Has summer even happened? Good Lord, it’s almost over and it feels, with the recent swelter-fest (at least in the East Coast) that it just started.
Lots of good stuff cranked at Outlandos HQ to keep us feeling somewhat cool, see below.
But first, petite favor to ask you kids. This will literally take you 2 seconds, it’s super easy and you don’t even have to give a rats tail about SxSW but… would you vote for us? 30 seconds of your life. It’s a BIG deal in our world and would mean so much! How could we ever do it without you? Seriously. Thanks zillions. If we get in, not only do I get a free badge (let me tell you, those suckers are expensive) but we get some handy-dandy publicity.
Help me, help me? Just click the 2 links below and then click the “thumbs up” next to each one:
The Value of Emotional Value (Interactive Version)
VOTE HERE
Doing It like Trent: DIY for the Little Guy
VOTE HERE
Now on to the fun stuff:
1. Contramano, Contramano
Buy
Argentinian chamber-punk. Go figure. It’s spectacular. Seriously, you need to own this record IMMEDIATELY. In case you missed it, they were featured on the Dose last week.
2. Roman Candle, Oh Tall Tree in the Ear
Buy
The Bees (US) are easily one of my favorite bands of all time. Unfortunately, for legal reasons, they had to change their name to The Silver Seas. They should have a new album out this year (yay!). In the meantime, Bees’ cofounder Jason Lehning has been keeping busy. Roman Candle is his latest project and everything you would expect from a Bee. Smart, fun, shades of the Dan.
3. Division Day, Visitation
Buy
Soooooo very Radiohead… not that there’s anything wrong with that. But there’s kind of a fresh twist. Really digging this one. Headphone listening for sure.
4. Passion Pit, Manners
Buy
Been loving this one for a while now, it’s dance music. Who knew. Fun fun fun. Featured on the Dose earlier this month.
5. David Mead, Almost and Always
Buy
He’s always wonderful. Not my favorite of his catalog but still worth it. And just a sweetheart of a guy with a crazy-lovely voice. It might take a little while to grow on you, more complex than you think on the first listen.
xo
Tags: Contramano, CUT THROUGH THE NOISE, David Mead, Division Day, KATE BRADLEY, NOW PLAYING, OUTLANDOS MUSIC, Passion Pit, Radiohead, Roman Candle, The Bee Gees, The Silver Seas —
8/17/09
Categories: CUT THROUGH THE NOISE • KATE BRADLEY • NOW PLAYING • OUTLANDOS MUSIC
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I voted!
Love Roman Candle! Not feeling Contramano. Silver Seas/Bees are
great! Sound like a group of Billy Joel’s or Elton John’s! Division
Day kind of fun and agree with Radiohead comment! Passion Pit sounds fun. I think they were just at Lolla. Someone told me their set was good. Sound like Postal Service a bit. David Mead is great. He’s pretty chill. Have to give it a closer listen but sounds good so far.
Hey, is there a third category to click? If so lets get it out there so we can get you in there! SXSW!
You guys totally rule! Thank you! Just two links, my mistake
we had to change one.