http://www.odeo.com/channels/38240-NPR-Second-Stage-from-All-Songs-Considered-Podcast Nprpodcasts no Discover the best in new and breakout bands on Second Stage, NPR Music's showcase for great unknown artists. Discover the best in new and breakout bands on Second Stage, NPR Music's showcase for great unknown artists. Discover the best in new and breakout bands on Second Stage, NPR Music's showcase for great unknown artists. en-us 40 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:42:13 -0800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:42:13 -0800 Music http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25434103-The-House-Floor-Tyrants There's a lot going on in The House Floor's music. The band's epic album, Warship, was recorded in Virginia in the spring of 2009. With just 10 songs, the album clocks in at over an hour, with most songs averaging a good six and a half minutes long. Lead singer and guitarist Alex Tschan's voice is reminiscent of Conor Oberst, and the breathy, quavering vocals make for an almost spoken-word, poetry reading feel. There's a lot going on in The House Floor's music. The band's epic album, Warship, was recorded in Virginia in the spring of 2009. With just 10 songs, the album clocks in at over an hour, with most songs averaging a good six and a half minutes long. Lead singer and guitarist Alex Tschan's voice is reminiscent of Conor Oberst, and the breathy, quavering vocals make for an almost spoken-word, poetry reading feel. There's a lot going on in The House Floor's music. The band's epic album, Warship, was recorded in Virginia in the spring of 2009. With just 10 songs, the album clocks in at over an hour, with most songs averaging a good six and a half minutes long. Lead singer and guitarist Alex Tschan's voice is reminiscent of Conor Oberst, and the breathy, quavering vocals make for an almost spoken-word, poetry reading feel. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434103 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:42:13 -0800 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388390-Abbott-Carter-Burden-Onto-You Folk singer-guitarist Abbott Carter is that he's based out of Austin, TX Folk singer-guitarist Abbott Carter is that he's based out of Austin, TX Folk singer-guitarist Abbott Carter is that he's based out of Austin, TX tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25388390 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:52:58 -0800 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25388392-Slow-Skate-Acting-Like-A-Kid Seattle band Slow Skate is fronted by married couple Caitlin Sherman and Jason Goessl, with help from Brian Oppel on drums and Geoff Harper on bass Seattle band Slow Skate is fronted by married couple Caitlin Sherman and Jason Goessl, with help from Brian Oppel on drums and Geoff Harper on bass Seattle band Slow Skate is fronted by married couple Caitlin Sherman and Jason Goessl, with help from Brian Oppel on drums and Geoff Harper on bass tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25388392 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:45:44 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25331950-Flora-Shakespeare-Simple-Divide-Wyatt-Earp Back in 2004, Michael Zadick and Josh Cooper began writing songs together in their hometown of Murfreesboro, Tenn. It wasn't until 2007 when bassist Graeme Morris and pianist Timothy Kenyon joined in that they got their official start as Flora Shakespeare. This past May, they began recording their first full-length record with producer Joel McAnulty (a.k.a. Joel J. Dahl) of the Nashville-based band, De Novo Dahl. The new album is expected for release sometime this October. Back in 2004, Michael Zadick and Josh Cooper began writing songs together in their hometown of Murfreesboro, Tenn. It wasn't until 2007 when bassist Graeme Morris and pianist Timothy Kenyon joined in that they got their official start as Flora Shakespeare. This past May, they began recording their first full-length record with producer Joel McAnulty (a.k.a. Joel J. Dahl) of the Nashville-based band, De Novo Dahl. The new album is expected for release sometime this October. Back in 2004, Michael Zadick and Josh Cooper began writing songs together in their hometown of Murfreesboro, Tenn. It wasn't until 2007 when bassist Graeme Morris and pianist Timothy Kenyon joined in that they got their official start as Flora Shakespeare. This past May, they began recording their first full-length record with producer Joel McAnulty (a.k.a. Joel J. Dahl) of the Nashville-based band, De Novo Dahl. The new album is expected for release sometime this October. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25331950 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:25:46 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296705-Royal-Bangs-War-Bells When you listen to Let It Beep, the sophomore release from Knoxville-based quintet Royal Bangs, it's easy to hear why The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is a fan. Let It Beep is a confident, propulsive rock record that moves at a breathless but carefully plotted pace, with super crunchy bass lines, blown-out guitars and vintage synths. Patrick Carney discovered Royal Bangs' home-recorded and self-released debut We Breed Champions and reissued it on his own label Audio Eagle Records. The band then recorded Let It Beep at Carney's Tangerine Sound Studios in Akron, OH. When you listen to Let It Beep, the sophomore release from Knoxville-based quintet Royal Bangs, it's easy to hear why The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is a fan. Let It Beep is a confident, propulsive rock record that moves at a breathless but carefully plotted pace, with super crunchy bass lines, blown-out guitars and vintage synths. Patrick Carney discovered Royal Bangs' home-recorded and self-released debut We Breed Champions and reissued it on his own label Audio Eagle Records. The band then recorded Let It Beep at Carney's Tangerine Sound Studios in Akron, OH. When you listen to Let It Beep, the sophomore release from Knoxville-based quintet Royal Bangs, it's easy to hear why The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is a fan. Let It Beep is a confident, propulsive rock record that moves at a breathless but carefully plotted pace, with super crunchy bass lines, blown-out guitars and vintage synths. Patrick Carney discovered Royal Bangs' home-recorded and self-released debut We Breed Champions and reissued it on his own label Audio Eagle Records. The band then recorded Let It Beep at Carney's Tangerine Sound Studios in Akron, OH. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296705 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:15:09 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25280502-Milktooth-Such-Wondrous-Light A "milk tooth" is another name for a baby tooth, or the first tooth a child grows before his or her permanent teeth come in. It's also the name of a band from Nashville that's put out one of the more mesmerizing CDs I've heard in recent months. Milktooth's self-titled debut dabbles in a bit of everything, from noise-rock to glittering indie-pop and gentle folk, all in the span of about 25 minutes. If a single tone or theme ties the songs together, it's a surreal kind of creaky Americana, with spare acoustic instruments and sometimes haunting atmospherics, led by the howling voice of frontman David Condos. The members of Milktooth say they're working on a new batch of songs for release sometime this fall. In the meantime, here's a standout cut from the band's eponymous EP, called "Such Wondrous Light." A "milk tooth" is another name for a baby tooth, or the first tooth a child grows before his or her permanent teeth come in. It's also the name of a band from Nashville that's put out one of the more mesmerizing CDs I've heard in recent months. Milktooth's self-titled debut dabbles in a bit of everything, from noise-rock to glittering indie-pop and gentle folk, all in the span of about 25 minutes. If a single tone or theme ties the songs together, it's a surreal kind of creaky Americana, with spare acoustic instruments and sometimes haunting atmospherics, led by the howling voice of frontman David Condos. The members of Milktooth say they're working on a new batch of songs for release sometime this fall. In the meantime, here's a standout cut from the band's eponymous EP, called "Such Wondrous Light." A "milk tooth" is another name for a baby tooth, or the first tooth a child grows before his or her permanent teeth come in. It's also the name of a band from Nashville that's put out one of the more mesmerizing CDs I've heard in recent months. Milktooth's self-titled debut dabbles in a bit of everything, from noise-rock to glittering indie-pop and gentle folk, all in the span of about 25 minutes. If a single tone or theme ties the songs together, it's a surreal kind of creaky Americana, with spare acoustic instruments and sometimes haunting atmospherics, led by the howling voice of frontman David Condos. The members of Milktooth say they're working on a new batch of songs for release sometime this fall. In the meantime, here's a standout cut from the band's eponymous EP, called "Such Wondrous Light." