Jimmy Blake has been described as "alt 'n B" and that's as close as I can figure too. Pretty neat stuff. Took me a hot second to get used to the vocals, but I can gel with him now.
Jamie Woon is to James Blake like Coldplay is to Radiohead. OK, not an exact analogy but close enough. Both Jamie and Coldplay could be considered more watered down and accessible but they still have their merit. In other words, not talking trash on anybody, I'm a genuine fan of all these artists, but for different reasons.
Self described "electronic folkie" but really the lady just knows how to write a great pop song with some substance to it. It doesn't hurt that she has one of the most captivating voices I've heard in a while.
Simply gorgeous. Bon Iver adds more instrumentation and slicker production for a more lush, filled out sound on this solid sophomore effort.
Death Cab you deceitful jerks you. You tell me you're taking away a lot of the guitars for this album and then put out a guitar heavy first single "You Are A Tourist" and confuse me. The songwriting on this single is subpar for Ben Gibbard and the rest of the album indeed has less guitar. Still chewing on this one. It's hard to contend with the Plans, Transatlanticism, Narrow Stairs trifecta.
"Cosmogramma" by Flying Lotus gives my brain a massage every listen. The Thom Yorke cameo is pretty swell, and I like that I'm a big enough science nerd to know the basis of the album cover is likely based on a real thing. (Relatively real that is.)
Iron & Wine's lastest is something that needs more listens to have more of an opinion, but so far I like. Some may dislike the seemingly incoherent lack of unity to the songs but so far, I dig the style diversity. I even did a cover of the song "Tree By the River" from this album, so check it out here.
Insanely awesome grooviness with Motown flair, but new school production.
Part of my old school soul kick. I could include Adele's latest and even Duffy's most recent too, but this album has gotten way more plays lately.
HOLY CRAP I LOVE THESE GUYS. Easily my new favorite band. So. Good.
Been listening to a little bit of these guys here and there. Sometimes I dig it, other times I roll my eyes.
Solid stuff from one of my favorite songwriters. Simon's attention to detail and superb sound textures make me grin.
I know that I like Fleet Foxes, but I'm still trying to decide if I love them. This needs more spins as well.
That's all for now. There's more, but these are the ones with higher play counts than the rest. I'm excited to soon add the new City and Colour to this list.
-Andrew Rohlk
