The Head and the Heart: But I Miss Your Face Like Hell

Heading out to DC tonight to see The Head and the Heart.  I've been looking forward to this concert for months now.  Ever since catching The Head and the Heart and DMB Caravan, seeing them again has been high on my list.  This is the third Head and the Heart video I'm posting.  They only have one album out.  Pretty soon all the songs will be represented!  Really, go out and buy they're album or catch them on tour.  They're a great band, and you won't regret supporting these guys.  They're great.

From this year's SXSW, here The Head and the Heart performing "Rivers and Roads".

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The Tallest Man On Earth: I Could Drown in Your Kerosene Eyes

Kristian Matsson, better known by his stage name, The Tallest Man on Earth, is an absolutely outstanding songwriter and performer.  The Tallest Man on Earth comes to us from Sweden.  On first instinct one would compare him to Bob Dylan.  He has the unconventional voice, he has the outstanding lyrics.  The comparison is one thrown about more often than it should, and The Tallest Man on Earth is one of the rare performers who is worthy of such a comparison.  However, I think The Tallest Man on Earth will be carving out his own little place in history.

NPR's Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton both listed The Tallest Man on Earth's 2010 release The Wild Hunt on their lists of 2010's best music.  The Tallest Man on Earth is also known for his mesmerizing live performances.

Here's The Tallest Man on Earth performing "Where Do My Bluebird Fly" off 2008's Shallow Grave.

Find more from The Tallest Man on Earth here.

Jessica Lea Mayfield: Your Left Hand In My Back Pocket

Jessica Lea Mayfield started her music career young... real young.  At the age of eight she was touring with her family's bluegrass band, One Day Rider.  She began playing guitar at the age of 11, under the tutelage of her brother David Mayfield (of David Mayfield Parade).  At 15, Mayfield recorded her first EP, White Lies, printing just 100 copies.  One of those few copies found its way to Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.  Impressed, Auerbach sought out Mayfield and the two began working together.  In 2008 Jessica Lea Mayfield released her debut LP, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt which was produced my Auerbach.  The result was widely praised by music outlets, receiving consistently high ratings.  In February of this year, Jessica Lea Mayfield released her follow-up album, Tell Me.

Mayfield's music is pretty unique.  The influence of her early experience with bluegrass and country can be heard in her voice.  However, her lyrics tend to be dark.  She sites Foo Fighters as one of her influences, and recently contributed to a Nirvana tribute album.

Here's Jessica Lea Mayfield performing "For Today" live in studio and KEXP in Seattle.

More about Jessica Lea Mayfield can be found at her website.

The Lonely Forest: The Worst Comes Out When I am Alone

The Lonely Forest is a young band out of Anacortes, Washintongon.  The band formed while it's members were still teenagers.  Ever since, they've been touring extensively and have released three albums and two EP's.  Their latest album, Arrows, was released just this past March.  Arrows was produced by Death Cab For Cutie guitarist Chris Walla, who also heads The Lonely Forest's current label, Trans.  The collaboration with Walla is fitting, because I think one can fairly compare the two bands.

Here's The Lonely Forest's John Van Deusen performing "Woe Is Me... I Am Ruined" live on KEXP in Seattle.

You can buy Arrows, learn more about the band, and check out their upcoming tour dates, all at their website

Caravan Countdown- The Head and The Heart: I Get Lost In My Mind

Back in March I featured The Head and The Heart and their song "Down In The Valley".  At the time I was just beginning to listen to the band.  Well, I've been listening ever since.  I keep reading outstanding reviews of their live shows from SXSW and Bonnaroo.  So when I found out they'd be playing DMB Caravan, naturally, I got excited.  The Head and the Heart take the stage Friday afternoon, and are the first band I'm really looking forward to seeing.

Here they are performing "Lost In My Mind" for KEXP.

Can't make it to DMB Caravan?  Catch The Head and the Heart some other time this summer.  They'll be touring Europe and then returning stateside in July.  Find the dates here.

The Heavy: And I'm In Deep

The Heavy's hit song "How You Like Me Now?" has been featured on just about every TV show imaginable.  Well, not every TV show, but according to Wikipedia it's been on at least five seperate shows... oh, it was also prominently used in the 2010 Academy Award Nominated film "The Fighter."  Not bad, I suppose.  This band from the UK seemed to find their niche with their blend of rock, funk, and soul.  The energy they bring to a live performance would even make me dance!

I couldn't pick just one video of The Heavy performing "How You Like Me Now".  Both videos are just too good.  So here they are performing their hit at KEXP in Seattle, and on the David Letterman Show.  Letterman liked it so much, he asked them to perform it again!  Enjoy, and try not to dance too hard!

Here's the website!  Check 'em out!

The Head and the Heart: These Are The Places I Will Always Go

I love finding new music!  The Head and the Heart is a band out of Seattle, Washington.  I just recently started listening, but it's clear this band is on its way to big things.  Their self titled debut album was just released this past January! I'm excited for what they have in store for music lovers.

Here's The Head and the Heart performing "Down In The Valley" live in studio at KEXP.

Check out their myspace page.

The Temper Trap: A Dream Aloud

The Temper Trap is a band hailing from Australia.  Their debut album Conditions was released in 2009, to a good deal of commercial success.  They have a very catchy sound!

Most people, myself included, learned of The Temper Trap from their song "Sweet Disposition" (video below) which was featured in (500) Days of Summer.  The album, however, is solid from beginning to end and worth a listen.  On a related note, (500) Days of Summer is a great film, and you might as well check that out too!

Learn more about The Temper Trap at their website!  You can find Conditions just about anywhere music is sold!