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25280502 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:37:51 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25243732-Boca-Chica-Lake-Eerire Boca Chica has been a local favorite in the band's hometown of Pittsburgh, Penn. since releasing it's self-titled debut in 2005. In the years since, Boca Chica's principal member, Hallie Pritts, has been trying to reach a larger audience, with her arresting blend of gentle folk and pop. But, as she tells the Tribune Review, "You can do all the right things and never get anywhere. You can (also) do none of the right things and just get lucky." Pritts is doing all of the right things with her music and, hopefully, with Boca Chica's latest album, Lace Up Your Workboots, she'll get a little lucky, too. Boca Chica has been a local favorite in the band's hometown of Pittsburgh, Penn. since releasing it's self-titled debut in 2005. In the years since, Boca Chica's principal member, Hallie Pritts, has been trying to reach a larger audience, with her arresting blend of gentle folk and pop. But, as she tells the Tribune Review, "You can do all the right things and never get anywhere. You can (also) do none of the right things and just get lucky." Pritts is doing all of the right things with her music and, hopefully, with Boca Chica's latest album, Lace Up Your Workboots, she'll get a little lucky, too. Boca Chica has been a local favorite in the band's hometown of Pittsburgh, Penn. since releasing it's self-titled debut in 2005. In the years since, Boca Chica's principal member, Hallie Pritts, has been trying to reach a larger audience, with her arresting blend of gentle folk and pop. But, as she tells the Tribune Review, "You can do all the right things and never get anywhere. You can (also) do none of the right things and just get lucky." Pritts is doing all of the right things with her music and, hopefully, with Boca Chica's latest album, Lace Up Your Workboots, she'll get a little lucky, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25243732 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:39:21 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25177598-The-Amazing-The-Kirwan-Song The Swedish band's self-titled release has a pleasant mix of styles, from cosmic psych-rock, to lushly orchestrated baroque pop and breezy acoustic folk. Though the band's members aren't well-known in the U.S., together they're considered a supergroup in Sweden, with members from other prominent groups such as Dungen, Anna Jarvinen, and Sagor & Swing. The Swedish band's self-titled release has a pleasant mix of styles, from cosmic psych-rock, to lushly orchestrated baroque pop and breezy acoustic folk. Though the band's members aren't well-known in the U.S., together they're considered a supergroup in Sweden, with members from other prominent groups such as Dungen, Anna Jarvinen, and Sagor & Swing. The Swedish band's self-titled release has a pleasant mix of styles, from cosmic psych-rock, to lushly orchestrated baroque pop and breezy acoustic folk. Though the band's members aren't well-known in the U.S., together they're considered a supergroup in Sweden, with members from other prominent groups such as Dungen, Anna Jarvinen, and Sagor & Swing. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25177598 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:56:05 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25166716-We-Or-Me-Tell-Sarah Bahhaj Taherzadeh is a singer-songwriter from Chicago who's just put together a gorgeous EP of spare but emotionally wrenching acoustic songs called Ghostwriter. Taherzadeh, who records and performs under the name We/Or/Me, sings with a wise and slightly weary voice, strolling through delicate melodies and heartbreaking narratives reminiscent of Scottish folk artist Bert Jansch or Leonard Cohen. Taherzadeh keeps the instrumentation to a minimum, adding occasional female harmonies or a simple piano line to gently strummed guitars. Bahhaj Taherzadeh is a singer-songwriter from Chicago who's just put together a gorgeous EP of spare but emotionally wrenching acoustic songs called Ghostwriter. Taherzadeh, who records and performs under the name We/Or/Me, sings with a wise and slightly weary voice, strolling through delicate melodies and heartbreaking narratives reminiscent of Scottish folk artist Bert Jansch or Leonard Cohen. Taherzadeh keeps the instrumentation to a minimum, adding occasional female harmonies or a simple piano line to gently strummed guitars. Bahhaj Taherzadeh is a singer-songwriter from Chicago who's just put together a gorgeous EP of spare but emotionally wrenching acoustic songs called Ghostwriter. Taherzadeh, who records and performs under the name We/Or/Me, sings with a wise and slightly weary voice, strolling through delicate melodies and heartbreaking narratives reminiscent of Scottish folk artist Bert Jansch or Leonard Cohen. Taherzadeh keeps the instrumentation to a minimum, adding occasional female harmonies or a simple piano line to gently strummed guitars. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25166716 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:37:36 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25133154-Aaron-Young-And-His-Nightjars-I-Can-Believe Aaron Young is a singer-songwriter from Kalamazoo, MI. His latest album is called 'Aaron Young and the Nightjars.' Aaron Young is a singer-songwriter from Kalamazoo, MI. His latest album is called 'Aaron Young and the Nightjars.' Aaron Young is a singer-songwriter from Kalamazoo, MI. His latest album is called 'Aaron Young and the Nightjars.' tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25133154 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:32:42 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25067155-The-Nightgowns-Buoy Tacoma, Wash. doesn't have the reputation for music that its neighbors Seattle and, further south, Portland have. But Tacoma is getting a little more attention this year for a group called The Nightgowns. The four-piece band released it's full-length debut earlier this summer and have since been touring and getting some airplay, including a featured spot on NPR member station KEXP. The Nightgowns' new CD, Sing Something, is a nice mix of mostly uplifting, if occasionally moody, electro-pop gems. Tacoma, Wash. doesn't have the reputation for music that its neighbors Seattle and, further south, Portland have. But Tacoma is getting a little more attention this year for a group called The Nightgowns. The four-piece band released it's full-length debut earlier this summer and have since been touring and getting some airplay, including a featured spot on NPR member station KEXP. The Nightgowns' new CD, Sing Something, is a nice mix of mostly uplifting, if occasionally moody, electro-pop gems. Tacoma, Wash. doesn't have the reputation for music that its neighbors Seattle and, further south, Portland have. But Tacoma is getting a little more attention this year for a group called The Nightgowns. The four-piece band released it's full-length debut earlier this summer and have since been touring and getting some airplay, including a featured spot on NPR member station KEXP. The Nightgowns' new CD, Sing Something, is a nice mix of mostly uplifting, if occasionally moody, electro-pop gems. