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I was digging through some of my old CDs yesterday. Sometimes I shutter at the type of music I purchased 6 or 7 years ago, but I like to think most people look back at themselves from 7 years ago and just laugh too. What I was surprised to find during the mindless filing of old music was The Album Leaf. I had completely forgotten about how fun and relaxing this band was. If I ever needed to mindlessly get lost in some music while cleaning or just laying down, this band was perfect for that. The Album Leaf is a band that uses a lot of rhodes piano and synthesizer, but they do it in a way that leaves you in an harmonious trance. Created by Jimmy LaValle, The Album Leaf is filled with wonderful, melodic loops that leave you tantalized in the synthesizers. Their music was really good when I first listened to them, and after all these years, it still is. Give them a listen. You can purchase their stuff here...
http://www.thealbumleaf.com/
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Friday, July 26, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Octa#grape
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Last month I saw Octa#grape. Listen to them, just do it. They were jumping around on stage and swinging their guitars around. When seeing a band play live, I always pay attention to the stage presence and chemistry between the members. Not because I'm trying to be analytical when seeing bands, but just because I like to see if they are having fun. Seriously, these guys have fun when they play. All of them had huge smiles on their faces while playing. You can tell that this band is playing because they just love playing live shows. They were even smiling when the singer's microphone went out and he had to lip sync one of the songs. It made me dig them ten times more. Eternal hair is really good listening. I put a link for the song down on the bottom. Look for Octa#grape because these guys don't do it for the fame. They're doing it because they love having fun.
Last month I saw Octa#grape. Listen to them, just do it. They were jumping around on stage and swinging their guitars around. When seeing a band play live, I always pay attention to the stage presence and chemistry between the members. Not because I'm trying to be analytical when seeing bands, but just because I like to see if they are having fun. Seriously, these guys have fun when they play. All of them had huge smiles on their faces while playing. You can tell that this band is playing because they just love playing live shows. They were even smiling when the singer's microphone went out and he had to lip sync one of the songs. It made me dig them ten times more. Eternal hair is really good listening. I put a link for the song down on the bottom. Look for Octa#grape because these guys don't do it for the fame. They're doing it because they love having fun.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Obits- Moody, Standard and Poor
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It's New Years Eve and I thought I'd put up some good listening to celebrate. Obits are a rock band that originally formed in Brooklyn. The band consists of Rick Froberg (from Pitchfork and Drive Like Jehu!) and Sohrab Habibion, from the band Edsel. I guess they could be considered either indie rock or garage punk, probably some hybrid of the two would be more sufficient. They are playing a couple of shows in January, so check out their website for tour dates. Anyway, Obits' two albums I Blame You and Moody, Standard and Poor are both some really good records, so please give these guys a listen.
You can purchase their album here: http://www.obitsurl.com/
It's New Years Eve and I thought I'd put up some good listening to celebrate. Obits are a rock band that originally formed in Brooklyn. The band consists of Rick Froberg (from Pitchfork and Drive Like Jehu!) and Sohrab Habibion, from the band Edsel. I guess they could be considered either indie rock or garage punk, probably some hybrid of the two would be more sufficient. They are playing a couple of shows in January, so check out their website for tour dates. Anyway, Obits' two albums I Blame You and Moody, Standard and Poor are both some really good records, so please give these guys a listen.
You can purchase their album here: http://www.obitsurl.com/
Saturday, October 20, 2012
NEW Pinback:Information Retrieved!!!
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Well, after five long years, Pinback is back with a whole new album, Information Retrieved. Pinback consists of band members Rob Crow and Zach (ABSIV) Smith, both of which I talk about all the time on this site because they are constantly keeping busy with not just Pinback but other side projects as well. This band is so great because these two people are so different, yet they are able to make some of the best music that is released today. Rob's vocals and unusually catchy guitar arpeggios are always cryptic, yet very clear.. Zach is by far the best bass player out there. I see this band live at least twice a year, and seeing Zach play is amazing. What most people would need two bass players to do, Zach can do without breaking a sweat. Listen to Glide for an example. Being a San Diego native, just like Rob and Zach, listening to Pinback makes me feel like I am at home. With songs like Proceed to Memory, Drawstring, Glide, Sherman, and True North, it is an excellent way to start the fall season.
Purchase their stuff from http://temporaryresidence.com/artists/pinback
Well, after five long years, Pinback is back with a whole new album, Information Retrieved. Pinback consists of band members Rob Crow and Zach (ABSIV) Smith, both of which I talk about all the time on this site because they are constantly keeping busy with not just Pinback but other side projects as well. This band is so great because these two people are so different, yet they are able to make some of the best music that is released today. Rob's vocals and unusually catchy guitar arpeggios are always cryptic, yet very clear.. Zach is by far the best bass player out there. I see this band live at least twice a year, and seeing Zach play is amazing. What most people would need two bass players to do, Zach can do without breaking a sweat. Listen to Glide for an example. Being a San Diego native, just like Rob and Zach, listening to Pinback makes me feel like I am at home. With songs like Proceed to Memory, Drawstring, Glide, Sherman, and True North, it is an excellent way to start the fall season.
Purchase their stuff from http://temporaryresidence.com/artists/pinback
Friday, September 21, 2012
Stars - The North
The Canadian band Stars have just come out with a new album called, The North. This pop band always leaves fans wanting more. With their electric drum kicks, and the perfect dualism that is Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell, Stars do not disappoint. You can purchase the album on their website below, or stream their album through soundcloud.
http://www.youarestars.com/home/
http://soundcloud.com/youarestars/sets/the-north
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Reverie Sound Revue
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When I can't find music to listen to, I always resort to Reverie Sound Revue. This band is good listening. Reverie Sound Revue's music is so smooth, so dream-like, and rich in tones that it questions your state of consciousness. Those clean guitar arrangements could put anyone in a better mood. Keep in mind that the writing was accomplished without any of the members being in the same room. The band members each live across different parts of Canada, so creating music through emails was actually a very practical thing to do. Unfortunately, that means that there is no chance to see these people live; the band members even say it on their website. That does not mean you can't enjoy their LP and EP. In addition, listeners should also check out their acoustic videos on their website. It really gives a different take on some of their songs. The singer, Lisa Lobsinger, delivers clear and mesmerizing sounds that are almost as if she is whispering at you. If you're interested in seeing her live, she tours with Broken Social Scene most of the time; go see their show! If it is music to listen to in the rain, music to listen to when your sad, or music to listen to for the sake of just getting lost, then Reverie Sound Revue is perfect.
Check them out at http://www.reveriesoundrevue.net/
When I can't find music to listen to, I always resort to Reverie Sound Revue. This band is good listening. Reverie Sound Revue's music is so smooth, so dream-like, and rich in tones that it questions your state of consciousness. Those clean guitar arrangements could put anyone in a better mood. Keep in mind that the writing was accomplished without any of the members being in the same room. The band members each live across different parts of Canada, so creating music through emails was actually a very practical thing to do. Unfortunately, that means that there is no chance to see these people live; the band members even say it on their website. That does not mean you can't enjoy their LP and EP. In addition, listeners should also check out their acoustic videos on their website. It really gives a different take on some of their songs. The singer, Lisa Lobsinger, delivers clear and mesmerizing sounds that are almost as if she is whispering at you. If you're interested in seeing her live, she tours with Broken Social Scene most of the time; go see their show! If it is music to listen to in the rain, music to listen to when your sad, or music to listen to for the sake of just getting lost, then Reverie Sound Revue is perfect.
Check them out at http://www.reveriesoundrevue.net/
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