Daily Archives: April 21, 2013

“The Spell” by Foreign Talks
21
Apr

On April 16, 2013, Portland, Oregon-based Expunged Records released the debut, self-titled full-length from Portland’s own Foreign Talks, a four-piece indie-pop band.

Their unique brand of indie-pop is created by blending fast-paced lyricism, four-part vocal harmonies, and syncopated, hook-driven guitar riffs. Some may compare them to the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club and Local Natives. Comprised of ten songs, Foreign Talks combines Marcus Fischer’s (vocals, guitar) raw vocal timbre and razor-like cadence with a contrasting unique and powerful falsetto from his brother, Madison Fischer (vocals).

Watch the video for the single, “The Spell” on YouTube.

Foreign Talks Cover

Image and YouTube courtesy of Alex Steininger of In Music We Trust

“Luminous” by Alice & The Glass Lake
21
Apr

Wisconsin native, Alice Lake, brings her deeply personal new project to life with the stunning and beautiful, Alice & The Glass Lake. Alice & the Glass Lake’s debut effortlessly captures that dream world feel with a cinematically full sound of lush instrumentation and layers of vocals.

The first single “Luminous” is both dynamic and intimate, full of a rushing-river-like kinetic energy. Though ethereal in its delivery, the song is built upon power and movement. Incorporating the use of call-and-response vocals and expertly crafted layers, Alice creates an intricate melodic journey with the simple use of her voice.

Check out the first single from The Evolution EP out May 28th, 2013, “Luminous.”

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“Luminous” by Alice & The Glass Lake

Alice & The Glass Lake

Image and mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of M T Press via SoundCloud and Alice Lake’s blog

“Sky And Dark Night” by Monks of Mellonwah
21
Apr

James from Independent Music Promotions (I.M.P) has shared a new advance release EP from Sydney-based four-piece alt-indie rock band, Monks of Mellonwah. In the form of one composition, this release is a departure point for the band; darker and more experimental than previous EP efforts, Stars Are Out and Neurogenesis.

The Monk’s latest release, the Sky And Dark Night Trilogy can be heard and purchased here.

This latest offering is emotionally charged and showcases the band’s new direction. To Joe de la Hoyde (lead guitar), Sky And Dark Night “…is the journey from the beginning of our battles to their fruitless ends; the ups and downs, the triumphs and the failures. It is the undying hope that maybe somewhere along the way, we might find ourselves.”

Monks of Mellonwah have been featured before on MusicArtiste.

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“Sky And Dark Night” by Monks of Mellonwah

CD Cover - Sky and the Dark Night

Image and mp3’s courtesy of James Moore, Promoter for Monks of Mellonwah via Independent Music Promotions