so you can hear it before downloading, but it's definitely worth grabbing.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Sole And The Skyrider
This is probably the most interesting and different kind of hip hop I've heard in quite some time. It's mainly because of the beats. They aren't traditional hip hop beats, rather they have a more dubstep/house feel to them. It makes for a very interesting listen.
This is just one of many projects by Sole, aka Tim Holland. Sole has a very unique voice and style, which is always a good thing because it makes him recognizable. Below are a few tracks off of their latest album Hello Cruel World, just so you can get a feel for the sound of the album and see how it's different than most hip hop out today. The album also has some great guest appearances, including Sage Francis and Lil B.
This is just one of many projects by Sole, aka Tim Holland. Sole has a very unique voice and style, which is always a good thing because it makes him recognizable. Below are a few tracks off of their latest album Hello Cruel World, just so you can get a feel for the sound of the album and see how it's different than most hip hop out today. The album also has some great guest appearances, including Sage Francis and Lil B.
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