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More New Tunes from Idiot Glee

May 26, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Awhile back I talked about Idiot Glee and singer James Friley, claiming him as one of the artists you needed to check out for SXSW. His popularity continues to grow with his careful bedroom craftsmanship. His voice has a distant feel, yet the music is completely relatable. He’ll be releasing his latest record Paddywhack on Moshi Moshi on June 7th, and the song below is just another slow-burning gem that will carry you away quietly. This is the kind of weekend we all need when times require a little bit of rest and relaxation.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Idiot-Glee-Trouble-At-The-Dacehall.mp3]

Download: Idiot Glee – Trouble At The Dacehall [MP3]

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New Music from Idiot Glee

February 9, 2011 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

A lot is always said about creativity amongst singer-songwriters, and recent hits like Jens Lekman (or I guess you could say James Blake) use the layering of textures to craft amazing tracks. James Friley does much the same thing under the name Idiot Glee, except my itnerest in his tunes comes from his influences musically, such as Scott Walker or Brian Wilson…you know, real pop geniuses. He’ll be making his way to SXSW this year, and you can look for a full-length at some point in the summer. For now, just enjoy the fact that his layering of textures and melodies seems harmonious, as that’s what it should be about.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/idiot-glee-do-you-wanna-go.mp3]

Download: Idiot Glee – Do You Wanna Go [MP3]

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