if you were here, winter wouldn't pass so slow

I can't believe I haven't written an entry on Ra Ra Riot. Their album, The Rhumb Line, was absolutely my most listened to album of 2008. These guys hail from Syracuse and have been gaining more popularity throughout the indie world, rightfully so. It appears I wasn't the only one out there that loved their album either. I also got a chance to see these guys with Walter Meego at The Bowery Ballroom in October, and they put on a really fun show. I can't say enough good stuff about these guys, just check 'em out.

Dying is Fine

Winter '05

Too Too Too Fast

**I just discovered this new remix of "Ghost Under Rocks," it's great. Especially for anyone who digs electronica stuff.

Ghost Under Rocks (Passion Pit Remix)

electromechanical

2009 may just be the year full of electronica, for me at least. After being obsessed with the Cut Copy CD the last few months, I've started to explore the various artists of this genre a hell of a lot more than I ever have; and having a lot of fun doing so. While I've always been aware that there are a million different kinds of electronica music out there, I'm still finding my niche. I'm still a newbie, so I'm open to any and all suggestions. For now, I'll share a few tracks I've been listening to during these cold winter days.
*don't you love how the original song is never enough, and there always seems to be at least 10 different remixes?

Booka Shade - Outskirts (Trentemoller Mix)

Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire (Build Remix)

Cassius - Toop Toop (Streetlab remix)

Crystal Castles - Courtship Dating

M83 - We Own The Sky (Maps Remix)

Ratatat - Falcon Jab

i'm in love with your honor

Bon Iver had one hell of a year in 2008, topping best of lists across the internet and magazines. As 2009 has crept upon us, he is already back with a few new tunes for everyone to obsess over, again. His new EP, Blood Bank, is a 4 track treat. Not sure when he will be releasing a full LP, but this is a great way to start the new year.

Blood Bank

the lights here are softer than you'd think

you leaned in, you said,
"Make music with the chatter in here,
And whisper all the notes in my ears."

Better late than never, right? I'd have to say yes about Blind Pilot. While their album was released in August, I'm just taking a listen now. This folk duo from Portland put out a beautiful album entitled 3 Rounds and A Sound. While fairly simplistic, it just works. Kind of reminds me of Neutral Milk Hotel, a little. Either way, it's simply lovely. 'Oviedo' had me addicted from the first listen.


Oviedo