ROOTDOWN

If you have been a fan of ours since the beginning or if you have looked at every post here you may or may not recognize the name of an artist we put on here over a year ago, Paul Wright. In that post we compared him to a Jack Johnson type of artist. A solo act with an acoustic guitar that talked about what he felt with a reggae vibe and just loved life. HE continues that vibe with his band ROOTDOWN.

ROOTDOWN just released their new album, Tidal Wave, about 2 weeks ago and it is nothing but amazing. They add a little more of a pop/hip hop/alternative vibe to it and it works. A perfect combination of pop, hip hop, alternative and reggae.


Every song is catchy and if just 1 of them catches radio play, this band will take off like NASA. Seriously, they have that much potential. Similar to a Dirty Heads this band produces songs that are perfect to listen in the summer, which is perfect timing.


I have been a fan of Wright and Rootdown for a while now and am finally getting some free time to give them their due on this blog because they sure as hell deserve it. I am going to do my best to help them get some radio play because they need to be heard by all.


Songs I Recommend:
All I Wanna Do
Good Day
Storm Warning - lovin this song
Taking Over Me
Roots - a great song
Don't Walk Away
H.B. - Should already be a radio hit! It will be soon!



http://www.rootdownsound.com/
http://www.myspace.com/rootdownsound
Itunes

Wild Light

When I say the Arcade what is the first thing that comes to mind? Video games? A childhood memory? What about when I say the word fire? The image is just as clear, but darker. Together when I say Arcade Fire, you should think brilliance. That is what everyone should think. That thought should also be created when hearing the two words Wild Light together.


Wild Light was formed from former Arcade Fire band member Timothy Kile. The thing about this band that will trigger a thought of interest in your brain is that the band was formed long before Arcade Fire, the band was formed back when the members were in High School. They all went their separate ways and then reunited in 2005.


Now another thing about this band that will trigger your interest is that they sound similar to Arcade Fire. They are of the same genre and use multiple instruments that are rarely heard. The have the common guitar, bass, and drums. The less common, but not rare piano and synthesizer. They also have the rare instruments, like the harmonica.


To make their music they fuse the common with the uncommon to create an original, yet familiar sound for the ears of their fans. One listen and you will be hooked.

Their debut album, Adult Nights, was released in 2009 and is their only album to date. The thing is though for a debut album, you can hear the chemistry and the excellence this band possesses and to think that this is just the beginning of the next step for this band makes me, and the rest of their fans, eager to see what they come out with next.


Songs I Recommend:
California On My Mind
Heart Attack
New Hampshire
Surf Generation
Canyon City

And make sure to check out the rest of their album.



http://www.myspace.com/wildlight/music

Belle Histoire

Belle Histoire is a new, unsigned, fantastic band that I know I will be listening to nonstop for a while, and I guarantee if you give them a listen you will too. Honestly I found them by complete and utter chance. I was checking to see what Danny, the other doctor, had been posting on some bands status' and I happened to see that Belle Histoire had liked one of the posts. So naturally I investigated and had to listen. I am so happy that I did. This band right here is why I love talking about and sharing new music. Finding them by chance and within 30 seconds of listening to one song I knew I had stumbled onto something big.

The lead singers voice is nothing short of amazing, and reminded me of a more powerful version of Beth Tacular's of The Bowerbirds. While they have only released an E.P. to date(Spirit E.P.) I can already tell you that they will be around for a while and I will not be surprised when they gain some rapid popularity in this next year. Only four songs are on the E.P. but they are all spectacular and it only took part of one to get me hooked. If four songs was enough to show me the brilliance and talent this band possesses than I cannot imagine what a full album will be like. I can't wait to see what Belle Histoire does in the near future, and I hope that they know they have another life long fan.

Recommended Songs:
They only have four from the E.P. So listen to them all, and I recommend buying the E.P. as well. But they are as follows:
Spirits
Nightmares
Man
Madison



http://www.facebook.com/bellehistoiremusic?sk=app_178091127385

The Last Royals

Ok I am back to posting new bands that need to be known to all. I am sorry I have not posted in a long time, but I would like to thank Cole, the other doctor, for picking up some slack since my last post, Dr. Dog. Some might think that last sentence was sarcasm, those are the ones who aren't our facebook friend or follow us on twitter. See, what Cole did while I was busy was he updated some of our oldest posts that were, well no other way to say it but short but not to the point. There was SO much more about some bands that we posted in the beginning that needed to be said and he went back and updated them adding TONS of info. I recommend checking them out, follow us on twitter or facebook friend us to see which ones he has updated so far!


Now onto the new band I am putting on here, The Last Royals. This band is from NYC and they give off that perfect road trip to NYC vibe. There is a huge difference between West Coast and East Coast Alt. Rock and if you can't tell the difference than listen to The Last Royals and compare them to Fight From Above who is the complete contrast. Both bands make great music but very different.

This band is very recent and playing the cards they were dealt brilliantly and will soon show their hand to the world and win us over. Their clever and catchy lyrics and melodies will win you over and lift your mood. You can picture yourself driving down a fielded road where the speed limit isn't enforced while the cool wind is blowing in your hair and you have that rare feeling that your are free. Whether you are alone or with friends, you will have a blast listening to this album.


This band has just started and only has an EP as of yet, but you can put this band's next album on the small list of things I am honestly waiting on.


Songs I Recommend:
Crystal Vases
Come Take My hand
Backseat Lovers
Always, To Belong



http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-last-royals-ep/id404835153