Listening to a good soul or R&B track is timeless, and Avery Sunshine does it just right. There’s nothing new about the style, but the voice is perfect, instrumentation wonderful, and All In My Head just speaks for itself. You can find out more information on Avery Sunshine by visiting her web site, which includes all of the more popular social links as well. Check out Avery Sunshine! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreYou’ll see very few straight up instrumental tracks on this blog. That doesn’t mean that I don’t like instrumental music. Good instrumental music does not require lyrics because it tells it’s own story with only instruments. Enter Pyjama Devil and A Black Chamber for Nyquist. This mournful electronic tune evokes movie images in your head, and that means that it fits the requirement for good instrumental music. Pyjama Devil does not have a web site that I could find, but…
Read MoreArkansas is a dark tale from indie folkster Damien Jurado’s 2010 long-player, Saint Bartlett. Damien’s propensity for dark tales is enhanced by his plaintive but tuneful voice. His songs tend to push forward relentlessly, driving home his visions with exaggerated urgency. In short, Damien Jurado’s music demands a listeners’ attention. In February of this year, he released a brand new collection, Maraqopa. Damien has a website, but it’s a bit sketchy in content. The best source for information and music samples is…
Read MoreReleased in 2007 Second Chance, from Liam Finn’s long player I’ll Be Lightning, highlights the talented offspring of Crowded House front man, Neil Finn. Though five years old, this track still sounds very fresh and new today. Liam Finn is well known in New Zealand as the leader of the band Betchadupa. Liam tours sporadically and continues to make top-notch pop music, most recently 2011’s FOMO. You can find more information on Liam Finn by visiting his web site, which is basically just…
Read MoreJust the right touch of pop and folk is Said the Whale and We Are 1980. The halting rhythm feels so right, and so retro. When the full band chimes in on the chorus “We are 1980” the sound is full and fun. You can find more information on Said the Whale including CD, Vinyl and Digital Download purchase options, by visiting their web site. They’ve also a MySpace page, so check them out and feel the retro love! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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