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Sprawling Beauty from Day Joy

December 4, 2012 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Part of me wishes it would one day get cold in Austin, that way I could really delve into some of the music that seems perfectly fitting for this time of year. On the newest gem from Day Joy, you can really get lost in the layered textures, emotionally pulling you in with touches of string arrangements. Even the echo of pre-recorded sounds is somewhat haunting, yet the effortless harmonies inherent in the song seem like they’d fit right in if one was to be sitting fireside. It’s such a joy to discover bands that really work to hone their craftsmanship. You can find this tune on Go to Sleep, Mess–it comes out on February 12th via Small Plate Records.

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Download:Day Joy – Purple [MP3]

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Great Floating Folk Number from Day Joy

September 17, 2012 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’ve been looking through the window at the rain for hours, trying to get the site ready for the week. One of the tracks we were sent just seems perfectly fitting for the soundtrack of these last two hours. Florida’s Day Joy have crafted this emotional folk number, which gives me the impression that my life is quietly floating by as the rain soaks my yard. It’s a pretty special listen, and one that moved me the minute I pressed play. You can find this track and others on the band’s debut, Go To Sleep, Mess; the record will be released soon by Small Plate Records.

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Download:Day Joy – Go To Sleep, Mess [MP3]

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