Music
June 21, 2007
I will admit, I’m very picky about the music I listen to. And I’m not one to push music off to others because I know everyone has different tastes. However, here are a few artist that I have really been into lately. They are really great, at least for me, to have playing while I work. So if you get a chance, check them out. You may like, or you may hate, but it is what I’m into right now.
Rumskib
The best example I can think of is cinematic shoegazer. It’s different, yet has beautiful qualities. My favorite songs are ‘Hearts On Fire‘ & ‘Springtime
Emusic Link: Rumskib
The Perishers – Let There Be Morning
Mello, depressing and emotional. Just a great album. Check out the song ‘The Weekends‘
Emusic Link: The Perishers
The National – Boxer
May not be everyone’s liking, but i like the folky, rythmatic sounds and his voice has a rough crispt edge to it. Favorite songs: ‘Squalor Victoria‘ & ‘Brainy‘
Emusic Link: The National
Arcade Fire – Neon Bible
I honestly hate ‘trendy’ music and avoid it. But I decided to check it out finally, and i actually like this album. Not a fan of their last album, but i think the reason is that this album has a slight 80’s throwback. This song ‘Keep the Car Running‘ reminds me of a older 80’s song, can’t think of the artist right now. But check it out sometime.
Emusic Link: Arcade Fire
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Feel free to make artist suggestions. I’m always looking for rare and amazing music to listen to.
Hydro74 
Cold War Kids
that’s hearts on fire track is totally from the karate kid.. or is that rocky i get the music from those movies mixed up.. nice take on it
You gotta listen to The Klaxons, not sure how well known they are in the states. They’re rockin me iPod at the mo!!
I’d have to recommend three Bands:
The Weakerthans
Grandaddy
Bad Astronaut
check it out..
the double, voxtrot, home video, okkervil river.. and for and optional taste check the Cultura Profetica from Puertorico..
in the my space of each band you could find nice music..
greets! š
You should give “Fear Before The March of Flames” a try. They’re very experimental, sometimes heavy, trippy, spacey but always keeping a melancoly in the air. Try their latest album “The Always Open Mouth”
some of my faves…
Jens Lekman
Math and Physics Club
Kings of Convenience
Rocky Votolato
The Dears
Spoon
Cold War Kids
Portugal. The Man
try listening to Dizzee Rascal .. his myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/dizzeerascal
Right up that indie alley –
Murder By Death
Songs to check out: One more notch, Flamencos fuck in easy, Intergalactic menopause, Killbot 2000
Maybe Isis too for some good background work music. Super chill, somewhat repetitive but still metal.
that new national album is really spectacular, yeah? i’ve got it on heavy rotation too. and -neon bible- is very well put together, even if all the folks who drooled over their previous album are a little bitter about it.
maybe you’d like califone, maps, and andrew bird?
and sometimes trendy music ends up being good…
Nice..
I have been loving The Nationals.. You gotta check out the Handsome Furs. I may have sent you a track..
From what you have listed, you would most likely really enjoy Cougar and Pinback. Cougar is one of the best indie/instrumental albums I have ever heard. Both bands are really chill and very dynamic.
Been Listening to this recently while working:
Album – Sometimes
Artist – City and Colour