A folk musician from Portland, Oregon who sings spiritual hymns. If there were Christian hipsters, Mr. Garrels would be their paradigm. His voice is truly one of a kind. Josh Garrels – Don’t Wait For Me Josh Garrels – Blessed Is He
Little Joy – Next Time Around
I kind of want to marry this girl, even though she’s clearly high on opium…
Adele vs. Daft Punk – Something About The Fire
WhoMadeWho
This Danish trio are difficult to pin down but their music sounds as effortless as it is stylistically and sonically adventurous. A synthed-out take on dance music, a driving white-boy funk. WhoMadeWho – Rose WhoMadeWho – Space For Rent
Mashup Monday – Washed Out + Ray J
Graffiti6 – Blue Ridge Mountains (Fleet Foxes Cover)
AM & Shawn Lee – City Boy (Captain Planet Remix)
Damien Jurado
I had heard this guy’s name before, but never his music, until I stumbled upon his latest album (Maraqopa) last week. Reminds me a lot of José González and his group Junip. Gentle guitar music that improves the mood. Damien Jurado – Nothing Is The News Damien Jurado – Maraqopa
Mashup Monday – Illinoize
An unexpected union of rap and whimsical indie. Tor lays down rhymes over Sufjan Stevens. The result is more enjoyable than it has any right to be. Star of Wonder / None Shall Pass John Wayne Gacy Jr. / Specialize Download the whole album here.
Phenomenal Handclap Band
New York City psychedelic soul. Boogie days and nights. Phenomenal Handclap Band – Following Phenomenal Handclap Band – All of the Above (feat. Bart Davenport)