Favorite Song

With 79 iTunes plays since I found it in late April, Lymbyc Systym's Processed Spirits is my most-played and favorite song in recent memory. It's from Field Studies, Lymbyc Systym's split EP with This Will Destroy You, another fantastic band. I'm really getting into alternative instrumental rock, and it is definitely rocking my socks off. And so, without further ado, Lymbyc Systym's Processed Spirits:

And now, a word about me!

Hey not to push my own stuff unfairly or anything, but I thought you might be interested to know that, just tonight, I wrapped my third album, "Truths for the Jaded." I'm not calling it good or anything, but if you'd like, you can check it out and download it for free!

Truths for the Jaded by tdq11

It's Official!

Seriously, this is it. I have found my favorite album of all time:

Earlier, I gave a head's-up that the Scottish indie band Frightened Rabbit's latest, The Winter of Mixed Drinks, was rocking my world, and couple months later, I can honestly say that, simply put, this is the best album I have ever heard, and I love every last thing about it. I have probably listened to it 30-40 times all the way through, and it's just ridiculous how it doesn't get old. Sure, the instrumentation and vocals are fairly simple, and it doesn't have the production values of Coldplay, but that is a fair deal of the charm for me. While it is certainly well-done and thoroughly thought out, the album doesn't get in the way of the subject matter, instead driving it to full realization. This is indie music as it should be: Beautiful, heartfelt, and moving. Frightened Rabbit blends lyrics and instrumentation seamlessly to create music that is almost tangible in this near-perfect beast of a record. Applause.

Next Elvis #12: The Send

Info: The Send is a creative side project by Joseph Kisselburgh, who used to play guitar for Falling Up I came across The Send a few years ago when Tooth & Nail sent me an email update on Cosmos, the first and only album The Send has released to date. Now, in spite of some ridiculously well-made and inspiring music, The Send remains dormant. While there was a post on The Send's MySpace page confirming rumors of a new album in the works, with songs already being recorded, that was more than two years ago. I don't know if good ol' Joey is intending to draw this out as long as possible, or if there is no hope of anything new from The Send, but I am thankful that Cosmos exists, because it is some seriously good stuff. Just the same, I've been placidly frothing at the mouth for new material from The Send for a good long time, and I would love to see some results. I'll keep you posted if anything happens..

Sounds Like: Hope.

Bio: From the iTunes product page: "After spending three years as the guitarist in the Christian rock band Falling Up, Oregon native Joseph Kisselburgh decided to strike out on his own. Taking bits and pieces of songs he had written while touring with his old group, Kisselburgh set out writing the pieces for his first solo album Cosmos, seizing upon the talents of producer Aaron Sprinkle to give him the sound he was envisioning. Though he compiled a five-piece band for his tour, Kisselburgh played most of the instruments on the record, which was released by Tooth & Nail records in the summer of 2007 under the Send's moniker."

Why it's going to be the next Elvis: Kisselburg's music is honest, beautiful, and moving. It is musically and thematically legitimate, and it makes me smile.

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"An Epiphany"- The Send

The Send | MySpace Music Videos

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Head's Up: Frightened Rabbit

Frightened Rabbit is totally rocking my world right now. They're a Scottish indie band, and their tunes are just super legit and moving.

Next Elvis #11: Roger Miller

Info: Roger Miller is a student musician. He received private funding to record his debut album "Crayons," and headed up the project himself. He comes from quite a musical family and also plays the piano and cello.

Sounds Like: Honest acoustic goodness.

Why it's going to be the next Elvis: Miller shows why independent artists are the future of the music industry: The music is made by them, performed by them, and, in many cases, produced by them. Thus, the finished project many times more closely represents what the artist truly wants in their work than if the music had been produced by a third party. Crayons truly exemplifies the success of this creative control.

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Album Review: Check out my own review of Crayons here!

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Next Elvis #10: Matt Kresling

Info: Matt Kresling is a one-man show. He writes, plays, and produces his own music. He produces his own music videos. He also is an involved independent filmmaker. Kresling's music evokes feelings of calm, and his album serves as a commentary on several aspects of everyday North American life. If you like chill indie, you're in the right place.

Sounds Like: Uke, Accordion, Vocal goodness.

Why it's going to be the next Elvis: Kresling is mature enough to pull of meaningful and well-made content, and he's young enough to articulate what everyone else is feeling. Plus, his entire album is available for free right here!

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