Monthly Archive: June, 2012

Jeff Buckley


When Buckley sings, your spirit lightens. If you care to know anything about music, you’ve got to know about him.

Toro Y Moi


Futuristic Beats, Chillwave, Soul? It’s hard to say which one. I don’t know for sure what I’m hearing, but I like it. Toro Y Moi gives us Underneath the Pine-– and from the… Continue reading →

Bon Iver – I Can’t Make You Love Me/Nick of Time


Simply a beautiful rendition. I love his voice, so full of emotion and vulnerability– a haunting, echoing, shell of a voice.  I Can’t Make You Love Me/Nick of Time, (2011).

Vampire Weekend


It’s funny how sometimes a name really describes a band, and then others it just doesn’t… at all? You’d think Vampire Weekend alludes to gothic, pale kids that like to cut themselves, but… Continue reading →

The Whitest Boy Alive – Burning


I came across this song the other day, I just wanted to listen to it on repeat. It’s got a solid beat and up-tempo style but the subdued lyrics keep it from being… Continue reading →

The XX – Islands


Islands, is a demure love song by The xx. Simple, poetic lyrics set to gentle chords. Somewhat reminiscent of beatnik culture. I love the timid female vocals quivering in contrast to the grainy,… Continue reading →

Guillemots!!


Everything you ever wanted from a band! That’s how I describe the Guillemots, For almost 10 years now I have been dreaming splendidly from the vast array of musical stylings this band has… Continue reading →

Heyrocco


The strangest cross between Kings of Leon and Jeff Buckley (though that’s not all you’ll hear), Heyrocco have quickly become one of my go-to favorites. I hate to bring age into the equation, but… Continue reading →

Ray Lamontagne


Like honey on a sore throat, Ray LaMontagne is soothing to the soul. When you just need to chill, or you’re looking for inspiration, Ray is the perfect choice.  With four full-length albums… Continue reading →

Young the Giant


Have you ever kicked yourself for waiting so long to buy an album once you’ve realized how great a band is? That’s how I feel about Young the Giant. The first few times… Continue reading →