what was that you were going to say?

Andrew Bird has been a favorite mine for a few years now, but his newest CD Armchair Apocrypha has just leaked a few weeks early, and I must say, I'm quite the happy camper. It's his first album since his critically acclaimed 2005 release which was a favorite of mine as well. Andrew is a fun mix of folk, pop, and rock among some whistling that combine to make some catchy tunes. I can tell this is going to be a favorite of mine from 2007, and I hope it's yours too.

Fiery Crash

Imitosis

everyday's another chance to bury my regret

William Fitzsimmons is an amazing new artist I was lucky enough to stumble upon. While his beard might be a bit intimidating at first, don't be scared...his beautiful voice will bring you back. I fell in love with his soft voice right away, mixed with acoustic guitars and even some electronic beats. I promise you won't be disappointed with this guy, really great stuff.

fitzsimmons' writing is utterly personal, usually electing subject matter that would most often only be heard in the confides of a family therapy session. the effect, however, causes the listener to draw closer, rather than farther away, from the gentle melodies which exhume affectivity and remind us that our lives are filled with both joy and suffering, and that it can be a lovely place to find the two sharing a sometimes amicable living space.

It's Not True

Please Don't Go

waiting and wondering

Anais Mitchell released her first album in 2002, but is now signed under Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records. Her newest CD entitled The Brightness shows her abilities as a newly established folk artist with a unique voice, that perhaps not everyone will come to enjoy. Some songs are stronger than others on the album, but overall it's enjoyable journey of emotions expressed through music.

“...a songwriter of startling clarity and depth, equally skilled at turning a melody or lyrical phrase into what you didn't know you needed until you heard it.”


Your Fonder Heart

what the fuck was I thinking?

My fellow music lover Meaghan introduced me to the adorable Jenny Owens Youngs this evening and I'm ever so thankful she did! Jenny is a young singer/songwriter from New Jersey who apparently will be taking up residency at the Paradise Lounge in Boston in Feb. Her album Batten the Hatches is going to be re-released this year. Can't wait to hear more from this talented musician.

fuck was i

never gonna let you down

Loney, Dear.... also known as Sweden's own Emil Svanangen, is a folk pop artist with a sweet distinct voice I fell in love with right away. Signed to the awesome Sub-Pop label, his newest CD Loney, Noir is his best work yet. His sweet and relaxing voice will hook you from the start and make you feel a little less....lonely.

Saturday Waits


video for "I am John"

if you don't know it now, then you will do

After picking up a recent copy of Harp Magazine, which I highly recommend, I discovered The Good, The Bad and the Queen. These group of 4 talented musicians are gaining ground all over the indie scene. From the UK, they make some solid indie rock and I'm sure we will be seeing more of them in the future.

History Song

Herculean