Harriet
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ib3lD_VZYU[/youtube] I’ve fallen head over heels for the new tune from Harriet, and it’s video treatment. Their latest single off of their forthcoming album, “It’s Totally Cool, I Wouldn’t Even Worry About It.” The song evokes a
Thumpers
[T]his is one of the most vibrant songs I’ve heard in quite a while. It’s literally making me dance here in the chair. Longtime friends Marcus Pepperell and John Hamson Jr. have got something going on here in a big way. The drums are pounding, thumping and
Yellow Ostrich
[T]he second single off upcoming new album from Yellow Ostrich just hit today, with a synthy rhythmic guitar and at times a full out soaring vocals from Alex Schaaf, this song has a wandering curiosity that is definitely making me thirsty for more. We can look forward to hearing
Manchester Orchestra
Manchester Orchestra – Top Notch [O]ne band that seems to always disappear for years on end, and then make an ungodly return with a killer record, and a live show that will totally blow you away is Atlanta’s Manchester Orchestra. Just when I think I forgot about them, they
Nick Waterhouse
[S]oulful and catchy, Nick Waterhouse’s latest effort “This is a Game,” is a syncopated dancey soul track with jabby saxophones and guitars that are reminiscent of surf-rock sounds. Waterhouse has been working the soul influence since his debut record, Time’s All Gone, which was a fantastic debut
Pep
[V]ery much influenced from 50s and 60s style doo-wop pop music of the Shangri-Las and the Ronettes, Karys Rhea, drummer of Starlight girls has created a solo project in, PEP, which packs a sugary sweet punch and delivers on those perfect melodies and hooks of the 60s girl groups.
The Skins
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwsgpZUn974[/youtube] [B]rooklyn (shocker) band The Skins are prepping for an opening tour with Jake Bugg and have recently released a new tune, “Dead Hands,” that caught my ear. The very young band seems to be on the fast track as they’
J-Roddy Walston & the Business
5. Okkervil River – The Silver Gymnasium [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjLP1n3h7Vc[/youtube] [S]o Will Sheff gave up the reins on this record after producing the last record, I Am Very Far, which had quite a bit of a different soundscape. What’s great about this album?
Caitlin Rose
10. Caitlin Rose – The Stand In [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOipdIcoiNI[/youtube] [C]aitlin Rose’s record the Stand In is not only one of the best country records put out this year, but also one of the best records of the year. From top to bottom,
deer tick
15. The Lone Bellow – Self Titled [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Id-sNOhL0I[/youtube] [A]s much as I gripe about The Lone Bellow’s self-titled debut, for me when I hear it, I can’t help but think it’s formulaic, an undeniable focus group created music for
Big Harp
20. Jonny Fritz – Dad Country [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2_RIg0vZPQ[/youtube] [L]ast year, Mr. Fritz was Mr. Corndawg, and he’d kickstartered a record that finally came early this year, chock full of new tunes & re-recordings of old tunes with a bunch of great
Hollis Brown
What’s an end of December without a giant list of albums I was totally head over heels in love with? Here are my picks for records you absolutely should be picking up. 25. Lindi Ortega – Tin Star [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG_2rZ4UzN0[/youtube] [N]ashville