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by **clinton** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:51 pm

So lately I've been scouring the net and other places for some new music and have stumbled on some amazing stuff. Figured I would share some of my minds in hopes you'll do the same. Here goes:

Sun Kil Moon: Admiral Fell Promises - I've been a fan of this band for quite some time now and had high hopes for the new record. I was not dissapointed. Interestingly, this record is just vocal and a nylon string guitar but the songs are so strong that it does not limit the record. Mark Kozelak is a great songwriter and an amazing guitarist.

Phospherescent: Here's To Taking It Easy - A myspace find that I just love. I stumbled on this record just after midnight one night and it was well after three before I finally stopped listening. Great record.

Laura Marling: I Speak Because I Can - What a great folk record. I don't know much about this girl but I found it hard to believe she is barely in her 20's. Worth checking out for sure. The production on this is killer too!

The National: High Violet - I had checked out this band's previous release and wasn't really that into it. I don't know what changed this time, probably me, but this record is terrific. I will be spending a lot of time with this one.

Tift Merritt: See You On the Moon - Kind of a different record for her, more hip than I expected. it's great though. She takes on more of a Liz Fair attitude with this one and it works perfectly.

Sarah Harmer: Oh Little Fire - I expected this to be a continuation of the more roots oriented direction she has taken on her last recordings but this is classic pop-rock Sarah. It's a grower too and I love albums like that.

That's it for now, you go...

by **macrae11** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:51 pm

Just today I discovered Pomplamoose. They're a super funky duo who mix electronic type arrangements with thick grooves and quirky pop melodies. I actually discovered them on another music site, and initially heard their covers of popular tunes, which I think are vastly superior to the originals. Just getting into their original stuff now. I don't think they have an album per se, but just a collection of songs. I'm hoping for some type of physical medium, or at least lossless download, as I hate mp3's, and I refuse to pay for them. http://www.myspace.com/pomplamoosemusic

Matt Grondin: The Ra Source is his debut album. All instrumental, the hooks flowith, and the grooves are simply filthy. Funk, New Orleans Jazz, and Blues all mish-mashed into one delightful package. Need to order this one. I've been listening off his website for the last couple of months. http://www.myspace.com/mattgrondinmusic

Two that I've actually purchased, Brandi Carlile, and Missy Higgins. (Thanks Matt!) Both great singer songwriters, Brandi from the states with a definite country flair, and Missy from down under with more of a pop flavour. Both have great melodies and lyrics, with absolutely stellar musicians.

http://www.missyhiggins.com/
http://www.brandicarlile.com/

Will report more as I find them.

by **roachie** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:15 pm

I just discovered Patty Griffin - kinda rock chick/country singer/folkie/alternative... Not bad.

by **clinton** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:36 pm

roachie wrote:I just discovered Patty Griffin - kinda rock chick/country singer/folkie/alternative... Not bad.

I adore this woman with every bit of my being. What album are you listening to?

by **Greg H.** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:55 am

clinton wrote:Laura Marling: I Speak Because I Can

My cousin met Laura Marling and her band in New York. Her drummer/accordionist is awesome. I love the song "My Manic and I", from her Alas I Cannot Swim album. Check it out :)

by **clinton** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:03 pm

yeah I checked out her first one and though it's good, it doesn't touch the new one. She obviously is a talented girl but I think her age showed on the first one.

by **RoadDog** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:44 pm

two words ... SECRET WORLD

by **roachie** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:15 am

clinton wrote:
roachie wrote:I just discovered Patty Griffin - kinda rock chick/country singer/folkie/alternative... Not bad.

I adore this woman with every bit of my being. What album are you listening to?

"Flaming Red" is the one I have... I heard of her from the show "Sons of Anarchy"... They played the song "Mary" and I had to google the lyrics to see who did that song... quite a beautiful tune... gonna have to get some more of her stuff.

by **clinton** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:07 pm

it's a good record for sure man. Check out Children Running Through sometimes. Amazing.

by **roachie** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:07 pm

I'll be getting to more of her stuff but I just "bought" the Loudon Wainright discography... about 20 or so albums... My Ipod has a lot of work to do...

by **clinton** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:35 pm

roachie wrote:I'll be getting to more of her stuff but I just "bought" the Loudon Wainright discography... about 20 or so albums... My Ipod has a lot of work to do...

