week of february 2nd
Wakey!Wakey!
The full-length release from Wakey!Wakey!, fronted by singer Mike Grubbs, is a great one. A mix of pop and indie rock, their music has gained Grubbs a reoccurring role on One Tree Hill and a song on the season 6 finale. They are definitely worth checking out.
The Abramson Singers
Nothing more than a great folk album. The intro a capella song in the beginning is one of my favorites, simply for it’s creativity. Leah Abramson wrote the album by recording her vocals on an 8-track after she had developed tendinitis, making it impossible to write songs on guitar. Now able to play, she is backed by some great musicians all hailing from Vancouver. Pretty cool, eh?
The Album Leaf
Many of you are probably familiar with this group, and they’ve even reached the realm of car commercial music. However, this album doesn’t venture into any new territory. You’ll find your familiar Album Leaf music on A Chorus of Storytellers, a mix of instrumental with a touch of vocals every now and then.
Midlake
The Courage of Others, the newest release from another Denton, TX (aka mini-Austin) band. It’s a great, yet somber, release from these talented musicians.
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Alt-Ctrl-Sleep
Yet another husband & wife duo, this time from North Carolina. There are times when you can hear some Beatles influence mixed with a sleepy/psychedelic vibe.
The Brunettes
Coming out of New Zealand, this pop-electronic group has put together a great, yet short (35 minutes) album. Now representing Sub Pop records, this guy/girl combo have put out something worth listening to.
The Northern Key
Andrew Galluccio represents this folk project, and has self-titled his first full-length release. Almost any folk listener will be an easy fan of this music.
