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FATHER JOHN MISTY – “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings”

Spencer — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:07:21 +0000

J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes, is going by Father John Misty for his upcoming album, Fear Fun. KCRW has been playing “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” pretty consistently, and I still can’t get enough. “Jesus Christ, girl…”

Fear Fun (Sub Pop, May 2012)

SEAN O’NEILL – “Don’t Look”

Spencer — Tue, 10 May 2011 00:04:08 +0000

If you follow OTIS HEAT, you probably got the email about lead singer Sean O’Neill’s solo project offering a free download of “Don’t Look.” On Monday, 5/16 O’Neill will be opening up for the legendary Chuck Ragan at The Bell House in Brooklyn. You can purchase tickets for $10 right here. On Thursday, 5/19 he will be playing a free show at Piano’s . If you’re in NY and have a chance, I highly recommend you check him out.

tUnE-yArDs

Spencer — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:04:20 +0000

“Bizness”

“Gangsta”

This is the first I’ve heard of tUnE-yArDs. Really digging these tracks.

tUnE-yArDs is the singular musical project of New England native Merrill Garbus. Possessing an expansive sound that marries a coarse folk ingenuity with the bold pop sensibility of an R&B siren, BiRd-BrAiNs was assembled with a staunch DIY aesthetic. Recording herself using a digital voice recorder and assembled using shareware mixing software, she was described by Stereogum as “a self-contained Sublime Frequencies compilation, jumping between blues, African tunes, shiny reggae-esque sprawls, and lo-fi folk”, infusing the worldly sonic palette of M.I.A. or post-punk pioneers The Raincoats. April 18th / 19th (US) marks the release of the second album from Merrill Garbus’ tUnE-yArDs. Entitled w h o k i l l, the album was recorded shortly after Garbus transplanted herself from Montreal to sunny Oakland, California having extensively toured debut album BiRd-BrAiNs through 2009 and 2010. – 4AD

w h o k i l l (4AD, April 2011)

TERRAPLANE SUN – Coyote

Spencer — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:16:04 +0000

Awesome new album from Terraplane Sun called Coyote. My favorite tracks are “Slow Train” and “Funnel of Love” but the whole album is a really great listen. It’s a great one, definitely check it out…

Coyote (December 2010)

BAND OF HORSES – “Infinite Arms”

Spencer — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:38:27 +0000

Infinite Arms (May 2010)

ICARUS HIMSELF – “Digging Holes”

Spencer — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:59:39 +0000

Mexico (Science of Sound, May 2010)

FRAZEY FORD – “Firecracker”

Spencer — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:47:25 +0000

FRAZEY FORD – “Firecracker”

The Recordings of The Middle East

Spencer — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:18:54 +0000

I first heard the song “Blood” by Australian band The Middle East on KCRW a couple of months ago. The harmonies and soft, melodic progressions build to create moving, stirring music and the same is true for all of their songs, most of which are between 5 to 7 minutes long. ”Blood” immediately reminded me of “Wake Up” by Arcade Fire although I’m not sure if most people would feel the same way. When I first heard “Pig Food” I thought it had to be a cover of a Radiohead track. The debut album, The Recordings of The Middle East, was self-released in Australia in 2008. An EP was made available in the US on iTunes just a couple of weeks ago. Check out the tracks below including “Pig Food” which isn’t included on the EP. MP3: The Middle East – “Blood” (Download) [See post to listen to audio] MP3: The Middle East – “The Darkest Side” (Download) [See post to listen to audio] The Recordings of The Middle East EP (October 2009) MP3: The Middle East – “Pig Food” (Download) [See post to listen to audio] The Recordings of The Middle East (2008)

Reworks of art?

Spencer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:05:33 +0000

I’ve wanted to share these songs for a while now but I didn’t have too much to say about them all. I think they’re all awesome remixes and covers of great tracks but check them out and decide for yourself… The xx – “You’ve Got The Love” (Florence and the Machine) (Download) [See post to listen to audio] Washed Out – “Feel It All Around (Toro y Moi Remix)” (Download) [See post to listen to audio] Taken By Trees – “My Boys” (Animal Collective) (Download) [See post to listen to audio] Florence and the Machine – “Drumming Song (Boy 8-bit Remix)” (Download) [See post to listen to audio] Phoenix – “Lisztomania (Alex Metric Remix)” (Download) [See post to listen to audio] Dr. Fox’s Old Timey String Band – “Kids” (MGMT) (Download) [See post to listen to audio] Mayer Hawthorne – “Green Eyed Love (Waajeed Remix)” *REMOVED BY REQUEST*

AM – Future Sons and Daughters

Spencer — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:57:36 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I saw A M at the Hotel Cafe and it was an awesome show. His music reaches across a number of genres from psychedelic rock and folk to soul and classic rock, even jazz. AM’s new album, Future Sons & Daughters, draws on an eclectic variety of musical influences to create a blend of 60′s rock with well arranged, folk-rock pop music. It’s easy to hear the influence of past artists such as David Axelrod and Jorge Ben which produces a result somewhere between more modern influences such as Beck and Shawn Lee. Some of the songs have parts that really remind me of Clutchy Hopkins and Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra. The wide ranging influences and the seamless blending of so many genres makes it hard to categorize as any one kind, but is entirely AM’s own, unique brand of music. Future Sons & Daughters is something special for serious music enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. And definitely make sure you check out the live show if you get a chance too.

MP3: AM – “Grand Opinion” Future Sons & Daughters (August 2009)

Sample more songs from FS&D: The Other Side Jorge Ben Darker Days