On Loop: “Prophecy” by Adam & The Amethysts

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Canada seems to be a great source of folk-pop music and it always delights me to no end whenever I find especially good ones online (oh, the joys of the internet!). Through the years, I’ve enjoyed the music of their local indie favorites like Chad VanGaalen, The Acorn, Ohbijou, and Woodpigeon. Despite having never set foot in Canada, I have a rather ideal image of it in my head aided thoroughly by the music that comes from there – relaxed, friendly, and inspiring. Now I’d like to add to the... Read The Rest →

On Loop: Beach Fossils’ Shallow/Lessons 7″

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The dog day heroes from Brooklyn are back after their 2011 buzz-worthy EP, What a Pleasure, and this time, they offer us back-to-back tracks from their forthcoming 7” release. Beach Fossils’ early surprises were successively previewed online, and are currently causing a heavy rouse of anticipation for their upcoming full-length album, which according to reports, will be done by this year. On Loop is all about newly released songs and records we just can’t stop listening to. If it’s here, then it means really love it. Updated sporadically because let’s... Read The Rest →

On Loop: “Life of Crime” by Geographer

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One of the bands I just can’t stop listening to lately is Geographer. I remember hearing the single Kites from their Animal Shapes EP for the first time. I found myself immediately drawn to the odd mix of the driving synth (almost cheery, even), the rich-sounding cello, and lead singer Mike Deni’s powerful, melancholic voice. Their debut Innocent Ghosts explores the themes of love and loss. Despite the tragic circumstances that lead Deni to creating wonderful music with cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, both from the prestigious Berklee... Read The Rest →

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