Category: Down-Tempo
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husband&wife – “Dark Dark Woods”
I have previously posted on husband&wife (yes, there is no space in the band name – it is like its one word) and I have been advised that today (Jan. 29th) there will be an appearance from h&w on the indie hit-maker Daytrotter. This is exciting, I think the new album (due on Feb. 24th…
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Now on tap: “Various Artists” Vol. 1
This “Various Artist” band sure records a lot. I mean, how many albums can these guys put out…and on a regular basis! Okay, lame opening, but wouldn’t it be a great name for a band – “Various Artists”. Everyone would be know you, although there are a few inherent pitfalls I see in that name……
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The Long, Dusty Road that is Beastheart
Sometimes a photo can strike a chord in you and make you understand something that cannot be described (or at least is hard to put to words). The sounds created by Beastheart can be best described in an image such as the below. I don’t know what it is about Beastheart, but they make me…
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Slowcoustic Essentials – J. Tillman
Whatever you want to call him or do call him – “J. Tillman”, “Josh Tillman”, “Tills”, “J.T.” – he is still the pinnacle of the hushed singer songwriter, period. This is why J. Tillman is ultimately deserving of being essential listening to those who enjoy Slowcoustic style music. J. Tillman has been on the scene…
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What I Should Be Doing on a Friday Night…Listening to More Will Johnson
My previous post on Will Johnson brought back the whole Dual Hawks release from last year and the fact that I really like Will’s work with South San Gabriel. I liked the South San Gabriel disc better than the Centro-Matic disc from Dual Hawks – but one might assume this for the down tempo folk…
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If you haven’t heard – Magnolia Summer
Hey, if you haven’t heard….”Magnolia Summer”! Welcome again kiddies to another installment of “If You Haven’t Heard” and the band in question – Magnolia Summer. This St. Louis based “rock” band (as they describe themselves) is a bit of a collection of friends that have been interchanged over the past few years under the moniker…
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Fields of Industry – Michigan wins again!
Fields of Industry…kind of like “Captains of Industry” only like with a field, or something with a touch more hazy drug influenced backgrounds. So, yeah. What is going on here is some indie-psych soundtrack from Lansing Michigan entitled “Fields of Industry”. I am fairly new to FoI and not necessarily up to date with my…
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Lanterns on the Lake & Last.fm – perfect match
This is why I love music and love Last.fm. Lanterns on the Lake (discovered via Agnes over on It All Started with Carbon Monoxide) is a lush and soothing soundscape via rainy day England. Now with the help of Last.fm, you too can stare longingly at the ground while possibly swaying back and forth getting…
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The Best Unknown Artist I Still Don’t Know
Basket of Figs is a seriously entrancing singer songwriter from Toronto, Canada. There…you have as much information about her as I do. Well, almost. Did you ever listen to music that simply amazes you? Everyone needs to, and I recently experienced it with the EP entitled “666” from Basket of Figs obtained through the Yer…
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Slowcoustic Essentials – Jason Molina
Jason Molina. The man of many faces (or identities at least) in the realm of what many might call “indie” music. He just might be the “essential of essentials” for the type of music I love. Whether he is Magnolia Electric Co., Songs: Ohia or even just Jason Molina…this guy should be a staple in…
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Seagull
Seagull is not a band nor a boy, it is a sound that comes out of your speakers to remind you of your first love and how much you thought you knew. That description comes from the Two Bright Lakes page in the bio for Seagull, a band, sorry, a project from an Australian foursome…
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Slowcoustic feature – Mellow Thursday!
Well okay, it is pretty much mellow everyday around these parts, who am I trying to fool?? So as to not send anyone off the deep end, I bring you more great finds and music that will provide no obstacle to feel sad alongside of, if not a little bit sleepy with. But don’t sleep…