Monday, January 11, 2010

2010 - a sneak peak

Most would agree that 2009 was more than a weak year for music releases. 11 days into 2010 and I must say that it's already been a better year than the last by taking a quick listen the albums that have already leaked. I offer you a sneak preview at 2010 with a special mix of a few tracks of leaked albums for this year.

A couple of indie debuts make it on to the mix including Surfer Blood. A lot of people are really digging these guys currently and I have only met a hand full of people not enjoying what these guys are doing (on tour now with a few dates with Monotonix and Turbo Fruits I believe). That will be a show not to miss in my opinion. On the contrary some big names pop up. Spoon's fifth release on Merge 'Transference' hits stores next Tuesday. Also Vampire Weekend's single "Cousins" made the list. I can't help but love this poppy little ditty from a band that had a big year in 2008 with there debut S/T release.

One of my favorite artist appears. Formally known as Final Fantasy, Owen Pallett finally releases the long awaited 'Heartland' tomorrow. One album that I will no doubt go out and pick up immediately. If you ever get a chance to catch Owen live please do so. You will not regret supporting this amazing musician. I had the chance to see and meet him in 2006 in a small punk venue in Charlotte, North Carolina called the Milestone. One of the nicest guys I've ever met and one musician who truly appreciates his fan base.

A track off Beach House's 'Teen Dream' makes the cut. This band seems to never disappoint me. It's one band that puts out album after album (Teen Dream being the third) very similar to one another and I don't mind this at all. They have found there dream pop sound and have stuck to it. Sub Pop has the pleasure of releasing this album on the 26th of this month.

In conclusion: It's not much but it is defiantly a treat and gives us all something to look forward to in the new year.

-nicholascaywood


1. Stranger Things - Local Natives
2. I Built Myself A Metal Bird - Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra
3. Lissoms - Toro Y Moi
4. Cousins - Vampire Weekend
5. Apple For A Brain - Xiu Xiu
6. Harmonix - Surfer Blood
7. I Saw The Light - Spoon
8. Swim Until You Can't See Land - Frightened Rabbit
9. We Are - The Album Leaf
10. Walk In The Park - Beach House
11. Lewis Takes Off His Shirt - Owen Pallett
12. Abe Lincoln Envy - Puerto Rican Dinner Music

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