2 Years

2 Years after I stopped posting, I happened upon this site again... only to tell you that I've created another Indie CD which can be downloaded and enjoyed here: Indie CD 3. Please let me know if you enjoy it.

Page France

Page France, in case you missed it, were included in my Indie CD blog that I posted a while back. I like their almost lowfi, folk, pop sound. It is a huge relief from the overrefined crap that is mass produced and puked up on the radio. I don't think I've heard that many other bands that I can compare them to, so I'll leave it up to you. And now for the most important part... the linkage!

Page France Homepage
Page France Purevolume Page
Page France MySpace Page

Matt Pond PA

Matt Pond PA is one of my favorite chamber pop groups that I've been sitting on for quite a while now. I don't know why I haven't mentioned them until now, but they are worth mentioning. Their latest album Several Arrows Later is the first I had heard of this quartet back about 6 months ago. Most of their songs on this album are upbeat enough to make me want to go out and accomplish something. They have several songs available for download on their website.

Letting Up Despite Great Faults

Letting Up Despite Great Faults is a mellow band similar to Pinback (pre Fortress), The Postal Service, Tristeza, etc. Their first EP is being released in August of this year, which will prove to be a relaxed combination of soft, almost whispering lyrics and smooth guitar and piano chords. This indie pop band is somewhat new, but they have tons of potential. Their EP is one that you can put on while doing something else and when it's done, it subtly leaves you wanting to hear more.

MP3s courtesy of Letting Up's Homepage:
I Hear You Drowning, But I'm Tied
Maybe I'll Hide With You
If You're Here Today

Letting Up's Homepage
Letting Up's MySpace Page

Play Radio Play!

I'm sure most of you have never heard of Daniel Hunter out of Fort Worth, TX, but he definitely is worth getting to know. His one man band is called Play Radio Play! His sound is full of hooks and catchy vocals. Play Radio Play! can be described as a mix between The Postal Service, Slow Runner, with a little post punk thrown in for balance. All of his songs are available for free on Play Radio Play!'s site on PureVolume.com. You can also learn more about him on his MySpace site. I'm planning on buying his CD since it's only $2 (with FREE shipping). That's unbelievable! I don't need commercially overpriced music. Don't hesitate to post a comment and let me know what you think. Enjoy Music!
Edit: Thanks Deby for thie YouTube video link! Compliment Eachother Like Colors

Upcoming Releases...

I just came across some upcoming releases that I thought you should know about. Hopefully they'll be good. :)

August 22, 2006

The Mars Volta - Amputechture

Outkast - Idlewild

September 4, 2006

Kasabian - Empire

September 12, 2006

Barenaked Ladies - Barenaked Ladies Are We

September 13, 2006

The Shins - Sleeping Lessons

October 2, 2006

The Killers - Sam's Town

If you know of any other releases that I or others may enjoy, please post them in the comments. Thanks!

The Brunettes - Mars Loves Venus

The Brunettes is a New Zealand indie pop band with a summery, playful sound. Husband and wife Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield created a catchy and unforgettable indie pop CD called Mars Loves Venus in 2004. For some reason some songs on this CD remind me of Grease. It's no wonder that the record label Sub Pop signed them in December of 2005. They are to release a new album this summer. I'm really looking forward to it.

It took me a couple of listens, as it often does, to really appreciate the album Mars Loves Venus. The beginning of the album is poppy and upbeat and makes a smooth transition to a slower more quiet ending. My favorite song is "These Things Take Time". It starts out with a catchy, simple beat and continues through adding instruments along the way. This is one of those albums that you want to listen to on a bright, sunny and not too hot, good day. Try it out.

The Brunettes' Homepage
The Brunettes' Sub Pop Page
The Brunettes' MySpace