Category Archives: Future-Favorite-Band Series

D is for Deer Tick

[source] If you like: Blitzen Trapper, Modest Mouse, CCR, Tom Petty, Dawes Then let me introduce: Deer Tick “Half of the crowd is here for Dr. Dog, but the other half is only here for Deer Tick,” said my guy … Continue reading

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C Is For Coconut Records

If you like: She & Him, Ben Kweller, Rilo Kiley Then let me introduce: Coconut Records “I was the drummer in a band that you’ve heard of,” sings Jason Schwartzman, and that band was Phantom Planet. After ditching this role … Continue reading

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B Is For Beach House

[source] If you like: The Zombies, Grizzly Bear Then let me introduce: Beach House   When it comes to music, sometimes bigger is better. Giving you the ability to get lost in sound, big music is far from the grounding … Continue reading

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A Is For Alexi Murdoch And A.C. Newman

[source] If you like: Nick Drake, Bon Iver, Ray Lamontagne, Brett Dennen Then let me introduce: Alexi Murdoch The forerunner of my weekend morning playlists, Alexi Murdoch may just have the most powerfully soothing voice around. London-born and Scottish and … Continue reading

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The Future-Favorite-Band Series

There’s nothing better than hearing a song for the first time and knowing that this song, this album, this band is about to be the soundtrack to your near future.  So, I present to you: The Future-Favorite-Band Series.  Once a … Continue reading

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