Artist: Jens Lekman (The Jens is pronounced "yens")
Genre: Alternative
Notes: Wow. It's been a long time since I've loved a band this much. He's a sincere singer/songwriter from Sweden. His lyrics are in the same vein as The Magnetic Fields if you happen to listen to them. He brings styles from everywhere and really catches you by surprise. You're going to want to get his album Night Falls Over Kortedala first (It's undoubtedly his best album) and then start listening to his older albums. If you're looking for something new, Jens is definitely it.
Yes. Yes, yes, and again, YES. Jens Lekman is an amazing artist, I recommend checking him out if you're into the indie sound at all. If you want an album recommendation, I'd tell you to check out "Oh You're So Silent, Jens". Maple Leaves is my most listened to song at the moment.
And now for a few of my own.
Band name/Artist: Flashbulb Fires
Album: Glory
Genre: Indie / Alternative
Other Notes: A local band from Colorado, I can't stop raving about these guys after seeing them in concert a few weeks ago. Their sound isn't easy to describe for me, just because my musical vocabulary is low, just
take a listen for yourself. Although that song isn't my favorite, it's better than nothing. Also, you can download two free (and legal) mp3s from their album
if you click this link, for a more fair representation of their sound. Revenge Song is a fantastic song, and it's in that download.
Band name/Artist: Sufjan Stevens
Album: There's a few, but I own Illinois.
Genre: Indie Pop / Alternative (yes, I refer to Indie as a sound once in a while)
Other Notes: Comparable to Jens Lekman in a way, but they aren't of the same breed. Sufjan Stevens is a singer / songwriter out of Michigan, whose music is very lyrics based. His lyrics usually focus on faith and family. He's also a fantastic musical storyteller. Sufjan's one of those artists that you just relax to, but not in a way that would eventually make you bored. His music is both catchy and lyrically deep, if you make an effort to listen to the lyrics. I've caught myself wanting to listen to just a song or two of his, but realizing an hour later that I've just listened to the whole album. If you want just one song to judge him on, then give "Chicago" a listen. That one seems to be popular.
Band name/Artist: Soul Coughing
Album: Ruby Vroom, Irresistible Bliss, El Oso
Genre: Alternative / "Deep Slacker Jazz"
Other Notes: Probably my favorite band, Soul Coughing was based out of New York back in the 90s. They released three albums in their 8 year lifespan, and all three are fantastic by my estimate. Their sound could be described as a blend of improv jazz grooves, hip-hop rhythm undertones, electronics, and noisy experimentalism (thanks to last.fm for that). If you want a song or two, their most commercially popular single is Circles, and Fully Retractable is my personal favorite track.
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