Before we dive into some new music, I just want to wish Merz, author of the fine blog Mars Needs Guitars, best of luck as he deals with some personal issues. Merz, I'm just right up US1; if there's anything I can do to help out, just send up a flare. Actually, pyrotechnics aren't really necessary...just send me an email and I'll be there for you any way I can bro.• • • •
Cleeman is a one-man project comprised of Danish downtempo singer and multi-instrumentalist Gunnar Cleeman. His new CD, titled 45 Minutes Mostly About Caring, is as unique and interesting as pop music comes, and there's a certain genius to his work. Lush vocals gently woven among calming instruments are his hallmark and make for a rather charming album that relaxes as well as reassures. With songs titles such as Ambitious, Righteous, and Optimist, how could it not? Excellent.Ambitious
Cleeman: MySpace • 45 Minutes Mostly About Caring available via Series Two Records
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Brian Ward is best known for his simple, emotional songwriting delivered by floating vocals that are some of the most melodic yet intense you'll hear. From Columbus, Ohio, Brian has earned and enjoyed a substantial online following and his new release Only In The Mornings: Hubert, is an impressive texture of raw acoustics and ambient guitars with his vocals the tender final touch. Even if you are not a fan of the genre, this album will still capture your ear the first time you listen to it.Trapped Windows
Only In The Mornings: MySpace • CD Baby has Only In The Mornings: Hubert
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Save Me(From The Brightness)
The Swimmers: Website • MySpace • Watch Mad Dragon Records for the release
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The Heavy's Sophomore Album, The House That Dirt Built Is Out and to no surprise, the band continues to outdo itself with each release. Doesn't matter if it sounds genre-bending or musically schizophrenic. It just sounds great.Short Change Hero
The Heavy: MySpace • The House That Dirt Built available via iTunes
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Freaky gorgeous: Titiyo's new album Hidden. Her first album since 2001’s chart-topping Come Along LP, it's a far cry from the common sounds of your everyday Swedish indie pop. But that's the beauty of it, no?Crystal Clear Mud
Titiyo: MySpace • Available via Despotz Records
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The Little Death will take you back in time when 60's rock bands discovered the Blues, and take their individual rock roots and drown themselves in the deep south sound. Everything about the band screams a grassroots time period and blends a sound sharing their love of raw blues, soul, and psychedelic rock. Recording nearly every song in three takes or less in order to capture the fervor of their live performance, and recording to tape to encapsulate the rich sound of yesteryear, their self-titled debut is best heard loud.Gather Round
The Little Death: Website • MySpace • Debut Album available via the band's store
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