“When you listen to Pet Sounds, use earphones in the dark, and you can hear everything.” Though I’ve long known that Pet Sounds is considered one of the greatest albums ever recorded, it was not until I watched a film called Love & Mercy that I ever gave the record a proper listen. The movie…
The Vinyl of My Life
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Ultimate Painting
Formed by James of Veronica Falls and Jack of Mazes, this duo crafts simple and true ’60s and ’70s-inspired guitar pop. Their latest album, Green Lanes, is great bopping-around music. Influenced by: The Velvet Underground Similar to: Real Estate
New Music: Other Lives
These guys opened for Radiohead a few years back and yet hardly anyone’s heard of them. An Oklahoma band that sings from the heartland. Haunting strings and ethereal vocals, perfect for a folksy Western soundtrack. New album, Rituals, is that electrified. They’re on tour now, so buy a ticket if they’re coming to your town.
Wasted Words (already been heard)
“There’s new love, heartbreak, good friends, not-that-much studying and a-few-too-many beers, all written with great wit. Highly recommended.” “This short novel gives an insightful and emotional perspective of a college student who is an outsider even when he is in a group. The prose is witty and playful, the comedic elements are laugh out loud…
14 Hippest Songs of 2014
In no particular order… “Shelter Song” Temples, Sun Structures “Red Eyes” The War on Drugs, Lost in the Dream “Inside Out” Spoon, They Want My Soul “Salad Days” Mac DeMarco, Salad Days “Blue Moon” Beck, Morning Phase
The Rise of Digital vs The Vinyl Revival
Source: http://www.superfi.co.uk/blog/digital-versus-vinyl
Wasted Words: The College Daze
If you like obscure authors, you’ll love this one… When he enters the prestigious Northwestern University, Lucas Lloyd still has respect for rules. He has never drank, smoked, or gotten anywhere worth mentioning with the opposite sex. The first 18 years of his life have been devoted almost exclusively to academic success. Wasted Words follows…
Megafaun
Rich harmonies and folk strumming meet post-rock edges in off-kilter Americana trio comprised of Bon Iver’s former bandmates. “Kaufman’s Ballad” “Solid Ground”
Best Albums of 2014 (so far)
The War On Drugs, Lost In The Dream “Under The Pressure” “Red Eyes” Temples, Sun Structures “The Golden Throne” “Mesmerise” Mac DeMarco, Salad Days “Salad Days” “Blue Boy” Beck, Morning Phase “Blue Moon” “Heart Is A Drum” Real Estate, Atlas “The Bend” “Talking Backwards”