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New Music Tuesday 6.19.12

by soandyway

There’s a lot to love in this Tuesday’s new releases, but I have to say that my personal favorites are the following:

Banks of Eden
Banks of Eden by The Flower Kings

I referenced The Flower Kings in my last post, and this week sees the release of their new record “Banks Of Eden”. If the term ‘Progressive Rock’ piques your curiosity/interest, you should definitely check out this new set from the Swedish group. I have been anticipating this disc for a while, and its everything I had hoped. Soaring guitars, thundering rhythms, and triumphant melodies. Give the tunes a preview here at amazon MP3.

Rhythm and Repose
Rhythm and Repose by Glen Hansard

If you don’t know the name Glen Hansard, it’s time for you to get on board. Hansard is a founding member of The Frames and The Swell Season, the latter of which should ring a bell as the creative force behind the musical Oscar nominated film ‘Once’. He has long been synonymous for producing the kind of at times heavy emotional folk influenced singer-songwriter gems in the vein of contemporaries Bon Iver and Damien Rice. Hansard has a sound all his own, and he is sure to please longtime enthusiasts with Rhythm and Repose. Previews available here.

Walk The Moon
Walk The Moon by Walk The Moon

Walk The Moon is currently getting a lot of well deserved buzz on the indie scene. This is a band with all the trappings of a hipster friendly crossover smash. Big synths dance to the big beats on the discs rock infused indie pop styled eleven tracks. If you’d love to hear a collaboration between MGMT and Fun., this is the closest you’ll get at this point. If tracks like “Anna Sun”, “Tightrope” and “Quesadilla” don’t make your summer BBQ soundtrack mix, you’re missing out. The record is a ton of fun and can be previewed here.

New Music Tuesday 3.6.12

by soandyway

It’s New Music Tuesday! This week there are a bunch of interesting new releases, but these are the ones that caught my ears so far:

Start The Revolution Without Me by Kaiser Chiefs
Start The Revolution Without Me by Kaiser Chiefs

This band has always had my attention over the years. Their shimmering brand of indie Brit Pop is at its most defined all over this record. Comparisons have been made to Hot Fuss era The Killers, as well as Brit rock perfectors Oasis, and while they certainly hold true on STRWM, there is also a retro Merseybeat element evocative of Gerry And The Pacemakers that I really dig. If you’re looking for a fun, catchy rock record this week, give Kaiser Chief’s Start The Revolution Without me a spin.

Milk Famous by White Rabbits
Milk Famous by White Rabbits

I love it when an album surprises me. I’d heard of White Rabbits before listening to Milk Famous, but what I didn’t know was how much I would love this record. Equal parts funky pop and contemplative indie rock, this is a smart, fun record that will keep you enthralled till its final minute.

Break It Yourself
Break It Yourself

What can I say about the new disc by Andrew Bird? If you are at all intrigued by Bird’s blend of Folk, Baroque Pop, early Country, and classical music, you need to pick up this record. Break It Yourself is most certainly going to top a lot of critic’s Best Of’s by years end, and with good reason. It’ll surely  be on mine.

Record Store Rampage

by soandyway

I finally checked out the record store down the street from my apartment, and here’s why I picked up!

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