Chill, Hip-Hop, Indie, Pop, Videos | The Lonely Biscuits – Everybody
Posted by J_Salzer on November 4, 2012
Incredibly meaningful video/track from The Lonely Biscuits. They originally recorded this over the summer, in New Jersey, and decided not to release it. Well, I guess it was meant to be, or maybe the Biscuits were very good meteorologists, because there couldn’t a better time to release a track like this. It’s a feel good song, and no doubt many people are downloading it and donating to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, which I would encourage all of you to do. Here’s what The Lonely Biscuits had to say about the release:
“We wrote this song in the summer of 2012 in New Jersey. The song is about moving on and looking up when we cannot control the situations that we are going through. We have had a surreal experience with this song and video, considering this town is now in shambles. We were never going to release this song because we could not connect to it and did not realize the meaning in the lyrics that we had written at the time. However, after Hurricane Sandy hit, we noticed that there is something much deeper within this song that was meant to spread positivity and uplift everyone’s spirits during this time of tragedy. There has been some serious fate that has taken place while making this song and video and deciding not to release it, and we feel that it was made solely to help the victims of the storm. There is more than just our music in this song, there is love, hope, and a meaning that we did not control and cannot describe. All proceeds will be going towards helping rebuild the communities affected. Peace and Love Biscuits.”
Alternative, Chill, Indie, Pop, Videos | Connor Zwetsch – All That I Feel (Video)
Posted by J_Salzer on October 28, 2012
Easily one of favorite my singer/songwriters, and close friend of Fresh New Tracks, Connor Zwetsch releases her newest emotionally-charged track. On “All That I Feel”, Connor’s lyrics are deeper than I’ve ever seen, and her voice is better than ever. The video isn’t anything special or overly dramatic, but with a track like this, it doesn’t need to be. I can’t say enough about Connor’s songwriting skills in this song. In a world where every artist is out here editing their voice, or using autotune, Connor is a breath of fresh air. Her natural sound is exactly what mainstream music is missing. Check out the video above and like her facebook page below.
Alternative, Indie, Pop | Jon Bellion – LIFE [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on October 23, 2012
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Since Visionary’s Jon Bellion released his first single, “Paper Plane“, a few weeks back, I’ve been trying to classify and compare his music. A fluid blend of indie, pop, r&b, alternative, and pure innovation? Death Cab for Cutie meets John Legend meets Kanye? After pulling my thoughts in opposing directions I’ve come to the conclusion there is no classification and there is no comparison. Jon Bellion is authentic, unique, sound, and extremely talented. Captivating his audience with a distinguished voice, the kid also produces and composes he majority of his own music.
Bewildered by the simple things in LIFE, Bellion shares a story about a young man trying to figure out what he needs to progress and survive. Although I was a bit skeptic when I didn’t see GRVTY behind the camera on this one, director Jeremy Peel proves his skill and delineates this song perfectly. JB’s all original project, Translations Through Speakers will be dropping before years end.
Contests, Events, Indie | AUSTIN CITY LIMITS 2012 RECAP
Posted by mimada on October 17, 2012
Austin City Limit’s promising lineup resulted in a weekend that was, without a question, one for the books. The sold-out festival denied no music lover. From toddlers on their parents’ shoulders to fist pumping grandpas, hippies carrying flags made out of bras to Natalie Portman and Ryan Gosling, the experience was as enticing to see as it was to hear. In the time that I wasn’t chowing down on truffle mac and cheese and watermelon topped with warm goat cheese and Pop Rocks (yes, it’s a real thing), or indulging in unicorn Texas T-shirts, I managed to witness some of today’s, but also yesterday’s, most impressive musicians. Every performance left me in a state of awe, thinking it must be true what they say in the South: God blessed Texas.
Events, Indie | Austin City Limits: A Foolproof Guide
Posted by mimada on October 12, 2012
This weekend, Fresh New Tracks will get back in touch with its indie side at the 11th edition of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. ACL primarily focuses on folk and indie music, but this year’s much-talked about lineup features icons from every generation and genre, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Avicii, The Black Keys, BASSNECTAR, Alabama Shakes, and more. The three-day festival, showcasing over 130 bands at eight different stages, will be a significantly more laidback atmosphere in comparison to the earlier 2012 festival season, but after some of the outrageous, mind-blowing shows we’ve seen this year, this might be exactly what we need.
Chill, Cover, Hip-Hop, Indie, Reggae, Videos | Aer – Two Coins (Dispatch Cover)
Posted by J_Salzer on September 26, 2012
Damn. Now listen, I’m not the BIGGEST Aer fan, and I don’t claim to be. But I do know their music pretty well, but I had no idea Carter had pipes like this. Now of course, I’m not saying he should be rivaling Colin McLaughlin on The Voice anytime soon. But for a rapping duo, it’s awesome to have someone who can sing to change up the pace/feel a little. David is on the guitar, and Carter is singing, for all you ladies out there who need that information. They absolutely destroy this cover, making it a perfect track to relax you in the middle of the week. I’m seeing Aer live this weekend, so if anyone has any questions for them, hit me up on Twitter(@J_Salzer), and I’ll get them answered.
Indie, Pop, RnB | Cris Cab – Paradise (On Earth)
Posted by J_Salzer on September 19, 2012
Cris Cab’s sound has evolved so much. When I first heard him doing covers on youtube, I was impressed by his voice. Now, I’m impressed by his sound. His intonation, tone, and control are all incredible and his sound is becoming much more mainstream(in a good way). When I heard this song, I immediately knew it was Cris, maybe because I know his music so well, or maybe because he has associated such a unique sound with his name. The chorus does get a little repetitive, but Cris does a good job changing it up slightly each time. “Paradise,” is the first leak off Cris’ upcoming EP, Rise. The production was done by Malay (Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange), which explains why it’s so good.