“The Outdoor Type” by A Grave With No Name // The Outdoor Type (2013)

Having always had a soft spot for The Lemonheads, I will always check out when someone drops a cover of the band’s work. This time around, I’m pleased to hear the cover coming from UK based lo-fi artist Alex Shields’ band, A Grave With No Name. If you’re unfamiliar with AGWNN, they released the gorgeous, sparse 2011 album, “Lower”, which was released on Daniel Blumberg’s (Yuck) label, Boiled Egg. Here, on this pretty, jangly cover of “The Outdoor Type”, you finally get the sense of what Shields’ work will sound like with a full fleshed out band, and it’s something pretty wonderful. Calling back to the alternative era of the original’s release, you get a worn-in, warm alt-country sound that feels like a fresh idea after all of these years away. Highly recommended. Click on over to AGWNN’s Soundcloud page for a download of the track. 

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“Origami” by A Grave With No Name // Online B-Sides (2012)

Last year, A Grave With No Name released a hushed and fragile album of lo-fi beauties, called “Lower”. It was a fantastic listen. Now, the man behind the band, Alexander Shields is prepping his next album and taking to his Soundcloud page to drop some tracks that won’t be making the cut. “Origami” is one of those tracks and it finds the artist shifting things up a bit and stepping out of the hushed tones of the last record to create something loose and loud and fun. Sounding something like a cross between Yuck (who’s lead singer Daniel Blumberg released “Lower” on his cassette label) and Guided by Voices, the track is a lo-fi stomper with a killer harmony and tons of charm. Highest recommendation!

(download) “Origami” by A Grave With No Name (via AGWNN Soundcloud)

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DREAMING IN WAVES // A P|M|W MIXTAPE BLOCK

After the popularity of the last mixtape block, I was happy to continue the process. Think of this as a two hour radio block of new and old dream pop and shoegaze music. I like to imagine that it’s a collection of great music from my favorite imaginary radio station (with zero interruptions). On this station you will find new and old tracks that are intended to work well within the mix, so with a little hope you’ll find something that you may have missed as well as be excited by something new. Age doesn’t matter as much just hearing a consistent vibe, one for late into evening and coming down, before you give in to sleep. 

FEATURED MUSIC (click band name for more info)

• intro
• “Tripoli” by Pinback
• “Disappearing Ink” by Deerhunter
• “The Finest Thing” by Grabbel and the Final Cut
• “Is This Life” by Warm Speakers
• “Romantic Gaze” by Taquwami
• “Perth (Bon Iver cover)” by Avec Sans
• “Clone” by Metric
• “From Stardust to Sentience” by High Places
• “Wicked Game (Chris Isaak cover)” by Old Tapes
• “Crimes” by Seatraffic
• “Each of Us Loves Space Tears” by Galway
• “Don’t Ask Why” by My Bloody Valentine
• “No Goodbye” by Milk Maid
• “Catholic Pagans” by Surfer Blood
• “We Passed the Moon” by A Grave With No Name
• “Summer Moon” by The Raveonettes
• “Straight to You” by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
• “Funerals” by Airiel
• “Dying” by Dead Mellotron
• “Black Buzz” by Lotus Plaza
• “Someone Great (LCD Soundsystem cover)” by Banjo or Freakout
• “Cherry Coloured Funk (Remix)” by Cocteau Twins
• “Crest” by The Antlers
• “Summer Ends” by American Football
• “Empty Circle” by Happy Particles
• “Trying to Catch the End” by Secret Shine
• “Slowdance (How to Dress Well Seance)” by Matthew Dear
• “Love is Won” by Lia Ices
• “Desire Lines” by Lush

• (download) Dreaming in Waves // P|M|W Radio (Mediafire)
• (download) Dreaming in Waves // P|M|W Radio (Soundcloud)
• (stream off site) Via Soundcloud

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RADIO SLOW RIOT /// a p|m|w podcast /// Episode Seven (1.11.12)

Back to basics this time around for the first all new Radio Slow Riot Podcast of the new year. No special episode or look back, just straight up new music from bands to watch and love. I stick within the usual genres and also keep my interruptions to a minimum so you can enjoy 90 or so minutes of great jams.  This week features lots of favorite new music and hopefully there will be some pleasant surprises to discover along the way. 

