Jenny Wilson
I first nibbled at the awesomeness that is Sweden’s Jenny Wilson a few weeks ago when I posted her video for “Like A Fading Rainbow.” She is another example of the wealth of talent pouring out of Sweden that the US is very slowly delving in to. Her voice is smooth but distinct, like a cross between broadway stage trained and soul singer, and this new track simply solidifies her unique place amongst the lady vocalists vying for attention. I really appreciate the gentle assertiveness in her inflections and can’t resist the Annie Lennox comparisons. Her self produced album Hardships! comes out today and I can’t recommend it more highly. I know touring is in the works for Ms. Wilson but no word yet on whether Philly is in the cards. I’ll keep you posted, in the mean time devour this great track.
[MP3] Hardships (Gospel version)
Film School
Are you a teen looking for an album to soundtrack your angsty moments of self loathing or a twenty something scenester wanting new fodder to fill your iPod so you don’t have to really interact with others en route to work in the morning; hell, if you’re a little older and in need of new music of the John Hughes soundtrack ilk then look no further than Film School. Their new album Fission is well executed shoegaze at it’s best. It is fuzzy and full at it’s emotional peaks and neat and peppy during it’s happier moments demonstrating the richness imparted by a genuinely dynamic shoegaze album. The LA group has been running the rounds opening for everyone from The National to British Sea Power but now it is their time to shine with the release of their fourth studio album new Tuesday. The twelve tracks on Fission range in energy level but never falter in the execution of the harmonies, reverb heavy instrumentations or engaging percussion. They’re about to start on tour with The Depreciation Guild -including a stop in Philly on Sept 29th at Johnny Brenda’s – then a few dates with Love Like Fire. You know what you’ve gotta do…
[MP3] Heart Full Of Pentagons