This Week: Songs You Need To Hear
Spring is in the air, and we have a host of new releases that are worthy of a sunny day soundtrack. While our selections are usually pretty eclectic, these five new songs perfectly embody a breezy, Spring feel. Dive in:
I. “When It’s You I See” by Dana Buoy
Dana Buoy
First, we have "When It's You I See"—the latest single to be lifted from the Portland-based Dana Buoy’s new LP, Experiments in Plant-Based Music: Vol. I.
As soon as the song opens, you’re immediately greeted with an inviting, yet intriguing set of chords paired with a tastefully warm horn section. The song stimulates and relaxes simultaneously. This peculiarity in feel is what drew me to it, and it what will draw you in just the same.
II. “Migratory Birds” by Earth From the Moon
Earth From the Moon
Next we have a song from Earth From the Moon—a Canadian indie rock outfit by John Ounpuu.
The band’s bio leads with John quoting, “Music is endlessly interesting to me.” That sentiment comes through in this piece, as cliche as it may be to say, the song is damn interesting. The foundational synth tone is incredibly heavy, yet the song comes off as light and airy all the same. And the neighborly, Gibbard-esque vocal approach is the cherry on top.
III. “Famous” by Lester Getz & M0NF0RT
Lester Getz
We don’t cover a lot of live performances in this series, but when you receive something like what Lester Getz & M0NF0RT sent over, you’re not left with much choice. While the video would speak wonders for itself better than I ever could, the bossa-nova/rap mashup of a piece is brilliantly composed but even more brilliantly captured in their low-light performance. See for yourself above.
IV. “Giving It A Try” by Jake Huffman
Jake Huffman
You heard it here first. I could lead and close with that statement alone. The new single, “Giving It A Try” by Jake Huffman is a modern Indie-pop masterpiece. Every now and then an artist gets everything right on a song, and that’s what happened here. It’s uplifting, engaging, meaningful, and the production brings it in and brings it out just as it was meant to be heard. Alright, I’m done. Listen for yourself.
V. “Bad Timing” by Nina Moss
Nina Moss