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25067155 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:33:10 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24982306-Silk-Lung-Just-A-Thread Silk Lung is the musical project of Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Jim Orso. His new release, Just A Thread doesn't come in a slick package, and there are only four tracks. But they're gorgeously produced, with some of the loveliest melodies and orchestration I've heard this year. Silk Lung is the musical project of Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Jim Orso. His new release, Just A Thread doesn't come in a slick package, and there are only four tracks. But they're gorgeously produced, with some of the loveliest melodies and orchestration I've heard this year. Silk Lung is the musical project of Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Jim Orso. His new release, Just A Thread doesn't come in a slick package, and there are only four tracks. But they're gorgeously produced, with some of the loveliest melodies and orchestration I've heard this year. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-18,24982306 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:16:04 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24955580-Drug-Rug-Never-Tell Drug Rug the band is a duo featuring the music of Thomas Allen and Sarah Cronin, and their songs owe a lot to the bands of those decades, particularly groups like The Byrds or The Velvet Underground. Drug Rug the band is a duo featuring the music of Thomas Allen and Sarah Cronin, and their songs owe a lot to the bands of those decades, particularly groups like The Byrds or The Velvet Underground. Drug Rug the band is a duo featuring the music of Thomas Allen and Sarah Cronin, and their songs owe a lot to the bands of those decades, particularly groups like The Byrds or The Velvet Underground. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24955580 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:06 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24946905-Generationals-When-They-Fight-They-Fight Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer are two New Orleans-based musicians who write and record under the name Generationals. The duo's newly released debut album, Con Law, is an unabashedly cheery, uptempo collection of songs with soulful horns, handclaps, ringing guitars and sweet two-part harmonies. Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer are two New Orleans-based musicians who write and record under the name Generationals. The duo's newly released debut album, Con Law, is an unabashedly cheery, uptempo collection of songs with soulful horns, handclaps, ringing guitars and sweet two-part harmonies. Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer are two New Orleans-based musicians who write and record under the name Generationals. The duo's newly released debut album, Con Law, is an unabashedly cheery, uptempo collection of songs with soulful horns, handclaps, ringing guitars and sweet two-part harmonies. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24946905 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:33:46 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24925232-Andy-McWilliams-By-Boat 'The Shoegazer EP,' the debut release from Houston-based multi-instrumentalist Andy McWilliams, is just 16 minutes of mostly instrumental music. But it's a quirky, compelling mix of analog drum machines, lush string arrangements and ethereal digital textures. 'The Shoegazer EP,' the debut release from Houston-based multi-instrumentalist Andy McWilliams, is just 16 minutes of mostly instrumental music. But it's a quirky, compelling mix of analog drum machines, lush string arrangements and ethereal digital textures. 'The Shoegazer EP,' the debut release from Houston-based multi-instrumentalist Andy McWilliams, is just 16 minutes of mostly instrumental music. But it's a quirky, compelling mix of analog drum machines, lush string arrangements and ethereal digital textures. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24925232 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:38:49 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24887123-The-Lonelyhearts-Harlequin-Bands Guitarist John Lindenbaum lives in Oakland, Calif., while keyboardist Andrew Perry lives in Iowa City, Iowa. But that hasn't stopped the two from making music together. Calling themselves The Lonelyhearts, the interstate collaborators worked together via the Internet to write and record a new collection of trippy folk-rock songs called Disaster Footage at Night. Guitarist John Lindenbaum lives in Oakland, Calif., while keyboardist Andrew Perry lives in Iowa City, Iowa. But that hasn't stopped the two from making music together. Calling themselves The Lonelyhearts, the interstate collaborators worked together via the Internet to write and record a new collection of trippy folk-rock songs called Disaster Footage at Night. Guitarist John Lindenbaum lives in Oakland, Calif., while keyboardist Andrew Perry lives in Iowa City, Iowa. But that hasn't stopped the two from making music together. Calling themselves The Lonelyhearts, the interstate collaborators worked together via the Internet to write and record a new collection of trippy folk-rock songs called Disaster Footage at Night. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24887123 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:25:50 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24856891-Dewey-Decibel-Ice-Farmer The Dusting, a fantastic debut CD from the Nashville-based band Dewey Decibel, is an immediately catchy album, with jangly guitars, upbeat melodies and rhythms that skip around playfully. The Dusting, a fantastic debut CD from the Nashville-based band Dewey Decibel, is an immediately catchy album, with jangly guitars, upbeat melodies and rhythms that skip around playfully. The Dusting, a fantastic debut CD from the Nashville-based band Dewey Decibel, is an immediately catchy album, with jangly guitars, upbeat melodies and rhythms that skip around playfully. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24856891 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:04:46 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24821221-No-Eye-Contact-Sing-Children-Sing-Magnificat You and Me and Other Fables, the full-length debut from the Brooklyn-based band No Eye Contact, opens with a stunning and utterly surprising bit of Appalachian shape note singing. It's a stirring kick-off for an album filled with gothic folk and gospel-flavored rock songs. You and Me and Other Fables, the full-length debut from the Brooklyn-based band No Eye Contact, opens with a stunning and utterly surprising bit of Appalachian shape note singing. It's a stirring kick-off for an album filled with gothic folk and gospel-flavored rock songs. You and Me and Other Fables, the full-length debut from the Brooklyn-based band No Eye Contact, opens with a stunning and utterly surprising bit of Appalachian shape note singing. It's a stirring kick-off for an album filled with gothic folk and gospel-flavored rock songs. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24821221 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:23:55 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24809265-Josh-Mease-You-Found-Me A Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, Josh Mease has put together one of the strongest debuts I've heard this year. It's called Wilderness. Mease recorded much of it by himself in a closet in his apartment, but had help from a handful of friends, during additional recording sessions in Denton, Tex., and New Haven, Conn. A Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, Josh Mease has put together one of the strongest debuts I've heard this year. It's called Wilderness. Mease recorded much of it by himself in a closet in his apartment, but had help from a handful of friends, during additional recording sessions in Denton, Tex., and New Haven, Conn. A Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, Josh Mease has put together one of the strongest debuts I've heard this year. It's called Wilderness. Mease recorded much of it by himself in a closet in his apartment, but had help from a handful of friends, during additional recording sessions in Denton, Tex., and New Haven, Conn. