Take a Listen

Do you ever get to that point where everything on your ipod is crap? I felt that way about a week ago so I decided to download some new music. Shows I saw at SXSW and look forward to seeing at ACL were the inspiration. Living in Austin I do try and see as much live music as I can. I am by no means a music expert or claim to have impeccable taste so with that said proceed with that in mind.

1) Band of Horses - Cease to Begin

Made up of four guys from Seattle. If you know me at all you know I love a good indie pop boy band. Band of Horses has thoughtful, well constructed lyrics that are easy to relate to. I like the catchy their lyrics but their upbeat sounds.

2) School of Seven Bells (SVIB) - Alpinisms

Made up of two twin sisters and guy they have a very creative, abstract and in my opinion the kind of music that would be playing in my dreams. ( That explans why one critic called it dreamy pop) They are different from anything I've heard in awhile and interesting. It was refreshing to find out that not all their tracks sound alike which comes happens often with super creative and different bands. I think they are worth checking out. They are playing the Friday of ACL. Interesting Fact- The band is named after a mythical South American pickpocketing training academy.

3) Blind Pilot - 3 Rounds and a Sound

Made up of two guys from Portland. Seeing them live this year at the NPR Showcase at SXSW was all I needed to be totally hooked. Going into those showcases you have no idea what to expect but every year I am pleasantly surprised by who I end up seeing. They had the whole crowd in total awe with their simplistic/touching lyrics yet there was something that set them apart from just another folk poppy bands. They are both incredibly talented and humble on stage. I wish I could articulate my feelings about their sound better but I guess you'll just have to listen for yourself.


Other artist totally worth checking out: Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Jamie Lidell and Solidgold

~Laura