Update: Most information for this band is no longer available. The original video is gone. Vodka did find this audio-only version. Irish alterna-odd-rockers O Emperor, pull out all the psychedelic stops on their video for Holy Fool from their soon-to-be-released (June 2013) long-player, Vitreous. There’s a certain retro feel here that doesn’t feel dated but rather reinvented. The breathy vocals blend and float with the lead vocal presenting itself in front of the mix at times but drifting…
Read MoreLet’s be clear: I love the addition of string instruments to otherwise pop, rock or folk tunes. There is more depth, more mystery and that is particularly true of Murder By Death and No Oath, No Spell from the September 2012 long-player Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon. In this stripped down performance featuring only band mates Adam Turla (guitar) and Sarah Balliet (cello) you get a taste of that richness, sans Matt Armstrong (bass), Dagan Thogerson (percussion) and multi-instrumentalist Scott Brackett….
Read MoreFor those of you who follow this blog, you will know already that generally music highlighted here is in the folk/pop vein, with a smattering of soul and funk and just a touch of rock. Well make this one of those “touches.” Rock can be captivating, intriguing and full of mystery and that is just what Bad Men (OnTheirWayToDoBadThings) from the collaborative progressive rock project The Eden House is. Bad Men is from the March 2013 single available on bandcamp.com. Bad Men sports…
Read MorePetals Of Spain combine their earlier singles with a couple of new tracks into a smart new EP, Soul Canon (February 2013), which while too short (6 tracks and 21 minutes give or take), is full of substance. Here on the slightly jazzy Lady Luck, originally released as a single in 2011, the band shows its stuff! There is seemingly no space short on sound, full of horns and tight vocal leads and harmonies. Check out Petals of Spain, by visiting the…
Read MoreSeattle Washington Campfire OK is one part folk, one part rock and two parts edgy pop. Enter When You Have Arrived from the bands upcoming (as of this writing) sophomore long-player by the same name. When You Have Arrived is full of instruments that highlight the songs flavor. The vocal, however, which stands out up-front in the mix is the factor which provides the most importance. One of the most frustrating things about many indie-pop bands is their seeming desire…
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