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The vibe at 619 Pearl St. on July 25th could not have been more laid back or chill (as was perfectly stated on Josh’s t-shirt). We all hung out in the backyard sipping on our ice cold beers and munching on hot dogs until a heavy downpour brought us indoors. And then there was music. Our friends Marmalakes & Mont Lyons both put on fantastic shows! Shout out to all those who came to hang out with us to mark our first year in the blogosphere! Cheers! PS: If anyone has more video or pictures of the event let me know and I will post it. |
| I’m really diggin’ this EP. Wonder Winds is Marmalakes first release and it’s jam packed with lively & catchy folk-pop tunes. From track 1 to the last, the EP grabs your attention and keeps it warm and snug throughout its short and sweet 23 minute run time. Hear the entire EP here, then head over to the Cactus Cafe in Austin on July 9th to check out their EP release show. Here’s my favorite off the EP, “Ode To Johnnie Martin.” |
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| Here’s another feel-good summertime jam from Slow Motion Love Hug. Sean Wintrow treats us to another warm and fuzzy tune that is the perfect soundtrack for lazin’ around the pool soakin’ in the rays and sippin’ on an ice cold lemonade. Cheers! |
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I don’t know much about Brazil’s Fotograma, but I do know they’ve got some really great folk-pop tunes. I heard “Serpenteando” on the DIY label O Bosque/Woodland’s Sampler LP. Upon further investigation I found out that they’re not actually on the label’s lineup, but are a “guest artist,” appearing on one of their other great compilations, CosmoPOPlitan Vol. 3, as well. Other than that, there’s really not too much Fotograma press out there. Here’s a video for their 2007 “Anda, Corre , Voa!” along with “Serpenteando.” |
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Check out these videos from Erik and Jess of Lightfoot performing at Som Records on Record Store Day. Cherish these folk/pop songs while they last because according to Erik (lead guitar w/ LF) the band’s sound is taking a whole new direction after the summer. Enjoy!
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Arcade Fire has presumably completed their third record and plan on releasing it later this summer. And so they have put out this nifty little widget that contains two teaser tracks, “The Suburbs” and “Month of May”. This widget is kick ass by the way, I think you’ll enjoy it as much as the two songs. I know I did. |
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How am I just now hearing this album? Villagers’ (aka Conor J O’Brien) Becoming A Jackal is extremely bold and bursting with creativity. I’ll tell you one thing, Ireland is spitting out some fantastic artists right now. I’ll share some more finds from Dublin later this week! Pre-order the album here. Here’s the title track, which is definitely the pop-iest song on the record, and seems to be everyone’s favorite: |
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I am a huge sucker for 50s-style retro pop tunes. Timber Timbre’s 2009 self-titled has really caught my attention. The album is a collection of somber, intimate, and bare-boned folk songs. Front man Taylor Kirk’s Buddy Holly-esque voice is echoed and haunting, while the guitar, keyboard, and percussion stay subtle and understated throughout the record. |
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