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24809265 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:33:57 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24800770-Kat-Edmonson-Summertime Austin, Texas-based singer Kat Edmonson offers fresh, unusual versions of jazz standards on her new CD, 'Take to the Sky.' Austin, Texas-based singer Kat Edmonson offers fresh, unusual versions of jazz standards on her new CD, 'Take to the Sky.' Austin, Texas-based singer Kat Edmonson offers fresh, unusual versions of jazz standards on her new CD, 'Take to the Sky.' tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24800770 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:37:10 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24769334-Chris-Weisman-Greg-Davis-Crystal-Under-Brattleboro 'Northern Songs' is a beautifully unpredictable collection of lo-fi, neo-psychedelic folk songs by Chris Weisman and Greg Davis, two songwriters from Vermont. 'Northern Songs' is a beautifully unpredictable collection of lo-fi, neo-psychedelic folk songs by Chris Weisman and Greg Davis, two songwriters from Vermont. 'Northern Songs' is a beautifully unpredictable collection of lo-fi, neo-psychedelic folk songs by Chris Weisman and Greg Davis, two songwriters from Vermont. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24769334 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:44:52 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24766418-Jeremy-Enigk-Sant-Feliu-de-Guixols Jeremy Enigk has been making smart, inspired pop for more than 15 years, first emerging as the frontman for the Seattle-based band Sunny Day Real Estate. Though the group never formally broke up, it's at least been dormant, while Enigk has resurfaced again with his third solo album, the whimsically titled OK Bear. Jeremy Enigk has been making smart, inspired pop for more than 15 years, first emerging as the frontman for the Seattle-based band Sunny Day Real Estate. Though the group never formally broke up, it's at least been dormant, while Enigk has resurfaced again with his third solo album, the whimsically titled OK Bear. Jeremy Enigk has been making smart, inspired pop for more than 15 years, first emerging as the frontman for the Seattle-based band Sunny Day Real Estate. Though the group never formally broke up, it's at least been dormant, while Enigk has resurfaced again with his third solo album, the whimsically titled OK Bear. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24766418 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:57:43 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24737709-The-Champion-And-His-Burning-Flame-Kids-And-The-Van The French features a little more than 20 minutes of reflective, acoustic pop ballads and gentle jams. The songs take a lot of cues from the work of Elliott Smith, with wispy vocals, sweet harmonies, and the kind of production that makes the mix seem to radiate with a cozy, warm glow. The French features a little more than 20 minutes of reflective, acoustic pop ballads and gentle jams. The songs take a lot of cues from the work of Elliott Smith, with wispy vocals, sweet harmonies, and the kind of production that makes the mix seem to radiate with a cozy, warm glow. The French features a little more than 20 minutes of reflective, acoustic pop ballads and gentle jams. The songs take a lot of cues from the work of Elliott Smith, with wispy vocals, sweet harmonies, and the kind of production that makes the mix seem to radiate with a cozy, warm glow. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24737709 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:59:33 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24737712-All-Smiles-Maps-To-The-Homes-Of-Former-Foes All Smiles is the music of Portland, Ore., artist Jim Fairchild. If the name sounds at all familiar, it's because he was the guitarist for Grandaddy before the band broke up in 2006. I've talked a lot about former Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle this year, and how his own solo album (Yours Truly, The Commuter) shows that he was the great talent and creative force behind the band. But Fairchild is incredibly talented in his own right. All Smiles is the music of Portland, Ore., artist Jim Fairchild. If the name sounds at all familiar, it's because he was the guitarist for Grandaddy before the band broke up in 2006. I've talked a lot about former Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle this year, and how his own solo album (Yours Truly, The Commuter) shows that he was the great talent and creative force behind the band. But Fairchild is incredibly talented in his own right. All Smiles is the music of Portland, Ore., artist Jim Fairchild. If the name sounds at all familiar, it's because he was the guitarist for Grandaddy before the band broke up in 2006. I've talked a lot about former Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle this year, and how his own solo album (Yours Truly, The Commuter) shows that he was the great talent and creative force behind the band. But Fairchild is incredibly talented in his own right. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24737712 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:12:46 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24728356-Shuta-Hasunuma-Vol-Struggle Shuta Hasunuma is a sharp electronica artist from Japan with a gift for three-dimensional production. He's about to release the whimsically titled Pop Ooga Plus, his third full-length LP; like his first two albums, it's full of delicately woven glitches and pops that seem almost tangible, as though they're tumbling out of the speakers. Pop Ooga Plus is a mostly instrumental album, but Hasunuma sings on this short but sweet cut called "Vol. Struggle." Shuta Hasunuma is a sharp electronica artist from Japan with a gift for three-dimensional production. He's about to release the whimsically titled Pop Ooga Plus, his third full-length LP; like his first two albums, it's full of delicately woven glitches and pops that seem almost tangible, as though they're tumbling out of the speakers. Pop Ooga Plus is a mostly instrumental album, but Hasunuma sings on this short but sweet cut called "Vol. Struggle." Shuta Hasunuma is a sharp electronica artist from Japan with a gift for three-dimensional production. He's about to release the whimsically titled Pop Ooga Plus, his third full-length LP; like his first two albums, it's full of delicately woven glitches and pops that seem almost tangible, as though they're tumbling out of the speakers. Pop Ooga Plus is a mostly instrumental album, but Hasunuma sings on this short but sweet cut called "Vol. Struggle." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24728356 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:53:48 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24714447-The-Legends-Always-The-Same The Legends is a group from Stockholm, Sweden that's put together a fantastically crunchy, introspective rock album called 'Over And Over.' Though there are some quieter, gently strummed moments on the record, much of the guitar work on 'Over And Over' is very reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine or The Jesus And Mary Chain, with dreamy waves of screeching feedback. The Legends is a group from Stockholm, Sweden that's put together a fantastically crunchy, introspective rock album called 'Over And Over.' Though there are some quieter, gently strummed moments on the record, much of the guitar work on 'Over And Over' is very reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine or The Jesus And Mary Chain, with dreamy waves of screeching feedback. The Legends is a group from Stockholm, Sweden that's put together a fantastically crunchy, introspective rock album called 'Over And Over.' Though there are some quieter, gently strummed moments on the record, much of the guitar work on 'Over And Over' is very reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine or The Jesus And Mary Chain, with dreamy waves of screeching feedback. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24714447 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:48:31 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24707206-Leif-Vollebekk-Inland Lief Vollebekk is a Canadian singer-songwriter with an enchanting voice. On his new album, Inland, he sings gently plucked, sparely arranged ballads in both French and English. Vollebekk has a great sense for melody and arranging — he knows when to give a song space to breathe — and he's a gifted multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar and piano, harmonica and violin. Lief Vollebekk is a Canadian singer-songwriter with an enchanting voice. On his new album, Inland, he sings gently plucked, sparely arranged ballads in both French and English. Vollebekk has a great sense for melody and arranging — he knows when to give a song space to breathe — and he's a gifted multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar and piano, harmonica and violin. Lief Vollebekk is a Canadian singer-songwriter with an enchanting voice. On his new album, Inland, he sings gently plucked, sparely arranged ballads in both French and English. Vollebekk has a great sense for melody and arranging — he knows when to give a song space to breathe — and he's a gifted multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar and piano, harmonica and violin. