Monday, December 3, 2012

Snowmine

Similar to High Highs, Low Roar, etc. Honestly haven't given the whole album a full listen yet, but this song is great.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Future of Forestry

You may already have some of their Christmas music floating around, but their latest LP is pretty solid. Some instant favorites are "As It Was", "Would You Come Home", and "You". (BTW, the video below isn't official.)

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Ian McGlynn

Now We're Golden
June 2012






Kyte

Love to Be Lost
July 2012




Maximillian Hecker

Mirage of Bliss
July 2012





Paper Route

The Peace of Wild Things
September 2012

Here's a reminder from their last album...


Teaser for new album...





The Helio Sequence

Negotiations
September 2012

Finally, out next month!  Been waiting for this one for a while.  It won't disappoint.
Local artist, footage is of Portland.




The Rocketboys

Build Anyway
June 2012


Thieving Irons

BEHOLD, this dreamer!
June 2012

Kinda got hooked on these guys with their first album.
Their albums grow better with repeated listening.
Try "Gentle Hands" and "Letters to Catherine"



Threadbare, Brother - When Summer Comes Again

Wanted to repost this song, my current favorite of the summer.  I love the lyrics...

There is a spirit in the woods
A sound that few have understood
Pen at his wood carved flute
and the nymph at her hair-strung lute
I stay all afternoon
Greet the rising of the moon
Grow whiskers on my chin

When summer comes again

There is a vision in a book
A sight that many have forsook
the druid is crouching by the sea
cradling the once and future king
I read the words out loud
stepping behind the shroud
A hope that words can mend

When summer comes again

There is a darkness in the sky
the windows were open all last night
the clouds are crying out in pain
Im waiting on the sound of rain
Standing at the screen door
knowing I never wanted more
The creature can keep his sins

When summer comes again




Two Door Cinema Club

Beacon
August 2012



Trent Dabs

Future Like Snow
June 2012




Young Galaxy - Shoreless Kid

New double A-side single





June 2012

Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Bright Road

Norway
January 2012



Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Radical Face

The Family Tree
October 2011

I know y'all have this album already, but I hadn't given it a good listen until recently.  I have to say, this song is Incredible!  Had to post it.

Mountains


The Ghosts

The End
April 2012




Some great songs on this album.

The Chakras

Build Me A Swan
September 2011



Mount Washington

Mount Washington
February 2012




Beach House

Bloom
May 2012






Friday, March 30, 2012

Michael Moller

A Month of Unrequited Love
May 2011

Lead singer from Moi Caprice.
He released one song a day for a month then combined them as this album.  They all deal with unrequited love in one way or another so try not to kill yourself ... naturally this is a great album.

Amateur live version of "In Memory of My Feelings"


Cover "Where the Wind Blows"


"As You Walk Away"


Tyrone Wells

Where We Meet
 Feb 2012

Really enjoyed this song so decided to post it. 
Overall, the album is a little too mainstream "Pop-y" for me to fit in the singer/songwriter/indie category.  However, there are other decent songs on it - "Where We Meet", "You Still Love Me",...   

Belarus

Communicate
2008

Stumbled across these guys the other day... very good album, not a single miss on it for me.
Unfortunately, they have already disbanded so this is all we'll get.



Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Naked And Famous

These guys sound like a blend between MGMT and M83 and maybe a little Gypsy and the Cat. The first song sounds more like MGMT and the second song sounds more like M83. Definitely a feel good Spring band.



Sunday, March 11, 2012

Youth Lagoon

Saw these guys live last night. Pretty amazing. Watch the first video all the way through as his style is to pick up more towards the end of his songs.



Saturday, March 3, 2012

This Winter Room

Losing the Paper Moon
January 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012

Ourlives

Out of Place EP
November 2011


The Orange Lights

Life Is Still Beautiful
2009




Imagine Dragons

Continued Silence EP
February 2012



The Autumn Film

8 Track Tape
February 2012




"Today I'll Die" from The Ship and The Sea

Andrew Belle

The Daylights EP
Feb. 2012




"Static Waves" from Under the Ladder

Animal Kingdom

"Strange Attractor" single
January 2012



Morten Harket

First single released in Norway in February from upcoming album "Out of My Hands" to be released (in Norway) on March 9th.

"Lightning" was written by Kent (band) and Morten Harket.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Wow. Finally just listening to Benjamin Francis Leftwich even though I've had him in my iTunes since November. Halfway through the album so far and every single song gets a 5 star rating. This guy knows how to write songs. Gives me the chills. Amazing filming too. Great find Scott.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

VNV Nation

You guys might have this already but I finally stumbled on it...
This is definitely one of their best.  Top of my track list for my pre-work 5:30AM jog.

"Gratitude" - great lyrics


Burned this one out ... 


VNV Nation
Automatic
Oct. 2011

Sunday, January 22, 2012

iLiKETRAiNS - Sirens

Felt this song deserved one more post even though it was already posted a while back, just because of how unbelievably awesome it is.

Friday, January 20, 2012

PSA

up and coming  
... here are a few albums to watch out for...





Saturday, January 14, 2012

i Like Trains

Sea of Regrets
New video from "This Skin Full of Bones" DVD/CD

Beautiful... these guys are Masters.
Music for stormy seas.




I LIKE TRAINS
This Skin Full of Bones
November 2011

Friday, January 13, 2012

Happy Particles

Excellent debut album from Scottish group.  Sample review...

THE SCOTSMAN/RADAR

'You could float on this album for days, allowing its gorgeous melodies to wrap themselves around your head and soothe your tired mind. You could listen to it on repeat and find something new catching your ear each time - there are rich levels of detail, but nothing which ever feels forced or superfluous. It is - well, there's that word once more - stunning.' 


Happy Particles
Under Sleeping Waves
December 2011



We Invented Paris

Good Album.
Vocals remind me of Vega 4.



We Invented Paris
S/T
November 2011

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wild Nothing - Golden Haze

Just stumbled on these guys after searching for stuff similar to High Highs.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

High Highs




High Highs EP
November 2011

Smith & Burrows

Should have posted this before the Holidays but still a great winter album.



Funny Looking Angels
November 2011