mr. little jeans // rescue song

What is small and Norwegian and when she opens her mouth rainbow and sugar cubes burst beautifully against your ear? Well, the answer to that question is Monica Birkenes bka Mr. Little Jeans and she is an absolute pleasure to listen to. I’ve got two great examples of her musical prowess with the songs, “Rescue Song” (RAC Remix) and “Suburbs,” and if you want more (of course you do) then check her myspace for additional sound gems. Peace. Continue reading “mr. little jeans // rescue song”

the walkmen // the house you made // heaven

In regards to the The Walkmen’s new album Heaven band member and  guitarist Paul Maroon had this to say, “when you’re starting out, you’re sitting there trying to come up with a big idea, but after a while, you learn about the process of writing. You learn about your friends in the band and how they work best.” Indeed, what a decade it has been watching this band grow and develop into the deeply introspective band they are today, and the new release finds them in fine and beautiful form. The new album Heaven is available now at fine record shops (almost) everywhere.  Peace. Continue reading “the walkmen // the house you made // heaven”

jbm // stray ashes

Jesse Marchant, who records under his initials, JBM, was born and raised in the northeastern climes of the Adirondacks and Montreal, Canada. He latest album Stray Ashes is a force of human nature (really it is). This is an album of beautiful complexities and a bared soul. Listening to these songs is akin to finding a lost journal, discovering how the loves and longings of a stranger much similar to your own. You can stream the full album after the jump. Also, this fine album can also be purchased on Amazon and iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “jbm // stray ashes”

lemonade // soft kiss

Call it what you want, neo-R&B or fractious 80’s Pop with soft shards of ambient electric blue whispers thrown in for good measure. Somehow categorization isn’t as important has the music. Here the Brooklyn threesome Lemonade offers us ballads bathed in glowing radiant structure. The album is Diver and the song featured here is “Soft Kiss,” and it resonates with tangible afterglow. Also, after the jump let your eyes soak up the lush visuals of the trio’s “Neptune” video. So hot (I wanna be a leopard-print towel). Love it. By the way, you get the sensual album and soulful slice of listening paradise Diver on Amazon and iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “lemonade // soft kiss”

giraffage // feels

San Franciscan Charlie Yin is the musical mystic behind the holistic sounds known as Giraffage. Listen to the tracks “Feels” and discover what it feels like to listen to an assortment of happy sounds commingling joyously together. After the jump I’ve also included Giraffage’s slow love making soundscape Comfort (2011) for your auditory pleasure. Peace.

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