I am really beginning to wonder if mp3hugger also exists in an alternate universe- how does he find the time for his own posts and all the great work he is doing for Indiecater?! I will have to pry the secret from him soon since I seem so short on time these days.
I will always find the time for an Indiecater compilation though- up to volume 4 now and the good tunes keep on coming in! Nineteen tracks on this one which is a good indication of the number of great groups out there at the moment- no matter how you find the music these days there are always a plethora of groups to keep your ears occupied.
No better way to kick it off than with a track from Sofia Talvik- one of my favourites over the past few months and I was only recently able to get her cd’s as she and her husband run the shop but were away touring in the US. My James Dean is a very catchy number off of her latest album Jonestown and you can have a listen or download below.
Sofia Talvik- My James Dean Excellent dreamy tones and great subtle instrumentation. Download or listen:
Subplots – Politis Great harmonies and beats.
Marching Band – Aggravate Damn- toe tapping, body wiggling and downright infectious vibe. Multilayered harmonies and beats and the only disappointment is that it has to end.
Office – Dominoes Familiar sounding and will have your head swaying.
Languis – Times Are Changing Instrumental start with hazy lyrics and good vibe.
Mitchell Museum – Warning Bells Good vocals and percussion.
The Love Language – Lalita Jangly guitars with catchy voice- definite change of pace.
FM Belfast – Underwear Great dance vibe and hilarious lyrics!
The Second Hand Marching Band – A Dance To Half Death Good instrumentation-sometimes dirge like.
Princeton – Ms. Bentwich Chirp chirp start-simple but effective instrumentation with catchy voice and good vibe.
The Uglysuit – Chicago Came across a while back but still great vibe with lead vocals.
Roofwalkers – Tear Down The Tents Light instrumentation- good sounds but wished it notched it up a gear.
Warpaint – Bille Holiday Wow- damn ear catching hazy female harmonies with subtle instrumentation.
Black Nielson – Love Song To Chan Marshall Slow start but gets going over halfway through-good beats.
Sweet Jane- Blackboots And Blackhearts Slower number- good voices but bit too downbeat. Download promo.
Zinedines – Twice Upon A Time Cheery harmonious start and good pace.
Delorentos – Solitude The phoenix band-back now and nice vocals and instrumentation.
Honeyheads – Out Of Marseille Good harmonies- light start but heavier instrumentation later on.
Shout Out Out Out Out – Guilt Trips Sink Ships Good god- you might get lost in the name just as you will in the excellent percussion- funk-ing hell yeah! Definitely a bit of funk but also some dark synth and then the voice kicks in and its full steam ahead for a total of 8 mins of joyous fun.
As always with Indiecater’s compilations there are quite a few groups I am going to have to follow up on- Marching Band, Warpaint and Shout Out Out Out Out top of the list!
For a listen to all of the tracks head over to Indiecater and you can stream the whole album- if you like what you hear you can buy it for the very economical €7- so get clicking!
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