Alex James Church is a nutter.

When Stanislaus was released and I was all madly in love with it, I figured it would be an amazing taster from the new Sea Wolf album. Turns out it wasn’t, it was just a session bonus track that won’t be included on the album. Which brings us to today’s question, why on earth not?

That said, it’s not like White Water, White Bloom is without high points of its own, even if we’re not getting the brilliant sophomore breakthrough we were expecting.

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One of my favourite new discoveries this year, introduced to me by our very own Indiepawsian Mag, has been Alex Brown Church’s Sea Wolf project whose warm, autumnal pop songs with acoustic melodies and stylish string embellishments have delighted my days in the guises of the 2007 debut Leaves in the River and its pre-decessor EP Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low, both excellent recordings. And now, terribly sneakily (okay, it’s not like I’ve watched the band’s news sites like a hawk though so I’m most likely relaying ages old info), there’s info on the band’s new album.

White Water, White Bloom will be released on September 22nd – perfect release date for a band with such an autumnal sound – and you can check the tracklist behind the cut while you enjoy the sight its cover gracing the face of this article. There’s also a new song available for free: “Stanislaus” is a snare-rollingly regal piece that isn’t much of a step away from the previous material: same lovely guitar jangles, same wonderful organ sound, same great vocal melodies. Anyone who enjoyed the debut will definitely like this one and likewise anyone who decides to download this out of curiosity and enjoys it needs to get the previous material. Stanislaus doesn’t seem to be a part of the actual album however so get it while you can.

You can also, if wanted,  already pre-order the new album from the label store.

MP3: Stanislaus

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Festive themed mixtape for you today. We hope you all had a great christmas and an even better new year! Love, Indiepaws.net!

1. Mew – She Came Home for Christmas [Half the World Is Watching Me version] ♥
2. Carolina Liar – I’m Not Over ♥
3. Sea Wolf – Winter Windows ♥
4. The Go! Team – The Ice Storm ♥
5. Kate Bush – December Will Be Magic Again ♥
6. Motionless – Winter Heat ♥
7. Asobi Seksu – Thursday ♥
8. Fleet Foxes – White Winter Hymnal ♥
9. Slow Runner – Snow Tires ♥
10. Manic Street Preachers – Antarctic ♥
11. Cracker – Merry Christmas Emily ♥
12. Eels – Everything’s Gonna Be Cool This Christmas ♥
13. XTC – Countdown To Christmas Party Time ♥
14. John Cale – Child’s Christmas In Wales ♥

Key:
Mag’s tracks = ♥
Javs’ tracks = ♥
Flint’s tracks = ♥
Ipequey’s Tracks= ♥

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More music to damage your ear drums here! This week, we’ve got all kinds of good stuff, so lets get rolling!

The Decemberists – Valerie Plame (2008) The Demberists (Portland, Oregon), are one of those bands I’ve still not made my mind up about. You listen to some stuff, and it’s amazing, and then other stuff, and your wondering why you’re bothering your eardrums with this tripe. This song, however, is one of those amazing songs, and luckily enough, it’s on a single with one other song, so, if you buy it, chances are you’ll enjoy at least half the album ;)

Holy Fuck – Lovely Allen (2007) By far, one of the funniest band names I’ve seen since “Black Kids”, Holy Fuck (Toronto, Ontario), brings us this track “Lovely Allen”. For the longest time, I swore this song was called “Lovely Alien”, which made for a better title in my opinion. At any rate, enjoy their electronic synth stylings, and if you really want a drug trip sans drugs, watch one of their music videos animated by Chad Vangaalen (yay…raccoon!), who also performs some equally amazing music.

Chairlift – Bruises (2008) Yeah, I know. It’s that song from the iPod nano commercials. But still, I’ve gotta give Apple credit for using indie bands in their commercials! Chairlift is from Boulder, Colorado (one of like…three artists I’ve got in my library from Colorado..wtf, Colorado?), and has since relocated to Brooklyn, New York.

The Gaslight Anthem – The ‘59 Sound (2008) The Gaslight Anthem (New Brunswick, New Jersey) kind of reminds of Ryan Adam & the Cardinals, only with a bit more of a rock flair to their sound. I really dig this song, and hope you will as well!

Sea Wolf – You’re A Wolf (2007) Sea Wolf (California, Los Angeles) really won me over with this track, and in turn, I was rewarded when I bought their album “Leaves In The River”. This album was easily in the top 10 of the albums I purchased last year. The lyrics of this song are awesome, and flash me back to childhood stories like “Peter and the Wolf” and what not. Why? I’ve no idea…music is just funny like that. :) Enjoy!

Today’s mixtape is brought to you by the letter Autumn. Crunchy golden leaves whirling in the cool autumn breeze is what it’s all about. So if you’re still feeling summery, now’s the time to break out your favourite mixtape (this one of course) and get into the autumn spirit. It’s the soundtrack to your autumn!

Also cover created by the marvelous, majestic, monumental, magnificent, Mag.

1. John Frusciante – A Doubt ♥
2. Sea Wolf – The Garden You Planted ♥
3. Pet Shop Boys – Only the Wind ♥
4. Mercury Rev – Endlessly ♥
5. Nick Drake – River Man ♥
6. Oi-Va-Voi – Tatar Love Song ♥
7. Frank Turner – Father’s Day ♥
8. Cloud Cult – Purpose ♥
9. Young Galaxy – Embers ♥
10. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly – The Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenager (Part Two) ♥
11. Eluvium – Radio Ballet ♥
12. My Latest Novel – Pretty in a Panic ♥
13. Great Lake Swimmers – Changing Colours ♥
14. Fulton Lights – Autumn Anthem ♥

Key:
Mag’s tracks = ♥
Javs’ tracks = ♥
Flint’s tracks = ♥

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