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24707206 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:34:43 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24679226-The-Soundcarriers-Falling-For-You The four members of The Soundcarriers all grew up together in the Nottingham area in England, and it's easy to hear the Britpop and rock influences on their new album, Harmonium. The four members of The Soundcarriers all grew up together in the Nottingham area in England, and it's easy to hear the Britpop and rock influences on their new album, Harmonium. The four members of The Soundcarriers all grew up together in the Nottingham area in England, and it's easy to hear the Britpop and rock influences on their new album, Harmonium. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24679226 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:03:13 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24653170-That-s-The-Spirit Like so many great journeys, "Orienteering" begins with a quiet moment of introspection and finishes with loud, rocking catharsis. Alongside bandmates Tom Thompson (pedal steel guitar, keys), Brennan Pilkington (drums), Simon Wright (bass), and Nicholas Dyson (trumpet), songwriter Ben Wilson records as That's the Spirit. "Orienteering" is one of those songs that seems perfect for an early-morning road trip through the countryside. The folky pop songs on the band's debut album (Staying Places) are held together by gorgeous production, intricate arrangements and a travel-based theme that Wilson says was made for "explorers and armchair travelers alike" — and was inspired by "misadventures as much as adventures." Like so many great journeys, "Orienteering" begins with a quiet moment of introspection and finishes with loud, rocking catharsis. Alongside bandmates Tom Thompson (pedal steel guitar, keys), Brennan Pilkington (drums), Simon Wright (bass), and Nicholas Dyson (trumpet), songwriter Ben Wilson records as That's the Spirit. "Orienteering" is one of those songs that seems perfect for an early-morning road trip through the countryside. The folky pop songs on the band's debut album (Staying Places) are held together by gorgeous production, intricate arrangements and a travel-based theme that Wilson says was made for "explorers and armchair travelers alike" — and was inspired by "misadventures as much as adventures." Like so many great journeys, "Orienteering" begins with a quiet moment of introspection and finishes with loud, rocking catharsis. Alongside bandmates Tom Thompson (pedal steel guitar, keys), Brennan Pilkington (drums), Simon Wright (bass), and Nicholas Dyson (trumpet), songwriter Ben Wilson records as That's the Spirit. "Orienteering" is one of those songs that seems perfect for an early-morning road trip through the countryside. The folky pop songs on the band's debut album (Staying Places) are held together by gorgeous production, intricate arrangements and a travel-based theme that Wilson says was made for "explorers and armchair travelers alike" — and was inspired by "misadventures as much as adventures." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24653170 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:15:34 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24642925-Salim-Nourallah-Be-Here-Now Salim Nourallah is a Dallas, Texas-based singer-songwriter and producer who crafts simply constructed songs tinged with wistful and evocative lyrics. Nourallah's last album Snowing In My Heart got some attention thanks to the single "Don't Be Afraid" which appeared on HBO's acclaimed series The Wire. But now Nourallah has returned with his fourth solo album Constellation, a tight collection of music of joyful indie pop melodies written and recorded with songwriter and producer Billy Harvey. The album also features a guest appearance from Austin musician Bob Schneider. Take a listen to this cut "Be Here Now," a perfect little love song about embracing moments of happiness. Salim Nourallah is a Dallas, Texas-based singer-songwriter and producer who crafts simply constructed songs tinged with wistful and evocative lyrics. Nourallah's last album Snowing In My Heart got some attention thanks to the single "Don't Be Afraid" which appeared on HBO's acclaimed series The Wire. But now Nourallah has returned with his fourth solo album Constellation, a tight collection of music of joyful indie pop melodies written and recorded with songwriter and producer Billy Harvey. The album also features a guest appearance from Austin musician Bob Schneider. Take a listen to this cut "Be Here Now," a perfect little love song about embracing moments of happiness. Salim Nourallah is a Dallas, Texas-based singer-songwriter and producer who crafts simply constructed songs tinged with wistful and evocative lyrics. Nourallah's last album Snowing In My Heart got some attention thanks to the single "Don't Be Afraid" which appeared on HBO's acclaimed series The Wire. But now Nourallah has returned with his fourth solo album Constellation, a tight collection of music of joyful indie pop melodies written and recorded with songwriter and producer Billy Harvey. The album also features a guest appearance from Austin musician Bob Schneider. Take a listen to this cut "Be Here Now," a perfect little love song about embracing moments of happiness. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24642925 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:35:32 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24622483-Math-The-Band-Tour-de-Friends Bonkers. There's no better word to describe the Rhode Island-based duo Math the Band. Kevin Steinhauser and Justine Mainville are a couple who make music with reckless abandon. In fact, the two play with such intensity during live shows, they've reportedly suffered seven broken bones and multiple stitches from thrashing around. Now that's a show. This cut is called "Tour de Friends," from Math the Band's new CD, 'Don't Worry.' Bonkers. There's no better word to describe the Rhode Island-based duo Math the Band. Kevin Steinhauser and Justine Mainville are a couple who make music with reckless abandon. In fact, the two play with such intensity during live shows, they've reportedly suffered seven broken bones and multiple stitches from thrashing around. Now that's a show. This cut is called "Tour de Friends," from Math the Band's new CD, 'Don't Worry.' Bonkers. There's no better word to describe the Rhode Island-based duo Math the Band. Kevin Steinhauser and Justine Mainville are a couple who make music with reckless abandon. In fact, the two play with such intensity during live shows, they've reportedly suffered seven broken bones and multiple stitches from thrashing around. Now that's a show. This cut is called "Tour de Friends," from Math the Band's new CD, 'Don't Worry.' tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24622483 Thu, 28 May 2009 13:24:50 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24611486-Paul-and-the-Patients-Well-Done-You-World I've whined a lot over the years about how bad I think pop music was in the '80s, only to find myself liking new bands today that sound an awful lot like groups from 25 years ago — or that at least borrow heavily from that period. Add Paul & The Patients to the list. A quintet from Brooklyn, it doesn't crib entirely from the '80s; in fact, the group's sound is really fresh. But there's an unmistakable '80s ring to the guitars and some of the melodies on the band's new EP, To the Lions. Give a listen to this song and see what you think. It's called "Well Done You World." I've whined a lot over the years about how bad I think pop music was in the '80s, only to find myself liking new bands today that sound an awful lot like groups from 25 years ago — or that at least borrow heavily from that period. Add Paul & The Patients to the list. A quintet from Brooklyn, it doesn't crib entirely from the '80s; in fact, the group's sound is really fresh. But there's an unmistakable '80s ring to the guitars and some of the melodies on the band's new EP, To the Lions. Give a listen to this song and see what you think. It's called "Well Done You World." I've whined a lot over the years about how bad I think pop music was in the '80s, only to find myself liking new bands today that sound an awful lot like groups from 25 years ago — or that at least borrow heavily from that period. Add Paul & The Patients to the list. A quintet from Brooklyn, it doesn't crib entirely from the '80s; in fact, the group's sound is really fresh. But there's an unmistakable '80s ring to the guitars and some of the melodies on the band's new EP, To the Lions. Give a listen to this song and see what you think. It's called "Well Done You World." