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And the Giraffe: Something for Someone

Mona — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:23 +0000

Here is yet another outstanding album from Nick Roberts and Josh Morris better known as And the Giraffe. With a Sold Out CD Package, the duo’s latest offering Something for Someone features six tracks that puts dream folk music on a pedestal.

Hailing from Gainesville, Florida, the band started when the best friends/musical duo met during an orientation meeting for the University in Gainesville and decided to jam together. After few local shows, Josh moved to Nashville and collaborated with Nick via the Internet. When Josh returned during the summer of 2011, the two were already determined to record their first EP. Currently, they are planning a tour within the year.

Underground Love welcomes the ears with oozes of ambient, hypnotic charm. Close your eyes as this track’s laid back vibe paint vivid soundscapes.

Slowly building up like waves in the ocean, 1055 follows up with a long intro of hazy electric guitar strums. A stripped-down earthly delivery adds an indie flair to this sonic goldmine.

In Welshrats, the duo teases our ears with saccharine acoustic strings. Ghostly vocals casts a nostalgic feel to the whole track.

Ambient and playful as it comes, Magic 8 is the ideal backdrop for a cold night. Cuddle up with a loved one and devour in this pristine song.

Still seals the album with a light kiss of subtle drum beats and hazy tunes. This slow and soothing serenade will surely transport you to blissful dreams.

One thing that makes Something for Someone great is that it takes much artistic freedom from its instrumentation. And the Giraffe has created an album that features tracks with the same ambient stroke, the kind of music that offers listeners a sweet escape, even for a little while.

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Shortstraw: Good Morning, Sunshine

Mona — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:34 +0000

Just like freshly-brewed coffee and fluffy pancakes, start your day right with a healthy serving of Shortstraw‘s new album entitled Good Morning, Sunshine.

Awarded as the Best Indie Band at the 2012 MK Music Awards, Shorstraw is a five-piece Johannesburg-based band composed of Alistair (lead vocals/guitar), Oliver (drums, backing vocals), Russell (bass guitar), Tom (lead guitar), and Gad (keys, backing vocals).

Originally a two-piece drums/guitar band, the boys formally took the name Shortstraw and started performing gigs in 2008. They have been making waves in the indie scene as an opening act for The Kooks for the 5Gum experience and is currently touring South Africa.

Packed with a collection of 12 polished tracks, Good Morning, Sunshine travails the trash folk indie territories with a splash of trip-happy attitude.

Kicking things off is Couch Potato, a lively folk ensemble that mixes quirky guitar play-ups with some energetic drum lashes. One thing’s that makes this track stand out is its hip and well-written lines. Surely, this sonic gem will find its way to anyone’s playlist

Gimme My Fix (It’s Only Recreational) follows the same sonic mold as the previous track, though it’s a bit edgier in its drum notes. Alistair’s enthralling vocals gives more power to the track.

Title track Good Morning, Sunshine and Bikini Weather make the ideal summer anthem as both shed hints of surf pop rock in every melody. While The Wedding Blues treats us some thick riffs and heavy guitar arrangement. Press play and let Alistair and Shane Durrant’s vocal slithers in every beat.

The collection closes in a soft cooing folk blend with 127 hours. The simple, saccharine folk strings build slowly to a celebration of drum beats, horns, and keys.

In Good Morning, Sunshine, the band has planted their spot in the indie landscape. With fun, infectious tunes and strong lyricism, Shortstraw is certainly something to look out for.

Track List:
1. Couch Potato
2. Gimme My Fix (It’s Only Recreational)
3. Good Morning, Sunshine
4. Cold Shoulder
5. Bikini Weather
6. Mo Money (Featuring Zubz)
7. LCBSS
8. Say My Name
9. Boxing Day
10. The Wedding Blues (Featuring Shane Durrant)
11. Backbone
12. 127 Hours

Baby Brave and the Love Bites: The Hornet’s Nest of Unrequited Ambition that was 1960′s Vogue

Mona — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:48 +0000

When Emily and Jo of Love Bites join forces with Sian and Mike of the Braves, you can never get less than perfection. In The Hornet’s Nest of Unrequited Ambition that was 1960′s Vogue, the four-piece indie pop machine paints a series of peculiar lyrics and sunny folk melodies.

