Bodies of Water

These guys get a wrap for sounding a lot like Arcade Fire. They are male/female vocals with some chanty aspects in their songs. Im pretty tired and don't feel like saying anything more. This album is older but its one that shouldn't be missed.

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Givers

Yowza, another band to get super excited about. These guys opened for The Dirty Projectors unbeknown to them before that night and after that show they are now going to tour with them. Fun upbeat songs that almost remind me a little bit of Vampire Weekend. These guys & gal have got it. YOU KNOW IT! SO GET IT!

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The Antlers

A group that strays from the formula a bit. The lead singer has a unique voice that I enjoy but I could see how it isn't for everyone. Some of these songs in here really hit home. I nearly forgot of them if it wasn't for my brother playing them today in the car. I hope you enjoy em.

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Okkervil River

Indie pop at its best. I love the imagery in the songs. It seems I might have some difficulties keeping this blog updated as I'm moving to Shanghai for a year come August. I'll try to throw on some more music next week when I have more free time.

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The 1900's

A pleasant indie band. Last post for a month probably while I'm to Shanghai. They've been around in my archive for a quite some time. I haven't given them too much of a thought but they are relaxingly pleasant.

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Local Natives

If you haven't already heard the Local Natives are restless. They are up in arms with pitchforks and baking soda. Apparently they stopped by last week and you weren't home. Unfortunately for you they left a baby on your doorstep without instructions. So bring out your forks a dinner party is awaiting your cupcakes.

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Akron/Family

Another must have folk/beatlesque album. It goes from lovey dovey to hop around good times to nerdy fun. You'll notice they pull a lot from a bunch of older bands and make it their own blend of yay times. Luckily no one is paying me to write these blurbs because I think I might already have been fired. P.S. their store page is under construction. If you do enjoy, which you will , buy it on itunes or some shit yo.

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Jonsi

Lead singer for Sigur Ros' solo project. Here he branches out from his native/made up language and sings in English, although you'd be hard pressed to tell in some songs. You can tell that it's not his native tongue with some not well thought out lyrics, but it's fun none the less. It's incredibly upbeat with his uniquely high pitched vocals being layered to form an almost choir. Drink some coffee put this album on and you will be hard pressed to start a day off any better or cracked out.

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Buffalo Daughter

This music is classified as Shibuya-kei, a sub-genre of Japanese pop music from the district of... Shibuya. According to band member Ohno, "We call ourselves Buffalo Daughter because our sound is very strong. And the buffalo is strong." The music is a bit odd, but interesting enough to give it a listen. The music video should give you a hint of what you are in for.

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Moonface

Moonface produced a single 20 plus minute track called Marimba and Shit-drums. It's by Spencer Krug which is another offshoot of Wolf Parade/Sunset Rubdown/Frog Eyes/Handsome Furs. They needed another side project for sure. If you are a fan it's worth grabbing. Keep an eye out for the new Wolf Parade. Two new tracks have been posted for your listening pleasure on pitchfork.

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Destroyer

I'm throwing two small posts of more or less singles. Two tracks on this one. The first one Bay of Pigs is absolutely amazing and its over thirteen minutes. Every minute is amazing. The singer is known most from his solo work as A.C. Newman and better known from The New Pornographers. Bay of Pigs is a dark and thoughtful song about life and all that good stuff.

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Tunng

Tis Folktronica! It reminds me of Sufjan Stevens and Fleet Foxes. They are... british and good. Im not sure what else to say other than get this and enjoy.

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Dead Man's Bones

The actor Ryan Gosling, his friend Zach Shields, and Morgan Slade teamed up to make music that reminisces of Disney's Haunted Mansion ride. Backing almost all of their tracks is a children's choir that helps add to their haunted factor. Although if you check out some of their music videos the kids just turn out to be adorable. Give it a few listens if you don't find yourself hooked immediately.

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The Deadly Syndrome

Some good folks from the music scene in Silver Lake, California. This is their first full length LP. They've previously toured with Oh No! Oh My! and opened for Silversun Pickups. Grab this and enjoyyyy yay!

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Mumford and Sons

A wonderful band hailing from London. They are classified as folksy bluegrass. The band consists of four members and the folk/bluegrass sound comes from having a banjo, mandolin, and dobro as regular instruments in their songs. Lyrically they are hopeful, contemplative, and insightful. I find most of these songs hitting close to home. If you don't already have this album... GO GET IT NOW!

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Bridezilla

The first full length album to be released from this five-piece Australian group. The bands main features are the female vocalist's haunting voice and the violin. The video posted below features my favorite song so far on the album. Check out their myspace page for a really awkward but enjoyable music video of the song Western Front.

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Freelance Whales

This group's debut album Weather Vanes releases on April 13th and if you can't wait to hear it then see the link below. This album conveys as many emotions as they have instruments which taps into the wide arrangement of harmonium, banjo, glockenspiel, synthesizers, guitars, bass, drums, and waterphone. It's a masterfully crafted pop album that keeps you wanting more.

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Fang Island

Fang Island has turned an art school project into an amazing album/group. They describe their sound as "everyone high-fiving everyone." The entire listen through is uplifting and makes you want to start a happy day parade. The vocal harmonies gives the tracks an anthem-like feel. I guarantee you won't be able to stop listening to this album.

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Trololo

Kicking things off right with a gorgeously sung piece of pure brilliance!