Dan Lyth - Some Of My Friends' Songs

I woke up to a great email the other morning from Dan Lyth regarding a project he has undertaken in which he covers friends' songs (hence the title). However, the experimentation is wonderful and an absolute joy to listen to. You can have a listen here

Burgundy Grapes - Lagero

Now, for some of you this might be a touch old but, for me, it was discovered yesterday. It is really bringing me back to a recent trip around Europe and my nostalgia is really consuming me today. However, I really think everyone should pick up their copy of Burgundy Grape's album Lagero. It can be downloaded for free here.  The music is incredible and their story is even better.

Would love to hear what you all think.

Brothers Young

Portland, Oregon's Brothers Young have this song. It's called Good Deeds and you should really go and listen to it on their myspace page. If you are a fan of those songs that throw you into a trance and make you want to know "oh so much more" about the band performing the music, I highly reccommned checking it out. It has had me staring out the window all morning in deep contemplation.

Great song!

A Lull - Weapons For War

Is it just me, or are most videos getting better and better? Check out this from A Lull - Weapons For War

Cedar Senior

Information regarding the very interesting Cedar Senior is limited and very hard to find. From the looks of things, the band is from a tiny fishing town (Port Alberni) on Vancouver Island and they make interesting taped/looped music. This small amount of information I have was directly stolen from both Pinglewood and I Guess I am Floating.

However, those crazy loops and electro-experimentation is fantastic and well worth a listen. Plus, the e.p. is available at the bandcamp page for free.

Timber Timbre LIVE in Concert on the Sessions Podcast

As many of you may know, one of my absolute favourite artists to arrive on the scene in the last couple of years is, without a doubt, Timber Timbre. His CBC Radio3 Session is a must listen.

Check it out:
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It seems ironic that an artist named after a music tone would elude musical descriptors. Haunting, dramatic, swampy and ragged are not really music words per say, but they do get close to Timber Timbre, the musical project of Taylor Kirk.

Last year Timbre Timber release a collection of songs called 'Out of this Spark', which created a buzz in critic circles, making the Polaris Music Prize long list, and garnering Taylor an Echo songwriting nomination.

Back in November of 2009, we recorded this Session live off the floor of the legendary Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec.

Casey Shea Does Florida

I have been meaning to write about Casey Shea ever since I was introduced to his music while away in Europe. He is a very friendly chap that continues to kick my ass at Words with Friends and he is also a great songwriter. He brings a flair for old-time songwriting while, seemingly, exorcising the ghost of George Harrison. I have been really enjoying his album Love is Here to Stay and it is high on my list for a recommended listen.

However, I am writing about Casey today because of a recent cover he did. Florida by Modest Mouse has always been a staple mix-tape track for me and I was thrilled when Casey put his take of the song up on the Family Records blog. I have been listening to his version incessantly and felt it was absolutely necessary to share it with you here.

Have a listen:

Florida - Casey Shea

Anais Mitchell at the Railway Club

If you have not had the opportunity to witness the joy that is Kutapira, I highly recommend you see them. I don't know if you can find tour dates or show times (their site seems quite vague) but, I must say, I was floored by their performance on Granville Street yesterday.

I had the privilege of seeing Anais Mitchell with her amazing band last night at the Railway Club. Once again, I was in shock at the turnout and I really wish more people would come and see these incredibly talented musicians. Anais headlined with her band mates each taking solo efforts prior to her performance. As Hadestown is high on the list for Album of the Year for me, it was great to see her pull off the material live.

I have not been that impressed with a guitar player in a long time. Jefferson Hamer has got to be one the best guitar players I have seen in years.  Much like Kutapira, he floored me with his solo performance and his impeccable twang. His rendition of Gram Parsons' Sin City was jaw dropping. On top of all that, he is a really nice guy.

Jukeboxer

I have been obsessed with every mix that Dale over at Jukeboxer has been putting together. They are exactly my taste in music and each and every one of them has there own unique and fantastic quality. I highly recommend checking them out.

Indie Music Filter v.7

The always amazing Indie Music Filter, alongside Aux.tv, have released another mix-tape and, as-per-usual, it has gone tremendously with my coffee and pancakes this morning.

You can stream/download it here. 

Tracklist:
1.waiting on you - sun airway
2. wristwatch - hungry kids of hungary
3. love more - sharon van etten
4. boy - ra ra riot
5. algebra - airship
6. weapons for war - a lull
7. invisible republic - young galaxy
8. wait up (boots of danger) - tokyo police club
9. kids on the run - the tallest man on earth
10. white city - bishop morocco
11. restoration - the acorn
12. hey big bang - superhumanoids
13. lungs quicken - lanterns on the lake
14. windowsill 1 - heartbeat hotel