Joe D’Amico – “Where Does the Time Go?”

Sometimes you just need a good pop song.  Enter Philadelphia’s Joe D’Amico.

D’Amico just recently released his album A Short Time’s a Long Time introducing the world to his own blend of acoustic, folk, Americanism.  The album is filled with laid back tracks that could be comfortable on 70’s am radio or floating around the blogosphere today.

One of the highlights is a track called “Where Does the Time Go?”  Listening to it, I can’t help but be reminded of one of my favorite singer-songwriter Josh Rouse.  With sunny melodies and grooving bass, “Where Does the Time Go?” is a perfect throwback track to the glory days of pop music.  Before the Twitter, or the Internet when good music simply made you feel good.  What more do you need?

Mount Moriah – “Younger Days”

Came across a new track from alt. country rockers Mount Moriah off their upcoming album Miracle Temple.

The track is called “Younger Days,” and I have to say it has me really excited about the album.  I think everyone needs a little Americana in their life, and I really love the interplay between the voices of Heather McEntire and Jenks Miller.  It reminds me of the glory days of Whiskeytown when Caitlin Carey played off the voice of Ryan Adams.  Just exquesite to listen to.

Enjoy the track below, and look out for the album next week.

Sugardrum – “Bubbleclouds”

I realize that I have totally been neglecting my blog the last few weeks.  Life has just been crazy, which makes me so sorry for taking so long to share this track from an artist named Sugardrum.

Sugardrum is multi-instrument virtuoso Nigel Bunner of England, and he describes his music on his website as “acoustic storytelling songs.”  Bunner really does focus in on the lost art of music as story telling.  As so many artists are focused on the bigger pictures and making sure all the notes are in the right place, Sugardrum is more about entertaining his listeners with what he has to say,and the beautiful music he builds around it.

The track “Bubble Clouds,” appears on his newest EP Where Once Were Roads which has just been re-released.  Filled with gently strummed acoustic guitar and soft harmonies, Sugardrum reminds of some other high quality folk acts like Badly Drawn Boy and Sufjan Stevens.  One of the best parts of the song though have to be the music video, featuring a “home-made” video game  that goes perfectly with the song.  Make sure to watch it below.

Postal Service – “A Tattered Line of String”

As promised, there will be two new songs on the reissue of Postal Service’s classic album Give Up.  One of those tracks was released today via SubPop’s Youtube channel.  Check it out below.

My Bloody Valentine – “Soon (Christian Strobe Remix)

With all the twitter and web clatter of the brilliant new My Bloody Valentine release m b v, I thought I’d share a little remix I found of the track “Soon,” off of the iconic album Loveless.  It’s from German producer Christian Strobe, and it takes the original shoegaze track and puts a little dance into it.

You can definitely still hear the bones of the original track, but fleshed out with some dance synths and kick drum.  I especially like the lead out at the very end.  Not a bad way to celebrate the return of one of indie rocks most influential bands.

Iron and Wine – “Lovers’ Revolution”

I have to say I was pretty excited to see a new Iron and Wine track up on Soundcloud today.  It has been a long time since Kiss Each Other Clean came out, and you never know what approach Samuel Beam is going to take.

The new track, “Lovers’ Revolution” is what I can only call a jazz piece.  Filled with smoky horns, some chords beat out of a piano, and Beam backed up by some female vocals.  There’s even an improvised trumpet solo.

So is the next Iron and Wine album going to be a jazz influenced album?  Who knows, but it’s definitely an interesting approach.  Guess will have to wait until April 16 when Ghost on Ghost drops.