Please don’t be afraid to share/reblog with others and or support any and all artists that strike your interest. Stream or download as you wish. Thanks for listening to Radio Slow Riot. 

Featured Music (click the name for band info):

• “Don’t Fear the Ghost” by The War on Drugs
• “Oh My Lord, I Can See Your Face” by HOUNDSds
• “Aurora” by Letting Up Despite Great Faults
• “On the Last Day of the Decade” by Burning Hearts
• “This Will be Our Year” by Memoryhouse 
• “Justine” by Galway
• “The Sea Change” by Wintercoats
• “Take Care Tonight” by Lightfoils
• “Crater (Mogwai Remix)” by Laki Mera
• “Genesis” by Grimes
• “Alpha People” by Solar Bears (feat. Keep Shelly in Athens)
• “A Night Like Tonight” by MPM & Kristine
• “Know Me” by Frankie Rose
• “Thirteen” by Albert Hammond Jr.
• “Landforms” by Other Lives
• “Highway 1” Dirty Beaches
• “Desert Mirage” by Lost Boy
• “It’s Over” by Top Girls
• “I’m God” by Clams Casino
• “Tryck R Treat” by Gracie
• “Flowers Bloom” by High Highs
• “Crows” by A Grave With No Name
• “Goodbye Again” by Youth Lagoon
• “A Dream of Heaven and Water (demo)” by Two Bicycles 

(DOWNLOAD MP3) /// (STREAM OFF SITE) 

(previous eps) Slow Riot @ P|M|W   

Please support the artists that you find and enjoy. Buy their music, merchandise and tickets to see their shows. Supporting them is the only purpose in doing this blog. Contrary to the opinions of some, music blogs are a great way to discover new music, but there will only be so much new music to go around if these artists can’t afford to support themselves through their art and commerce. Only use these mixtapes as a guide to find something to throw your (financial and emotional) support behind.

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P|M|W’s FAVORITE SONGS OF 2011 /// PT. 1 (#40-21)

Well, it was certainly something of a chore to work this list down to a realistic and approachable number. What started as a list of over a hundred, was worked down to fifty, and then I chose to podcast the top forty. This is the backend of that list. Numbers 40 - 21 are presented here with limited interruptions. 

Tomorrow, I’ll be posting my 20 favorite songs of the year and I’ll offer a little more insight into my top ten selections in particular (in case you don’t want to listen to me ramble in podcast form). So, without further ado, here goes my back twenty list. Feel free to listen to the songs via the podcast provided above (stream) and below (download). Please bear with my introduction on the podcast, it runs all of three minutes long and might annoy those of you with ears. Please enjoy, and tune in tomorrow for top 20, which is sure to contain some choices that will get me verbally assaulted. Thanks for listening!

THE LIST /// FAVORITE SONGS OF THE YEAR #40 - 21 (back twenty)

• 40. “The Night” by School of Seven Bells
• 39. “Hold Your Hand” by Dum Dum Girls
• 38. “Solid Morning” by Tearjerker
• 37. “Call it Off” by Washed Out
• 36. “Nuclear Seasons” by Charli XCX
• 35. “Shells of Silver” by The Japanese Popstars
• 34. “Black Cloud” by Mozart Parties
• 33. “Alive in Us” by Darkness Falls
• 32. “It’s Alright” by Kurt Vile
• 31. “Summer Moon” by The Raveonettes
• 30. “Playing House” by Active Child & How To Dress Well
• 29. “Sail Away” by The Rapture
• 28. “Silent My Song” by Lykke Li
• 27.  ”The Same Thing” by Cass McCombs
• 26.  ”We Passed the Moon” by A Grave with No Name
• 25. “Companions” by Dodos
• 24. “Thinking About You” by Frank Ocean
• 23. “Goshen” by Beirut
• 22. “Hounds” by The Antlers
• 21. “Nosebleed” by Deerhunter

(download) P|M|W’s Favorite Songs of 2011 (#40-21) Podcast

(stream) P|M|W’s Favorite Songs (#40-21) (via Soundcloud)

There you have the first set of my favorite songs of the year. Tomorrow will be even better as we countdown my absolute favorites. In the meantime, please enjoy these wonderful songs. Let me know what i’m forgetting, or suggest some songs that you think that i might not be aware. 

