posted by Patrick on September 2, 2010
We know you’ve read some of our posts–elegant as they are–and thought “I could write that.” Well you should! We are looking for two or three music lovers with excellent taste and an ear to the ground to write about some of your favorite new indie rock and pop. If you’re interested, please contact us at ball.indie@gmail.com with “Writing for Indieball” in the subject line. All applications will be considered. Thanks!
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Loading ...posted by Leigh on September 1, 2010
On album release day for The Orchard just last week, Ra Ra Riot played an in-store at a local record store in Brooklyn. The Orchard, for me, was an album that I danced around for a bit, getting close, backing off, not wanting to be around it, and then wanting to be around it all the time. All that flirtation believe it or not was happening in only the span of a few days while I listened to the pre-release web stream. By the time the in-store came around, I knew that seeing them in an intimate setting, with pared down sounds, would be pretty unforgettable.
Spike some Vampire Weekend with some turbo-charged Yeasayer and you come kind of close to Ra Ra Riot. Check out “Boy”, off of The Orchard, and take a stroll back to 2008’s The Rhumb Line with “Dying is Fine.”
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(3 votes) Loading ...posted by Tina on August 29, 2010
It’s no secret I’m drawn to music that has an 80’s vibe and influence to it. UNKLE is no exception to that fact. Take two parts electronica, one part alternative, and a dash of Indie pop and you have the sound that James Lavelle is responsible for. UNKLE. No doubt you can tell this multi talented DJ grew up in London at the peak of music of the 90’s. Maybe that’s why I like it so much. Starting way back then and still going strong including a new track on the latest Twilight movie “Eclipse” titled “With you in my Head”. And for the bonus that tune features The Black Angels. So there you have it. Two bands that could not possibly be more different, create a synergistic relationship and a sound that can catch everyone’s attention in the crowd. As always, I’ve given you an old one and a new one to listen to.
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(3 votes) Loading ...posted by Leigh on August 22, 2010
I’m taking it back to 2009, because (1) I have been engrossed in a nostalgic kind of reverie for the last several reflective weeks of my life and (2) There’s no reason not to watch Fantastic Mr. Fox in 2010, whether or not you saw it at a theater near you in 2009. Hence, Sonny & the Sunsets.
If you like Girls or Woods or other bands of that vein, you will probably dig Sonny. And the Sunsets. The lyrics may remind you of yourself or of a self you are trying to forget. An element of doo-wop whimsically flitters about some of the tracks, and a subdued sense of melancholy somehow raises your spirits just a little. All of these characteristics make this music a perfect fit for people who walk around with a soundtrack to their life in their head. Soundtrack included or not, check out “Too Young to Burn” off of the 2009 debut LP, Tomorrow is Alright.
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posted by Tina on August 5, 2010
I’ve waited a long time to let the world know about this band. Now it’s time to share The Damnwells with the rest of you music gurus out there.To give you an example of how great this band is, how about they released their last album as a free download? For fans of The Damnwells, like myself, this was a true gift. Like the band saying thank you to those certain individuals for all their support. Will it be a trend in Indie music? Maybe..you seem to see more and more bands doing this these days which I think and I’m sure you’ll agree, is absolutely awesome. In order to get their next album going, The Damnwells offered the public a chance to donate, via Pledge Music towards it making. What did you get in exchange? Well the new Album of course. Although the lead singer Alex Dezen is the only original member of the band left, the music still continues to come out strong and heartfelt. This indieband originally out of Brooklyn brings us music that can be compared to Pete Yorn or The Alternate Routes. To prepare you for what is to come, as the new album release date has not been announced, I’ve chosen a couple of my favorites.”I am a Leaver” is a great example of what the band sounds like. Upbeat and great guitar riffs to boot. “I Will Keep The Band Things From You” is real special as it’s recorded totally solo with one acoustic guitar.Yeah it’s a slow one but totally worth listening to all the way through as the lyrics will really get to you. You can even hear Alex turn the page of his own notes. I hope everyone enjoys this band as much as I do.
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The Damnwells - I Will Keep The Bad Things From You (Downloaded 113 times)
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September 1st, 2010 at 2:51 pm
black keys are different than the black angels. minor typo.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
arrggh!!! thought I corrected that. thanks so much.