The Internets is all over The Morning Benders. And you should be too. Their new album, Big Echo, is out March 9 via Rough Trade Records.
The Morning Benders – “Excuses”
You can also stream the Big Echo here, or on pretty much any music blog.
The Tallest Man On Earth’s second LP, The Wild Hunt, is out April 13 via Dead Oceans. Here’s a taste of what’s to come.
The Tallest Man On Earth – “King of Spain”
Read our review of The Tallest Man On Earth’s 2008 album, Shallow Grave, here.
Centro-Matic frontman Will Johnson has joined Magnolia Electric Co.’s Jason Molina for what will likely be the most understated indie supergroup of the year. The duo, under the name Molina & Johnson, releases a long-awaited self-titled LP next month.
Johnson’s aching melodies and weary delivery are at the forefront of the album’s opening track, “Twenty Cycles to the Ground.” But, Molina’s backing harmonies are a nice addition, providing levity by filling the crags in Johnson’s voice.
Molina & Johnson – “Twenty Cycles To the Ground”
Looking forward to hearing more from Molina & Johnson. The album is out Nov. 3 on Secretly Canadian.
On “Northern Lights,” Bowerbirds take inventory of life’s simple necessities. At the top of the list are peace of mind, natural beauty and, most importantly, love–ideas that are plain in their presentation, but powerful in their message.
Musically, “Northern Lights” continues that inventory. The rhythm sways along with Bowerbirds’ proven instrumentation–an acoustic guitar, a basic drum beat and a few ornamental piano lines. Basic, but potent, when matched with Phil Moore’s lush vocals, especially as the song builds to its affirming peak.
It’s a wonderful song from start to finish, but the intoxicating refrain is what sticks to you: “All I want is your eyes/In the morning as we wake/For a short while.” The final line seems to come out of time, but falls into place at the last perfect moment.
Bowerbirds – “Northern Lights”
“Northern Lights” appears on Upper Air, out now via Dead Oceans. Bowerbirds are currently on tour.
