Agnes Obel

Aventine

Picked up Agnes Obel's new album.  Love it!! It is perfect fall/winter music.  It just makes you want to curl up on the couch with a snugly blanket, tea and a good book.

The Curse is my favorite track.  The video is gorgeously spooky, and totally captures the mood of the whole album.

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Turin Brakes

We Were Here

New album from Turn Brakes!  Woo Hoo!!  I've loved these guys for years.

Here's their official video for Time and Money.  However, Blindsided Again is my favorite track on the album.

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Caravana Sereia Bloom

Listening to Ceu this week.  So good!

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le voyage dans la lune

I was listening to my Air collection yesterday, and I just had to say how much I really love their Le Voyage Dans La Lune.  I can't think of too many concept albums that I really like, but this is definitely one.  Great stuff!!

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Matt Wertz

Matt has a new EP Whenever/Wherever!!  What a sweet surprise.  =)

This first track has a Bryan Adams vibe to it.

Get To You

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two hours traffic

I really love this song.

Audrey

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black rebel motorcycle club

Oh happy day!  A new BRMC album, Specter at the Feast.  Luscious!  Love it!  Right now the lead in Fire Walker, and track #12 Lose Yourself are my favourites.  We get 15 songs on this baby! Woo Hoo!


Fire Walker

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Gotcha!

He's not getting by me again.  I got my ticket to see AM & Shawn Lee!!  Third times a charm.

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Gary Clark Jr

I'm in love.  It is true.  I might be a little late to the game, but I am fully on board now. Gary Clark Jr. is insanely talented.  His Blak and Blu album is such a glorious journey through a diverse range of music.  Each song veers off into a new direction, and I LOVE everywhere it goes.  I hear Raphael Saadiq The Black Keys, John Legend, Jack White, Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix.  He glides into Hendrix territory with such ease.  Oh you know what I am going to say next - Can't wait to see him live!!  :o)

Did I mention how cute he is?  Yeah, he's got the whole package.

Honestly all the tracks are awesome, but this song is the one that's been going round and round my head.


You Saved Me

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Josh Rouse

Aaaah, Josh Rouse has a new album The Happiness Waltz, and guess what?!!! I'm going to see him in June.  YAY!! I've wanted to see him live for about 10 years.  I can't believe I am actually going.  Too excited for words.

Here's the first track on the new album.

Julie (come out of the rain)

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bummer part 2

So, I got some devastating news a week or so ago. I found out that two of my favourite bands are coming to town, and I don't think I'll be able to see either of them.  Grrr!!!

Fitz & the Tantrums

Good news here is that they have a new album coming out. Hallelujah!! I cannot wait for that.  Sucky part is that they are coming to town and playing some tiny place (I'll be nice), and it is on a weeknight. Don't think it is going to work out for me to go.  This is the second time they've come, and the second time I'll have missed them. I'm saying it right here.  I will NOT miss them a third time!


Little Big Town

Okay, so I have seen these guys before, so I can't be too mad, but I LOVE them.  They are coming to the Puyallup Fair, and playing a Monday.  It is the week between my vacation and Memorial Day.  I haven't given up complete hope.  There's a chance I can make it happen.  We will see.

I just had to post this awesome video for this awesome song.

Tornado

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The Rescues

Today I got the latest album from The Rescues. I put it on my wish list because although it may not seem like it, I do try and pace my music purchases.  I've listened to it twice now, and I have to say that my breakout favourite track is Under the Weather.  LOVE IT!!  Unfortunately it isn't on YouTube.  I did find a really good video which will have to do instead.

Love The Rescues.  Love the new album Blah Blah Love and War.

Can't Stand the Rain

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brooke waggoner

I got Brooke's new album.  YAY!! I am so excited.  I am listening to it now, rich and lovely.  Love it!!  :o)

I'll post Rumble again, just cause.

Originator

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Rhye

I am really excited to get a full album from Rhye who I love, but unfortunately I already have a lot of the tracks.  I'm just happy for new songs.  YAY!!

Here's the video for one of my faves The Fall.

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Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson has a new album out this week.  I love it!!  It is a bit different for him, but yet still very much Steven. It is more orchestral, which I am loving.  Beautifully done!!

I've only been able to listen to it once, but it is definitely going to be played often.

Here's the title track.

the raven that refused to sing

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Days Turn Into Nights

This is my favourite song of the moment.  The video is pretty cool too.

Days Turn Into Nights - Delerium (feat. Michael Logan)

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Jets Overhead

I love Jets Overhead.  I have all their stuff. They are perfect work music.  They are mellow enough that they don't distract, but peppy so they don't put you to sleep.  I hope to see them live someday.   Here's the title track from their latest album.

Boredom & Joy

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Brooke Waggoner

I am positively beside myself with excitement for Brooke's new album Originator which will be released on March 5th, and the idea that I might actually get to see her live this year.  Can't wait!!

Too funny & Too cool

I am actually really freaking out right now, because I guess I have seen Brooke play.  I just saw on her website that she was part of Jack White's touring band!!!  I did see that his band was completely made up of women in frilly dresses.  I just couldn't see them well enough, or Jack for that matter.  Jack has such great taste.

New song, New video

Rumble

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Jill Barber & James Hunter

I came across two artists recently who have captured the style of old brilliantly, not unlike Nick Waterhouse, but a little truer to the original sound.  

Jill Barber

I discovered Jill Barber when I read that she did a co-headlining tour with fellow Canadian Michael Kaeshammer.  That would have been an amazing show.  At first listen I thought she really sounded a lot like Julia Stone, but she really has a sound all her own.  I got her album Mischievous Moon, and it is really good start to finish.  I'm so glad I found her.

This is a really well done video for her song Oh My My.

James Hunter

I discovered Englishman James Hunter on The Triple Door website.  He is going to be playing there in a month or so.  I decided I would check him out, and really loved what I heard.  His songs are great. I don't think I'll go to the show, although I am sure it will be awesome.  Like Jill's Mischievous Moon, James' The Hard Way is perfect start to finish. They are both unique sounds, but totally old school.

Here's the video for his song Carina.

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What You Won't Do For Love

I picked up Jessie Ware's If You're Never Gonna Move EP.  She does a fantastic cover of What You Won't Do For Love, which is an oldie I love.  Great stuff!!

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