Lucas Fields stopped by Dickie Sounds last week and played an acoustic exclusive of a new song titled “Help Me.” It is possible that this song will be included in Low vs. Diamond’s forthcoming sophomore album.
“White Table” by Delta Spirit
Delta Spirit is playing Warehouse Live tonight and will be performing songs from their latest album, History From Below. The secret, however, is that you may see them for free at a more intimate in store show at Cactus Music at 7pm.
Delta Spirit “White Table” from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
Video featured on Muzzle of Bees.
“Too Dramatic” by Ra Ra Riot
Ra Ra Riot plans to release their sophomore LP, The Orchard, next month, on August 24th via Barsuk Records. Visit rarariot.com for more on the band.
Today, FILTER is premiering the second in a series of three album previews (directed by Taryn Gould and Emily Kowalczyk), in which you’ll hear the new recording for “Too Dramatic.”
Ra Ra Riot “Too Dramatic” (Preview) from Barsuk Records on Vimeo.
“Beg Steal Or Borrow” by Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs
On August 17th, 2010, Ray LaMontagne and his backing band, The Pariah Dogs, will release the self-produced 4th LP, God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise.
The Pariah Dogs are: Jay Bellarose, Jennifer Condos, Patrick Warren, Eric Heywood, and Greg Leisz. Starting August 15th, Ray and the dogs will begin a North American tour with David Gray. They are not coming to Texas… booo hooo! Click here to see if they will be in your town.
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“Beg Steal Or Borrow” by Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs
01 Repo Man
02 New York City’s Killing Me
03 God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise
04 Beg Steal Or Borrow
05 Are We Really Through
06 This Love Is Over
07 Old Before Your Time
08 For The Summer
09 Like Rock & Roll and Radio
10 The Devil’s In The Jukebox
“Spirit in the Sky” by Jason Mraz
On June 16, 2010 Jason Mraz’ cover of “Spirit in the Sky” became avialable via Levi’s Pioneer Sessions. Levi’s invited Mr. Mraz to contribute a remake to their 2010 Revival Recordings. So, he reinvented this Norman Greenbaum classic and recorded it live in San Diego with The Voices of Paryze.
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“Spirit in the Sky” by Jason Mraz
“Scissor Runner” by Jenny and Johnny
Jenny Lewis released the song “Scissor Runner” with her boyfriend Johnathan Rice under the moniker Jenny and Johnny. The song is available for free download from the duo’s official website, and is taken from their forthcoming album I’m Having Fun Now.
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“Scissor Runner” by Jenny and Johnny
“Big Jet Plane” by Angus and Julia Stone
I introduced you to Angus and Julia Stone back in May. Have a listen to another one from their second full-length album, Down The Way.
“Sympathetic Vibrations” by The Paper Raincoat
This band made an appearance at SXSW 2010 and performed as part of the Hotel Cafe Tour showcase. Brooklyn songwriters Amber Rubarth and Alex Wong released their debut EP in July 2008. The Paper Raincoat self-titled full length album followed in 2009.
Since signing with Lynn Grossman and Secret Road Licensing, the record has landed placements on the CW television show One Tree Hill and in the Touchstone Pictures feature film, The Last Song starring Miley Cyrus and Greg Kinnear.
The duo’s style offers georgous harmonies, percussion, and a four hand piano piece as “Right Angles” is played by Amber and Alex on piano at the same time.
The album is available for download on iTunes.
The Paper Raincoat – The Paper Raincoat
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“Sympathetic Vibrations” by The Paper Raincoat
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“The Same Old Things” by The Paper Raincoat
“Soft Skin” by Mountain Man
This Vermont trio will join Deer Tick in mid-August for a few tour dates. They just released five alternative recordings in an EP titled Sun Dog EP on vinyl via Underwater Peoples.
The debut LP will be released on July 20, 2010. Visit Partisan Records to pre-order Made the Harbor by Mountain Man—aka, Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Amelia Randall Meath.
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“Soft Skin” by Mountain Man
“Yesterday’s Company” by Lookbook
I saw this band in Minneapolis, Minnesota at a club called First Avenue & 7th Street Entry. Anyone from Minneapolis will tell you that Prince was the local musician who helped to establish this venue during the 80’s.
Lookbook is a very fun dance pop duo made up of Grant Cutler and Maggie Morrison . Their album, Wild at Heart, is rocking my world right now. Not that I can hear it all that well as I have a double ear infection! Still, I KNOW that this is good stuff. Have a listen to my favorite song, “Yesterday’s Company,” and see if you agree with me?!
Image courtesy of The A.V. Club
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“Yesterday’s Company” by Lookbook
