April 2012
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Siberian Summer is no more
Sorry to the handful of people I know who look at this blog occasionally. It was a fun year of discovery and experimentation, but I’m going to start focusing more on making my own music instead of blogging about the music of others.
To all the artists I have ever posted about: You are the reason I love life. I posted your songs and/or wrote about your band because I listened to your...
February 2012
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Incredible new video from Wise Blood. →
No secret here: I am a HUGE Wise Blood fan. Ever since seeing him perform live almost a year ago I have been following Chris Laufman’s every move. One of the greatest things about Laufman is that he is committed to making great music videos. Many artist these days seem to default to whipping something together with found footage and after effects, but Laufman does it right…. every....
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Live Review: Grimes and Born Gold
Canadian electro-pop outfits Born Gold and Grimes stopped by Portland last night to play a show at Holocene, the scuzzy-hip venue disguised as an IKEA catalogue. There was a lot of glitchy synth-pop and a lot left to be desired.
The show opened with some extdo-jams from the airy synth-wash Portland group Swahili. They are obviously a talented group of musicians, but they aren’t much of...
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Tiny Victories on NPR mix with M. Ward and Julia... →
Uhhh… wut? Ok.
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I think CIYC is dead?
This makes me really sad. I’m sorry to see Jonny of Clouds In Yr Coffee go from the music blogging world.
Jonny, you will be missed by many and your blog was hardly mediocre. It has always been a staple for me. Thank you for making me aware of a lot of great music… like the Celista EP. I still think that is one of the most beautiful EPs I have ever heard. And Daily Life. And...
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FUNERAL HOME EP →
It’s here.
“Spencer Krug has made another record under the name Moonface, this time with the...”
– Spencer Krug’s Moonface To Release “With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery” In April - Download “Teary Eyes and Bloody Lips”
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WatchI’ve really been digging this track “Three Car Garage” by Cambridge, Massachusetts duo You Won’t. The video was just posted via their facebook and it’s pretty fun. Give it a whirl.
Bandcamp.
**More info via Cool Things I Find.**
“[from the debut album Skeptic Goodbye, out February 14th on Old Flame Records]
Created by Cool Cat Productions”
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PREMIER: Funeral Home - “St. Jude”
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January 2012
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dope shit: Sameblod
Seriously rad track entitled “Loud” from Swedish duo Sameblod. I really don’t know anything about these guys yet, but do yourself a favor and listen to this track that was just posted yesterday.
They also have a bandcamp with an EP that they released last August. It’s also pretty good. And if you really like it you can get it for a cool 50 SEK….. Google tells...
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WatchLooks like the new Funeral Home EP is going to drop on Valentine’s Day! What beautiful irony. This teaser video features part of the track “Sweet Dreams.”
jamisonmackillop:
VALENTINE’S DAY
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Watch#1 Muncie, Indiana band Support The Troopz is set to release their third EP entitled TOTAL PUSSY. Yes, you read that right. Above is their video for the opening track “Fuckin’ Shrinks”.
Their last two EPs have been grotesquely offensive yet unreasonably enjoyable. This third release is looking to be the most offensive to date. Then again, it might not be offensive as much...
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dope shit: Stagnant Pools
Bloomington, Indiana shoegaze duo Stagnant Pools released their track “Consistency” today. This track has ceaseless momentum, etherial haze, and entrancing vocals.
This is the first track to be released from an upcoming album that seems to be untitled as of now. All I know is that this has instantly become my most anticipated release of 2012. Take a listen below and click...
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WatchChicago outfit Pisces At The Animal Fair have announced that the release date for their upcoming album Temple Said No-Brainer is officially set: January 16th… that’s only 9 days!
Years ago these guys opened up my mind to sounds I never knew I could find so enjoyable and entrancing. They have been playing music together for a many years now and I have full confidence that this will...
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WatchMore from Those Lavender Whales.
summertimeinhell:
My drummer and bassist are in a really cool band called Those Lavender Whales. Who just put out their first full length LP which you can buy here.
This video was filmed in Columbia, SC where we live and has yours truly in it, as well as everyone in Coma Cinema and almost all my friends. The entire album is beautiful, honest, and straight...
December 2011
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November 2011
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Flannelgraph Records holiday compilation →
Flannelgraph Records has put out another instrumental holiday compilation this year, and it’s a great one! With songs from acts like Candy Claws, New Terrors, Sleeping Bag, Bro Stephen, Dirty Beaches, Funeral Home, and many many more. Click the link above and go download it!
You can download it for free, but if you donate money it goes toward the Stepping Stones organization. So if...
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Not about music this time.
fuckitparty:
tumblr bums me out. no one can seem to find a balance between taking everything way too seriously or turning everything into a meme. fuck the internet. time for real life. adios for a bit.
So true Jordan. Between this an what Drake said about Tumblr recently, I’ve gotten really upset about Tumblr. I didn’t even know how much terrible, mind-numbing shit was on...
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Those Lavender Whales - “Exist”
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dope shit: Doldrums
Purity Ring posted on their facebook today saying “you should hear Doldrums.” They were right. Doldrums have some pretty rad sample-based groove-tunes. I really love the track “I’m Homesick Sittin’ Up Here In My Satellite” which I posted below.
Doldrums: “I’m Homesick Sittin’ Up Here In My Satellite” by alteredzones
(And is it...
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Get Small Black's MOON KILLER now!!!!!! →
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WatchTiny Victories live at The Loft. I absolutely love this dudes voice.
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I'm addicted to this right now. →
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Girls - "Lawrence"
I really love this track. Has a great feel to it and has a lot of emotion even without any vocals.
Girls - Lawrence by PIAS Entertainment
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USF on Rainy Dawg Radio
Rainy Dawg Radio just posted a live session with USF. They open with one of my personal favorites, “Close Your Eyes.” Listen below or click here to go straight to SoundCloud.
Setlist: 1. Close Your Eyes. 2. Let’s Just Hide It 3. Kneepads 4. New Cub
USF Live on Rainy Dawg Radio by RainyDawgGM
And don’t forget to stream their newest release The Spray here.
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ROSTAM - "Don't Let It Get To You"
Don’t Let it Get to You by ROSTAM
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http://chrislaufman.com/drag/ →
Chris Laufman, better known as Wise Blood, is a very interesting dude. Anyone who has seen him live can attest to his aggressively emotional outpouring while performing, and then his soft, kind demeanor off-stage. I think he’s one of the greatest artists out there right now and that his best years are ahead of him.
The link above is something he posted on his blog just a few hours ago....
