Oh no! More new music! It looks like the folk-rock revival is getting the best of us here at KZSC, and I couldn’t be happier.
Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
1 MEGAFAUN – “Gather, Form, And Fly”
Because lazy afternoon folk-rock banjo goodness will always get the best of you.
2 TALBOT TAGORA – “Lessons In The Woods Or A City”
Remember how much we loved Abe Vigoda? Yep, this band goes there again. Noise-rock influenced fast almost chaotic glory.
3 EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS – “Up From Below”
That whole “folk-rock revival” thing is going to start sounding annoying really quick, but the thing is that great things are happening in this realm. Edward Sharpe is a perfect example. There are so many hits on this album it’s ridiculous. Just play the first two songs and try not to get 100% sucked in. From the yellow-tinged photos on the cover right through the whole album, the influence of the 1960s has never been more welcome.
4 KLEERUP – “Kleerup”
Right, I know, you’re shocked because I’m condoning an RPM album. Anyways, Kleerup is what being electronic is all about. And by that I mean dancing is irresistible with this group. I couldn’t help it.
5 BRIAN GLAZE AND THE NIGHT SHIFT - “Green Living”
Oh man, the 1980s! Glamour! Dancing! Not being obnoxious and creating music that throws back this hard to that era is an incredible, incredible feet. Synth rock nu-wave that is so incredibly spot on and so well crafted I couldn’t not give it a nod.
Because lazy afternoon folk-rock banjo goodness will always get the best of you.
2 TALBOT TAGORA – “Lessons In The Woods Or A City”
Remember how much we loved Abe Vigoda? Yep, this band goes there again. Noise-rock influenced fast almost chaotic glory.
3 EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS – “Up From Below”
That whole “folk-rock revival” thing is going to start sounding annoying really quick, but the thing is that great things are happening in this realm. Edward Sharpe is a perfect example. There are so many hits on this album it’s ridiculous. Just play the first two songs and try not to get 100% sucked in. From the yellow-tinged photos on the cover right through the whole album, the influence of the 1960s has never been more welcome.
4 KLEERUP – “Kleerup”
Right, I know, you’re shocked because I’m condoning an RPM album. Anyways, Kleerup is what being electronic is all about. And by that I mean dancing is irresistible with this group. I couldn’t help it.
5 BRIAN GLAZE AND THE NIGHT SHIFT - “Green Living”
Oh man, the 1980s! Glamour! Dancing! Not being obnoxious and creating music that throws back this hard to that era is an incredible, incredible feet. Synth rock nu-wave that is so incredibly spot on and so well crafted I couldn’t not give it a nod.
TOP 30 SPINS
1 WILCO – “Wilco (the Album)” – Nonesuch
2 BOWERBIRDS – “Upper Air” – Dead Oceans
3 UUVVWWZ – “UUVVWWZ” – Saddle Creek
4 BOOGIE BOARDER – “Pizza Hero” – Famous Class
5 SUMMER CATS - “Songs For Tuesdays” – Slumberland
6 HOLLANDS – “Faces” – Hollands
7 PASSION PIT - “Manners” – Frenchkiss
8 GOD HELP THE GIRL – “God Help The Girl” – Matador
9 GRASS WIDOW – “Grass Widow” – Make A Mess
10 DIRTY PROJECTORS – “Bitte Orca” – Domino
11 SONIC YOUTH – “The Eternal” – Matador
12 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW – “Eating Us” – Graveface
13 EELS – “Hombre Lobo” – Vagrant
14 FIERY FURNACES – “The End Is Near” – Thrill Jockey
15 BRIAN GLAZE AND THE NIGHT SHIFT – “Green Living” – World Famous In San Francisco
16 REGINA SPEKTOR – “Far” – Sire
17 SQUIRRELHOUSE – “S.P.Q. R.” – Self-Released
18 THOSE DARLINS – “Those Darlins” – Oh Wow Dang
19 SEAN WALSH AND THE NATIONAL RESERVE – “Homesick” – Lover’s Dream
20 WAND – “Hard Knox” – Ecstatic Peace
21 HERMIT THRUSHES – “Slight Fountain” – Joyful Noise Recordings
22 GANGLIANS – “Monster Head Room” – Woodsist
23 AU REVOIR SIMONE – “Still Night Still Light” – Our Secret Record Company
24 KENTUCKY NIGHTMARE – “Take Her Favour” – Standard
25 RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE – “Hometowns” – Saddle Creek
26 STILL LIFE STILL – “Pastel [EP]” – Arts&Crafts
27 ZUU – “Everywhere” – Self-Released
28 DESOLATION RADIO – “The Sleeping Disease” – Self-Released
29 MAGIC MAGIC – “Magic Magic” – Self-Released
30 TINY MASTERS OF TODAY – “Skeletons” – Mute
About the author
Music Director - Our music director takes more dance classes than academic classes, collects noisemakers, sups on soup in the wintertime, and still finds time to read Susan Stryker's "Transgender History" to KZSC's pet seahorse.