I've always liked bands that don't use the "psychedelic" label as an excuse to make loosely constructed waves of sound or to jam into oblivion. UK's The Bees may have a sound rooted in the 60's, but their songs are touching and creative. Their new album, Every Step's a Yes drops tomorrow.
The Bees – Listening Man
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How did I miss this one? The Mumlers released their latest album Don't Throw Me Away a year ago and it took me 11 and a half months to discover it. But it sure is a doozy.
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This is pure, unadulterated old-time music played by three seriously talented musicians. Durham's Carolina Chocolate Drops have been playing together since 2005 and it took way too long for this humble blogger to discover them.
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Cornbread and Butterbeans
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Trouble in Your Mind
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I was first introduced to Chiddy Bang when their remix of Cee-lo's "Fuck You" was making the rounds on the interweb. Since then I've been absorbing all the tracks leaking from their upcoming mini-album, The Preview.
Chiddy Bang ft. Q-tip – Here We Go
Chiddy Bang ft. MGMT – Opposite of Adults (Kids)
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Now this is music with passion. Holy Ghost Tent Revival have arisen from Greensboro, NC to lay upon you some funky roots music.
Holy Ghost Tent Revival – Get Over Yourself
Holy Ghost Tent Revival – Honey Beware
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I'm sitting on a cramped, loud Bolt Bus full of sick people on my way to New York City. Please save me, Rural Alberta Advantage!
Rural Alberta Advantage – Don't Haunt This Place
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I know it's the trendy thing to try and uncover a new band, a band that is going to be the next big deal. I'm sure many people would classify their existence as the person that brings unknown music to the masses. At least a producer or two. Anyway The Brothels are not one of those bands. This band has not made it big. The flame was just too bright and poof, like a hobo to a tire fire they were gone.
This fact does not mean they didn't create some INCREDIBLE music while that fire burned.
The Brothels – Be At Peace
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Having a Brazilian sister-in-law certainly has it's advantages. Like being fed amazing rice and beans and the greatest guacamole ever created by man (or woman) when I visit her. It's also opened up an entire country's worth of music to me.
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I've seen these guys live three times now, and my ass has been thoroughly kicked three times now. And I am not generally a fan of celtic rock. Believe me.
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I have been on a kind of obsessive listening binge with the mandolin playing of Chris Thile and I think it's high time I ask the question:
Who is he?
and
What the hell does he think he's doing?
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