Baby Brave and the Love Bites opens the set with CockRoach, a record that infuses toe-tapping beats with highly infectious melodies reminiscent of Camera Obscura.

Thirsty seconds on 24 blues and you get images of a chill summer afternoon in the city. Saccharine female vocals play around as they tumble and slither down each note. A chorus that sounds like a round-nursery song splashes colors and energy all throughout the track.

Hedgehog slows things a sustaining guitar note, accompanied with hints of drums and hand clapping.

A personal favorite, Take Your Castle to Spain encapsulates the band’s sound. Press play and get lost in feverish beats, flute solos, and melting vocals.

In The Hornet’s Nest of Unrequited Ambition that was 1960′s Vogue, the band sparks up something magical that keeps the listener hooked from start to finish.

Track List:
1. CockRoach
2. 24 Blues
3. Hedgehog
4. Laisse Le Chick Habit
5. Take Your Castle to Spain

High Pop: Hip Hip Hooray

Valerie — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:01:21 +0000

If your’e in the mood for some hazy, garage rock and saccharine pop, then High Pop is the band you should be listening to.

After a successful run with their previous record, Hip Hip Hooray delivers the same sweet and intoxicating punk fuzz pop they’ve come to master. Treading this route the second time around has its benefits though, the band sounds more polished than ever and seem more comfortable with their chosen genre.

Be prepared for track after track of energy filled, freaky indie rock mixed with a whole lot of sugary pop when you listen to this record.

Hip Hip Hooray is like a long lost cassette or record you discover one lazy summer afternoon. The more you listen to the album, the easier it is to get lost in the mood and imagery painted by the music.

Kickstarting this love affair is the fuzzy indie folk pop number, Loner. It’s a track that maintains the right amount of lo-fi dirty guitars, warbled vocals and catchy harmony to mimic how it feels like to look through a kaleidoscope of colorful beauty.

Each track resonates with a lo-fi appeal that’s highlighted by the beautiful harmonies High Pop creates even with just simple instruments. A few cuts worth noting include Crawl, I Like the Smell, Sparkler as well as the grungy, Fast Kids.

Personally, the album is refreshing. It’s hard not to compare it to a soundtrack in a Sofia Coppola film; beautiful, ethereal and all that indie lo-fi goodness rolled into one.

If you have a soft spot for this type of music then don’t skip out on this one. The album is worth checking out and downloading, no doubt about it.

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Either/or Records: Either/Or and More Vol. 3

Valerie — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:01:01 +0000

We’ve featured tons of compilation records here on the blog before.�Adding one more can’t hurt, right? So here’s a little something from indie label, Eitherorrecords.

The company is described as a label created by musicians for fellow musicians. Specializing in a variety of indie rock, punk, emo and summer rock bands, the label is the perfect haven for new artists.

This is the third compilation from them and it’s a nice venue to discover brand new groups to add to your regular playlist.

Either/Or and More Vol. 3 is �one hefty compilation. It’s composed of about 30 tracks from the independent label, Eitheror Records.

The compilation is made up of bands that were part of their roster since they formed back in 2009. It’s�a big list to go through but luckily there are plenty of great picks on here.

For instance, opening single from Turnover, is pretty good. It’s a standard pop punk track from the Virginia-based band. Fast, chanty vocals, distorted guitars and overall, fun beat; it’s a perky start for the record. There’s also a nice Beach Boys cover from Michigan band, Citizen. They did a pretty good job creating a slightly updated version of Barbara Ann.