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24611486 Tue, 26 May 2009 14:44:51 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24598746-James-Yuill-You-Always-Do Anyone who's paid much attention to this blog, or to All Songs Considered, knows that I'm a shameless sap for lo-fi, softly sung neo-folk songs. Think M. Ward, Sam Beam of Iron & Wine or Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. So when you listen to today's Second Stage track from singer James Yuill, you'll immediately hear the appeal. Anyone who's paid much attention to this blog, or to All Songs Considered, knows that I'm a shameless sap for lo-fi, softly sung neo-folk songs. Think M. Ward, Sam Beam of Iron & Wine or Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. So when you listen to today's Second Stage track from singer James Yuill, you'll immediately hear the appeal. Anyone who's paid much attention to this blog, or to All Songs Considered, knows that I'm a shameless sap for lo-fi, softly sung neo-folk songs. Think M. Ward, Sam Beam of Iron & Wine or Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. So when you listen to today's Second Stage track from singer James Yuill, you'll immediately hear the appeal. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24598746 Fri, 22 May 2009 23:20:04 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24598640-Ice-Palace-Phonebook-Pillow I love bands that can make dreary music that's full of anguish, but somehow still really catchy. That's what drew me to a group out of Minneapolis, Minn. called Ice Palace. The title of the band's latest CD, Wonder Subtly Crushing Us, sort of says everything you need to know about the music. I love bands that can make dreary music that's full of anguish, but somehow still really catchy. That's what drew me to a group out of Minneapolis, Minn. called Ice Palace. The title of the band's latest CD, Wonder Subtly Crushing Us, sort of says everything you need to know about the music. I love bands that can make dreary music that's full of anguish, but somehow still really catchy. That's what drew me to a group out of Minneapolis, Minn. called Ice Palace. The title of the band's latest CD, Wonder Subtly Crushing Us, sort of says everything you need to know about the music. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24598640 Fri, 22 May 2009 19:50:22 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24557530-Emily-Jane-White-Hole-In-The-Middle Emily Jane White, an acoustic San Francisco-based singer-songwriter with a dark streak, has the perfect voice: a coarse but beautifully aged alto soaked in rye. "Hole In The Middle" is from her latest CD, the appropriately titled 'Dark Undercoat,' a beautifully produced collection of songs that gives you shivers, and one I'll be returning to many times this year. Emily Jane White, an acoustic San Francisco-based singer-songwriter with a dark streak, has the perfect voice: a coarse but beautifully aged alto soaked in rye. "Hole In The Middle" is from her latest CD, the appropriately titled 'Dark Undercoat,' a beautifully produced collection of songs that gives you shivers, and one I'll be returning to many times this year. Emily Jane White, an acoustic San Francisco-based singer-songwriter with a dark streak, has the perfect voice: a coarse but beautifully aged alto soaked in rye. "Hole In The Middle" is from her latest CD, the appropriately titled 'Dark Undercoat,' a beautifully produced collection of songs that gives you shivers, and one I'll be returning to many times this year. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-14,24557530 Thu, 14 May 2009 14:21:01 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24557531-Lissy-Trullie-Self-Taught-Learner Lissy Trullie makes smart, off-kilter guitar-pop with lots of swagger and catchy hooks. The band is fronted by Lizzy McChesney, a petite, leather-clad songwriter who sings with a meaty growl. She's originally from Washington, D.C., but now lives in New York, where she spends time performing, recording and modeling. Her face has graced the pages of Elle, SOMA and Jalouse. Lissy Trullie makes smart, off-kilter guitar-pop with lots of swagger and catchy hooks. The band is fronted by Lizzy McChesney, a petite, leather-clad songwriter who sings with a meaty growl. She's originally from Washington, D.C., but now lives in New York, where she spends time performing, recording and modeling. Her face has graced the pages of Elle, SOMA and Jalouse. Lissy Trullie makes smart, off-kilter guitar-pop with lots of swagger and catchy hooks. The band is fronted by Lizzy McChesney, a petite, leather-clad songwriter who sings with a meaty growl. She's originally from Washington, D.C., but now lives in New York, where she spends time performing, recording and modeling. Her face has graced the pages of Elle, SOMA and Jalouse. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-12,24557531 Tue, 12 May 2009 12:36:32 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24557533-Woods-To-Clean When the band Woods started out, it was just two guys making largely improvisational music, with a rotating cast of guest musicians who referred to themselves as "woodists." Jeremy Earl and Christian DeRoeck say they've since figured out how to craft a melody and wield a tambourine, but their music still has a beautiful clumsiness to it, as though the group's members are playing with joyful abandon, without worrying about it all falling apart. It's a refreshing, innocent sound you can really hear on this track, from the band's fourth and latest CD, 'Songs of Shame.' This one is called "To Clean." When the band Woods started out, it was just two guys making largely improvisational music, with a rotating cast of guest musicians who referred to themselves as "woodists." Jeremy Earl and Christian DeRoeck say they've since figured out how to craft a melody and wield a tambourine, but their music still has a beautiful clumsiness to it, as though the group's members are playing with joyful abandon, without worrying about it all falling apart. It's a refreshing, innocent sound you can really hear on this track, from the band's fourth and latest CD, 'Songs of Shame.' This one is called "To Clean." When the band Woods started out, it was just two guys making largely improvisational music, with a rotating cast of guest musicians who referred to themselves as "woodists." Jeremy Earl and Christian DeRoeck say they've since figured out how to craft a melody and wield a tambourine, but their music still has a beautiful clumsiness to it, as though the group's members are playing with joyful abandon, without worrying about it all falling apart. It's a refreshing, innocent sound you can really hear on this track, from the band's fourth and latest CD, 'Songs of Shame.' This one is called "To Clean." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24557533 Fri, 08 May 2009 12:33:14 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24557536-Fantasmes-A-Sinister-Garden Fantasmes is a quartet from Puerto Rico, featuring the songs of frontman Mario Negron. The band describes its music as "shoegaze, indie, Hawaiian" and there's a nice, moody dreaminess to the music that I love. Fantasmes' debut album is called The Reveller, and this track is titled"A Sinister Garden." Fantasmes is a quartet from Puerto Rico, featuring the songs of frontman Mario Negron. The band describes its music as "shoegaze, indie, Hawaiian" and there's a nice, moody dreaminess to the music that I love. Fantasmes' debut album is called The Reveller, and this track is titled"A Sinister Garden." Fantasmes is a quartet from Puerto Rico, featuring the songs of frontman Mario Negron. The band describes its music as "shoegaze, indie, Hawaiian" and there's a nice, moody dreaminess to the music that I love. Fantasmes' debut album is called The Reveller, and this track is titled"A Sinister Garden." