The Lower Dens are a band out of Baltimore. I'm only now becoming acquainted to their music, but I've enjoyed what I've heard so far. Apparently, so have many others. Their 2010 album Twin Hand Movement made many best of lists, including Robin Hilton's of NPR's "All Song Considered" program. They have a very dreamy sound, and I think that's what I enjoy about them.
Here's The Lower Dens performing "I Get Nervous" from Twin Hand Movement. A lot of things make me nervous... commitment, dating, touching, also heights. So I know all about getting nervous, and that's probably the reason I like this song.
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros most likely were transported here via time machine from the 1960's. It will seem like a completely reasonable theory when you see the video. Their 2009 debut album Up From Below was met with wildly positive reviews. You've most likely heard Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros before, as many of their songs have been featured on commercials and TV shows.
Today's post has two videos! One comically entertaining, and the other just downright adorable. First, here's Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros playing their single "Home" for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. By the way, I don't think I'm going out on a limb by assuming that most of the 10 band members are stoned out of their minds. I'd like to enter singer Jade Castrinos' "Good morning everyone!" as exhibit A. It's past 2PM!
The second video just might be the cutest thing you will ever see! Jorge Narvaez and his 6 year-old daughter Alexa perform "Home" on The Ellen Show! It's adorable. There's a home video version too, but I chose this one because she wants to give the audience high fives! I guarantee it will make your day better!
Freelance Whales is a band I only just heard of a couple months ago. Since then, they've become one of my favorites! Their debut LP, Weathervanes, features an ecclectic mix of instruments that come together to form a very unique sound. Paste Magazine included them in their list of The 20 Best New Bands of 2010.
Want to see Freelance Whales live? Their North American Spring Tour kicks off in April. Check and see if they'll be playing in a town near you by clicking here.