A few other tracks worth the mention include Alison Weiss’ Fingers Crossed,�Beast Makes Bomb’s 1,2,3,4 and final track from His Day Has Come, Where I Belong. You’ll find a ton of other great tracks on here. It’s a great album to sort through so take a listen and enjoy!

Camden: Totally Fine

Bluester — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:01:06 +0000

Totally Fine is ‘totally’ ramped up compared to their previous EP and it ‘totally’ works. Three very strong tracks guide this EP straight to the repeat setting.

Although Camden’s sound can simply be thrown into a the indie alternative rock genre, there’s something that sets Camden aside. Perhaps it’s their ability to blend everything just right, I can almost see the sound waves dancing away together as if it were their high school prom.

Lead by the strong vocals of Jason Sibilia, Boston four piece Camden release their best work to date. Along with the new rockier sound, lyrical charms set this to top shelve status. ‘Could you cut it California?’ sends Diamonds In Bloom straight into the fun sing-along you’ve been waiting for during that long commute to happiness.

Camden stays active by playing shows throughout the states, recently enjoying the Bushwick Walkabout Festival in NY with many other talents. A simple ‘like’ on their facebook will keep you posted on when they might be playing near you.

Val Emmich: Bulldozzzer

Valerie — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:01:43 +0000

For deep and raw acoustic music, it’s hard to beat the moodiness of Val Emmich. This Jersey city native has released previous albums before and each one features a special touch.

For Bulldozzzer, Emmich keeps his audience on their toes by delivering fresh yet subdued set of tracks that highlights his beautiful vocals and intimate songwriting. You can expect barely whispered singing fluttering over keyboards and guitars.

Apart from being a rock singer, he’s also an actor who has appeared in shows like Ugly Betty and 30 Rock as well as indie film, Fighting Fish.

Without broadcasting it, Bulldozzzer provides tracks that peels back a bit of the curtain in the life of the singer/songwriter. It’s filled with reflective tracks that ask the who and what of life. Coupled with Emmich’s deep, stirring vocals; each track takes on a whole new dimension.

Walking Cane starts the album in a somber, quiet tone. Emmich’s voice rumbles on as it gently flows with the acoustic guitars. Lyrically, it echoes an artists soul as he contemplates moments in life when a simple relationship grows into a dependency of sorts. Good or bad, it’s not for us to judge but for us to merely listen.

Flat and title track, Bulldozzzer, can be found in the middle portion of the record. The former incorporates a slight uptempo beat without really stirring up much of the sand. It’s a low key track with sweet, almost sultry vocal work from the singer. Meanwhile, the latter is a quiet single with powerful lyrics. It’s about a man dealing with his moment of anger and the repercussions that come with it.

Bulldozzzer as an album is beautiful. Those who can appreciate the beauty of quiet indie rock (almost lo-fi) will adore this album and keep it close. The beauty of it is that it’s so understated, you can easily leave it playing in the background all day long. Give it a listen and enjoy!

Track list:
1. Walking Cane
2. Tenderest
3. My Will Will Not
4. Like Minded
5. Flat
6. Bulldozzzer
7. Little Girl
8. If Not For You
9. Last
10. Audience

Derek Clegg: All Those Days To Feel Better

Valerie — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:01:18 +0000

When Derek Clegg makes an appearance here at the Frostclick blog, you can be sure that he definitely has something good in tow. Sure enough, his latest album, All Those Days To Feel Better is something to look forward to.

Like his previous releases, this one is an indie acoustic folk affair that carries Clegg’s laid back vocals and beautiful melodies. His guitar skills, vocal and lyrical work still take center stage like it always has.�

Composed of 12 tracks, the album is offered absolutely free under a Creative Commons License.

All Those Days to Feel Better is a compilation you play when you’re lounging for the afternoon and want some good music. From the onset, you’ll feel a gentle tug on your heartstrings as Golden starts with quiet guitar plucking and an easy-listening vibe. The tempo ups a bit as it reaches the refrain and chorus. True to his style, Derek Clegg’s music soothes the soul in a beautiful way.

