Good Girl

“Good Girl” by Wildeflower // Good Girl 7” (2012)

Wildeflower have the sort of lived in sound that makes their brand of harmony-filled folk sounds all the more lush and authentic. “Good Girl” comes from a forthcoming 7” that’s being released on May 14th via Stella Mortos, and if it’s any indication of where this UK based band is heading with their sound, then count me in for the long haul. They’re going to get their Fleet Foxes comparisons, sure, but this feels like something less produced and more free form. Not to say that it sounds jammy, but it takes it’s time getting the harmonies right, and the rolling percussion matches up with the acoustic guitar and general atmospherics in a really dreamy, and gorgeous way. Highly recommended for fans of Daniel Rossen, Gold Leaves, and Fleet Foxes. 

Daniel Rossen - Up On High

“Up On High” by Daniel Rossen // Silent Hour / Golden Mile (2012)

Three for three. Daniel Rossen’s new EP for Warp Records comes out in a few weeks and so far, three tracks have made their way out there into the blogosphere. All three are absolute excellence. In fact, this most recent track, the EP’s kick off track is perhaps my favorite. It’s a bluesy, dreamy folk pop track that hits its stride early on and never lets up. Gorgeous writing and vocals and restrained atmospheric instrumentation make for a perfect fit here. Sadly, this is just a radio rip, so the quality suffers a tad, but no matter - you can here everything perfectly and it’s a nice taste to satiate the hunger for the full release on the 19th of March. 

Daniel Rossen - Silent Song

“Silent Song” by Daniel Rossen // Silent Hour / Golden Mile (2012)

Daniel Rossen is two for two on excellence on his forthcoming Warp Records EP. Previously he had released the quiet, melancholic piano heavy track, “Saint Nothing” and now he’s gone and dropped another. This one more upbeat and featuring a lush production with those familiar harmonies that you might find in his Grizzly Bear work. It’s a downright fantastic track worth all sorts of repeat listens. At this point I’m starting to think it’s safe to say that Chris Taylor (CANT) has some serious competition in the best of the Grizzly side-projects .

Radio Slow Riot - Episode Eight

RADIO SLOW RIOT /// a p|m|w podcast /// Episode Eight (01.30.12)

After taking a couple of weeks off from the podcast circuit, Radio Slow Riot is back with a quick catch up episode of all of the latest and greatest tracks currently populating the blogosphere (with a couple of older tracks thrown in for good measure. This week is almost entirely new music, but the surprise might be that it’s about 50% on the upbeat side. We’re not solely in contemplative dream pop territory here, we mine the lo-fi, power pop, synth pop, new wave, shoegaze, and just about everything else in hopes of finding something fun to cram into your ears. Also, this week, there are only a few interruptions from me, as this one is pretty much a 90 mixtape of the tracks that have been getting the most play in my world. Just some great music to help get you through the workday/school day/whatever day. 

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Featured Music (click the name for band info):

• “The Reflection of You” by Bear in Heaven
• “Comeback Kid” by Sleigh Bells
• “Brains” by Lower Dens
• “Painted Indian” by MINKS
• “Your Love” by Flake Music (The Outfield Cover)
• “Fall In” by Cloud Nothings
• “Mall Dreams” by Terry Malts
• “In Green” by Volcano, I’m Still Excited
• “Night Swim” by Frankie Rose
• “Please Be My Third Eye” by La Sera
• “Lafaye” by School of Seven Bells
• “Do You Not Feel Loved?” by New Build
• “Heaven” by Trust
• “Silver Shore’s Lake” by Pure Bathing Culture
• “Nowhere” by Wild Nothing
• “Walk With Me” by Memoryhouse
• “I Belong in Your Arms” by Chairlift
• “Feels Like I’m Going Home” by PacificUV
• “Saint Nothing” by Daniel Rossen
• “One Great City!” by The Weakerthans
• “Wonderful World” by Lost Lander
• “Dark Parts” by Perfume Genius
• “New Seasons Dead” by Tenniscoats
• “Never Change” by Juliana Barwick

(download mp3) Radio Slow Riot Podcast // Episode Eight (mediafire)

(stream off-site) Radio Slow Riot Podcast // Episode Eight (soundcloud)

(previous eps) Slow Riot @ P|M|W   

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Daniel Rossen - Saint Nothing

“Saint Nothing” by Daniel Rossen // Silent Hour / Golden Mile (2012)

The members of Grizzly Bear never seem to let me down. Daniel Rossen’s work outside of the band has been especially interesting. His early work with Department of Eagles blended electronics and psych pop into some incredible material and later they matured into something of an experimental folk act that lead to similar excellent output. Now, Warp Records is releasing an EP of Rossen’s solo material titled Silent Hour/Golden Mile and they’ve dropped the first taste in the form of the haunting, melancholic piano led number, “Saint Nothing”. On paper you would think that you would know exactly what to expect from a sad, piano ballad from one of the Grizzly Bear guys, but you’d be underestimating Rossen’s talent. While the song is a gorgeous, must-listen on those merits, the real sell is the incredible production and multi-instrumental flourishes that are peppered throughout (the horn section and soft, jazz structure drums are especially gorgeous). I can’t say enough good about this song. Highest possible recommendation. 

Department Of Eagles - Sailing By Night

“Sailing by Night” by Department of Eagles // from the album, The Whitey on the Moon UK LP

While compiling this week’s episode of the Afterglow Show, I went back through some old dreamy cuts that I hadn’t sought out in a while. This one didn’t make this week’s show due to time constraints, but it’s an old favorite so I wanted to give it it’s own post. This is Daniel Rossen gold from before the Grizzly Bear explosion or the In Ear Park love. Just solid dreamy experimental folk sounds. I love it.