Shearwater

Shearwater was formed in 1999 by a couple members of Okkervil River in Texas. Thus far they have created 7 albums and 2 EPs with another album set to release sometime next year. Their music would probably be described as indie/folk rock and it has a very peaceful feel to it with lots of piano and celestial sounds. I would say they are kind of a mix between Sigur Ros and Iron & Wine.

This video "Hidden Lakes" comes from their newest album "The Golden Archipelago ." And I'm not gonna lie, the eyelashes are weird as shiz, but the music is beautiful so I can look past it.

There is only one way to be happy - that's by choosing to be happy.

Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse

Danger Mouse, aka Brian Joseph Burton (member of Gnarles Barkley and the Broken Bells) and Sparklehorse, aka Mark Linkous, create the dynamic due Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse, and if nothing else, they have some very unique names. While Sparklehorse is naturally more acoustic, melodramatic, and chill/relaxing, Danger Mouse is more on the hip-hop side and a master at creating beats. So when the two combine forces they make a delightful combo.

This song is called "Jaykob" and it is supposedly about some dude named Jaykub Pietrzak....I have no idea who that is, but I like the song. Also I figure all you ladies will enjoy the picture you get to watch the entire time.



I want to be a skinwalker someday. Let's be friends.

Aesop Rock

Aesop Rock is the stage name for Ian Matthias Bavitz. He was born in New York into a Jewish family and has been rapping in the underground hip-hop scene since the late 90's. His style is very unique, kind of dark and with some sweet lyrics, in fact, sometimes I'm not sure what he is really talking about, but I like that they are complex and not just mindless rhyming. It's good stuff, so give it a listen.

This song is titled "None Shall Pass" from the album with the same name.



I haven't seen a spider in days...what are they planning?!?!

Yael Naim

Yael Naim has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard, she is right up there with Zoeey Deschanel. She is Jewish, was born in Paris and at the age of 4 moved to Israel. There she served in the Israeli Defense Force as a soloist in their orchestra...the defense forces have an orchestra? Awesome. Additionally, she is the first solo Israeli artist to get a top 10 hit in the US (the song was New Soul).

Her music is all pretty good, but I love this cover of Britney Spear's "Toxic" and it is beautiful.



The end is near. Watch for zombies.

MillionYoung

MillionYoung is the pseudonym for Mike Diaz from southern Florida. His music has a very distinct sound classified as "chillwave" or "ambient surf"...I don't know what that means, but I like it. It really is just chill electronic styled music. He has two EPs and just came out with his first album "Replicants" earlier this year. It has a similar feel to the songs from the EPs I have heard so far and I like it.

This song is called "Hammock" from his first EP "Sunndreamm" and it is pretty representative of his style.


Continental breakfast is not real breakfast.

Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird is an amazing musician and easily in my top 3 of all-time favorite artists. I have loved his music for the past 4 years and I don't know if I will ever stop, it is just too good. He is the best whistler I have ever heard and he is master at the violin. I just can't explain how wonderful his music is, you have to experience it.

This song is called "Anonanimal" and is from his most recent album called "Noble Beast." I love it. So please listen and let it enrich your life.



While I love it, it is not my favorite. Instead, my favorite is "A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left" from the album "Andrew Bird and the Mysterious Production of Eggs." It got me hooked.



Be grateful, for happiness is its direct result.

Midnight Musing: Bowerbirds

A large part of my music collection is made up of indie folk.  That is a fact I am not ashamed of.  One of my favorites is a 3 member band from Raleigh North Carolina.  They released their first album Hymns for a Dark Horse in 2007.  In 2009 they released Upper Air.  

I love their relaxed sound and effortless harmonies.  House of Diamonds is from their second album and has become a frequent song on my itunes.  Take a listen.  

Eat. Pray. Love.