more thao in this latest listening
Posted by Peter Owen | Filed under latest listenings, music
I’m thinking I should get their CD. This doesn’t happen too often, but I notice it when I put many songs from a single artist on these latest listening posts like school of seven bells. That being said, I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
1. Thao Nguyen – Bag of Hammers
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This song is upbeat indie pop/rock with a “matter of fact” sound. Thao has been writing and playing music since she was 12 in her mother’s laundromat and it shows. I really should listen to the whole CD.
2. Nutrition On Tape – Fire Dog Wax Apple
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I like this song because Nutrition on Tape manages to keep a common flow despite using many various electronic sounds.
3. VolcanoChoir – Island, IS
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This band reminds me of Coldplay. Parachutes with a slightly more electronic feel. The fabric of the song is maintained by the constant electronic sounds. This relaxes me since I know that the song will most likely stay within these confines.
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music while i am in gulf shores
Posted by Peter Owen | Filed under latest listenings, music
That’s right, this is a scheduled post for your enjoyment.
1. Unicorn Dream Attack – Jamie
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This is an interesting 8 bit cover of Weezer’s Jamie. I still have an old tape of Ben, Blake, Wayne, Chris, and me singing and playing the song in Wayne’s old church. I heard it not too long ago and it took me back to my high school days.
2. The Slew – It’s All Over
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The Slew is a combination of Kid Koala (Eric San), Dynomite D (Dylan Frombach), and some former Wolfmother members (Chris Ross and Myles Heskett). Kid Koala and Dynomite D were commissioned to create the soundtrack for a documentary that will no longer be made so they decided to take their creation on the road with the help of the Ex Wolfmother members. This is just a taste.
3. Canadian Wildlife – Winter’s Moon
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This song is very slow and beautiful. Somehow the band name Canadian Wildlife is reflective of their musical style. Winter’s Moon sounds like a small song in a large open space (not unlike Canada). Oddly enough, I can’t find a website associated with this band. Let me know if you happen across it.
Any feedback on the songs… what you like/don’t like is appreciated.
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a little something to get you over the hump
Posted by Peter Owen | Filed under latest listenings, music
1. Kid Cudi – Pursuit of Happiness
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Kid Cudi is an up and coming indie Hip Hop artist from Cleveland, OH who now works in Brooklyn. You may recognize that the backup vocals are Memphis’ MGMT. Ratatat is also featured. Kid Cudi’s debut full length album is due out Sept. 15 (my birthday).
2. Shoops – Move Bounce Flip
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This Montreal duo’s debut “Love/Lust” is due out in the near future. According to them their music sounds like
Your girlfriend listening to Kanye West while she touches herself.
3. Anya Marina – Move You
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Be patient with this song… give it a couple of listens and see what you think.
Musically, Marina and her producers Brian Karscig (guitarist for San Diego’s Louis XIV, who produced 10 tracks) and Britt Daniel (of beloved indie-rock band Spoon, who produced two) keep things rocking at a dynamic clip.
You can find her album Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II at Amazon.com.
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music makes my life more enjoyable
Posted by Peter Owen | Filed under latest listenings, music
1. Despot – Look Alive
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During what can be seen as a very successful scholastic career of standing on various corners and hurting people, Despot sought a creative outlet and found it in the small rapping nooks of New York City. … With the work ethic of a hairbrush and the wit of a new sock, Despot and Blockhead have been working on a debut full length since Despot began to lose his hair. Blockhead will handle the majority of the production on this album with some dear friends stepping in to make whatever sounds we have not made yet.
This song was produced by RATATAT and is a breath of fresh air in the midst of the metamorphosis of hip hop.
2. The Herbaliser – Mr. Chombee Has The Flaw
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Though this song is from around 1997, I really enjoyed their influences from hip-hop, groove, funk, and jazz.
3. The XX – VCR
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The LP of their debut self titled album is out already. VCR’s soft opening is welcoming and leads me into their steady guitar riff, which persists with slight variation throughout the song.
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this week the music was abundant
Posted by Peter Owen | Filed under latest listenings, music
I’m still trying to vary the genre of music that I put on these posts and I think I’ve done a pretty good job lately. Let me know what you like/don’t like so I can adjust accordingly.
1. Felt – Protagonists
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FELT is a musical collaboration with the long-term goal of having sex with b-level Hollywood actresses. This record is not for the love of Hip Hop. The album is not to prove whose city has a better-implemented smoking ban. It’s solely a vehicle for rappers to have celebrity sex.
This is the best reason to have a band. Ever.
2. Generationals – Bobby Beale
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This is a quirky song that grew on me after a couple of listens.
3. Julian Plenti – Only if You Run
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This is the lead singer, Paul Banks, of Interpol which is why his voice may sound familiar. Apparently he is not touting this fact which is pretty respectable in my opinion since he could gather a lot of followers from those that already listen to Interpol. Looks like he wants to make it based on merit.
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a few songs that caught my eye over the last week or two
Posted by Peter Owen | Filed under latest listenings, music
These are a couple of the tunes I’ve been enjoying the last few days. Let me know what you think in the comments.
1. Boat – Name Tossers
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2. Julie Peel – Unfold
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With this one, be prepared for a slower song. Female vocals as you could probably guess from my previous songs.
3. Cassius – Youth Speed Trouble Cigarettes
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Dance. This is the type of song you could lose yourself in.
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