The Audiophile

What's up guys?

It's Smash here with your first weekly Indie music update. This summer was huge for the music scene, with lots of sick new releases. With that being said, I'm going to do my best to get you up to speed on records that have just been released, and what's in the making. Hopefully by the end I'll be able to dig up some info on some upcoming shows in the area, but that always proves to be a little bit difficult.

Albums:
Band of Horses: Mirage Rock
What Can I say about this akbum other than the fact that I'm pumped to hear it. So far they've released two singles, Knock Knock, a melodic and upbeat track with your typical indie indie video, a montage of someone's travels throgh the woods, giving you the feeling that you want to run through a grassy field singing your heart out. The second song, Slow Cruel Hands of Time is much more mellow, and sounds a lot like the Avett Brothers and almost makes me want to cry a little bit, but I mean that in the best way possible. Check it out here

The Joy Formidable: Wolf's Law

I can't even tell you how excited I am for the album to come out, especially because the only info the band has released about it is that it is finished and will be coming out soon. Those of you who know these guys are probably thinking, "Typical, another hipster blogging about a pop band from the U.K." I'm telling you, give them a chance. The beginning of the single "Wolf's Law" is a little shaky toward the beginning, but swells into an intense chorus with the perfect blend of strings, vocals, and percussion that will melt your heart and then send it racing. I'll be on the lookout for a release date.


Houndmouth: Houndmouth EP
I had never listened to this band until I went on a search for some new songs to obsess over this week, and I'm really glad I stumbled across them. They're classified as Pop and Rock/Country Americana, so based on that description alone you get a taste of what you're dealing with here. They're originally from Louisville Kentucky, and they say their biggest influence is The Band. You can check out "Penitentiary," a single off their latest self-titled EP right here! Hopefully you dig it as much as I do.

Keep an eye out for our top 30 chart that i'll post on Friday for more new stuff!


Shows
Florence and the Machine will be at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on September 16th.
One of my favorite artists, Bon Iver will be in Cooperstown on the 17th!



That's about all I have for today. Be sure to keep checking The Pioneer Playlist for more from the rest of our staff. Also, be sure to check out my show, The Hipster 100 on Wednesdays from 6 to 8.

Later!