“A Native (Madison)” by Canon Blue
29
Jan

Indie-folktronica group, Canon Blue (also referenced here), released their sophomore album Rumspringa in August. The album was produced by American Singer-Songwriter, Daniel James, and the Denmark-based label, Rumraket. James wrote the record while touring with Danish band Efterklang. Orchestral arrangements for Rumspringa were recorded by the Icelandic string band, Amiina (associated with their work with Sigur Rós).

Catch Canon Blue on tour with MuteMath and The Boxer Rebellion through mid-May 2012. On drums is Michigan-native, Nashville-based, Graham Bechler (Andrew Belle, Church Mice).

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“A Native (Madison)” by Canon Blue

Image courtesy of TWJ: The Wounded Jukebox

“Neurogenesis” by Monks of Mellonwah
28
Jan

Indie/alternative rock quartet, Monks of Mellonwah, from Sydney, Australia have announced they will team up with renowned engineer Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, RHCP, Soundgarden) for the mastering of their upcoming 2012 release.

It will be a follow-up to their debut EP Stars are Out. Their music video for “Swamp Groove” took 1st prize at the Howard’s Shorts short film festival, and the Monks will be featured in a forthcoming documentary on ABC’s RAGE.

Have a listen to the new single “Neurogenesis” and the EP title track below.

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“Neurogenesis” by Monks of Mellonwah
“Stars Are out” by Monks of Mellonwah

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

Image courtesy of The Music Mag

“My Soul” by Ugly Kids Club
26
Jan

Ugly Kids Club is an electronic rock duo out of Nashville who just released their self titled debut album on January 10th. The duo is made up Steve Wilson (The Juliana Theory and Jonezetta) and Aleigh Shields. Wilson is also a Grammy Nominated producer/songwriter who has worked primarily with the artists Juliana Theory and Jonezetta. The duo teamed up in early 2011.

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“My Soul” by Ugly Kids Club

mp3 courtesy of Tiffany Youhanna, Director of Communications at LaFamos PR. It is also available for free download here.

Image courtesy of Ulgly Kids Club’s flickr

“Broken Brights” by Angus Stone
23
Jan

“Broken Brights” is the first piece of new music for 2012 from Angus Stone. There is more to come later in the year on Angus’ solo album.

Click here for more inforomation on his solo project and here for more information on Julia’s solo project. In focusing on their solo records, Angus and Julia Stone are not collaborating the year as a duo.

“Playing this record live is going to be quite a euphoric walk for me. I’m ready at the end of the year to get a rucksack together with a few well needed treasures & a bunch of new n old friends & get to taking off down the road throwing our hats to the wind. See you on the road…” ~ Angus Stone

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“Broken Brights” by Angus Stone

mp3 cortesy of Triplej: new free music

Image courtesy of The In Sound from Way Out

“The Confessor” by Quiet Company
16
Jan

Quiet Company played last Friday at Fitzgerald’s along with a slew of great local bands including The Literary Greats and Finnegan.

Since their inception in 2005, Quiet Company has traveled all over the country. They released their sophmore record, Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon, to critical praise in March of 2009 and shared the stage with bands such as The Toadies, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Los Lonely Boys and Dear & The Headlights.

In November of 2010 they began recording & self-producing their 6-song EP, Songs for Staying, which was released in May of 2010. Thier latest release is titled, We Are All Where We Belong. The song “The Confessor” is from this most recent project.

Visit KLRU’s Satellite Stages sission for some older photos and videos.

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“The Confessor” by Quiet Company

Picture courtesy of KLRU

“Heal For The Honey” by Brooke Waggoner
4
Jan

Brooke Waggoner is teaming up with Chad Howat from the band Paper Route for her new album. Also enlisting is Daniel James of Canon Blue; a band debuting in 2007 with the album Colonies, involving Chris Taylor of the band Grizzly Bear.

Image courtesy of the Brooke Waggoner email list

Visit Waggoner’s blog for more great photos, content and updates on the new album. For now, please have a listen to the tiltle track of her last album, “Heal For The Honey.”

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“Heal For The Honey” by Brooke Waggoner

Sample Clips from “The Breaks” by Robby Overfield
29
Dec

“Funny thing about rock bottom is it’s never too late, to turn a page on a chapter of faith…”

What’s the rest of this story? Find out in early February when Robby Overfield releases his new EP, titled The Breaks.

For now, check out a few sample clips from three forthcoming album tracks, via SoundCloud.

Colorado residents and visitors, be sure to check out The Robby Overfiled Trio’s show lineup.

Also featured on the new EP is Jesse Ogle on bass and Dave Rodriguez on drums.

Visit YouTube to watch Robby’s video for “What Ever Happened?” The video was produced by Randy Parker of Silver Summit Films. It captures a beautiful Colorado sunset, one evening after a performance at Fort Lewis College.

2nd annual Applefest at Buckely Park

“Criminals Win” and “Somebody’s Baby” by Wooden Birds
24
Dec

Andrew Kenny of Wooden Birds (and, of course, American Analog Set) has been driving around Austin, TX with a Firebird decal on the hood of his Subaru – in honor of the new video for “Criminals Win“. It was directed by Alex R. Johnson (who also directed the short film, Pick Up and Return, featuring music by Andrew Kenny). It is the second video from the Wooden Birds’ latest release, Two Matchsticks (Barsuk).

A cover version of Jackson Browne’s “Somebody’s Baby” and the album version of “Criminals Win” can be downloaded for free from the band’s website.

The Wooden Birds

And the two Wooden Birds full lengths are available on sale for a limited time on iTunes.

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“Criminals Win” and “Somebody’s Baby” by Wooden Birds

Image courtesy of the Wooden Birds’ subscription email

In the Open with Young the Giant
19
Dec

In the Open is a collection of writers, designers, photographers, and cinematographers who love music and want to spread as much of it as possible in just about every format.

Young the Giant has made several session appearances within the last year, ever since the release of their first single, “Apartment.” The latest is Young the Giant’s new In The Open session for “Every Little Thing.”

Image courtesy of Young the Giant’s media – photo galleries, collection.

Folks in Houston, come out and see YTG at Warehouse Live on March 22.

“Hideaway” by Eddie Grey
19
Dec

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Eddie Grey, along with drummer/percussionist Patrick Coggins and bass player Kevin Comden, produce a blended sound of rock, pop, and funk. The band’s 11 track release is titled The Love Thief.

Apparent musical influences include The Police, Sting, and Jason Mraz.

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“Hideaway” by Eddie Grey

mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of MT Press

Image courtsey of Eddie Grey’s official site.