DOODZ! We are so sympatico. I love Loudon. One of the most overlooked songwriters around for sure. The guy is a genuis. One hell of a singer too.

by **Mathieu Benoit** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:43 pm

http://www.myspace.com/meaghansmithmusic

She's been on my rotation as of late.

http://www.myspace.com/rockyvotolato

So has this guy.

That's all I've got, I can only absorb so many artists at one time. Eventually I'll get on with some of Clinton's picks here.

by **macrae11** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:57 pm

Forgot about Edie Carey too. Was introduced to when she did a benefit concert for a cousin of mine through marriage. Very cool tunes, and apparently a super nice lady.

http://www.ediecarey.com/

I also added links to my previous post. I think Dylan would really dig Matt Grondin. Well anybody who enjoys killer grooves would, but he plays a strat so....

by **Mathieu Benoit** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:04 pm

macrae11 wrote:but he plays a strat so....

In the famous words of Clinton:

Ewwww.

:-P

by **macrae11** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:12 pm

Well it suits what he's playing. There is a place for strats in this world, and possibly even the people who play them.

Going back to our previous thread on auto-panning though, there's a great EP sound with hard auto-panning in the intro to Matt Grondins tune Sun God. Great in headphones. Killer all room drum tone on that intro too.

by **dylanger** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:59 pm

I'll have to check it out........but only because he plays a strat

by **macrae11** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:19 pm

Make sure you use the ReverbNation plugin, not the Myspace player. Sounds way better.

by **Greg H.** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:39 pm

Just thought I would continue the topic of different things I've been digging:

Blue October - Foiled: I got this album from my grandmother as a gift while I was in the hospital, but didn't really listen to in closely until recently, while driving. It has some great tracks with a lot of violin and his interesting voice always keeps me listening

Fool's Garden - Go And Ask Peggy For The Principle Thing: This is a German band that someone introduced to me (though they sing in English). It makes me think that they're what The Beatles would have sounded like as a band from the 90's.

Alexisonfire - Old Crows/ Young Cardinals: I just enjoy listening to this when I'm feeling like something a bit faster. Great choruses.

Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything To Nothing: This album is just great. Sony Music sent a bunch to me (Thanks to Mike Turner and his wife) and this was by far my favorite. I listened front to back without getting bored in the slightest.

I've also been listening to some occasional Ben Folds. I enjoy his piano playing, and he has the same birthday as me.

by **Christian LeBlanc** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:39 am

Greg H. wrote:Blue October - Foiled: I got this album from my grandmother as a gift while I was in the hospital, but didn't really listen to in closely until recently, while driving. It has some great tracks with a lot of violin and his interesting voice always keeps me listening

Man, I love this band so hard. Not to sound like an anti-top-40 snob, but I really have no idea how a band with such imaginative, lush melodies and mature lyrical content made it into the mainstream. I bet I could listen to "Into the Ocean" for a day straight.

I downloaded their previous album, "History For Sale," with iCoke points and really enjoyed most of it, in a similar manner. Their latest release, "Approaching Normal" - didn't dig it quite so much, but ymmv.

by **clinton** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:30 pm

these days I listen only to Bruce Cockburn.

by **macrae11** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:48 pm

I'm hoping to see Bruce when he's in the area in October.

by **giggleycraft** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 1:37 pm

macrae11 wrote:I'm hoping to see Bruce when he's in the area in October.

I didn't hear he was coming here, that's great!

by **clinton** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:37 pm

macrae11 wrote:I'm hoping to see Bruce when he's in the area in October.

WHAT!?!!!!!!!!! Where, when, WTF? THis is the best thing ever!!!!

by **clinton** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:47 pm

just checked the Imperial Theatre web-site. October 16th is my new best day ever. Thanks for the tip man, I am so excited to finally see Bruce!

by **giggleycraft** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:09 pm

clinton wrote:just checked the Imperial Theatre web-site. October 16th is my new best day ever. Thanks for the tip man, I am so excited to finally see Bruce!

I'll be there with my mom :)

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