If anyone out there is a little bummed out because it’s only Tuesday but deep down you want to pretend it’s Friday just so you can get through the day, believe me, you’re not the only one! But thankfully, one of the perks of working in the music industry is that I’m the first to hear that brand new album and I’m not exaggerating when I say that it makes me smile. Don’t worry, I’m a good person and I’ve been taught to share when good things come my way.
Upcoming releases this week will include Erik Wollo’s Silent Currents (Live at Star’s End), The Adopted’s No Matter Where You Are, and Jami Lunde’s Big Black Birds.
Label: Projekt
Artist: Erik Wollo
Release: Silent Currents (Live at Star's End)
Genre: New Age, Ambient, Electronic
For those dark wave lovers out there, I’ve got a treat for you! Silent Wave just can’t get more soothing yet dramatic, and it’s been road tested by yours truly to be a great accompaniment to my morning cup of Joe. Erik’s fascinating electronic/ambient landscapes with slow-motion structures, surreal soundscapes and floating currents somewhat brings me back to the 1990’s show Roswell. Remember that? Well, with Erik’s atmospheric waves, you’ll think that you discovered the spaceship, yes, right now with your ears attached to your headphones. Silent Currents demonstrates a different side of Erik Wollo, with more focus on deep drones than melody and rhythm, zones drift and morph, and they all flow into each other organically. Experience something extraterrestrial with Norwegian guitarist’s 15th release and in fact Erik says, “To perform 'on the air' late at night in the radio studio contributed to these unique and inspired performances. In this setting, it felt very natural to do some downtempo and quiet, floating ambient music. Thus, this release is more abstract and chilled out than I usually present on my studio albums."
Label: One Man Industry
Artist: The Adopted
Release: No Matter Where You Are
Genre: Rock, Alternative
It’s weird when people ask my about my music choice. Most people are amused by just how many albums of punk rock/indie rock I own on my iPod. So, in this case I was really excited because I found another to add to my never-ending playlist! Canadian artist The Adopted’s new release “No Matter Where You Are” was one of thoe “fits like a glove”…but for my ears. This melodic guitar and story telling lyrics lure you into the song as you would imagine at the beach at sunset. Seriously, I’ve re listened to this song about five times now and it doesn’t get old. I especially love the vocal…oh nevermind, I’m not going to spoil it for you. In any case, good music lovers, you’ll love this one! For a sneak peek, go to www.TheAdopted.com and you can take a listen.
Label: Awnry Girl Records
Artist: Jami Lunde
Release: Big Black Birds
Genre: Alt Country
One thing that I’ve noticed about living in San Francisco is the massive amount of walking that I do every day. You know the drill, walk to and from work everyday, walk to get my weekly groceries…and so it is that I found my new “walking song”. Jami Lunde’s soft alternative country tunes takes me through the day. Oh, and a little fun fact, Jami’s album is inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven and her songs are about the conversations between herself and the black birds that followed her all over her travels while she was writing this album. Consequently, it depicts her weaving tales of travel, self-realization and death. I can’t tell you how much I feel like I’m in a self-directed movie when I walk and listen to her new album. Give it a try, and you’ll know what I mean.
Label: Nordic Trax
Label: n5MD 
