week of march 2nd
Broken Bells
Catch James Mercer (The Shins) and Danger Mouse collaborate on this album. It is an interesting mix. If you like your fair share of The Shins, you will dig this. Definitely my pick of the week.
The Autumn Film
Another favorite of mine this week. This piano driven group will no doubt be compared to Copeland, and rightly so. Being a Copeland fan, I’m ok with that. Although The Autumn Film does have a female singer, no offense Aaron Marsh. Take some time to listen to The Ship and the Sea this week on their site and pick up the album.
Rogue Wave
If you are a Rogue Wave fan, this album has livened up a bit from their previous release. Permalink gives a much more pop vibe and some will find it much different than Rogue Wave of yesteryear, so be prepared.
SEABEAR
A great folk album from a group hailing from the capital of Iceland, not to be confused with Sigur Ros. We Built a Fire is a great album, and is different enough that the folkiness doesn’t sound too similar to everything.
The High Wire
From across the pond comes The High Wire’s new release, The Sleep Tape. Their first full-length has fun guitar, killer harmonies, and is not sleepy whatsoever.
Cocos Lovers
I love folky bluegrass band from the UK. They take their time to depart from the strictly folk/bluegrass sound, and it turned out great. With seven band members, creativity is bound to come out.
Wooden Dinosaur
An independent folk album. Like many before, nothing too new here, but worth a listen.
