January 26, 2012

Country Mice :: Morning Son (video)

Although I forgot to add it on my favorite albums of 2011 the Country Mice debut “Twister” was indeed a favorite record of mine this past year. Here is their first ever music video which compiles images of my favorite theme: Life on the Road

On the footage…Frontman Jason Rueger told American Songwriter, “The video is compiled of footage that was shot on our last tour, It’s us seeing a lot of these cities for the first time, capturing the moments in between shows. Our friend Gordon Holmes edited it together and wove it into a narrative within the context of the song.”

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January 25, 2012

One of the raddest tunes around…


While browsing the aisles today at Reckless Records, I came across a rockabilly/surf/garage section. I could sort through this specific category of vinyl half the day and all night inhaling dust and getting lost in warm nostalgic album art. Once I got back home, I decided to buy the Allah-Las debut 7 inch record while my mind was still vibing on garage/surf tunes and sure enough the first pressing was sold out (for good reason). Bummer. Dig on this track if you have never heard it, it is certainly a track that can take over a night.

Allah-Las – Catamaran

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January 25, 2012

Damien Jurado // Maraqopa

Maraqopa out 2/21


Damien Jurado – Museum of Flight

Seattle singer-songwriter Damien Jurado will release his new album, ‘Maraqopa’, on February 21 from the fine folks over at Secretly Canadian. The album was produced by HD favorite Richard Swift. This record looks promising given the track above and the other tastes I have sampled.

Enjoy a couple of classic videos below that are HD staples by Damien.

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Damien is overseas for awhile but for you Chicago friends, check out his tour stop on 5/16.

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January 25, 2012

Spanish Prisoners // Slow Decay

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You have to listen to this tune the whole way through to appreciate it. Name your price for their collection.

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January 23, 2012

Gardens & Villa // Black Hills


Gardens & Villa – Black Hills

(more info)
(a few free tunes from a killer session over at heyreverb.com)

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January 21, 2012

Day Joy // Harmon Drive Mailbag

Hooked on this tune from Day Joy. Day Joy is Michael Serrin and Peter Michael Perceval. Their Bandcamp site states “Day Joys music began from friendship and humble beginnings writing on the porch late at night in dreamy Orlando FL. It moved into the living room where it has developed into the lush and layered recordings you hear now with the help of some modest recording equipment and a little bit of liquor.”


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January 18, 2012

Introducing :: Tear Talk (mailbag)


Tear Talk are 4 guys from Liverpool. The song Sleepwalking can be yours for free for visiting their Bandcamp site.


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Thanks to Bleeding Gold Records for the heads up and the introduction, looking forward to hearing more of their ventures.

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January 17, 2012

Mailbag // Whistle Peak


I have been digging this tune lately, I think you will too. You can now pre-order Whistle Peak’s new album, Half Asleep Upon Echo Falls, on CD and teal 12″ vinyl over at the Karate Body webstore. The first pressing of the teal edition will be limited to only 250 copies. You can find it in some legit stores on 2/14.

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January 14, 2012

Hollis Brown // If it ain’t me



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January 13, 2012

HD Mailbag // Introducing The Record Company

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Think of a dark, smoke-filled, hazy, beer joint layered with vibes of rambling guitar and lyrics describing the darkness of a night gone wrong. This is the scene I envision when I listen to these songs from The Record Company. I have found myself enjoying these on repeat courtesy of the Harmon Drive Mailbag. These tunes are made for the weekend, and made for getting into trouble. Highly recommended…

…think your tunes should be heard?
Send to: harmondriveblog@gmail.com (no remixes please)
(more info on these guys)

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January 12, 2012

Old Soul via the HD Mailbag


I have been too busy lately to take time to share new music with you good people. This past week, Old Soul shared their LP on Bandcamp and I have been thoroughly impressed. An easy, flattering comparison would be one of my favorite bands Vetiver. Below are three of the tunes that stood out to me. Name your price for all the tunes here.

