So if you haven’t already picked up your free download of Golden Opportunities, you need to mozey on over to Okkervil River and download it.
It’s not often that a band offers an entire album for free, but I think it’s the greatest Christmas present a band can give!
Golden Opportunities is a collection of 9 songs (mostly covers) recorded while on tour from 2006-2007. The album is currently offered in mp3 form @ 192 kbps. I’m not sure how long this album will be available, so get it while you can. Enjoy!
Also check out the original Okkervil River post.
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I know that some folks are just dying to hear what Mariah Carey wants for Christmas this year, but that’s not you, right? It’s not me either!
Last year I ordered Sufjan Stevens: Songs for Christmas for my wife and now Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without it. Songs for Christmas is a 5-disc box set representing 5 years of home recordings from Soof with some of your Christmas favorites and several original tracks. This year the set is priced under $20, talk about a perfect gift for your Indie-loving friends. My favorite song is Mr. Stevens’ version of “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing”.
Here are a couple of free mp3’s from Sufjan’s Stevens: Songs for Christmas to tide you over until your get it for yourself:
And here’s “Put The Lights On The Tree”. Merry Christmas!
Check out the original Sufjan Stevens post too.
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I have been thinking for months now how I could get away with a review on Radiohead, one of my all-time favorite bands, on an Indie music review website. I figured that I would get hammered by all of the critics and lose a lot of credibility with my readers– all 4 of you!
So how am I getting away with posting about Radiohead on Shepizzle? Radiohead has done something truly groundbreaking with their new album, In Rainbows. They have completely bypassed any sort of record company and have produced and will distribute the enitre album on their own. In Rainbows, will be available in a few short hours via Radiohead’s website in electronic form. Can you get more Indie than producing and distributing your own album to the entire world? I submit that you cannot!
You might ask, how much is this much anticipated album going to set me back? Well, that may be the coolest part of this album release, since Radiohead is the sole beneficiary of all of the album sales, they have allowed you to choose how much you will pay for the album. No joke, you get the album for free but why wouldn’t you show some support to one of the greatest bands out there? Why wouldn’t you support this idea? It’s a friggin’ Radiohead revolution!
I made my donation about a week ago and got an email today saying that I should be able to download soon, I’m stoked.
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The Shepherd’s Dog by Iron & Wine has been released. The sound is a little less mellow than some of Sam Beam’s past work.
This album follows more along the lines of "Woman King" than it does "Love And Some Verses". A little bit more rock than folk, but never too far from it.
Have a listen to "Boy With A Coin" and see what you think.
Also, check out the original Iron & Wine post.
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Sept. 25th just can’t get here soon enough! In Our Nature, the newest album from Jose Gonzalez will be released to the masses just in time for… Columbus Day? Well, maybe just in time to satisfy our cravings for smooth vocals, gently finger-picked classical guitar, and heartfelt lyrics.
The first single released from the album, "Down The Line", is featured on a compilation album that is currently available on iTunes. I can’t wait for the music video!
BTW, have you heard his collaboration with Zero 7 on their album The Garden? If not, grab these while you can (Right click and "Save Link As…")
Also, check out this Jose Gonzalez review to read more about him.
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Beirut has released their follow up album to Gulag Orkestar and it is definitely worthy of some buzz. The Flying Club Cup is the second full length ablum released by the band. It was pre-released on iTunes and will be released on October 9th.
The Flying Club Cup shows a quieter, more mellow side of Zach Condon and his orkestar. I had been looking forward to The Flying Club Cup because I was curious to see which direction the band would take with the new album. I dreaded the thoughts that they would produce a more mainstream sound and was maybe a tiny bit nervous that they would swing further in the other direction into some sort of psychadelic Balkan polka or something.
Thankfully, Beirut satisfied me by staying true to their unique sound. The songs are less rowdy and rambunctious than most on Gulag Orkestar, setting a quieter mood for the album. Zach’s distinct voice sounds even more mature, it’s hard to believe that he’s only 21.
Favorite songs include "Forks and Knives (La Fete)", "A Sunday Smile", and "Nantes". Be sure to pick this one up.
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