Well it has been raining off and on now for a while, and by a while I mean days and days and days. So to finally have a break in this weather and then to hear some great new music just totally make my weekend. And did I mention it's a long weekend for me. yay!!
Wildlife Pop by Stepdad. Okay so their description describes their sound as sounding like Depeche Mode. In my mind that is a pretty lofty association. DM is pretty amazing in my books. But while they do not sound exactly like DM the influence is there. They are fun and all in all the CD is a very solid effort. Actually I would suggest checking them out.It's the right amount of retro and a whole heap of unexpected exuberance. http://www.stepdad.us/
Traps by Jaill. So this is Jaill's second release on SubPop! and I usually trust what they have on their label as a decent artist. So it was no surprise that I was taken by their latest CD Traps. Their sound is sort of minimalist, but with some sweet hooks and a jangly sound that reminds me a bit of Violent Femmes and Sloan. Here is a link to theor myspace; enjoy: http://www.myspace.com/jaill
Hello Hum by Wintersleep. I am a fan of Wintersleep and I would be lying if I said I wasn't a bit weary of what they would release next. This new CD is a natural progression in sound and writing and reveals a evolving maturity that compliments their early sound and retains the spark of fun that drew me to them in the first place. Nicely done fellas, the new CD is fantastic. I especially love the track Permanent Sigh. http://wintersleep.com/
On a side note, I am excited about the Polaris Music Prize. They just revealed their long list. Check it out here: http://www.polarismusicprize.ca/ I highly suggest clicking the link and listening to what you can.
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