Unbelievably good music. The voice makes me relax and feel safe, the music is perfect for an epic couch experience. Just turn it up loud, and you’ll be gone for a while.
Strings attached, the sounds could be described as piano indie rock, but then again, there’s also a good portion of singer-songwriter to it because the lyrics are quite interesting as well.
Caution: Might make you want to stay where it’s taken you.
Now this is one artist where I feel really embarrassed I haven’t known him earlier.
The soft, laid-back R&B from the 60s and 70s just fires up my good mood, no matter what I do in the background (or foreground). Superb guitar skills make this man a remarkable, true blues, funk & soul protagonist. One of those musicians that have an enormous potential which is never recognized or discovered by the mainstream. Nevertheless, he’s had and declined his offers, for a good reason, too.
Listen to his album Here Comes Shuggie Otis.
Enjoy.
I came to know about this one because the first few sounds of a song made my ears go gigantic. The song is called Been Broken and instantly reminded me a lot of Keep the Lights On by the Wave Machines, which is attractive just for its beat simplicity. Yet, this one was more intricate, more subtle and just this bit more intimate. It literally sneaked its way into my ear.
The whole album, Fake Blood, is easy to listen to. Laid back guitar and drums arranged for mellow indie pop songs that go well with many things except sweaty disco nights.
Check out this indie supergroup from the US. Dense, dark and intense guitar sounds combined with slow, relaxed, sometimes hypnotic beats make you shoegaze the night away. Have a glass of red wine, or two. Or whiskey.
Not to be confused with the band The Conduits from the Netherlands.