2009 – Page 23 – Audio Drums

June 12, 2009October 23, 2020

Mackintosh Braun – Nothing Else is Real

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So while adding new people to my twitter account (davidaarong), I saw this little tweet from Mackintosh Braun, “recording the new album… hotness!!” which made me smile and thought it was a good time to post several tracks from their 2008 album, “The Sound” (available for free from Last.fm! — no excuse to not get it). If you like Junior Boys, or The Postal Service then these tracks should tickle your eardrums.

Mackintosh Braun – Nothing Else is Real

Mackintosh Braun – Here

Mackintosh Braun – Good So Far

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bio from last.fm

Mackintosh Braun is an Oregon based electronic duo. Their debut album “The Sound” is already a cult classic, reaching listeners all over the world.
“The idea was to create an album that you didn’t have to skip through, hopefully this is one of those albums for people.” Combining a creative blend of organic instrumentation with electronic glich-pop, Mackintosh Braun accomplishes a feat that few achieve.

June 9, 2009

The Juan MacLean – One Day

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Splashy Disco with Human League-esque vocals from John MacLean (aka The Juan MacLean) and guest vocalist Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem.

The Juan MacLean – One Day

June 8, 2009

St. Vincent – Actor Out of Work

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Indie rock track with a haunting vibe to it. I know, it’s been out for awhile, but I’m just getting around to posting it… what can I say, slow day for new tunes here.

St. Vincent – Actor Out of Work

last.fm bio

Annie Clark (born 28 September, 1982) is an American multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who performs under the moniker St. Vincent. She was a member of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens’ touring band. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and as a teenager worked as the tour manager for her uncle’s band Tuck & Patti. She grew up in Dallas and attended Lake Highlands High School, graduating in 2001. Following this, she went on to attend Berklee College of Music, before dropping out 3 years later to join The Polyphonic Spree. In 2003, during her time at Berklee, she released an EP with fellow students, entitled Ratsliveonnoevilstar.

Clark joined Sufjan Stevens’ touring band in 2006, bringing with her a tour EP entitled “Paris Is Burning”. It contains three tracks, including a cover version of Jackson Browne’s “These Days”.

Clark released her debut album, “Marry Me”, 10 July, 2007 on Beggars Banquet Records. Named after a line from the cult-hit television show Arrested Development, the LP features appearances from drummer Brian Teasley (Man or Astro-man?, The Polyphonic Spree), Mike Garson (David Bowie’s longtime pianist), and horn player Louis Schwadron (The Polyphonic Spree).

In 2008 Clark was nominated for three PLUG Independent Music Awards: New Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year, and on 6 March 2008, she won the Female Artist of the Year award.

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