Call To Be Today’s new genre: tropicore — the self-prescribed style of Akron/Family percussionist Dana Janssen’s new solo project, Dana Buoy. On May 8th, the artist will release his debut album, Summer Bodies. Janssen’s label, Lefse Records, describes it as, “a rhythmic and vibrant dedication to the joyous feelings of summer love, […] providing a sonic spaceship ride from the […]
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Museum of Flight Seattle-based singer-songwriter Damien Jurado is graciously giving away a free MP3 of “Museum of Flight,” the second single off his forthcoming album Maraqopa. On this track, Jurado’s quavering falsetto is heartbreakingly beautiful, especially when singing, “Don’t let go. I need you to hang around. I’m so broke and foolishly in love.” The sadness you hear in his voice […]
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings As reported in January, Fleet Foxes drummer J. Tillman announced his departure from the band stating, “back into the gaping maw of obscurity I go.” Under a new moniker, Father John Misty, Tillman quickly released a new single titled “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings”. The song will be officially released as part of […]
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Open Thus far, Rhye’s debut track “Open” is, without a doubt, the sexiest song of 2012. The singer’s voice is gorgeous and delicate, professing her (or his) desire to someone who is struggling to stay awake. All we know about the duo is they have European origins but are now based out of LA and are both […]
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Sweet Sour If you’re missing the White Stripes and need something to tide you over until Jack White drops his solo album, take a listen to Band of Skulls’ new single, “Sweet Sour”. The title track off the group’s forthcoming album, Sweet Sour, has an edgy blues/classic rock vibe you’ll have a hard time turning your back […]
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Unless You Speak From Your Heart On January 24th, Porcelain Raft released its debut LP, Strange Weekend. The song “Unless You Speak From Your Heart” was the album’s second single. It’s dream-pop with a spacey almost drunken feel to it, which makes sense within the song. After all, in order to speak from the heart, one […]
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Lay Me Down The Oh Hello’s, Maggie and Tyler Heath, are a very talented brother/sister folk-pop duo out of Angleton, Texas. On its self-titled debut EP both Maggie and Tyler take turns singing lead and harmony, giving each song a distinct sound and unique perspective. The duo’s song “Lay Me Down” seems to be largely influenced by Mumford & […]
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Neighbor Crimes Capybara’s new tune “Neighbor Crimes” is a sunny laid-back cut from its forthcoming sophomore album, Dave Drusky, releasing February 7th. The tune is filled to the brim with colorful sounds based around three main chords and played most prominently by a heavily reverbed guitar. Also highlighted are the group’s warm harmonic vocal melodies. Its effortlessly catchy.
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His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar “His Pain” is officially a BJ The Chicago Kid track, but the first half is basically Kendrick Lamar’s. Over a jazzy piano and upright bass, Lamar delivers a soulful and emotional rap, narrating a struggle to understand why his character, someone who makes immoral decisions, can be so blessed and at the same time see misfortunes happening to everyone […]
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Bad For Me Although Brendan Benson has four solo albums under his belt, most people probably know him best as co-founder of The Raconteurs. Benson will release his 5th solo album, What Kind Of World, on April 21st via his own Readymade Records. “Bad For Me”, the album’s first single, is a piano-lead track about loving someone who […]
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Here Below Twin brothers Taylor and Jamison MacKillop make up the band Funeral Home. Originally from Chicago, the duo now creates music over long distance, as one brother resides in Indiana and the other in Virginia. “Here Below”, taken from Funeral Home’s forthcoming self-titled EP, is only the third song these two have released. The track does a great job highlighting the […]
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Marathon Runner After releasing two albums in 2010, Yellow Ostrich grew into a three-piece and signed to Barsuk Records. Under its new label, the group will release its forthcoming album Strange Land, on March 6th. “Marathon Runner” is the album’s first single. If you’re familiar with the group’s previous material, you’ll notice tighter production and a larger palette […]
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