Loquat

Loquat
"Swingset Chain" (mp3)
from "It's Yours To Keep" (Jackpine Social Club)

My first crossing with Loquat was a couple months back when they opened for Passenger. I liked their stuff a lot and decided to investigate further. I found out that they were playing at the Treasure Island Music Festival, and was pretty surprised that they were playing at such a big venue (having been watching them play at a relatively small place). They definitely deserve it, having been writing music since '96 and releasing albums since '02.

They create a really smooth, relaxing sound which is perfect for the current mood I'm in. Kylee Swenson's voice is so soothing, I kind of feel like everything around just moves more slowly and gently. 

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The Stills

The Stills
"Rooibos/ Palm Wine Drinkard" (mp3)
from "Oceans Will Rise"
(Arts & Crafts)

The Stills are back with their latest release, "Oceans Will Rise". Definitely sounding different from their previous albums, i'm liking the direction they are going.

Coming back with a more upbeat, rock sound, this track has an energy building kind of groove to it with strong vocal 'ooing' and 'ahhing' which is catchy. I even like the little slow down they do at the end of the song. Go ahead, download the free track, take a listen, and enjoy!

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