| August 12, 2007
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| Have You Heard? |
Did you know that most music bloggers these days are inundated with emails and/or promo packages in the mail? When I started sixeyes, and for about a year and a half, I never got either of those. And back in those days I'd literally scour the web for new music and found one helluva of a lot of it, much of it quite good. I don't spend as much time jumping from indie labels to artist's pages and back again in search of music, but this selection of musicians who have already appeared here at sixeyes, were for the most part stumbled upon through the power of the internet and a tiny mouse. There's lots more I could include, but I've only got so much time!
The Sleeping Years
Irish man, Dale Grundle crafts intimate tales which are delivered in a voice with softened edges. A softness which has no hope of hiding the strength at the heart of Grundle's voice, only of pulling the listener closer, like an actor can do when whispering their lines.
setting fire to sleepy towns
you and me against the world
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Between The Pine
Lo-fi from a basement in Rhode Island. It may be lo-fi, but Jim Diotte, aka Between The Pine, weaves a lot of intriguing bits and pieces into his songs and he remains one of my favourite discoveries as a music blogger.
i'll carry on my father's joke
bronze shoes
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Marco Mahler
I haven't been aware of his music for long, and still I can't, for the life of me, recall how I found him in the first place. But no matter, for he writes and plays very lovely lullabye-esque songs which at times flirt with the best aspects of indie pop. And don't miss the lyrics, they don't jump out as they are sung in his quiet sleepy-edged voice... but what they mean, only Marco knows.
orange chinese car
hike the lake
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The Broken West
I can still remember how surprised I was when the Dutchmans's Gold EP that Ross Flournoy sent me was popped into a car CD player and leapt from the speakers. I had heard several of their songs already, but to hear the music the way it was meant to be heard was a joy. I can recall being very excited for them and for the sheer fact that I was hearing music that was making me feel like a kid again.
down in the valley
brass ring
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Novi Split
An email from Chad Crouch at Hush Records lead me to listen to Novi Split. How many of these do I get? A lot. And when they lead me to subpar music (usually), too many. But not in the case of Novi Split. The man behind the name is David Yerkovich and he shares with the listener a musical warmth as Novi Split, his voice right up against your ear... the music percolating between electronic touches and organic wood and strings. This is another talent who shouldn't be under your radar.
california skies
you got served
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JF Robitaille
A promising Canadian talent that will make a mark, I think he just has to ripen a touch to show what he can really do. He's well on his way to establishing his own distinctive sound.
love the lie
the blood in my body
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The Scourge of The Sea
The sweet voice of Andrew English and the song's bare arrangements floored me when I listened to the band for the first time. At times I can hear traces of The Shins and Band of Horses, but the minimalist versions. These are lovely and simple songs.
out of the trash
waterwings
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Via Violenta
LA based outfit that should stand out more in the indie field. Why they don't I'm not sure... I liked them enough to write 'em up. Arresting vocals, great dynamics, and tension... all great music has the building of tension and the joy of release. But you knew that didn't you?
always looking back
long black lashes
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Novi Split is incredible live, recorded, and as a person. His cover of "Crazy in Love" makes the original look like a joke.
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Novi Split is incredible live, recorded, and as a person. His cover of "Crazy in Love" makes the original look like a joke.