Harmon Drive

Country Mice :: Morning Son (video)

Harmon Drive — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:55:08 +0000

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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One of the raddest tunes around…

Harmon Drive — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:35:56 +0000

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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Damien Jurado // Maraqopa

Harmon Drive — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:59:45 +0000

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.

Spanish Prisoners // Slow Decay

Harmon Drive — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:43:21 +0000

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

Gardens & Villa // Black Hills

Harmon Drive — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:23:41 +0000

Gardens & Villa – Black Hills

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

Day Joy // Harmon Drive Mailbag

Harmon Drive — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:38:26 +0000

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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Their Bandcamp.

Introducing :: Tear Talk (mailbag)

Harmon Drive — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:43:47 +0000

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.

Mailbag // Whistle Peak

Harmon Drive — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:06:06 +0000

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.

Hollis Brown // If it ain’t me

Harmon Drive — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:30:34 +0000

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HD Mailbag // Introducing The Record Company

Harmon Drive — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:17:23 +0000

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…

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