I’ve happened into a few lovely tracks in the last few days and chief among them is “You Guys Are Gonna Wake Up My Mom” from the Brooklyn band, Field Mouse. Check out this dream-pop delight in this post.
Albums
Heard First: Ancient History
Be the first of your friends to listen to the fantastic work of the Brooklyn-based band Ancient History. Stream several tracks or download the album in this post. I’ll be glad that you heard it first.
Albums
Why You Should Love: The District Attorneys
I’m a sucker a band like The District Attorneys. Find out why I love them and why you will, too.
Albums
Run Dan Run Adds to Charleston Run
In an ode to the old “Heard First” segment, check out Run Dan Run, the latest band to produce quality music from Charleston, SC. (There has to be something in the water.)
editorial
Why You Should Love Alabama Shakes
If you haven’t listened to Alabama Shakes, you should. You’ll love them. Why? Read more to find out …
Albums
Heard First: Balto
If you are looking for an album that is a hidden gem of 2011, then check out Balto. This self-dubbed “TransSiberian Americana” band has a great story and a better album.
MP3's
Heard First: Range Rover
A new track by Range Rover came across my desk last night. I played it a few times and enjoyed it thoroughly. The day after, I realized I’d be remiss by not sharing this fantastic track:
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Heard First: Chalk and Numbers
Heard First: Chalk and Numbers. They were the stable of my weekend listening, last weekend.
Reviews
Heard First/Album Review: Sweet Lights
Sweet Lights. It’s the best album I’ve heard so far in 2011. It’s just so good.
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Heard First: Brett Gleason
Trying to make a musical comparison to Brett Gleason is a bit of a challenging. Trying to find the appropriate genre to classify his music is even more difficult. So here’s my shot:
Vocal-electronic-dark-wave-Broadway musical-piano rock.
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Heard First: Oryx + Crake
I still get excited about new music – not as much as I once did – but it still happens. More times than not these days a song, more than an artist, strike the love-at-first-heard chord. So when I find a band that gets me excited, I feel like a love-struck teenager … Let me [...]
MP3's
Heard First: Neutral Uke Hotel
Neutral Uke Hotel has been on my radar for the last year or so. It’s a great concept, really. The band, which is Shawn Fogel with accompaniment from members of Golden Bloom and The Motion Sick, performs Neutral Uke Hotel’s Aeroplane Over the Sea live with Fogal singing and playing the ukulele. Neutral Uke Hotel [...]
Albums
Heard First: Our Orthodox
DeadJournalist’s ‘Heard First’ segment is back with Los Angeles singer-songwriter Neal Harris, who performs as Our Orthodox. He released a seven-song eponymous debut album earlier this month. The album is a simple but well put together collection of songs that hearken back to pre-Indie musical times. Of the songs on Our Orthodox, “No Idea” and [...]
MP3's
Heard First: The Chord And The Fawn (with MP3)
Do you like Dent May? Do you like CoCoRosie? If so, we present The Chord And The Fawn for your listening pleasure.
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Heard First: Everything Is Made In China
One of the best things about running the site is that sometimes I run face-first into an amazing band thanks to a submission by a band member of manager. Such is the case with the Moscow-based band Everything Is Made In China.
