Band: Ra Ra Riot
Album: The Rhumb Line
Released: August 19, 2008
Home Town: Syracuse, NY
Why is it on here?: I first saw these guys open for Death Cab a year or so ago and was instantly impressed. Another band that utilizes violins and cellos - apparently I have a thing for that. Ra Ra Riot is a relatively young band who I can see doing great things in the future. I doubt though that they will ever play at halftime of the SuperBowl but that's probably a good thing.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
"Trouble with Dreams" - Eels
Band: Eels
Album: Blinking Lights and Other Revelations
Released: April 26, 2005
Hometown: California
Why is it on here?: Eels have been around since the early 90's and had some radio success with "Novocaine for the Soul" in 1998. This is a great example of a band who doesn't do anything fancy, they write great songs filled with emotion and continue to sell records.The lead singer, "E", as he likes to be called was also featured in a recent documentary about his relationship with his father a famous mathematician. I picked this song because of the interesting combination of instruments they chose to use, especially during this live performance. Maybe it's the realist in me but I think there is some truth in this song. "The Trouble with Dreams is that they don't come true"
Album: Blinking Lights and Other Revelations
Released: April 26, 2005
Hometown: California
Why is it on here?: Eels have been around since the early 90's and had some radio success with "Novocaine for the Soul" in 1998. This is a great example of a band who doesn't do anything fancy, they write great songs filled with emotion and continue to sell records.The lead singer, "E", as he likes to be called was also featured in a recent documentary about his relationship with his father a famous mathematician. I picked this song because of the interesting combination of instruments they chose to use, especially during this live performance. Maybe it's the realist in me but I think there is some truth in this song. "The Trouble with Dreams is that they don't come true"
Saturday, February 6, 2010
"The Reeling" - Passion Pit
Band: Passion Pit
Album: MannersReleased: May 18, 2009
Why is it on here?: The perfect mix of electronic and pop. I hate dancing, but I like pretending to like dancing when Passion Pit comes on.
Why is it on here?: The perfect mix of electronic and pop. I hate dancing, but I like pretending to like dancing when Passion Pit comes on.
Friday, February 5, 2010
"Shake it out" Manchester Orchestra
Band: Manchester Orchestra
Album: Mean Everything to Nothing
Released: April 21, 2009
Home Town: Atlanta, GA
Why is it on here?:
1) Gotta give the home town band some props - blowin up large
2) Just announced today they will be playing two shows here in April at the Variety Playhouse
3) Any video that is loosely based on "Over the Top" with Sly Stallone is worth posting
Album: Mean Everything to Nothing
Released: April 21, 2009
Home Town: Atlanta, GA
Why is it on here?:
1) Gotta give the home town band some props - blowin up large
2) Just announced today they will be playing two shows here in April at the Variety Playhouse
3) Any video that is loosely based on "Over the Top" with Sly Stallone is worth posting
Thursday, February 4, 2010
"Penny on a Train Track" - Ben Kweller
Artist: Ben Kweller
Album: Ben Kweller
Released: September 19, 2006
Home Town: Greenville, Tx
Why is it on here?: Ben Kweller is one of my favorite artists. Very early in his career, he formed a band called Radish, which at the time was believed in some circles to be the second coming of Nirvana. Unfortunately for Ben these heights were never achieved with Radish. He has gone on however to have a fairly successful solo career just recently releasing his 4th full length album. When I first saw him open for Dashboard Confessional in the early 2000s, his sound was reminiscent of the early pop gems of Weezer with some Nirvana grunge sprinkled in. As time has passed, Ben has really found his sound, mixing in a more folky western flavor. This song falls somewhere in the middle.
Album: Ben Kweller
Released: September 19, 2006
Home Town: Greenville, Tx
Why is it on here?: Ben Kweller is one of my favorite artists. Very early in his career, he formed a band called Radish, which at the time was believed in some circles to be the second coming of Nirvana. Unfortunately for Ben these heights were never achieved with Radish. He has gone on however to have a fairly successful solo career just recently releasing his 4th full length album. When I first saw him open for Dashboard Confessional in the early 2000s, his sound was reminiscent of the early pop gems of Weezer with some Nirvana grunge sprinkled in. As time has passed, Ben has really found his sound, mixing in a more folky western flavor. This song falls somewhere in the middle.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Trashcan - Delta Spirit
Band: Delta Spirit
Album: Ode to Sunshine
Released: August 26, 2008
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Why is it on here?: Delta Spirit is a rock band with a clear soul influence. If you find yourself wanting to hear more, keep your ears peeled for a new album in May 2010.
Album: Ode to Sunshine
Released: August 26, 2008
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Why is it on here?: Delta Spirit is a rock band with a clear soul influence. If you find yourself wanting to hear more, keep your ears peeled for a new album in May 2010.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Sea Wolf - You're A Wolf
Band:Sea Wolf
Album:Leaves in the River
Released: September 25,2007
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Link to MP3: You're a Wolf
Why is it on here?: Sea Wolf combines an organic folk style with poppy choruses to form a unique sound. While the music may not be the most energetic, I promise you that you'll be nodding your head at the end.
Album:Leaves in the River
Released: September 25,2007
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Link to MP3: You're a Wolf
Why is it on here?: Sea Wolf combines an organic folk style with poppy choruses to form a unique sound. While the music may not be the most energetic, I promise you that you'll be nodding your head at the end.
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