Fall Walk Run is another band that I originally found while searching through Jamendo.com, where the band posted it’s 2011 EP and initial release, Throwing it All Away. The indie duo from Wolverhampton, UK, (Stuart Eves and Lawrence Harvey) currently write and record music from their home studio there. You can download the EP for free by clicking the link above, or visiting the band on it’s web site. In addition, you will find links to all of the most social hot spots…
Read MoreI’ve been enthralled with the sound of Gotye (a.k.a., Wally De Backer) since he’s made it up top on the playlist for KCRW’s Eclectic 24 channel. The late 2011 release from Gotye, Making Mirrors, is full of strange rhythms, found sounds, solid song-craft, elements of hip-hop, electronic music and much more. Underneath all the musical craft, is a sense of humor that is laugh-out-loud funny. Check out the bio from the Gotye web site for proof! Somebody That I…
Read More2010’s release by the band, Everest, On Approach, included this great song, Let Go. It is plaintive and driven with a relentless beat, syncopated melody and belies a story just beneath the surface. Everest is currently working on completing their new album, which should be out later this Spring. You can find a boat-load of information on Everest simply by visiting their web-site. There you will find links to all the usual suspects, (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.). If you haven’t heard of Everest, take time…
Read MoreFrom the 2009 release of folk-rock, indie-rock band, Midlake, comes this dark song of betrayal and forbidden love. Acts of Man, the video painted in a style of a 1920’s silent film, casts a long shadow on humanity, with this haunting and terrible, yet beautiful song. Formed in 1999, this Denton, Texas band, has had less than it’s deserved impact on the music industry. Explore this track, as well as others from Midlake. Check out the band, releases and other links by visiting their Web Site. (Source:…
Read MoreEnter the jingle-jangle of folk-pop from the Portland, Oregon, six piece known as Blind Pilot. Fronted by guitarist, vocalist Israel Nebeker and drummer Ryan Dobrowski (once a two-piece), the band weaves stories and melodies together with flawless perfection. Go on Say It highlights both the depth of the band and the imagery. Blind Pilot can be found on their own web site as well as MySpace. Check them out! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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