Track a Tiger

I received the debut album by Track a Tiger a long time ago, during the Mundane Sounds days, and, admittedly, it fell through the cracks. But I pulled it out recently and discovered how I missed out. It happens. The reason I mention them is because I learned that they recently signed to Deep Elm, who will release their new album, We Moved Like Ghosts, in April, I do believe. Their music is kind of country, kind of rock, but never kind of country-rock. "All These Accidents" reminds me a bit of Wilco, but never in any kind of imitative way. I'll admit I'm sorry I missed out on these guys the first time around. But hey, that happens.

From We Moved Like Ghosts:
Listen To: "All These Accidents"



From Woke Up Early the Day I Died:
Listen To: "Glad to be Scattered"
Listen To: "Seashaken Heart"
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The Yarrows

The Yarrows are a four-piece from New Jersey, led by brothers Pierce and Matt Backes, and have a sound that's gentle, slightly psychedelic, somewhat folky, and all-around hazy and mellow. The brother thing plus the mellow thing plus the slightly psychedelic thing might make you think of Bedhead. I know I was...a little bit, at least. I'm also reminded of My Morning Jacket, which by default reminds me of Neil Young. But no matter--listen for yourself and enjoy the pleasure that is The Yarrows. Their debut album, Plum, will be released in May.

Listen To: "May"
Listen To: "Diamond"

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Willy Mason

Yesterday, I interviewed Willy Mason. It was an interesting chat, one you shall see in the next few weeks. His music's great; it's smoke-filled, whiskey-soaked, and surprisingly catchy. His new album, If The Ocean Gets Rough, will be released on March 20th. First single "Save Myself" really captures what he's all about, though. The rest of the album is just as impressive as this one.

Listen To: "Save Myself"

A Cat Called Cricket

I had never heard of Baltimore's A Cat Called Cricket until I received a copy of their debut album, Here Comes Another Melody a few weeks back. Upon first listen, I was instantly struck by their songwriting sensibilities; lovely alt-country-ish folk-ish songs with a timing sense that reminds me of both Wilco and Shelleyan Orphan, without really sounding like either. Their melodies--delicious! I really enjoyed the album, and "Seasons Change" is but one reason why.

Listen To: "Seasons Change"

Buy Here Comes Another Melody

Minipop

I figured that my first post here would be about this really cool band I've discovered. When first I heard their song "Precious," I assumed it was either a leak or an unreleased early track from Eisley. Much to my surprise, it was an entirely different band! As you might have gathered, the band is a dream-pop delight, and they sound a lot like, yeah, Eisley. Beautiful, beautiful harmonies, too!

Listen To: "Fingerprints"

Listen to: "Precious"

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