Binge Post...Andrew Bird, Young the Giant, Walk the Moon

    Been a while. Gonna give props to a couple albums at once because I don't have time to write up several posts separately lately. First, Andrew Bird, if you don't know him check out his TED talk here. Love his music! The release is an EP titled, I Want to See Pulaski at Night (Nov. 12, 2013). You might be able to hear it on his website still, here. The main idea of the seven track album is the song, "Pulaski at Night", which gave breath to the other music on the album. Some tracks are epilogues or simply instrumental musical ideas. All quite pleasing to listen to, as if one was enjoying a warm summer evening out on the porch with the sound of crickets. Overly atmospheric description? I do not think so. Check out "Pulaski at Night", my favorite song, over under 'Monthly Sample Tracks' with it's soaring counter melody in the strings. Tags-Indie Folk, Indie Rock

    The next album I've been sampling a lot is by Young the Giant, namely their first and self-titled album, Young the Giant (2010). But, they do also have a new album that came out, Mind Over Matter, in January of this year. Once I listen to that more, perhaps you'll see it up here too. Young the Giant strikes me as your average indie rock band, but found a uniquely smooth ambient leaning style bordering on feel good island music with a good portion of this album that appeals to me. I enjoy the singers voice too and find their simple hooks and melodies memorable. That and the sweet album artwork! Check out the peppy song "Your Side". Tags-Indie Rock

    Lastly, a post-punk, dance rock band for you: Walk the Moon, with their also self-titled album, Walk the Moon (2012). I find their music somewhat brash and constantly driving, but it reminds me a bit of Two Door Cinema Club...maybe throw in Everything Everything and the voice of the singer from Clock Opera? You get the picture if you know those groups. I cannot even say this is one album that will stick in my playlist long, but I'm throwing it out at you for you to decide. It might be too New Wave for me. Listen to "Tightrope". Tags-Post-punk, dance-punk, new wave, indie pop