Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
Not a new song by any means, but I was going through my iPod and came across the song “Baby Baby Sweet Sweet,” by Hyphen Hyphen. The track is from their ‘Chewbacca I’m Your Mother‘ EP (2011). The song still sounds fresh as a new lover to me. You can also get it on iTunes, Amazon and eMusic. Peace. Continue reading “hyphen hyphen // baby baby sweet sweet”
Washington D.C.-based project GEMS is Clifford John Usher and Lindsay Pitts. And theirs is a sound piled high with all the angel’s breath heaven could spare and the hollow bird bones of a light feathered durable ambiance. The song “All I Ever,” reminds me of something from the Cocteau Twins of yesteryear. Not a literal comparison mind you, but there is a similar vibe and ethereal aspect nonetheless. Peace. Continue reading “gems // all i ever”
After the release of their 2010 release ‘Wind Up Wooden Heart‘ via Antenna Farm Records, the San Franciscan 5-piece band Social Studies spent a great deal of time touring and writing new material in preparation for their next album. After a short break in 2011 their latest album ‘Developer‘ was released late last year (2012). The song “Away For The Weekend,” is a tumbling rock-infused bossa nova track, and like every SS tune it is carried wonderfully by lead singer Natalia Rogovin‘s warm vocals. After the jump you can also take a peek at the band’s “Terracur,” video. You’re welcome. Peace. Continue reading “social studies // away for the weekend”
Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally are the primary fixtures in the band Beach House, and oh there’s a drummer too (Daniel Franz). Anyway, check out their new video “New Year,” it features cats and all kinds of rural picturesque flora and fauna. The song is taken from their album ‘Bloom‘ via Sup Pop Records. Peace. Continue reading “beach house // new year”
NYC’s band Ra Ra Riot is known for penning intelligent wistful song with the capacity to stabbed you in the bulls-eye of you soul. The new single release “When I Dream,” fits the bill. The track is taken from their upcoming full-length “Beta Love,” due to drop January 22, 2013 on Barsuk Records (USA / Europe), Hostess (Japan) and Arts & Crafts (Canada). Peace. Continue reading “ra ra riot // when i dream”
Here is a great release from Invada Record’s three-piece band BEAK. The official drop date was December 10th. But don’t let that worry you, because the single, “Mono/Kenn,” has an unlimited expiration date and unstoppable aural appeal. Also, just so you know (for all those vinyl collectors) there is a limited run vinyl pressing of 300 7″ red vinyl which is available exclusively here. This is experimental, spontaneous, improv and totally likeable indie music at it’s finest hour. Peace. Continue reading “beak // mono / kenn”
Portland, Oregon-based foursome Parenthetical Girls have composed and released an ethereal, yet beautiful set of Christmas songs. And quite frankly this compilation embodies (and exceeds) all the sonic elegance one has come to expect from Zac Pennington & Co. Currently, their gorgeous song “Rejoice! Rejoice!,” is available for free downland via soundcloud. In addition, I ardently implore all seekers of things precious and beautiful to head over to the band’s bandcamp page to listen to, and purchase the complete 5-song ‘Good Christian Men Rejoice, It’s Parenthetical Girls’ EP. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Peace. Continue reading “parenthetical girls // rejoice! rejoice!”
Although the band Tennis dropped their amazing sophomore album ‘Young & Old’ at the beginning of the year, you still got time to get acquainted with them. After the jump watch the band’s “My Better Self,” video. The album is also available via iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “tennis // my better self”
Simian Ghost has earned a storied place in hearts and minds everywhere with their brand of heartfelt odes. SG’s songs leaves tear stains upon pillows and pepper hope within clasped hands poised in prayer. And if you desire deliverance from the ills of existence or a potent balm of distraction from mundane worries, then the band’s latest, ‘Autumn Slowmo For The Dejected Realist’ fits the bill and then some. After listening to the new 3-song EP there is little wonder why this band has gained such a faithful and adoring following. By the way, the Autumn Slowmo EP is available for free downland until January 1, 2013. Peace. Continue reading “simian ghost // autumn slowmo (for the dejected realist) ep”
It is often said the gift of music is an offering which keeps on giving. And much like the old adage, “You never cross the same river twice,” well, that too can easily be applied to a beautiful and cherished song. I want to first extend a heartfelt thanks to my new friend Teddi for introducing Mitten Mouth Music to Denai Moore. Ms. Moore sings her wonderful and oh-so-touching song, “Flaws” taken from her ‘Hardliving’ release with an abundance of ardor and tenderness . Make no mistake his is a song you’ll want to put on repeat and shadow dance with well into the late night hours. Plus, it’s a FREE DOWNLOAD. Peace.