Well, it's a little past Friday, but this album called U.F.O.F. by Big Thief came out and it is worth a listen (or actually two). The best way I can describe it is folksy with a tad of emotion. But wait, there's more! The opener, Contact, starts with a plucky riff under airy vocals, and by the end, distorted guitars perfectly parallel cavernous screams.…
After their third album in 2016, Sunlit Youth, I was hooked on the refreshing melodies of Local Natives that felt like a distant cousin of Radiohead and Grizzly Bear's love child. Much to my surprise and happiness, I saw this new one called Violet Street was coming out today. I've already listened to the album three times and it is delightful. The sonic feels…
Yeasayer has been one of those bands that you find and you continue to wonder how their fan base never grows any bigger. They have infectious pop songs and crazy world music-infused rock electronic. They've done straight rock and reduced synthetic sounds, while maintaining a consistent originality that is hard to find these days. I saw them in a little club in 2010 and…
Apparently, I only listen to U.K. bands anymore. These guys are relatively new. They released their debut album Zaba a couple of years ago. If I had to classify their sound, I would say it's "indie electronic rock" but that really doesn't capture the finer nuances of what they do. If I had to classify them in D&D terms, they would probably be chaotic neutral. This…
I've been a loyal follower of Wild Beasts since I heard Two Dancers. They are from the U.K. and they have a fairly unique style that encompasses many facets of the rock landscape. They also have two vocalists, one with an airy falsetto and one with a deeper baritone. This new album, Boy King, is heavy on the synth pop and it's delicious. The…
Music streaming has become a huge money-making service for the companies that had enough sense to set up shop early on. Though there was resistance from the music labels (there always is), the general public has spoken and streaming is here to stay. The problem is that there are too many services and there really isn't any actual competition. They all charge virtually the…
About 11 years ago, I recorded a little album (or EP) worth of music that I dubbed "All Play, No Work". I always liked the way it turned out, even though it was less than perfect in many respects. As an independent musician, I've been interested in getting my music on more platforms for greater exposure. After reading this article, I decided to try…
