January 28, 2009

James Yuill is a Sonic Scientist! No Surprise!

What’s the deal? There’s been a bunch of solo artists that have been releasing full length albums of electro-folk-rockery that have been excellent. Granted Mr. James Yuill from London, UK released his excellent debut “Turning Down Water For Air” last year, but that doesn’t stop it from being new to me. He effectively combines intimate guitar folk/pop with catchy keyboards and dancy glitch beats that are sure to have you nostalgically bopping your head with watery eyes. 2009 has some talented artists making the scene. Keep ‘em coming!

James Yuill – No Surprise

James Yuill – No Pins Allowed

James Yuill Myspace


I wish this was the future of coffee shops everywhere.

January 21, 2009

State Shirt Provides Some Fiery Indie Rock For a Cold Season!

Ethan Tufts of California (AKA State Shirt) has crafted some fiery indie rock in the sessions he’s spent in his room devoted to writing some epic tunes. These songs are expansive, longing, and sparklingly hopeful. It also sounds remarkably human for being just one guy. Imagine for a second The Stills, U2, and the Postal Service caught in a blender, that’s roughly the appeal that State Shirt has. Except it’s just one guy. Nuts, I know.

State Shirt – Fell Out of the Sky

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