HEAR IT: (6.29.10) TENNIS – Two tracks “South Carolina” and “Marathon”

29 Jun

“Marathon” challenges the time warp and forces us back 50 years ago, where one enjoyed the lovely optimism of America. Alaina’s voice is up there with the best of the them, but when it’s coupled with Riley’s organ, you have to wonder if on that boat they weren’t listening to some Doors. Enjoy. It’s hard to imagine that these two originated from The Rockies and not from Brooklyn post NYU film school.

Like minds do think alike…see The Guardian

Band of the Day – (6.29.10) TENNIS

29 Jun Mixed doubles anyone?

BOD (6.29.10) Tennis – The husband wife duo Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, no not the former Laker coach, but the lead captain of this brilliant masterpiece of a band. The two decided to test their newly formed union, packed their duffles, left Denver, bought a boat and sailed the high seas of the North Atlantic. As their bond solidified, they discovered that a musical journal of their journey would be both hip and interesting. This travelogue is for our enjoyment and listening pleasure. It’s a Hemingway meets Buffet, meets Vampire Weekend, meets 50’s bubblegum pop. I love the blend of the organ and her eerily timeless vocals.

This impossible to Google band finds itself with only a lone MySpace page. visit it
http://www.myspace.com/tennisinc

WATCH IT: (6.28.10) CHAPPO – “Come Home”

28 Jun

Cue the tour video and watch them. These guys have serious vibe and they are so much cooler than you. Don’t bowl with these dudes, if you do, watch to your side. Love the editing, brings the track to life.

HEAR IT: (6.28.10) CHAPPO – “Come Home”

28 Jun

Serious love for this track. Can you hear the comparison of leadman Alex Chappo to Ben Bridewell of Band of Horses? Listen to this track, more coming soon. Chappo – Come Home

Band of the Day (6.28.10) CHAPPO

28 Jun NYC duo Chappo

BOD – CHAPPO, the NYC duo is redefining your summer with their new EP Plastique Universe. Their garage sound brings some stiff competition to their sonic twins Band of Horses. Love the combo of driving force rock with indie sympathy.

WATCH IT: (6.24.10) STEVE MASON – “Lost and Found”

25 Jun

Watch the video for “Lost and Found” it’s similar to a Peter Gabriel track with the same kind of visual vibe.

HEAR IT: (6.24.10) STEVE MASON (Full album stream)

25 Jun

Enjoy the Album Boys Outside – Please listen to “I Let Her In” great and haunting track.

Buy his new album on vinyl

BAND OF THE DAY (6.25.10) – STEVE MASON

25 Jun Heartbreakingly fantastic

Many of you know Steve Mason from that moment when Cusack declared his love for him in High Fidelty. The former Beta Band lead, takes on love and loss. His heartbreaking tales are sure to make that lonely evening more comforting. To know that someone is sharing in your pain is so nice. Enjoy his new album and the tracks I’ll post.

WATCH HIM – Past BOD – ALOE BLACC: Billie Jean

25 Jun

Aloe Blacc covering Billie Jean on the Anniversary of MJ’s death. It’s beautiful.

Hear It: (6.24.10) TAME IMPALA –

24 Jun

Here is the whole album for your pure listening enjoyment. I promise that this will be your new favorite band.

Hear It: (6.24.10) TAME IMPALA – Runway, Houses, City, Clouds

24 Jun

Tame Impala – Runway, Houses, City, Clouds

7 minutes of 60’s psych rock. I love this track and it’s actually approachable. If you love Dungen as much as I do, you’ll love this track.

Band of the Day (6.24.10) – TAME IMPALA

24 Jun Tame Impala

Tame Impala departed from Perth in 2008, signed with Modular with one mission, bring us space age rock with Parker’s Lennon style vocals. It’s beauty is consistent and instantaneous. They belong in The Ark, that place where bands named after animals reside. Enjoy

Hear: “Runway Houses, City Clouds”

THE ENTIRE NEW ALBUM IS STREAMING HERE

HEAR THEM: (6.23.10) SWEET BRONCO – RUN

23 Jun

This will be the opening track to their new record…my guess, but what a way to start. I love the speed of this track and the fact that it reminds me of summer in the Keys or anywhere in South Florida. GET ME A DRINK!!!

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