Clearly influenced by their Southwestern upbringings and a love of old country standards, Céleigh Chapman and John Issac Watters [READ ON]
Monthly Archives: May 2013
NEW BRIGHT EYES WILL SERENADE YOU
Shell Games – Bright Eyes (Free Download)
The Calendar Hung Itself… – Bright Eyes (Buy)
I’ve been listening to the new Bright Eyes track, “Shell Games”, off of their upcoming LP, The People’s Key. It’s really fantastic [READ ON]
DNTEL RELEASES NEW EPS
Soft Alarm – Dntel (Free Download / Buy)
Dntel, the electronica/pop brainchild of Jimmy Tamborello (The Postal Service and Figurine) is a refreshingly unique side project on the Sub Pop label. Electro side projects often seem forced, but Dntel’s legitimacy proves unsurprising considering Tamborello’s rap sheet [READ ON]
THE SMILES’ HERMOSA EP
Cala Cola – The Smiles (Free Download / EP Download)
Girl I Love – The Smiles (Free Download / EP Download)
Norway (Beach House Cover) – Will Sturgeon (Free Download / Watch)
I told myself I would take a break from blogging over the holidays, but that obviously wasn’t going to happen. I’m [READ ON]
YELLOW OSTRICH’S THE MISTRESS
Like a well-oiled creativity machine, Alex Schaff has stocked the Yellow Ostrich Bandcamp with yet another great set of songs [READ ON]
10 FAVE ORIGINAL VIDS OF 2010
Best Songs / Best Albums / Best EP/7″
While I’m completely aware that we filmed all of our videos in 2010, it seemed appropriate to share some of our favorites with you. The truth of the matter is that we love each and every video [READ ON]
CHRISTMAS SONGS (TIMELESS VS. NEW)
Maybe it is the seven or so years that I worked retail, but I really can’t stand Christmas music. Every time I hear the joyous bells and sappy vocals of Christmas songs, I flash back to standing in front of an angry, yelling mob forgoing kindness in favor [READ ON]
ENJOY THE SULTRY SOUNDS OF SARAH RENFRO
Mabel – Sarah Renfro (Free Download)
Not only is Sarah Renfro a member of The Loom, an incredible band from Brooklyn, but the former Texan also has a successful solo career.
Since moving to New York in 2006, she has nurtured her vocal and multi-instrumental talents and captivated stages throughout the city. Sarah also released a beautiful six-song EP entitled You Should Be Somewhere Outside in April of this year. The texture of her deep voice is oh so smooth, and she hauntingly delivers her self-crafted lyrics with a vulnerable honesty. Enchanting, melancholy folk tunes like “State of the Union” and “Mabel” are in perfect company with the lighter, lovesick melody of one like “Tanner and Hannah.”
Though there are still lovely twinges of her southern roots lingering in her words and tucked in the guitar riffs, all endearing reminders that make her sound so unique, it is clear that Sarah Renfro has matured into a darker, stronger writer since moving from Denton, TX.
BROOKE FRASER
Just before her sold out show at Highline Ballroom in New York City, Brooke Fraser took the time to sing the irresistibly snappy ”Something In The Water” to me and fellow videographer Austin Conroy. There were plenty of bystanders walking through Highline park that day; even a pair of young girls that screamed, “we love you Brooke” in tandem after her performance. Watch the stripped down live performance of “Something In The Water” below.
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