I find that often the most interesting music is that which transcends belonging to a particular genre, so I was incredibly pleased to discover Gardens and Villa. Their sound isn’t exactly one of a kind, but it manages to fit the small niche of artists that fuse together many styles for an unusual blend.
It’s also quite refreshing to see a band “make it” when they originate from humble roots. The boys of Gardens and
This rising trio may have come from Oxford, Mississippi, but they sound as though they could have come from Oxford, England. Combine the classic British pop sound with the rough around the edges charm of the Fleet Foxes, and you have Young Buffalo.
Written by Emily WellsPosted in Blog,MusicTags: classic, frank sinatra, indie, new album, new band, new music, new single, spector, the kooks, the strokesJune 8, 2011
While the emerging British band Spector remains largely underground, they have been described as “Frank Sinatra meets an early The Strokes.” How could they go wrong?
With adorable style and a classic British indie sound that is also a bit reminiscent of the Kooks, I have a feeling this group is here to stay. Their official single drops June 20th, but in the meantime you can stream it here.
Nearly three years after the Fleet Foxes released their debut self-titled album and follow-up EP “Sun Giant”, they released their second album “Helplessness Blues” on May 3, 2011.
With more stretching room than their last album, “Helplessness Blues” gives the Foxes a chance to divulge deeper into musicality while still maintaining the lush harmonies, poetic folk, and surprise orchestration their fans know and love. The musical mood is that of “Sun Giant” but definitely darker, more intricate and complex.
Written by Nick AsokanPosted in MusicTags: Atlantic Records, ben gibbard, Chris Walla, Codes & Keys, Codes and Keys, Death Cab for Cutie, indie, indie rock, Itunes, May 31st, Narrowstairs, The Photo Album, Transatlanticism, You are a Tourist, zooey deschanelMay 24, 2011
In 2001 I stumbled upon an album titled “The Photo Album” by a relatively unknown four piece Seattle based indie rock band known as Death Cab for Cutie. From that day forth they became a personal favorite. As the years went by they grew as musicians and put out albums with varied styles ranging from the symphonic, ethereal “Transatlanticism”. To the poppy and soulful “Plans” and “Narrow Stairs”.
Death Cab for Cutie returns with their 7th full length album “Codes & Keys” on May 31st.
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