“Here’s to all you crazy dreamers, dream your crazy dreams, don’t let them slip away, there’s more to life than living day to day.”
I was watching that new tv show “Bored To Death” on HBO and this song “Fucked Me Right Up” came on by Sean Hayes. Reminded me about him and what do you know he’s going to be playing nearby next week. So this is definitely going on the calendar. Smansmith posted about him a while back you can check out some of his music here
Catch him next week on October 4th at Saint Rocke
142 Pacific coast Hwy
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 372-0035
I’ve googled the web for two days trying to find an album, an ep, a single single but I’m empty-handed ! Well, half-empty as I found Kelli Schaefer myspace page which is streaming 4 sublime (awesome, huge, magnifiques, absolutely **** stars) tracks from this beautiful Portland songwriter. That’s it !
You’re just one step away from “Eyes In The Back Of My Head” another stunning song and i’m without word to qualify “Carry us Over” !
Is it the photograph or am I really upside down ? Is this the music or am I really “addicted” (shhhh ).
Count on me for tracking any movement on the web concerning Kelli !
Artist : Kelli Schaefer
Label : Amigo / Amiga (more pearls to be promoted from this small Portland label)
Who else to enjoy ? Samantha Savage Smith
Another installment of “Song o Day” for you folks – and yes, another winner from the Great White North (or Canada as I know it). This time we have the title track from the upcoming album “Burnout” that is due out on November 10th.
OX’s previous album (American Lo Fi) was considered a bit of a tour de force of the indie stoners – huh? Yeah, described as “weed infused” it was a pretty decent hit across Canada’s College/University radio scene. While I tend to shy away from describing music by indicating an intoxicant of sorts is needed to enjoy (because it isn’t) – the new album obviously is following the theme with a title like “Burnout”. They have brought a bit of country folk into the fold from the sound of the below track and I even though I enjoy the previous work, I like the direction of the mellowed out, day after vibe that this crew are putting forth.
“Burnout” – OX, from 2009′s “Burnout” album – due November 10th
You can always swing by their Website or visit iTunes for a copy of American Lo Fi HERE.
~Smansmith
p.s. If you like this track, swing on by my Slowcoustic post for a bit of back story on OX!
Another great artist, I ‘ve almost kept for myself all this summer long is Nathaniel Rateliff & The Wheel.
Combining the endearing swagger of Jacques Brel, the moody mysticism of Leonard Cohen and the pastoral plucking of Nick Drake, Rateliff’s potent songs and rich voice grabbed the audience by the heart and the throat.
Any other arguments ? Well, Nick Drake, Nick Drake… Anyway, I completely agree with the Jacques Brel’s parallel, and I guess most of our fellow Belgian readers will, as soon as they click the play button on this below youtube video !
I’ve been totally bewitched by this awesome song and performance… and I guess a minute after I was downloaded The Wheel first and single full length “Desire and Dissolving Men” released in 2007…
And for a mere 7 $, it’s one of the best album i’ve bought this year.
Nathaniel Rateliff is on tour this september, so check his website and myspace page ! If none of his dates is close to you. Thanks in advance Daytrotter.com as The Wheel will record a session, tomorrow (Sept. 14) !!!
Artist : Nathaniel Rateliff
Where to buy : cdbaby.com
More Appetizers : myspace
FIRST AID KIT | HARD BELIEVER from RADAR MAKER on Vimeo.
My love-lies-bleeding. ~Thomas Campbell {enough said}
A.S : Yes, I’m alive ! But as the sun is still warming our days, many stuff to deal with outside instead of blogging. But i’m going to try to post some short notes at least some good tweets for your ears to enjoy !
Back in the early days of last May, I’ve discovered Kele Goodwin’s music. I’ve grabbed some of his tracks from his unique myspace web presence and since, I cannot stop listen to his beautiful crafted folk songs. And the least I can do is to share one of it with you.
Kele Goodwin self-released in 2007 “The Spider”, a five track ep which is no longer available. According to a short mail exchange, Kele is planning to release a first full length in the coming months. Sure we’ll be back soon on this so underrated Portland poetic songwriter.
See you next fall !
A Kiss for your ears,
Olivier.