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“Aurora” by A Grave With No Name 

One of my favorite new artists this year is without a doubt, London based musician, Alexander Shields’ project, A Grave With No Name. His album, “Lower” was a wonderful lo-fi, bedroom pop record that excited me to no end. I’ve come back to it from time to time over the past couple of months and each time i find myself falling in love with a new song. Luckily, Alexander also has a well attended Soundcloud page that is randomly dropping special audible treats into my lap. This new track, “Aurora”, has a grainy dream pop feel to it. Shimmering and yet still lived in. It’s a lovely thing worth all sorts of your time. For fans of Yuck, Coma Cinema, and Echo Lake. 

(download) “Aurora” by A Grave With No Name (via Soundcloud)

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RADIO SLOW RIOT /// a p|m|w podcast /// Episode One (11.07.11)

As promised, here is the first episode of the new podcast series, Radio Slow Riot. As mentioned before, the goal is to create a radio-show-type podcast to highlight independent new releases, old favorite deep cuts, and whatever fits between. I keep the talking to a minimum and aim for a consistent vibe. You be the judge. This week is a basic straight forward episode which sticks to the lo-fi, dream pop, and synthier side of things. 

I hope that you enjoy the effort. Please don’t be afraid to share/reblog with others and or support any and all artists that strike your interest. Stream or download as you wish. Thanks for listening to Radio Slow Riot. 

Featured Music (click the name for band info):

1. Big Troubles :: Never Mine (01:34)
2. Sea Lions :: Grown Up (05:36)
3. Caged Animals :: The NJ Turnpike (07:37)
4. Dive :: Sometime (10:34)
5. The Radio Dept. :: I Don’t Need Love, I’ve Got My Band (13:37)
6. The High Violets :: Goodnight Goodbye (16:47)
7. Widowspeak :: Fir Coat (21:44)
8. Charli XCX :: Nuclear Seasons (24:18)
9. New Order :: All the Way (28:03)
10. Eight and a Half :: Scissors (31:23)
11. Small Black :: Moon Killer (36:58)
12. Blouse :: Fountain in Rewind (41:52)
13. Kitteh Fur :: Bruise (45:32)
14. Tearjerker :: Blood (49:17)
15. Real Estate :: Younger Than Yesterday (52:18)
16. Galaxie 500 :: Leave the Planet (56:19)
17. Twerps :: Coast to Coast (59:45)
18. A Classic Education :: Night Owl (01:04:14)
19. Still Corners :: The White Season (01:07:03)
20. Mazzy Star :: Blue Light (01:10:47)
21. Darkness Falls :: Alive In Us (01:15:48)
22. A Grave With No Name :: By The Water’s Edge (01:19:42)
23. Gene Loves Jezebel :: The Prairie Song (01:23:52)
24. Dead Meadow :: I’m Gone (01:28:05)

(DOWNLOAD MP3) /// (STREAM OFF SITE)

(photo credit) lustro|flickr

Please support the artists that you find and enjoy. Buy their music, merchandise and tickets to see their shows. Supporting them is the only purpose in doing this blog. Contrary to the opinions of some, music blogs are a great way to discover new music, but there will only be so much new music to go around if these artists can’t afford to support themselves through their art and commerce. Only use these mixtapes as a guide to find something to throw your (financial and emotional) support behind.

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“We Passed the Moon” by A Grave With No Name // Lower (2011)

And just like that, I’m absolutely in love with a band that I’d never heard before today. A Grave With No Name has dropped their new album on Daniel Blumberg’s (Yuck) cassette label as well as Bandcamp. The music itself is gorgeous, haunting lo-fi that bears a slight resemblance to what it might sound like to have Coma Cinema and Yuck (at their quietest) playing together. It is absolutely stellar music. Highest possible recommendation. 

(stream & buy) A Grave With No Name’s “Lower” @ Bandcamp

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