The title track comes in as the third single on the record, it’s an acoustic affair that laments a bit about life. It’s followed by Leaving and Alive which are relatively more upbeat compared to the other cuts in the record.

This is the seventh album for the artist and he’s definitely put his best foot forward as always. The album carries the same sentimental acoustic pop vibe that has always been characteristic of his sound. If you’ve always been a fan of his music, this album will fit easily into your playlist. It definitely does mine. Take a listen, download and enjoy.

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Ain’t No Love: EP

Mona — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:05:11 +0000

Ain’t No Love, an electro hiphop quartet join forces to issue some body moving and edgy music in their self-titled EP.

Labeled by some as “Renegade Pop” or simply “exciting”, this Toronto-based group consists of Liam Clarke (Love Thy Brother), Roly Broere (1990), Elias McBean (Beanz), and Saidah Bowen (Saidah Conrad). The group has already shared the stage with renowned artists such as Iggy Azalea, Rockie Fresh, Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, and Redman.

Released last April 2012, Ain’t No Love EP features six tracks that will surely court a lot of core following. Shine opens up with an explosion of a heavy melodic background. Saidah’s soothing vocals transitions smoothly in between spurs of heavy, clean rapping.

Step Hard RMX follows with sporadic beats mixed with a rapid delivery and altered vocals. The slow, sexy chorus blended with the loud hiphop takes the spotlight as it slithers and booms in your ears.

Crafted for easy listening, Crash & Burn transforms electronic hiphop into a whole new level. Ain’t No Love has created a sonic gem that highlights the group’s assets hypnotizing vocals, heart-thumping wordplay, and top-of-the-line musicality.

Get ready to conquer the dance floor as Renegade offers listeners steady club mixes that’s both trippy and funky. The varying texture, arrangement, and edge make this piece a must-hear.

This download also comes with the amazing bonus track Gone Already. Press play and let the sexiness of this song channel its way to your soul.

In this EP, Ain’t No Love has pushed themselves ahead of the pack with a well-rounded variety of emotions and infectious beats that satisfies even the most astute listener.

Track List:
1. Shine
2. Step Hard RMX
3. Love Me Lots
4. Crucified
5. Crash & Burn
6. Renegade
7. Gone Already (Bonus Track)

Valerie — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:01:28 +0000

With short pops of energy, this self titled debut from Canto el Cuerpo Electrico is a likable compilation even if you may not speak the language.

Carrying a simple acoustic pop sound, the album is filled with 10 cuts recorded by Lautaro Barcelo and crew. A few of the tracks included in the album first made an appearance in the Lupacchiotto Project; a musical project started by Lautaro where one track is offered for free each day until the end of days.

Filled with happy and melodic tracks, this self titled debut still bears plenty of great cuts that should be noted.

Joining Lautaro in this new project are Ezequiel Dobrovsky, Matas Gonzalez, Luciano Mutinelli and Juan Abraham.

Opening the compilation is Poca Obvia Cancion de Amor or roughly translated as �Little Obvious Love Song.� After two or three listens, it�s easy to make this song a staple on your morning playlist. It has a nice jaunty tune and background harmonies that complement the vocals beautifully.

Although the more upbeat tunes create a happy mood for the compilation, there are several slow, quiet cuts that standout as well. Soy Tu Televisor (I�m Your Television) is a simple semi-acoustic cut featuring slightly high-pitched vocal work and dreamy melodies while Loco, turns down the pace slower with a cerebral, depressing vibe.
You�ll find a gorgeous mix of acoustic tracks on here. The songs flourish with charm and simplicity that makes it standout. Listen and see if you like it.

Track list:
1. Poca obvia canci�n de amor
2. Bye bye
3. Soy tu televisor
4. Don de vivir
5. Picard�as
6. Festejo
7. Jerem�as Ascot
8. Loco
9. Abrasivos
10. Hay gente que s�lo sabe de moverse

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