Drift Away with Hungry Cloud Darkening

hungrylikeawolfOkay. The afternoon has hit and my stress is subsiding a bit.  I just want to let my mind wander far off into the horizon.  No tune has fit that mood quite as wonderfully as this new song from Hungry Cloud Darkening.  My enjoyment comes from a comment of this softened touch on the song’s musical progression; those sweet vocals don’t hurt me either.  The song also benefits from barely arching over two minutes; it comes in and sweeps you away, then disappears into the distance.  You’ll get this song and a few others on Off Tempo, the band’s new album that’s being released on October 7th.

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Itasca Offers Beautiful Folk-Laden Tune

baeFor me, there’s really two sides of the folk story.  Part of me enjoys the emotional pull of the American Anthology, which for me, is more about the musical element and lyricism. But, as the genre has evolved, the power of the voice has taken it’s own step forward into the light.  Yes, I realize it all goes hand in hand, but sometimes with folk music I get drawn to the instrumentation and not the vocals…I digress. This new song from Itasca has me walking a fine line between both.  I really like the vocal quality here, but when the Peter and the Wolf flute stylings are busted out, I melt.  Her new album Unmoored by the Wind will be released by October 14th on New Images.

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Sweet Release of the Week: Seatraffic – Beauty in the Night

seaSeptember and October are chock full of releases almost every week, and this week there were some real gems out there.  I picked up the new Jonly Bonly and Avi Buffalo, but was unable to find this Seatraffic LP.  I like the progress the duo has made in their songwriting.  Here you’ll here a pulsing electronic beat that meets the rising vocal melody, while drums roll about in the background.  Beauty in the Night is definitely worth spending some time with, whether that be just today by listening HERE, or by finding yourself a nice copy to play at home. You’ll find that you enjoy things quite a bit, and then the world/week will feel just right.

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Download: Seatraffic – Beauty in the Night [MP3]

I’m In Love with I’m In Love by Fools Gold

foolishI said it. This new tune from Fool’s Gold is just perfect.  It’s filled with a few mini-suites, musically speaking, but in there you’ll find so many delectable ear treats that you’re going to find it hard not to just give into the music.  There’s a little bit of funkiness to it, though I tend to think the song is just super playful, built to let you freak out and enjoy one hell of a day.  The LA act are busy finishing touches on their next album, slated for a release next year, but when you’ve got a hit like this, you can’t hold it back from the masses.  Enjoy yourselves with this one kids.

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Download: Fools Gold – I’m In Love [MP3]

Little Big League

Little Big League bandWhile browsing through the internet today I came across this great track called “Tropical Jinx” from Philadelphia based band Little Big League.  It’s part rocker, part pop music with some female vocals coming in to add a bit of an edge.  This one has all things good.

Pick up new album, Tropical Jinx, via Run For Cover Records on October 14th.

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Impressive New Track From Waters

avatars-000070057974-bskxc8-t500x500Stop whatever you’re doing right now and hit play on this incredible new song by Waters.  Do it.  Now.  This one would definitely be called the opposite of a slow burner as it immediately draws you in with loud, power pop tendencies.  When the track ends, I’m finding that I want to hit play again as fast as I can.  Great tune from what is sure to be a great release this fall.

This track appears on a new EP entitled It All Might be Okay due out October 14th on Vagrant.

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Let’s Rock with Meatbodies

meat!I’ve had a pretty stressful week here; back to school night, moving from one house to another…you know, dumb adult stuff. So, I needed a pick me up, and this new track, not to mention album, from Meatbodies is freaking right on.  The recording has this grittiness to it, but in a fitting fashion, not one that makes you feel like a bunch of amateurs recorded it.  This particular song has this crazy breakdown near the end, demonstrating the band’s willingness to bring you songs entirely on their own terms.  You want to get amped up and enjoy your rock n’ roll right? Get ready for the band’s self-titled debut via In the Red on October 14th.

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Show Pics: Washed Out @ The Mohawk (9/9)

Washed OutThis was pretty much a double headliner show for me. The first time I saw both of the bands that played last night at The Mohawk, Small Black and Washed Out, they played overlapping sets during a SxSW day party, the former backing the latter. Fast forward many years and we are reliving those glory days of buzz and free bandanas.

SOLD OUT!

Sweaty date-night dance party!

Click through for many photos and a few more notes…

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Show Review: Woods @ Holy Mountain (8/20)

IMG_2861We’re a little bit late on this show review and we apologize for that in earnest.  Today we’re excited to introduce new contributer Cameron along with his handy photographer Ruth Vasquez for a review with photos.  I think you’ll find that you like him just as much as we do.  Follow the jump for his thoughts and fancy photos.

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Operators

640I’m not sure how we have yet to report on this, but better late than never they say right?  Operators is the current project of Dan Boeckner who many of us know for his time in Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, Divine Fits, and a slew of other projects.  When the man makes music, the world needs to pay attention.  The new group just released a new EP about a month ago (purchase here) and today we’re getting a listen to brand new single “Start Again”.  Get ready for the dance floor.

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