Thursday, June 7th, 2007
I first heard of SF indie-folksters The Papercuts while browsing through the Pitchfork Media reviews. Somewhere between the time I downloaded their album and a few days later when I played the album through multiple times, I feel in love with their dreamy, slightly sad summer-pop sound. Songwriter Jason Quever’s frail, ghostly vocals perfectly compliment the album’s sepia-drenched, vintage vibe. Enough talk. Check out why Devendra Banhart released this album through his label.
The Papercuts - Dear Employee
The Papercuts - Summer Long
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Friday, June 1st, 2007
I was poking around on The Deli, a blog dedicated to showcasing the NY indie-rock scene. They featured a rock and roll trio called The Cummies that caught my ear. This band sound a bit like The Vines, with shrieking a vocal styling reminiscent of the Hives. While they’re not playing anything revolutionary, they sound like an energetic, and fun band to keep an eye out for. No mp3s to post, but you can check out the bands tracks on their myspace page.
The Cummies on Myspace
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Friday, June 1st, 2007
I somehow stumbled on this brillant video of Sufjan Stevens performing an impromptu cover of The Innocence Mission’s beautiful song, Lakes of Canada atop Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall. His sparse banjo version sounds like it easily could’ve been an outtake from the Seven Swans album.
#50.2 - Sufjan Stevens (MusicNow) - The lakes of Canada
Video sent by lablogotheque
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Friday, June 1st, 2007
Nebraska’s Eagle*Seagull has the honor of being one of my absolute favorite albums of 2006. Beginning to end, their self-titled debut album is truly one of the buzz-worthy efforts in the sometimes over-saturated indie landscape. Drawing on elements from Bowie, The Cure, and more recent arrivals Wolf Parade (and Sunset Rubdown), E*S delivers a powerful and dare I say, epic album chalked full of disjointed, melancholy anthems for a disillusioned audience. Seriously, every time this album is on the speakers I melt into a comfortable state of lonely bliss. Pour yourself a drink, light up a joint and enjoy.
Eagle*Seagull - Photograph
Eagle*Seagull - Heal It/Feel It
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Friday, June 1st, 2007
Psychedelic Swedish Rockers Dungen deliver a satisfying progressive-pop record in Tio Bitar. I have no idea what the title means (or any lyrics on the album), but sometimes all you need is the universal language of music to do the talking. This record is an enjoyable listen, and somewhat more focused and accessible than last year’s Ta Det Lugnt. The album’s standout track is the song, “Svart Är Himlen” which builds from a hard, breathy flute that would make Herbie Man jealous and over-driven rhythm guitar accents into a beautiful soaring piano chorus. Sweden Rocks.
Dungen - Gör Det Nu
Dungen - Du Ska Inte Tro Att Det Ordan
Dungen - Svart Är Himlen
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