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24557536 Fri, 08 May 2009 11:23:16 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24525224-Lucy-Bland-Sea-Level Lucy Bland's debut, full-length release, Down to Sea Level, is a soul-warming balm for the endlessly rainy days of their hometown Seattle, Wash. Delicate, electronic beeps and pops mingle with melodic strings and singer Cat Biell's cozy vocals. It's the sonic equivalent of lazing in a gently swaying hammock, under a cloudless day at the beach. Lucy Bland's debut, full-length release, Down to Sea Level, is a soul-warming balm for the endlessly rainy days of their hometown Seattle, Wash. Delicate, electronic beeps and pops mingle with melodic strings and singer Cat Biell's cozy vocals. It's the sonic equivalent of lazing in a gently swaying hammock, under a cloudless day at the beach. Lucy Bland's debut, full-length release, Down to Sea Level, is a soul-warming balm for the endlessly rainy days of their hometown Seattle, Wash. Delicate, electronic beeps and pops mingle with melodic strings and singer Cat Biell's cozy vocals. It's the sonic equivalent of lazing in a gently swaying hammock, under a cloudless day at the beach. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24525224 Fri, 01 May 2009 13:07:11 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24520535-The-Accidental-Wolves When artists from different bands collaborate on a new project, they usually (or at least hopefully) come up with a completely different and surprising sound — something outside their comfort zone. In the case of the newly formed collective The Accidental, the results aren't terribly surprising; but they are no less compelling. The group of musicians from several British experimental folk groups have a new album of, well, experimental folk. It's not new territory for the band, but it's a cozy, inspired collection. When artists from different bands collaborate on a new project, they usually (or at least hopefully) come up with a completely different and surprising sound — something outside their comfort zone. In the case of the newly formed collective The Accidental, the results aren't terribly surprising; but they are no less compelling. The group of musicians from several British experimental folk groups have a new album of, well, experimental folk. It's not new territory for the band, but it's a cozy, inspired collection. When artists from different bands collaborate on a new project, they usually (or at least hopefully) come up with a completely different and surprising sound — something outside their comfort zone. In the case of the newly formed collective The Accidental, the results aren't terribly surprising; but they are no less compelling. The group of musicians from several British experimental folk groups have a new album of, well, experimental folk. It's not new territory for the band, but it's a cozy, inspired collection. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24520535 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:11:42 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24520536-The-Woods-Baleen-Plate-Lullaby For their self-titled, debut release, Tallahassee, Fla. band The Woods decided to package all the CDs in the pages of old books. With an initial "pressing" of just 40 discs, the group glued together the pages of used thrift-store books, cut a hole for the CDs and stamped the band's name on the cover with a typesetting machine. It's the same kind of inspired care they took with the music itself. The Woods is an enchanting collection of songs rooted in acoustic folk music, with pleasantly unpredictable turns toward more experimental soundscapes. For their self-titled, debut release, Tallahassee, Fla. band The Woods decided to package all the CDs in the pages of old books. With an initial "pressing" of just 40 discs, the group glued together the pages of used thrift-store books, cut a hole for the CDs and stamped the band's name on the cover with a typesetting machine. It's the same kind of inspired care they took with the music itself. The Woods is an enchanting collection of songs rooted in acoustic folk music, with pleasantly unpredictable turns toward more experimental soundscapes. For their self-titled, debut release, Tallahassee, Fla. band The Woods decided to package all the CDs in the pages of old books. With an initial "pressing" of just 40 discs, the group glued together the pages of used thrift-store books, cut a hole for the CDs and stamped the band's name on the cover with a typesetting machine. It's the same kind of inspired care they took with the music itself. The Woods is an enchanting collection of songs rooted in acoustic folk music, with pleasantly unpredictable turns toward more experimental soundscapes. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24520536 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:20:12 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24517674-Brokenkites-Prelude A fugue state is a kind of selective amnesia brought on by traumatic events. As the title for the new CD from Brokenkites, Fugue State is a digital world of glitchy electronica, populated by lonely, disillusioned and isolated people. "Fugue State has a medical definition as well as a musical one," says Brokenkites frontman James Willard. "I like the concept that music is directly related to mood or mental state." A fugue state is a kind of selective amnesia brought on by traumatic events. As the title for the new CD from Brokenkites, Fugue State is a digital world of glitchy electronica, populated by lonely, disillusioned and isolated people. "Fugue State has a medical definition as well as a musical one," says Brokenkites frontman James Willard. "I like the concept that music is directly related to mood or mental state." A fugue state is a kind of selective amnesia brought on by traumatic events. As the title for the new CD from Brokenkites, Fugue State is a digital world of glitchy electronica, populated by lonely, disillusioned and isolated people. "Fugue State has a medical definition as well as a musical one," says Brokenkites frontman James Willard. "I like the concept that music is directly related to mood or mental state." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-28,24517674 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:17:46 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24512288-Ghosty-Dumbo-Wins-Again The Lawrence, KS group Ghosty has shown tremendous growth since releasing its 2005 debut, Grow Up or Sleep In. The band's new follow-up, Answers, out now on Oxblood records, is richly produced and more polished with inspired song craft. The Lawrence, KS group Ghosty has shown tremendous growth since releasing its 2005 debut, Grow Up or Sleep In. The band's new follow-up, Answers, out now on Oxblood records, is richly produced and more polished with inspired song craft. The Lawrence, KS group Ghosty has shown tremendous growth since releasing its 2005 debut, Grow Up or Sleep In. The band's new follow-up, Answers, out now on Oxblood records, is richly produced and more polished with inspired song craft. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24512288 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:16:07 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24512289-Ghosty-Dumbo-Wins-Again The Lawrence, KS group Ghosty has shown tremendous growth since releasing its 2005 debut, Grow Up or Sleep In. The band's new follow-up, Answers, out now on Oxblood records, is richly produced and more polished with inspired song craft. The Lawrence, KS group Ghosty has shown tremendous growth since releasing its 2005 debut, Grow Up or Sleep In. The band's new follow-up, Answers, out now on Oxblood records, is richly produced and more polished with inspired song craft. The Lawrence, KS group Ghosty has shown tremendous growth since releasing its 2005 debut, Grow Up or Sleep In. The band's new follow-up, Answers, out now on Oxblood records, is richly produced and more polished with inspired song craft. