Rohan Kohli
09/17/05, 10:49 PM
The Drive Back (http://www.thedriveback.com): Amazing Copeland-esque band. They've got their whole EP up for streaming on their purevolume page (http://www.purevolume.com/thedriveback). The singer sounds pretty much identical to Aaron, but that's a good thing, and there are lots of really good harmonies. Listen to "Be the Same." They should be huge.
Man Alive (http://www.man-alive.com): I just reviewed their CD--really good melodic punk-driven rock stuff. Listen to "Give Me a Sign" on their purevolume (http://www.purevolume.com/manalive) site and smile.
M83 (http://www.ilovem83.com): I've recommended them before, but it's shoegazing, ambient, beautiful electronic music at its best. I don't really know what to say except that you should listen to them (him).
Gospel (http://www.myspace.com/gospel): I only have The Moon Is a Dead World (I don't know if they have anything else...I just found out about them), but it's some awesome epic, proggy hardcore. This shit kicks ass.
Cavil at Rest (http://www.purevolume.com/cavilatrest): Kinda cheesy of me to recommend em, but they play some really awesome, classy, well-executed, soothing emo/indie stuff. How the FUCK are they unsigned?
Now, here are Kelcey from Cavil at Rest (http://www.purevolume.com/cavilatrest)'s recommendations:
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Sufjan Stevens, "Illinois"
He is a singer/songwriter from Michigan, and writes
his songs with piano, banjo, wurlitzer, vibraphone,
guitar, obo- you name it, he probably used it. He
plays almost all the instruments himself, and on
"Illinois", his latest, he used over 30 instruments.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful wonderful songs. I am
obviously very in love with him right now. If you dig
him, check out "Greetings from Michigan", and "Seven
Swans".
The Arcade Fire, "The Funeral"
I'm sure everyone has heard mention of these guys,
because I guess you could say they are "hot right
now". Really great indie rock, awesome songwriting,
just a feel-good praise-worthy record, got great
reviews in 2004.
Animal Collective, "Sung Tongs"
Known more for their crazier noise stuff, they really
got down to bare roots for this one. Acoustic
guitars, awesome percussion, and great harmonies,
definitely their most accesible to date (and most
current), anyone can get into it, I think. Check this
one out, it really is amazing.
Iron and Wine, "Woman King" EP
He covered "Such Great Heights" (postal service) for
the Garden State soundtrack, and this is his latest
stuff. This guy wrote some great mellow folk jams
hear that I've been digging. Sweet to the ear,
they're great.
The Decemberists, "Picaresque"
Great folk rock from a very acclaimed and heralded
group of musicians. His voice is very unique, and his
stories are wonderful to listen to, his melodies
carrying them along effortlessly.
Man Alive (http://www.man-alive.com): I just reviewed their CD--really good melodic punk-driven rock stuff. Listen to "Give Me a Sign" on their purevolume (http://www.purevolume.com/manalive) site and smile.
M83 (http://www.ilovem83.com): I've recommended them before, but it's shoegazing, ambient, beautiful electronic music at its best. I don't really know what to say except that you should listen to them (him).
Gospel (http://www.myspace.com/gospel): I only have The Moon Is a Dead World (I don't know if they have anything else...I just found out about them), but it's some awesome epic, proggy hardcore. This shit kicks ass.
Cavil at Rest (http://www.purevolume.com/cavilatrest): Kinda cheesy of me to recommend em, but they play some really awesome, classy, well-executed, soothing emo/indie stuff. How the FUCK are they unsigned?
Now, here are Kelcey from Cavil at Rest (http://www.purevolume.com/cavilatrest)'s recommendations:
=================================== ==============================
Sufjan Stevens, "Illinois"
He is a singer/songwriter from Michigan, and writes
his songs with piano, banjo, wurlitzer, vibraphone,
guitar, obo- you name it, he probably used it. He
plays almost all the instruments himself, and on
"Illinois", his latest, he used over 30 instruments.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful wonderful songs. I am
obviously very in love with him right now. If you dig
him, check out "Greetings from Michigan", and "Seven
Swans".
The Arcade Fire, "The Funeral"
I'm sure everyone has heard mention of these guys,
because I guess you could say they are "hot right
now". Really great indie rock, awesome songwriting,
just a feel-good praise-worthy record, got great
reviews in 2004.
Animal Collective, "Sung Tongs"
Known more for their crazier noise stuff, they really
got down to bare roots for this one. Acoustic
guitars, awesome percussion, and great harmonies,
definitely their most accesible to date (and most
current), anyone can get into it, I think. Check this
one out, it really is amazing.
Iron and Wine, "Woman King" EP
He covered "Such Great Heights" (postal service) for
the Garden State soundtrack, and this is his latest
stuff. This guy wrote some great mellow folk jams
hear that I've been digging. Sweet to the ear,
they're great.
The Decemberists, "Picaresque"
Great folk rock from a very acclaimed and heralded
group of musicians. His voice is very unique, and his
stories are wonderful to listen to, his melodies
carrying them along effortlessly.