The Civil Wars – 2 Free Songs
Free music from one of the best indie/folk duo’s around. Check it out if you’re into Iron and Wine, Damien Rice, The Swell Season and heartache.
Ray LaMontagne – Stream The Upcoming Album FREE
For a very limited time, you can stream the new album, Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs – God Willin’ and The Creek Don’t Rise for free.
Wax Pick: Volcano Choir – UNMAP
Volcano Choir is a great little side project with Justin Vernon (Bon Iver). You’ll hear his influence clear as day atop the pseudo math-rock, and always eclectic base of his counterparts.
VIDEO: New Danielson Project
Check out these videos to get a glimpse into the production mind behind indie rock guru Daniel Smith.
Exclusive First Listen: The Swell Season
Hear The Duo’s New Album, ‘Strict Joy,’ In Its Entirety from NPR.
The Swell Season – Tiny Desk Concert
Here’s an intimate performance put on by The Swell Season (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova). I hoped the duo would keep this project running after Once died down, and am thrilled to hear some new songs.
Sufjan Stevens’ The BQE – Video Trailer
So it’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from Sufjan Stevens, especially his absolutely impossible 50 States project. Here’s a glimpse into The BQE, the multimedia project he’s been cooking up for some time now.
Wax Pick: Fanfarlo – Reservoir
If you’re a fan of acts like Sigur Ros, Devotchka, and Sufjan Stevens, be sure to check out Fanfarlo.
Wax Pick: Cary Brothers – Who You Are
I first got into Cary after hearing him on the Garden State soundtrack back in 2004. A few tracks like Honestly and Blue Eyes still find their way onto playlists I create even now. You’ll also hear Matt Hale (Aqualung) and Priscilla Ahn gracing this album.
Bon Iver Goes Back To High School For Jazz Band
Justin Vernon, better known as the leader of Bon Iver, joined his former high school jazz band on Sunday night for a special show to raise money for the group’s trip to Essential Ellington — a competition hosted annually by Wynton Marsalis.
Wax Pick: Bat For Lashes – Fur And Gold
Check out Natasha Khan’s critically acclaimed breakthrough album, Fur and Gold, for just a buck!
Wax Pick: Bon Iver – Blood Bank EP
Justin Vernon did a great job with this short 4-song work, seeping his emotional and intimate vocals atop moody instrumentation.
Wax Pick: Magnet – The Tourniquet
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Wax Pick: Andrew Bird – Noble Beast
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Free Music From Iron And Wine
Iron and Wine has posted alternate versions of songs from The Shepherd’s Dog for free download on their website here. Just navigate to their page and check the bottom right corner. The album is called “Fall 07″, but it’s the same songs as The Shepherd’s Dog. I’m guessing they were just recorded in Fall of [...]
Fleet Foxes On SNL This Week
Fleet Foxes – A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo. Seattle’s Fleet Foxes will be performing Blue Ridge Mountains and Mykonos on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Their moody self titled album was definitely one of my favorites this past year, enough so that it was our first Wax Pick at $5 a [...]
Wax Pick: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova – The Swell Season
I seriously can’t think of a single person who doesn’t like this album. It’s fllled with haunting melodies and raw emotion, and really sucks you in as a complete album.
Wax Pick: Dustin Kensrue – This Good Night Is Still Everywhere
Amazon.com Widgets Christmas songs from Thrice’s front man, and the whole ablum is $1.99. A little rough around the edges, but a unique take on a lot of classic Christmas songs. It’s 2 bucks, so no complaints.
Wax Pick: Fleet Foxes – Self Titled
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