ohbijou
i found ohbijou through their (apparent through myspace) mutual friends, the acorn, who happen to be one of my favourite bands. after my first listen to the songs on their myspace, i was totally sold on this band. the smooth vocals mix so well with the instrumentation. it's all just so good.
MP3: Ohbijou - St. Francis
Stream: Ohbijou on Myspace
"st. francis" is one of the more upbeat tracks on their record. the truth is that most of the songs on the record are perfect for a sleepy evening: slower, jazz-tinged and just really mellow.
miracle fortress
i had read really great things about miracle fortress' latest record, "five roses", from i(heart)music.net (which is a really great blog if you don't know). one afternoon in futureshop, i found the record for a mere $12, and i had to grab it, without hearing a note of what they sounded like. let's just say that daring move turned out in my favor: the album is unreal. they (he) have this really poppy, synthesized, atmospheric sound, that is full of harmonies and falsetto. it's like a brian wilson for an electronic age.
MP3: Miracle Fortress - Next Train
Stream: Miracle Fortress on Myspace
though it's hard to pick a favourite, i'd have to say that "next train" is my favourite off the record. it's just so good. the whole record is good. just go buy it already.
owen
jamo got me hooked on mike kinsella. for a LONG time he has been saying, "dude, you will love owen" and i kind of shrugged him off. after one listen through "the ep", i realized how i should be doing a better job of keeping in touch with jamo. "the ep" is maybe one of the best eps i've heard in a long time. all of his stuff is unreal, in fact.
MP3: Owen - In The Morning, Before Work
Stream: Owen on Myspace
that's all kids, hope you dig the sounds.
Jamison.
7 comments:
miracle forest is doing a show with shapes and sizes, july 4th. which is tommorow!
its in kelowna. gah. what is it with bands doing shows in the middle of nowhere lately? i tell ya.
It's true! You & Mike Kinsella are made for eachother!! Great Post Mr!
hey, musicman. i just gave those first two a little listen here...looove 'em! not so much in the mood for the third guy. maybe that's 'cause my daycare crew just meandered back in and are causing havoc?
damn those daycare babies! you like love owen, shaina.
i watched the sandlot today. it was great.
i love the name of that one track "in the morning, before work".
actually, no i don't. i dislike the feeling of waking up for work. the song should be called "in the evening, after Keith's".
as in, "alexander keith's"???
you souse.
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