Brooklyn, New York Indie pop-rock quintet, Here We Go Magic, has a winner with Fangela. This video captures the sheer imagery of the song. Perusing other fine tracks from Here We Go Magic, this band can parlay an idea into varied pop textures, that then seem to lay over the top of each other so that there is a lot to hear and a lot to miss. What this brings to the listening experience is a demand to repeat and to listen more carefully….
Read MoreI’m going to have to check out more from The War on Drugs. Brothers, from the 2011 full-length, Slave Ambient, is a strange and eerie song. Musically compelling and beautiful, the video is a collage that creates more questions than answers. Watching and listening, you have to wonder what the rest of the story is. The War on Drugs can be found here, but the best information appears to be over on Secretly Canadian. If haven’t yet, check out this fine band. (Source:…
Read MoreI like music with a bit of bluesy soul in it. Jenny O gives you a full dose, with 2010’s Well Ok Honey. This is a playful tune that you just can’t help bobbing your head and swaying your body to. The video keys in on the fun, and never stops! Check out Jenny O on her web site, her MySpace page or on Facebook. Keep on singing Jenny! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreGreat imagery and a wonderful mournful and thought provoking song. Gary Jules song Mad World is not new, but it is so hauntingly beautiful, that if you’ve heard it before-it bears repeating, and if you’ve never heard it, then you need to. Find out more about Gary Jules on his web site. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreBluesy, Jazzy, with just the right touch of pop, I love Madeleine Peyroux, and this track is particularly wonderful. I first heard Madeleine on the 2004, best of the year review version of Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW radio-check them out online). I promptly bought the 3 CD’s I could get my hands on, and they are all excellent. This track, however, is much newer, so I guess I’ll have to go on another buying spree. Check out Madeleine on…
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