Something New

Eliza and the Bear sound like Freelance Whales.

This British group only has three songs out but I really love them all.




"Upon the North" and "The South Side" (2013) are up on iTunes. I love the instrumentation and harmonies. I especially love the piano in "Upon the North."



"Brother's Boat" (2012) is more rock than folk. But it sounds a bit like Of Monsters and Men. I'm really loving their sound.

Today: Something New

I love the vocals of Julie Baenziger. They give songs from Sea of Bees such a vulnerable, interesting quality.



 I absolutely love the harmonies on "Broke" from her new album, "Orangefarben." Especially the little lifts at the end of some of her notes. Sometimes it's not about singing perfectly.

Today: Something New

This is an awesome song from The Staves. "Mexico" off their recent EP.



The harmonies are brilliant and their voices are so pure and beautiful. The song is haunting and wonderful.

Today: Something Old

If you are a Bones fan, you will know this song. I love it. It's pure 70s country rock. Amazing harmonies layered over simple guitar give the song a full sound with very little effort. It just sounds easy. Poco isn't as well known as Jim Messina's other ventures, Buffalo Springfield or his duo with Kenny Loggins, but they still perform today and have some great songs, my favorite being "Keep On Trying."

Today: Something New

Poetic lyrics. Interesting harmonies. Quirky voices. Makes for a great sound. Swedish sister act, First Aid Kit, has graced us with their sophomore record, "The Lion's Roar." I love their folksy sound and the twang they have in their voices without being too country.



The bonus track, "Wolf," has a haunting melody with a driving beat. The chorus gets stuck in your head in the best of ways with its clever lyrics.