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January 2, 2012

Townes // Dead Flowers

Van Zandt died on New Years Day 1997

Townes Van Zandt – Dead Flowers

One of the greatest songs ever in my opinion. Townes is an appropriate artist to kick off 2012 considering he died on New Years Day in 1997. Viva!

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December 24, 2011

Favorite Albums of 2011

2011 was the best year of my life. Here are the albums that helped shape and define a wonderful year filled with memories that are sure to last. Thanks to all my friends new and old who helped shape these past 12 months. These albums are in no particular order, but they all rock from start to finish. See you in 2012. -Chris Parish

MEGAFAUN-MEGAFAUN

Megafaun – Get Right

REAL ESTATE-DAYS

Real Estate – Green Aisles

THE WAR ON DRUGS-SLAVE AMBIENT

The War on Drugs – Baby Missiles

The War on Drugs – Brothers

GILLIAN WELCH-THE HARROW & THE HARVEST

THE BEES – EVERY STEPS A YES

The Bees – Every steps a yes

ALABAMA SHAKES-ALABAMA SHAKES EP

MICHAEL KIWANUKA-I’M GETTING READY EP


MICHAEL KIWANUKA-TELL ME A TALE EP

ALEXANDER EBERT-ALEXANDER EBERT

Alexander Ebert – In a million years

Alexander Ebert – Truth

VETIVER-THE ERRANT CHARM

Vetiver – Can’t you tell

THE CAVE SINGERS-NO WITCH

The Cave Singers – Gifts and the Raft

The Cave Singers – Swim Club

MIDDLE BROTHER-MIDDLE BROTHER

Middle Brother – Blue Eyes

J MASCIS-SEVERAL SHADES OF WHY

J Mascis – I’ve Been Thinking

J Mascis – Is it done

J Mascis – Not Enough

MY MORNING JACKET-CIRCUITAL

My Morning Jacket – Circuital

FUTUREBIRDS-VIA FLAMINA EP

Futurebirds – Wild Heart (Stevie Nicks)

STEVE EARLE-I’LL NEVER GET OF THIS WORLD ALIVE

WILCO-THE WHOLE LOVE

Wilco – Art of almost

Wilco – I might

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December 22, 2011

Can you get to that?

Photo by Lauren Ward


Stone Darling – Can You Get To That

About two years ago to the date I dropped this gem by Sleigh Bells where they take a sample from Funkadelic’s Can you get to that. It put the original version of the song on the radar for a lot of people including myself. Two years later, the talented Stone Darling is putting their own spin on the same Funkadelic tune. Scoop this song for free. Let me know in the comments if you dig.

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December 22, 2011

Feels like Friday to me…



enjoy the beat…

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December 20, 2011

My favorite song of the year 2011

It was not an easy task to pick a favorite song of 2011 nor did I plan on attempting the task. But, after seeing Alabama Shakes perform 3 times in as many days I feel compelled to share the love. Every time I hear this band I get goose bumps and feel the raw emotion that is poured in to every track. The lyrics of the song Hold On, especially the excerpt below, speak to the wild times I have survived and to the unknown that lies ahead. When I contemplate the infinite possibilities of what is in store in 2012 the opportunities have never been more promising, for myself, and for this friendly crew from Athens, Alabama.

Bless my heart.
Bless my soul.
Didn’t think I’d make it to 22 years old.…

…I don’t know where I’m gonna go, don’t know what what I’m gonna do.

Go and buy the EP for $4.

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December 17, 2011

Expressway to your heart


Sun Airway – Expressway to Your Heart

Man, I used to love this song. Kinda still do…
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December 16, 2011

Cotton Jones // Egg on a Sea


At about 1:20 this song gets real. Cotton Jones is responsible for Paranoid Cocoon which is one of my favorite records in my collection. Gone the bells is the jam on that album. This tune above is from Sit Beside Your Vegetables, a 4 song EP that was released this past February.

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December 16, 2011

Black Whales // Shangri​-​La Indeed

Black Whales – Shangri-La Indeed

Happy Friday.
Be Good.
Or not.

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December 14, 2011

Immigrant Union // the shine



A perfect front porch boot stompin’ anthem.

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