and let Jimi do the talking….
Rock on! Dogfish Head’s Firefly Ale
3 JulI’m all about good music and a good brew so naturally I thought this was pretty sweet.
From the Shanken News Daily:
“Milton, Delaware-based Dogfish Head Brewery has created a limited edition beer to serve at this month’s inaugural Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware. Dogfish Head’s Firefly Ale is an English-style Pale Ale brewed with Marris Otter barley and English heritage hops, as well as a late addition of American Calypso hops. The 5%-abv offering will be available on tap at the festival alongside six additional varieties of Dogfish Head brews. Featuring musical acts such as The Killers, The Black Keys and John Legend, the Firefly Music Festival will run from July 20-22.”
Why you need to know about Daytrotter.com
2 JulI’m going to let everyone in on a little secret and all because of my love for music. If you have never heard of Daytrotter.com I highly encourage you to visit the site after reading this.
One day a while back I stumbled upon Daytrotter.com and thought it was the greatest site for music. I could listen to some of my favorite bands play wicked awesome, stripped down versions of their songs. Of course I also learned of some new bands (like today, Sporting Life) and to this day I am always up for discovering as many new bands on the site as bands I love. Even better, besides just popping them in a queue and listening, you can also download the sessions.
The site use to be free but now charges a $24 annual fee and at DoYouHearTheMusic.com we have zero problem paying this. We’re talking $2 a month people! For access to some incredible music and surely material you won’t find anywhere else, this is a no brainer. Added bonus, visit the site by tomorrow and sign up for an annual membership and you can get your hands on a limited edition vinyl of The Lumineers and Civil Wars sessions for FREE. They are only printing as many as records as ordered so once they go to print, that’s it!
Here’s another reason why you should be all about Daytrotter, follow Sean on Twitter @realdaytrotter and you’ll be opened up to some super dope music and be the first to know of some upcoming sessions on the site.
And tune in July 4 where you can stream the Barn on the 4th show with the Counting Crows!
So there you have it, one of my favorite sites to discover new music. You are now in the know.
New Music: Vacationer – Gone
27 JunOne word: Vacationer
Who? An east coast band (NYC based) you are going to want to start listening to
What? Gone, the album which dropped earlier this year
Why you should listen? Want to go on a vacation without actually going on one? This is the band. As their website states “If you could go anywhere,” do it as you listen to this harmonious and soothing washed out sound. It’s like sunshine on a rainy day, brings a smile to your face and lets you daydream. And if you live in the land of sunshine, keep smiling!
A reason you’ll be excited? Really, vacation and daydream aren’t enough? Well if you take the throwback style of Little Joy and made it more instrumental, voila!
Why I’m excited: I’ve been craving some mellow good tunes to just relax to. May have just found that!
If you like: Bombay Bicycle Club, Neon Indian; harmonies have been compared as “Beach Boys-esque”
Final thoughts: This sound is not for everyone but if you are willing to give Vacationer a chance, I’m sure this band will come around on you and help you dream about that vacation to St. Barts or chilling in the backyard on your own little vacation from the real world.
DoYouHearTheMusic.com Summer Playlist Vol.I
25 JunThe first full week of summer is here and to help celebrate I give you the DoYouHearTheMusic.com Summer Playlist Vol.I. To make this playlist available via Spotify I had had to kick out a few tracks (for now) but I hope you enjoy this little soundtrack to begin summer with.
Click HERE to access the playlist.
Baywood – “I Can Breathe Again”
Jukebox The Ghost – “Somebody”
White Arrows – “I Can Go”
Theme Park – “Wax”
San Cisco – “Awkward”
Electric Guest – “This Head I Hold”
Jump Jump Dance Dance – “Do It For Love”
Passion Pit – “Take A Walk”
Between Borders – “Free”
Satchel Grande – “Put Up A Fuss”
Gentlemen Hall – “All Our Love”
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds – “Untie My Shoelaces”
King Charles ft. Mumford & Sons – “The Brightest Lights”
Vintage Trouble – “You Better Believe It”
John Mayer – “Queen of California”
The Lumineers – “Big Parade”
Dawes – “If I Wanted Someone”
Bag of Toys – “Eternal Optimist”
The Dirty Heads – “Spread To Thin”
Donavon Frankenreiter – “Shine”
New Music: King Charles – LoveBlood
22 JunTwo words: King Charles
Who? A rising singer-songwriter from London (to note – he is already a big deal in London)
What? His debut album, LoveBlood (released May 8)
Why you should listen? Because he’s awesome and this classically trained singer-songwriter brings a bunch of sounds including some island vibes blended into indie, folk-pop
A reason you’ll be excited? He got Mumford & Sons to sing on the track below
Why I’m excited: I believe I have found my album of the summer; yet another rising star from across the pond and he is very diverse in his music from track to track but makes it work. Just listen to the title track below too.
If you like: Vampire Weekend, Jake Bugg, Dry The River, Theme Park, Little Comets and obviously Mumford & Sons
Final thoughts: Hop on the train now because soon enough, everyone in the States will know King Charles and you just may be bowing to him
AUDIO up from DoYouHearTheMusic.com on The Lyons Den, June 17 on 91.5 KUNV
19 JunHere it is, the audio from my time spent with George Lyons, Mongo and Erik Kabik this past Sunday, June 17 on The Lyons Den airing on 91.5 KUNV.
I can’t thank the guys enough for bringing me on to chat Bonnaroo and to listen to some new music. Give a listen below to hear the full interview as well as music from the Alabama Shakes (Live from Bonnaroo), DAWES, The Dirty Guv’nahs, Dispatch, Black Star, Electric Guest, Charles Bradley and GROUPLOVE. I just wish we had time for more! Perhaps next time.
Hope you enjoy!
News: @WalkTheMoonband Self Titled Album Drops Today!
19 JunI couldn’t be more excited today for the fellas of Walk The Moon as they release their self titled debut album on RCA Records. Having had the pleasure of meeting the guys, interviewing them and seeing them in concert at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and here in Las Vegas I feel like I’ve kind of been along for the ride a little. I’m beyond stoked that they are now getting heavy airplay, being tabbed by MTV as a Push artist, Esquire.com adding them to the songs of the summer (for a second year in a row) and more. These guys are still ascending and it’s one of those things that just makes me smile; plus I think everyone should be digging their music and right in time for summer it’s perfect tunes to enjoy three months of sunshine. Added bonus, tune in to David Letterman tonight where the guys will be the special music act.
Track listing
1.) Quesadilla
2.) Lisa Baby
3.) Next In Line
4.) Anna Sun
5.) Tightrope
6.) Jenny
7.) Shiver Shiver
8.) Lions
9.) Iscariot
10.) Fixin’
11.) I Can Lift A Car
Do You Hear The Music? 