Today's Quick Mention: Last night's
Joanna Newsom show was great (as it always is), but
I have to admit I'm more excited to see her do an
ACL taping tonight. That new venue is
spectacular, and I can only imagine she'll sound
magical in there.
Five songs to help you forget it's already August. Enjoy.
:I
Break Horses - Winter Beats:
If you pick just one track from today's post to pour over
with some headphones, make sure to go with this one.
It's just got such a neat sounding arrangement that swirls
around while constantly building up, and Maria Linden's
vocals are so very easy on the ears. Here's hoping the
full length has more of the same. On August 23 you'll
be able to pick up Hearts via I Kill Love/Bella
Union.
:The
Drums - Money:
This song makes me laugh. Now, I can't say if it's
actually supposed to do that or not, but it does, and I
honestly think that's part of the reason I like it.
Those of you who have already been charmed by the Drums'
slick ways will find plenty to like here. And if you
haven't? Then this won't change your mind.
Portamento is due out September 13 via Frenchkiss.
:Caveman
- Old Friend:
I stumbled across this track about a month or so ago, but I
just realized over the weekend that I totally forgot to
actually share it. Shame on me. Anyhow, the
track is a really nice piece of pop that should quickly find
its way into your good graces. CoCo Beware is
the name of the band's new album, and they'll release it
themselves on September 13.
:Loney
Dear - My Heart:
Loney Dear have always struck me as the kind of act that's
at their best when they keep things simple and avoid any
sort of clutter. With that being said, they seem to
have done some growing since I last heard them, and this
well layered, patiently paced gem has me looking at them
with a different opinion. Hall Music is due
October 4 via Polyvinyl.
:Plum
- Malibu:
Over the weekend I found this over at You Ain't No Picasso
and instantly took a liking to it. Don't expect to get
anything you haven't heard before, but it's got some nice
songwriting and the kind of sound that will make you want to
go back and revisit some old Cat Power albums. Anyone
know if the band is close to putting out something official?
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