Song Of The Moment

It has been a while since I added a song to Song Of The Moment (top).  When I heard Jai Paul's "BTSTU," I could not stop playing it.  It has a crazy good beat, and his vocals fit so well.  I am excited to see what this young artist has in store.  For now, enjoy "BTSTU."
Jai Paul - BTSTU by TILLS

Tell Me Something Good

This was a close second for album of the week.  Jessica Lea Mayfield's sophomore album, Tell Me, is one that I had been waiting for for a long time as well.  Her first album is one of my favorites.  It's thick with melancholy love loss and beautifully sad yet singable lyrics.  I knew repeating something that personal and dark may be impossible, and it was.  Tell Me is a large departure from With Blasphemy So Heartfelt.  Some of it a good departure and some if not.  The album is a good album, but in comparison, falls a bit short from her previous work.  She dabbles in some harder rock and some funk, but her best stuff comes in the back half of the album, when she comes back to her melancholy goodness.  She just does it so well. Enjoy Jessica's Tell Me.
Jessica Lea Mayfield by Erica Martin

Album Of The Week

Deer Tick, Dawes, and Delta Spirit fans rejoice!  Middle Brother has arrived.  The super group no one knows about.  These guys (John, Taylor, and Matt) have each their own talented bands, but are the clear brains of their individual operations. They have left their respective bands to form Middle Brother. A folk rock band with some serious power. I have been excited for this album for some time.  When I finally got to hear it, it was exactly what I was hoping for.  Each of their bands have their flaws, but Middle Brother shows each at their best. I am not saying the album is flawless, but it is the best Deer Tick, Dawes, or Delta Spirit album yet.  Enjoy Middle Brother Middle Brother. If you want the hit, jump to "Million Dollar Bill."
Middle Brother by TILLS

Dostoyevsky Would Be Proud

Well, maybe not.  But he may have enjoyed Fathers Be Kind, the new EP from Seattle's Ivan & Alyosha. These guys have one album to their name from 2009 and have gotten a lot of cred from playing at SXSW.  Their new EP shows their great potential, and now's the time to get on board. Their style is some good, easy going, alternative, folk, acoustic rock.  Take a few, sit, and listen to Fathers Be Kind.  If nothing else, it will provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing 20 minutes.

It'sThe Return

Well that wasn't so bad.  About a year or two ago, TV on the Radio stated they were going their separate ways.  I was discouraged, as they make some great music and I was definitely going to miss it.  But, they are back already.  About the same wait time for normal album.  There were some highlights from their hiatus as Rain Machine and Maximum Balloon both came out (albums from Kyp Malone and Dave Sitek, respectively). I am psyched for the new album, Nine Types of Light.  While we wait, enjoy the album's first release "Will Do."
TV On The Radio - Will Do by Interscope Records

Home Sweet Home

"Hometown Hero" was one of my favorite songs of last year.  I loved it when it was Adele's "Hometown Glory."  Big K.R.I.T. just did his thing to it, and it worked out to be just as good.  Came across this video on yourtru.ly the other day.  Love live video, so it deserved a post.  Here is Big K.R.I.T.'s "Hometown Hero," and Adele's "Hometown Glory," for the heck of it.

Yourstru.ly Presents: BIG K.R.I.T. & Grillade "Hometown Hero" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

ADELE - Hometown Glory by user7023811

Family Affair

Akron/Family is an inconsistent band in my book.  Their previous album, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free, was one of my favorite albums when it came out.  I dig their loud to soft, hard hitting, sometimes electronic, rock. If you have ever heard an Akron/Family album they tend to go back and forth between styles and sounds.  Their new album does not differ too much from that recipe.  The difference here is that some of it jsut doesn't amount to their previous work.  That being said, some tracks do stand out.  Here is what I gathered from S/T II: The Cosmic Birth And Journey Of Shinju TNT (yes, that is the album title). My go to song at this point is "So It Goes." Also enjoy "Another Sky."

Akron/Family - So It Goes

Akron/Family - Another Sky by FBi Radio

Album of the Week

Radiohead returns, with a usual success.  This year's album is The King of Limbs. This time around, they delved into the electronic side of the band.  Well, more than usual I would say.  Most of the album is almost Beck-ian.  A lot of chaos turned into a enjoyable beats.  Sometimes it may be overwhelming, but Thom's voice, as usual, carries you through.  Also, The King of Limbs is being called the first ever Newspaper Album... whatever that means.  Typical Radiohead, breaking new ground.  Here is their album streaming from soundcloud.  If you want to purchase the album, visit the albums home: TheKingOfLimbs.com


Radiohead - The King of Limbs by ThePEAK

Advantage, Blake

This English musician is getting some mixed reviews. Not sure if it's because of his style of music or some other personal reasons.  He rocks the dubstep, which is a silent type electronic rock sound.  It's different, but becoming more and more popular.  People like Burial have made it sound really good; others have made it sound really bad.  James Blake is right in the middle. He is adding great vocals to an other wise vocal-less style of music. His new self-titled album is out and has some great tracks.  My personal favorite is his cover of "Limit To Your Love," a Feist original. Although, "Wilhelm Scream" may be a better song.  I was going to post the tracks, but the videos add a little something to the music.  So enjoy the videos.  If you dig it, check out his album.

Bizness Rocks

tUnE-yArDs comes back with a new album this year. This side project of Merril Garbus is a unique sound.  Does take an open mind, but "Bizness" allows for easy access to her band.  The new album entitled WHOKILL  won't be out until April, so enjoy "Bizness" until then.

Tune-Yards - Bizness by top10