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The dreamy intro and wide instrumentation of this song have got me hooked. Grizzly Bear began as a moniker for singer-songwriter Edward Droste's music in the early 2000s. After two full length releases as a full band, they are …

Lissie is a singer/songwriter that I have recently fallen for, a love that ceases to die away. Originally from Rock Island, IL, she has made an imprint on LA's sudden and rapidly growing country/folk scene. Trust me when I say …

Beach House's lovelorn songs are both charming and serene. This Baltimore based band is made up of multi-instrumentalist Alex Scally and vocalist/pianist Victoria Legrand and it is amazing that these two can create something that sounds so complete. It is …

Ernest Greene, also known as Washed Out, is the definition of "feel good music." His dazed and fuzzy synth-pop is evocatively beautiful, making you feel as if you were transported to another world with beaches and opulent amounts of sunshine, …

David Bromberg - another often forgotten and often missed hero of the golden days of music. It was not uncommon to hear Bromberg on fm radio in between The Stones and Led Zeppelin - a true testament to the diversity of …

What can you say about the Kinks? Next to The Band, I think they are the most true to the music of all rock bands. Driving hard in '65, they let others follow and switched gears to a British version of …

This from our psychedelic friends in the UK. I met Damian while he was on tour with James Hunter here in the US. Dig Akasha - They're groovy. Check the band here.

Jimmy Cliff's movie 'The Harder They Come' brought Jamaica and reggae msuic into the world's everyday vocabulary. It is groundbreaking to say the least. watch the movie, buy the album - no collection is complete without it.

One of the finest bands ever, often forgotten and then sorely missed. One track on this record begins with a noticeable scratch, perhaps the first time an artist used the technique?

When I think about my favorite bands of 2009, Freelance Whales are definitely first to come to mind. With their lovely concoctions of textured guitars, banjos, synthesizers, percussion, and a myriad of other intruments and sounds, I'm convinced that they …

Falling somewhere inbetween Pelican and Explosions in the Sky, Russian Circles is a 3 piece instrumental rock/metal band from Chicago. The songs range in style from heavy discordant in-your-face metal to soft delicate passages you can fall asleep to. …

You've probably heard a sample from this song in a current top 10 pop song which I won't even mention. I just wanted to give the real artist the credit she deserves. The 4 time Grammy nominated Imogen Heap …

So I've been hearing about Japandroids from all angles in the last week.  Finally did something about it and got their album, it's nice to have new music.  Such a good feeling about them, seeing them do these songs …

My music guru Steve has been OBSESSING about these guys for as long as I can remember.  They are alittle heavy to handle the first listen, there really is so much going on, it just makes your brain want …

This newly formed supergroup consists of 4 of your favorite indie singers and guitarists. Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis from Bright Eyes, Jim James from My Morning Jacket, and M. Ward make up the Monsters of Folk. This first …