Fake Problems‘ own, Casey Lee, has released a solo EP full of acoustic folksy goodness. As described by the man himself:
the songs are in no particular order since this was never recorded or meant to be any kind of record. The recordings of these songs are how they sounded exactly then. It was never meant to be a single piece of art and most certainly was never meant to be finalized or set in stone in any sense. these songs will change along with everything else. i put them all together because it seemed easier to be able to download them all at once (duh). everything was played and recorded by me in my bedroom in naples florida and my big brothers apartment in los angeles california during march and april of 2011. enjoy!
Anniversary Club started in January 2009 as a musical outlet for songwriter Chris Stowe to explore a more honest and simple style of writing. Influenced by such folk/punk troubadours as Chuck Ragan, Tim Barry and Frank Turner, as well as bands like Brand New and the Weakerthans, Chris went on to write his debut EP entitled “what you’ve got is already gone.” In April 2009, with the help of fellow folk musician Fred Oakman, he recorded and self released this EP.
In the summer of 2010 Stowe began work on his first full length entitled “Bleed.” This album was recorded in his home in Johnstown, PA and mix and mastered by Derron Nuhfer (Against Me!, Hot water Music, Less Than Jake, Chris Wollard) at crescendo sound studios.
Now complete, the albums is available for free download from his bandcamp page. Soulful acoustic folk with a vocals akin to Hugo Mudie. Think Machete Avenue and you’ll have an idea of what to expect.
Here’s something new, two bands that seem to be one and the same: Why I Hate and Why I Hope. In any case, heed little attention to my curiosity, because when it comes to their recently released two song single released on Kiss Of Death Records, these songs basically speak for themselves. The first being a good old punk rock tune, and the second being the same track, taking the guise of an acoustic number. If you don’t listen for the lyrics you’d think they were completely different tunes!
Their upcoming four track will be of a similar nature and has me pretty excited for this, listen to the description: “The upcoming CD for Why I Hate has 4 bonus Why I Hope versions of the songs on it, and the limited LP version will be a double vinyl, with 10 Why I Hate versions of the songs, and 8 Why I Hope versions. The album just has a WIH on the cover”
But this isn’t supposed to be a news post, so do download! (and the cover looks like Keith’s style, which is always a treat!)
Why I Hate/Why I Hope – The Symbol I’m Known To be
Andrew Dost recently posted a few bonus tracks for his Paper + Plastick Records album Columbus. It’s a pleasantly strange concept album that deserves listening to even just for curiosity’s sake. The bonus tracks are no stranger, and were only withheld due to the physical constraints of the vinyl medium.
I recently reviewed and loved Dandelion Snow’s latest album, The Grand Scheme of Things. It’s a real gem and listeners would be advised to check it out. But he has another release out there as well. It’s called It’s Just A Bad Dream, and it came out in late 2009. It too is gold. Granted, Roger Harvey doesn’t have as much experience behind his older offering, but it’s just as passionate and well written. The label has it up over on their website and released it as a free download at the time of release. It’s still up, so get grabbing!
Smooth and laid back, but never boring, the boys in Selfish Whales have a great command of fluttery, folky, calming indie. There’s always lots going on, but never enough to overwhelm or intimidate. Donate if you find yourself overcome by a sea of tranquility.
London’s TAT have posted a free download of their new acoustic EP. The track features four acoustic renditions of songs from the band’s 2008 album, Soho Lights.
Here’s one of the best releases ifyoumakeit has to offer. The Future Kings Of Nothing offer a really good little slice of innocent indie pop, and it’s damn catchy to boot. Donations also go towards the lead singer’s current battle with lymphoma, so the price is right should you decided to donate.
This guy is a fantastic acoustic song writer. Not punk in any way, but undeniably listenable and easily appreciable. I have a soft spot for this kind of stuff when it’s this good.
