Your Friday Fix (5/29/2009)
Friday, May 29th, 2009 by Ipequey
Where’s Ip? I am such a baaaaad man. *baps himself with rolled up newspaper*
Seriously though, I’ve been in a bit of transition with life recently, looking for new job being the main catalyst to that. Fret not, I shall be re-employed soon enough! However, in between the job hunting, I’ve still been finding all sorts of yummy new tuneage! So, enjoy!
Nick dePartee – Working Hands (Sleeping Pills) (2009, Brentwood, Tennessee) I’ve been in kind of a “laid back/ambient” music mood at times lately. Nick dePartee’s latest project “Home” fills this hole quite nicely. Still a bit rough around the edges, this debut(?) album is quite impressive and enjoyable…and Free! Be sure to download it and give it a listen. Ambient Indie Folk? It’s the best way I can describe it.
The Howards – It’s Magic (2009, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Did I just say Harrisburg? Wow! I’m always ecstatic when I find awesome bands from cities in the vicinity of my ‘original’ home. Another Free EP, noticing a trend yet? *grins* But seriously, there are so many awesome artists struggling to make it big out there that totally deliver awesome music. “The Howards” are no exception. This EP “It’s Magic” is quite spectacular. Formed by two brothers, Jon and Joey, this is their first official release, so give them so love and download their free EP!
The Sound of Arrows – M.A.G.I.C. (Gävle, Sweden) Another awesome band from Sweden, Oskar Gullstrand has teamed up with Stefan Storm (”Panache”) to form “The Sound of Arrows” back in 2006, and are now based out of Stockholm. They totally remind me of “Black Kids” combined with 80’s “Pet Shop Boys”. While not a free EP, it’s quite good, and they’ll also be releasing their first full length album this September. They’ve got 2 other EPs released besides “M.A.G.I.C.”, “Danger!” being worth the purchase as well, but not quite as strong as this one.
Gentlemen at Arms – when we Fall (2008, Adrian, Michigan) Ok…this totally reminds me of some other band. Any help out there? Dishwalla, maybe? At any rate, this track can be found on their self titled EP. Currently touring, you can catch them in upcoming shows in Nashville, Cocoa Beach (Florida), and Indiana. This is another awesome EP, and guess what? Yep, it’s Free too! Check out their EP, and if you dig it, go see them on tour!
The Faraway Places – The Sun Goes West (2009, Los Angeles, California) Having only released a few singles and one album back in 2003, “The Faraway Places” have just released a brand new album, titled “Out of the rain, the thunder & the Lightning”. With a sound that reminds me of “Apples in Stereo”, this Indie pop/rock group is fronted by Chris Colthart, who also has a side project with Tim Powers, called “The Background”. If you dig this song, be sure to check out the full album, available digitally on amazon, itunes, etc.
Casper & the Cookies – Little King (2009, Athens, Georgia) Formed back in 1999, “Casper & the Cookies” have released several albums and are no stranger to the music world. Or..are they? If you’ve not heard anything by them before, you definitely should check out “The Optimist’s Club”, their previous release which was quite good. This song is found on their recently released album “Modern Silence”, which is still pretty good, but at times can get a bit eccentric. But if that’s your thing, go buy the album and enjoy.
Where’s Ip? I am such a baaaaad man. *baps himself with rolled up newspaper*
Seriously though, I’ve been in a bit of transition with life recently, looking for new job being the main catalyst to that. Fret not, I shall be re-employed soon enough! However, in between the job hunting, I’ve still been finding all sorts of yummy new tuneage! So, enjoy!
Nick dePartee – Working Hands (Sleeping Pills) (2009, Brentwood, Tennessee) I’ve been in kind of a “laid back/ambient” music mood at times lately. Nick dePartee’s latest project “Home” fills this hole quite nicely. Still a bit rough around the edges, this debut(?) album is quite impressive and enjoyable…and Free! Be sure to download it and give it a listen. Ambient Indie Folk? It’s the best way I can describe it.
The Howards – It’s Magic (2009, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Did I just say Harrisburg? Wow! I’m always ecstatic when I find awesome bands from cities in the vicinity of my ‘original’ home. Another Free EP, noticing a trend yet? *grins* But seriously, there are so many awesome artists struggling to make it big out there that totally deliver awesome music. “The Howards” are no exception. This EP “It’s Magic” is quite spectacular. Formed by two brothers, Jon and Joey, this is their first official release, so give them so love and download their free EP!
The Sound of Arrows – M.A.G.I.C. (Gävle, Sweden) Another awesome band from Sweden, Oskar Gullstrand has teamed up with Stefan Storm (”Panache”) to form “The Sound of Arrows” back in 2006, and are now based out of Stockholm. They totally remind me of “Black Kids” combined with 80’s “Pet Shop Boys”. While not a free EP, it’s quite good, and they’ll also be releasing their first full length album this September. They’ve got 2 other EPs released besides “M.A.G.I.C.”, “Danger!” being worth the purchase as well, but not quite as strong as this one.
Gentlemen at Arms – when we Fall (2008, Adrian, Michigan) Ok…this totally reminds me of some other band. Any help out there? Dishwalla, maybe? At any rate, this track can be found on their self titled EP. Currently touring, you can catch them in upcoming shows in Nashville, Cocoa Beach (Florida), and Indiana. This is another awesome EP, and guess what? Yep, it’s Free too! Check out their EP, and if you dig it, go see them on tour!
The Faraway Places – The Sun Goes West (2009, Los Angeles, California) Having only released a few singles and one album back in 2003, “The Faraway Places” have just released a brand new album, titled “Out of the rain, the thunder & the Lightning”. With a sound that reminds me of “Apples in Stereo”, this Indie pop/rock group is fronted by Chris Colthart, who also has a side project with Tim Powers, called “The Background”. If you dig this song, be sure to check out the full album, available digitally on amazon, itunes, etc.
Casper & the Cookies – Little King (2009, Athens, Georgia) Formed back in 1999, “Casper & the Cookies” have released several albums and are no stranger to the music world. Or..are they? If you’ve not heard anything by them before, you definitely should check out “The Optimist’s Club”, their previous release which was quite good. This song is found on their recently released album “Modern Silence”, which is still pretty good, but at times can get a bit eccentric. But if that’s your thing, go buy the album and enjoy.