Birdcloud
“Cool Christmas” Single
Stream or Purchase

After listening to the debut EP from Birdcloud a ridiculous amount of times I assumed I knew what I was in for when it came to their Christmas single; acoustic instruments, somewhat country-esque vocals and ridiculous lyrics. While it seemed like a safe assumption it’s definitely off the mark – the song is downright maniacal. It’s basically the song version of this.

I realize that Christmas tracks might seem a bit tiring this close to Thanksgiving but this one should have a special place in your collection. What other song will have you screaming along about getting a Titanic DVD or a basketball goal? Absolutely ridiculous and just the right amount of abrasive mania.

Zach Vinson
The Streets Will Turn to Streams
Available Physically or Digitally

I’ve always thought the term “Pop Music” came with an unwarranted negative connotation. I can understand swaying from music that is popular because it was designed to be that way (and, thus, tricking you into enjoying it) but honest music meant to evoke an upbeat feeling, wrapped in catchy lyrics and an overall good vibe is nothing to steer clear of. Zach Vinson’s The Streets Will Turn to Streams is, to me, pop music. Tracks like “Seep”, “Left Hands” or “Holy Fiber” are hard to listen to without a bit of head bobbing and a smirk. There are also a handful of more melancholy tracks but it’s that balance with the more energized tracks that makes it all work.

Download “Left Hands”

Podcast: Download

Subscribe: RSS

Jessie Baylin
Pleasure Center EP
Available Digitally

I’ll be honest, when I saw The Silver Seas tweet about Jessie Baylin I had no idea who she was or what this new free EP was all about. Turns out, it’s a five song EP of covers ranging from Sonic Youth to Fleetwood Mac produced by Richard Swift recorded on four track cassette over the past few days. If that’s not a recipe for piquing my interest I don’t know what is. So, you can go learn more about her, as I did, or just dive straight into the EP.