Signal Hill

It is about time for some new post-rock in my life. One of my favorites Signal Hill just released their new full length entitled "more after we're gone." I have been waiting for this for almost a year now so I am pumped. The album is downloading now but you can hear some new songs on their myspace. Everything I've heard so far is great. 

Signal Hill's Myspace

Taylor Swift

Thank you Taylor for this video of Taylor Swift and T-Pain. I sure hope an album drops soon.

Grizzly Bear

The new Grizzly Bear is fantastic. This single "two weeks," is extremely catchy. I mean that in the best way. Not electronic like MGMT catchy but the harmonizing vocals are the best to me. They stepped away from the more acoustic homey sound of Yellow House. I can't pronounce the album name but Veckatimest is an A+ in my book. 

Veckatimest

Roman Candle

This band is another one going under the Next Big Thing category. Roman Candle have been a band for the past 10 years and have released 2 full lengths and a handfuls of eps. 3 members of the band are brothers so they have a tight band makeup which I believe shows in their live performances. The lead singers lyrics are very visual in my opinion which is another great element to their rock n' roll sound. They have a very Nashville sound right now which is why I think they are about to hit it big. I know they are on tour sponsored by Paste Magazine if that tells you anything.

Roman Candle "Why Modern Radio Is A-OK" from Lake Fever Sessions on Vimeo.

Oh Tall Tree In The Air

Bon Iver

I saw Bon Iver last week and it was just as amazing as I was hoping for. Here is a cover of a Feist song "The Park" that Justin did while he was in Australia. After hearing more of his covers and his new songs off of the Dark Was The Night mix I am really confident that his new stuff will kick ass. 

"The Park"

Bat For Lashes

She was named one of the top artists to watch this year by Under The Radar magazine. I am really digging her style. The first song has a great tribal drum beat that gets you pumped then she starts singing with an opera voice. This album features lost of comparisons and new age fables. RIFL : Bjork.

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7bc419682ac0c652d1014a7a667fa2b4e04e75f6e8ebb871

Ladyhawke

This album has been out a while but I'm just getting into it. It is the self-titled debut from New Zealander Ladyhawke. It is completely 80's influenced, but perfect for this time of year. Just roll your windows down and listen to "Back of the Van."

http://rapidshare.com/files/199268601/Ladyhawke_-_Ladyhawke__2008_.rar

Phoenix

By now I am sure everyone is aware of Pheonix. So I am not going to post their new album up here. If you have not heard it yet, let me know and I can hook you up. The main point of this post is just to show their video for Lisztomania. Sure the band's version is good but I think I like the 80's one better.

Passion Pit

This band is the shit. Yes it is indie dance music. Yes the lead singer has a Bon Iver style falsetto, Yes there are at least 5 keyboards in the band. This album is going on my summer playlist right after Empire of The Sun. Thanks Sam. 

http://www.mediafire.com/?nbyykzdmqyd

The Peekers

I'll write about them later

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7bc419682ac0c652d1014a7a667fa2b4e04e75f6e8ebb871