Audio Drums

Sparrow House is the occasional side-project for Jared Van Fleet (guitarist/keyboardist for Voxtrot).  Like  a brisk, relaxing fall day, Sparrow House is exactly what the doctor ordered.   I’m a sucker for anything that sounds like it could be included in a Wes Anderson soundtrack, in particular The Royal Tenenbaums.  This could have easily fit the scene where Richie Tenenbaum (played by Luke Wilson) attempts to commit suicide.  Don’t let that last sentence throw you off — it’s meant as a compliment.

Sparrow House - When I Am Gone

History lesson of the Day: The Microphones/Mount Eerie

In addition to Mirah, Khaela Maricich was also a one time member of Portland Oregon based band The Microphones (aka Mount Eerie). Kheala now performs under the moniker of, “The Blow” with Jona Bechtolt (aka YACHT).

Khaela Maricich is also a visual artists and her latest musings can be found on her blog here.

The Blow - True Affection

21 year old Santa Fe New Mexico native Zach Condon otherwise known as Beirut release a beautiful album this year entitled, “The Flying Club Cup”, which is named after a “hot air ballon festival in Paris”. This track combines elements such as Eastern Euro and folk sounds with playfulness and heart.

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Parrondo, aka Jose Parrondo primarily known as a Belgian book author of children’s books, released an album in 2004 from which this track is found.  
Parrondo travels in the same vein as Cocorosie, with its whimsical sounds and toy instruments. 

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Nice Indie Pop from the  northern California pop quintet.  Found these two songs for download from The Morning Benders website here.

Damn it Anna:

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Grain of Salt: 

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