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24512289 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:20:54 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24499683-The-Peekers-Your-Morning-Toast According to John Christopher Martin, the band The Peekers "started out as four friends just wanting to escape" and make music together. Now six members strong, the Shreveport, Louisiana-based group makes delightfully nostalgic and utterly charming pop music that combines their varying musical backgrounds and talents. According to John Christopher Martin, the band The Peekers "started out as four friends just wanting to escape" and make music together. Now six members strong, the Shreveport, Louisiana-based group makes delightfully nostalgic and utterly charming pop music that combines their varying musical backgrounds and talents. According to John Christopher Martin, the band The Peekers "started out as four friends just wanting to escape" and make music together. Now six members strong, the Shreveport, Louisiana-based group makes delightfully nostalgic and utterly charming pop music that combines their varying musical backgrounds and talents. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24499683 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:06:23 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24495347-The-Lava-Children-Firefly In addition to a lengthy and diverse list of musicians like The Kinks, Brian Eno, Nirvana, and The Sugarcubes, Sherri West and Taylor Clark of Tulsa, Oklahoma's The Lava Children cite "mythology, perverted fairy tales, nature, and kitty cats" as influences for their upbeat, funky, and varied sound. In addition to a lengthy and diverse list of musicians like The Kinks, Brian Eno, Nirvana, and The Sugarcubes, Sherri West and Taylor Clark of Tulsa, Oklahoma's The Lava Children cite "mythology, perverted fairy tales, nature, and kitty cats" as influences for their upbeat, funky, and varied sound. In addition to a lengthy and diverse list of musicians like The Kinks, Brian Eno, Nirvana, and The Sugarcubes, Sherri West and Taylor Clark of Tulsa, Oklahoma's The Lava Children cite "mythology, perverted fairy tales, nature, and kitty cats" as influences for their upbeat, funky, and varied sound. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24495347 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:33:15 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24488884-Aaron-Stout-Fountain-of-Youth Aaron Stout is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY who makes ethereal, lo-fi psychedelic folk. His first full-length release is Queens Live In Caskets, a largely homemade album out on Monotreme Records. Stout says the name of the album is arbitrary, but hopefully conveys the spontaneous, stream of conscience nature of his work. Aaron Stout is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY who makes ethereal, lo-fi psychedelic folk. His first full-length release is Queens Live In Caskets, a largely homemade album out on Monotreme Records. Stout says the name of the album is arbitrary, but hopefully conveys the spontaneous, stream of conscience nature of his work. Aaron Stout is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY who makes ethereal, lo-fi psychedelic folk. His first full-length release is Queens Live In Caskets, a largely homemade album out on Monotreme Records. Stout says the name of the album is arbitrary, but hopefully conveys the spontaneous, stream of conscience nature of his work. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24488884 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:17:29 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24482507-Autopilot-Is-For-Lovers-Come-Now The music of Portland, Oregon-based, five-piece group Autopilot is for Lovers is anything but conventional. But vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Adrienne Hatkin admits that when she was a kid, she shied away from "anything that wasn't totally mainstream" and wouldn't touch her father's records. Now, Hatkin embraces eccentricities and looks to capture a sense of magical realism in her music. The music of Portland, Oregon-based, five-piece group Autopilot is for Lovers is anything but conventional. But vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Adrienne Hatkin admits that when she was a kid, she shied away from "anything that wasn't totally mainstream" and wouldn't touch her father's records. Now, Hatkin embraces eccentricities and looks to capture a sense of magical realism in her music. The music of Portland, Oregon-based, five-piece group Autopilot is for Lovers is anything but conventional. But vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Adrienne Hatkin admits that when she was a kid, she shied away from "anything that wasn't totally mainstream" and wouldn't touch her father's records. Now, Hatkin embraces eccentricities and looks to capture a sense of magical realism in her music. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24482507 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:14:41 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24476619-Greater-California-All-The-Colors Hailing from Long Beach, Calif. the aptly named five-piece, Greater California, makes music that is delightfully nostalgic, hopeful, and a bit retro. The instrumentation is bright but woozy with subtle traces of psychedelia, and the vocals are equally distant and dreamy and often refer to things in the past. The song "It's Great," in particular, sounds like it was meant to accompany some epic cinematic moment with a sullen protagonist who silently comes to a significant realization. Hailing from Long Beach, Calif. the aptly named five-piece, Greater California, makes music that is delightfully nostalgic, hopeful, and a bit retro. The instrumentation is bright but woozy with subtle traces of psychedelia, and the vocals are equally distant and dreamy and often refer to things in the past. The song "It's Great," in particular, sounds like it was meant to accompany some epic cinematic moment with a sullen protagonist who silently comes to a significant realization. Hailing from Long Beach, Calif. the aptly named five-piece, Greater California, makes music that is delightfully nostalgic, hopeful, and a bit retro. The instrumentation is bright but woozy with subtle traces of psychedelia, and the vocals are equally distant and dreamy and often refer to things in the past. The song "It's Great," in particular, sounds like it was meant to accompany some epic cinematic moment with a sullen protagonist who silently comes to a significant realization. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24476619 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:25:08 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24465097-Speck-Mountain-Angela Impressed by her hair and her involvement with the Kraut Rock fan club, bassist Karl Briedrick confesses he initially met vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Maire-Claire Balabanian on Facebook in 2005 while the two were both students at NYU, and it wasn't long before the two started playing music together. While the duo's debut release, Summer Above, has more of an innocent vibe, their newest album, Some Sweet Relief is more textured and mysterious than its predecessor and begs to be unpacked. Impressed by her hair and her involvement with the Kraut Rock fan club, bassist Karl Briedrick confesses he initially met vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Maire-Claire Balabanian on Facebook in 2005 while the two were both students at NYU, and it wasn't long before the two started playing music together. While the duo's debut release, Summer Above, has more of an innocent vibe, their newest album, Some Sweet Relief is more textured and mysterious than its predecessor and begs to be unpacked. Impressed by her hair and her involvement with the Kraut Rock fan club, bassist Karl Briedrick confesses he initially met vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Maire-Claire Balabanian on Facebook in 2005 while the two were both students at NYU, and it wasn't long before the two started playing music together. While the duo's debut release, Summer Above, has more of an innocent vibe, their newest album, Some Sweet Relief is more textured and mysterious than its predecessor and begs to be unpacked. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24465097 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:15:09 -0700 no NPR: Second Stage from All Songs Considered Podcast