Caitlin Rose
Caitlin Rose – Shanghai Cigarettes from Caitlin Rose on Vimeo.
I really like Caitlin Rose’s voice, it is really honest and true. She presents her lyrics with confidence and avoids the baby coo warble so many girls feel they need to use these days. The video is honestly nothing too fancy but I think that is appropriate for her style. If you haven’t already sought her out I suggest you spend some time doing so. She is making music that fits easily in the timeless category. If you’re looking for some new country leaning tunes look no further.
[MP3] Sinful Wishing Well
Unsolved Mysteries
Unsolved Mysteries “You Only Live Once” from Ryan Dickie on Vimeo.
If a bunch of New York hipsters were to make their own version of Fame this music video could easily be a montage. There is a great energy to the video and even more in the song. The Brooklyn duo known as Unsolved Mysteries draw from a variety of inspirations -BMX riding, new wave, being a kid, hip hop, soul- and definitely add their own charm to their music. “You Only Live Once” makes you wish people walked the streets with this level of pep on a regular basis. I fully appreciate their obtuse melodies and the fact that they keep the mood of their album Tragic Trouble light and dancey. I have a new dance-around-the-apartment-like-a-crazy-person anthem.
[MP3] You Only Live Once
The Americans
The Americans – “Requiem” Featuring Sean Lennon from Jordan Galland on Vimeo.
Not only is this song easy on the ears the video is perfect for a Halloween post. Taking a cue from the macabre movie classic Harold & Maude The Americans -joined by Sean Lennon- play at death in a v. dark and humorous way. There is a ironic feel good tone behind the song’s lyrics and it turns out that goes for most of the American’s work. They are chasing their self title debut with the release of The White EP this February. For this release they’ve called on some muay talented friends like Mr. Lennon and Daniel Merriweather to help push their sound. This is a band to keep an eye on.
[MP3] Diamond