Time for another little list of tips. Since I have a soft spot for Scots and their music, here are a top five of awesomeness:
- The Blue Nile with the album Hats was imprinted on me as a kid and I wont bother analizing why I find it great. When I listen to it now it so obviously comes from a different time. That sound is such an early nineties thing, but the songs are, to me at least, timeless.
- The Twilight Sad I've pushed for before so I will just say that they have an album coming out early 2012 which I am really looking forward to.
- King Creosote is someone I'd describe as creative and uneven. The album Bombshell is an exceptionally sweet treat for the ears though without much experimentation going on. Just solid songs and fun, honest lyrics.
- Frightened Rabbit, with the album Midnight Organ Fight, are beyond amazing. Just listen to it. Lyrics are sharp and grimy at times, beautiful at other times. Great singer. Fantastic music.
- Finally, Mogwai. Staying on top of their game and making instrumental music that never gets dull or repetitve. Stellar.
Here are the links:
http://open.spotify.com/track/5QdCF787uW936z4VVwxoqP
http://open.spotify.com/track/18Z7Ehcka2EmyD1ugCimvQ
http://open.spotify.com/track/73DeoMexuW8pe79TbhSyAP
http://open.spotify.com/track/6CLeKKBEbzeCLZuT8qj3F0
http://open.spotify.com/track/3aJwMPwAwlFZLn2gpn3oPV
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Love the underdog
Here my next top 5 (not in order). Let's call it Top 5 artists that deserve a larger audience (well, I think.. I am of course writing from my Swedish perspective and maybe elsewheres they get what they deserve)
Ani Fuckin Difranco: The definition of indie who's lyrical genious is baffling. She's got a ton of amazing stuff in the back catalogue. Here's just one.
http://open.spotify.com/track/4CRwUrxl1d2OY0ESytmD3W
A Fine Frenzy. Redhead with sensational voice and great songs. Her two albums are among my most played and even though it's real easy on the ears I've never heard a note played on the radio etc.. I think she might be releasing something new in a while.
http://open.spotify.com/track/67FFfz4XGUhgU4cBNGmliy
Jeff Harms. A lo-fi multitalent with great voice and a soft, sweet sound. Fun, smart lyrics.
http://open.spotify.com/track/4rNGsMRNYmvpRTc9b8tYlG
The Twilight Sad. I'm gonna make a top list of scotish artists soon and I will push for tTS again. I think they're amazing, but then I have a thing for the accent. A bit rough and noisy, but give it a few listens and I think you'll come round. I recommend you start with downloading their free acoustic ep by signing up for a mailing list at http://thetwilightsadblog.blogspot.com/.
Or listen to this; http://open.spotify.com/track/5s8T7OGQeKYanhmG4ma4gv
Call him Rasmus Kellerman or Tiger Lou. In my opinion the coolest singer/songwriter out of sweden. Great arrangements and studio work. A totally overlooked genious. And if you have a chance to catch him live, like Nike; Just Do It. Here he is in a great video (w crappy quality) http://youtu.be/4Nps8w2HkMU
AntiPop Consortium. I know it's a top FIVE, and I suspect you all are into guitar-based music but when it comes to deserving a bigger audience I can vouch for ATP. Spearhead hip hop, which takes time to love but it is Oh So WORTH IT. When they came to play Stockholm there were some 50 guys and gals in the audience which I could hardly believe. Best kept secret. Oh, and they're on Spotify both as Antipop Consortium and Anti-pop Consortium (sigh..) Here's a taste: http://open.spotify.com/track/3rIJdvgxWOzhGOxhlq4mRW
Look what you have done
You're on your own
You said you fail to care
I love The Twilight Sad because I love the Scottish accent and I have a tendency to favour depressing musical flavours. I have no idea what the lyrics are about, but they don't paint a very happy picture.
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