Track #1 (Bad Self Portraits by Lake Street Dive, from the album Bad Self Portraits)
A year ago, I stopped subscribing to Paste.com, and that is a big reason why the newgazzi samplers started. It's been a year, but recently, I felt like calling up an old friend, and renewed my subscription. It felt good. It felt right. A few of the tracks I chose this month came from a recent Paste sampler, and this is one of them. This also happens to be a free download at iTunes currently, so mosey on over there and download this tune.
Check out there website to learn about them ...
Here is there recent performance of this song on "Late Show with David Letterman" ...
Track #2 (Shelter Song by Temples, from the album Sun Structures)
This song has been floating around for a little over a year, but the debut album of Temples was just released a few weeks ago. This is a must listen. I love the opening riff, I love the vocals. Can't wait to give sufficient time to the entire record.
Take a few minutes to visit their website ...
Track #3 (Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes by Sun Kil Moon, from the album Benji)
My buddy Todd Kemper introduced Mark Kozelek to me about ten years ago, and it probably took about 8 years for me to warm up to him and his music. It was well worth the wait, as this is what I've been spending most of my time with as of late. Three of Sun Kil Moon's records are currently in heavy rotation in my household, and this is his most recent record. If Fugazzi Grand III : My Top 500 Albums would have been thought of a few years from now, this would have been represented for sure.
Track #4 (Good Mistake by Mr Little Jeans, from the Good Mistake - EP)
Found this on iTunes while browsing a few nights ago. This was the last song that was chosen for this month's volume, and their EP features a cover of Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs", which is also worth checking out.
For more information about Mr Little Jeans, visit their website ...
Track #5 (Rimbaud Eyes by Dum Dum Girls, from the album Too True)
I discovered Dum Dum Girls in 2011 while reading SPIN, and pretty much have loved everything they've done since the first time I heard "Coming Down" from their record Only in Dreams. So much so, that I chose "Lord Knows" from their End of Daze - EP as my song of the year in 2012. I was thrilled to see this released a while back, and have been enjoying it ever since.
If you are not familiar with this band, visit their website to play catch up ...
Here's another performance from "Late Show with David Letterman" ...
Track #6 (Dizzy Heights by Neil Finn, from the album Dizzy Heights)
Neil Finn is the brainchild behind Crowded House, and the father of Liam Finn, both of which are featured on Fugazzi Grand III : My Top 500 Albums. This is Neil Finn's latest solo effort, but if this is your first introduction to him, and you like what you hear, take a listen to Crowded House's "Together Alone" as well.
Here is his official website, for more info ...
Track #7 (Hard Hard Heart by Jon Bryant)
I don't know much about Jon Bryant, but I look forward to finding out more about him. Everything works in this song. Musically, there are a lot of colors represented, and I love his vocals. This was released as a single ten days ago, and if there is an album coming soon, count me in ...
Learn more about Jon Bryant here ...
Track #8 (Out in the Country by Natural Child, from the album Dancin' With Wolves)
This is the second of two tracks that I discovered on Paste.com recently. Another band I'm not too familiar with, but this song is solid, and I'll have to check out the new record ...
Read more about it here ...
Track #9 (Glass by Young & Sick, from the album Young & Sick)
This album comes out on April 8th, but you can grab the first single, "Glass", right now! One of my favorite songs I found this month ...
Track #10 (Slow Slow Fly by The Presidents of the Unites States of America, from the album Kudos To You!)
Let's be honest. We all loved "Lump" and "Peaches", and I have a soft spot in my heart for "Cleveland Rocks", but quite honestly, I haven't given this band much thought since about 1998. I may be getting the facts wrong here, but I think they've broken up a few times since then, and that could have contributed to me not being familiar with anything they've done since Pure Frosting. I stumbled upon this about a week ago, and really love what I heard. These are fun songs, and music should be fun. Give this a listen ...
Track #11 (Planet Score by Guided By Voices, from the album Motivational Jumpsuit)
newgazzi readers probably know that I chose Class Clown Spots an UFO as my album of the year in 2012, and of the five albums they've released since reuniting in late 2011, this is easily my second favorite of the bunch. I know this is unrelated, but I've been asked several times, "Why do you use a lower case n when you spell out newgazzi?" I don't know, it just looks better with all lower case letters, I guess.
Anyway, if you enjoy Pollard, pick this up. If you're not familiar with him, check this out ...
This is awesome, by the way ...
Track #12 (Dirt Floor by Ryan McIntyre)
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the "Best of Milwaukee" Acoustic Artist of the Year for 2012. I saw him play in Port Washington recently, and really enjoyed his set. You can see him at The Rox Bar in Pewaukee every Thursday night, and I recommend that you do so. Check out Ryan's website to see where else he'll be playing.
Track #13 (Love Song by Dawn Landes, from the album Bluebird)
This is a gorgeous song, and I need to make more time with the Dawn Landes discography. This is also Norah Jones' third appearance on newgazzi in the past four months, as she plays piano and provides harmonies on this beautiful track.
Please visit Dawn's website to learn more about her ...
Track #14 (Lonely Richard by Amen Dunes, from the album Love)
If you are a loyal newgazzi reader, it is no secret that I like to close strong on these playlists. This is the song I've listened to the most over the past few weeks. The album won't be out until May, but I can't wait. And for the record, I just noticed the racy photo on the bottom of the record.
Damon McMahon, you have a new fan for life!
Track #15 (The Moon Song by Karen O and Ezra Koenig, from the Motion Picture "Her")
I loved the movie, can't get the song out of my head, and simply had to close newgazzi Vol 13 with this song. I actually knew leaving the theater that night that this would eventually close a volume of newgazzi, and I didn't waste any time in doing so.
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