S. CAREY // RANGE of LIGHT

Full Album stream just surfaced through the New York Times!  I haven't even listened to it yet, but I'm really pumped about it and wanted to share it with you guys.

Range of Light (FULL ALBUM STREAM)

Enjoy!

NEW MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA // "Cope" stream

There's so much I could say about Manchester Orchestra.. I'll save it till the new record drops.

For now, this track will speak for itself.

Follow the link to Consequence of Sound to listen:
http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/03/listen-manchester-orchestras-new-song-cope/

Enjoy!

TYCHO "AWAKE" // Full Album Stream

Tycho's newest creation "Awake" is now available for full stream via their official soundlcoud.

ENJOY

Midlake - Antiphon // Free Download

Midlake can be described as a lo-fi rock band with sounds relating to albums heavily spun in the 70's. Reigning from Denton, Texas, Midlake released their third album "Antiphon" in November of 2013.

Graciously they have put up a free download of Antiphon on their website.
Free  Download link here

Check out their upcoming tour dates via their Official Website <<

Stream 'Antiphone' via midlake's soundcloud:


'The Old and The Young' Official Video

NEW NIGHT BEDS // "Hide From It"

Its a good day for music.

     Night Beds has been a long time favorite for myself, and all of us here at Vinyl Snob. The lush spaces they create musically, paired with lyrics and melodies that just stick is something I have yet to find in another band.. I don't know.. I've always just connected with the the music this band puts out in a really deep way that I can't necessarily explain.
     One of the beautiful things about music is its potential to connect people emotionally.  A well written song can make you cry even though you're just driving down the road, or even laugh though you're standing alone.  You've never met the writer of the song.. maybe you don't even know what they look like, but you felt what they felt.  Night Beds taps into this potential in a powerful way, and they continue to do so.



    Reminiscent of the more produced sound of their album "Every Fire; Every Joy," this track features beautiful vocal loops, intricate drum tracks, and interesting textures.  It contrasts the single they released a few weeks back, "Head for the Hills," which had a more organic sound similar to "Country Sleep."  But both tracks get me equally excited about the future of this band and what's to come from them.

NEW S. CAREY // "Crown the Pines"

// AFTER THE BEEP //

Chris Staples recently released a 13 track compilation album 

recorded entirely on cell phones.  

Staples says, 

"I've been thinking, if a song is great you could record it on a walkman, or whatever is laying around and the soul of that great song will be communicated. It doesn't matter what kind of paper a great book is printed on as long as you can read it. Thats the analogy I always use. Anyway, all these songs were recorded on cell phones and nothing else. I have many very talented musicmaker friends, so thanks to them for participating."

http://chrisstaples.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-beep-a-compilation-recorded-on-phones

This is an incredibly honest album, with nothing to hide behind.  I stumbled upon it a few months ago while on a bit of a Chris Staples kick and still haven't grown tired of it.  I truly believe in the idea behind this album, and the deep breath it takes to reflect upon what music really is.

Modern music is so loud, and I don't mean the volume.  Listeners wait for a fat beat to drop or something to make them feel like dancing, and if the track doesn't deliver in the first 30 seconds they move on to something that will.  This album foregoes the decorations, but lacks nothing in beauty.  Artists such as Andy Hull, Chris Staples, Telekinesis, Bell Plaines, and more appear throughout.  This is an album to be intentionally listened to, and is worth every second of your time.

listen and enjoy.

Monarch - Self Titled

Monarch is an indie/synth-pop band that reigns from Los Angeles, CA.  With sounds similar to M83, Monarch's self titled is filled with heavy synths, glittery leads, and big vocal parts. Steam their album and while you're at it check them out on twitter/facebook.

Buy Monarch's Album Here: iTunes
Follow them on Twitter: MonarchOfficial
Like them on Facebook: monarch.band

SONG OF THE NIGHT // "Overboard" by Lapland

  A nice, easy listen for you to

  finish off the day with.

  Sincerely,

  v.s.

p.s. you can download the session for free here:
http://www.thewildhoneypie.com/lapland/

New Tycho Single "Spectre" / Awake Pre-Order

Tycho (Scott Hansen) has released a third single off of his forthcoming full length "Awake" titled  "Spectre".  Awake is due to drop 3-18-14 via Ghostly International following his past two full length releases "Dive" and the re-issue of "Past Is Prologue".  Stream the other two singles "Awake" and "Montana" below along with "Spectre".

Stream Awake:



Stream Montana:



Awake Pre-Order