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Archeology
Listen to:
Archeology- “Memorial”
If there were a soundtrack that perfectly exemplified a mixture of walking through a field of ankle-high grass and waking up on a Saturday morning, this would be it. A calm yet interested progression of beats accompanied by meditative and engaging harmonies will carry you peacefully through each song. ‘Archeology’ is a relatively new band and bears a resemblance to a harmonized, more upbeat, folk version of ‘Bright Eyes’- ideal for maintaining serenity in the weeks building up to what promises to be a taxing AP and finals season.
First Aid Kit- “The Big Black and the Blue”
With vocals as odd and engaging as those of ‘Imogen Heap’ and as magnificently drawn out as those of ‘Beirut’, ‘First Aid Kit’ is purely a band of beauty. The somewhat illegibility of the emotion-filled lyrics manufactures a near spiritual, engaging, pleasing effect. The songs of this album hold a strong similitude to the ‘Big Pink’ cover of ‘These Arms of Mine’ in the airy, resounding effect which tickles your ears upon contact.
Said the Whale- “Bear Bones”
In the continuation of what seems to be a forming trend in this months column- ‘Said the Whale’ is another harmonious, calming, near-folk band you simply must listen to. The acoustic sitting-in-the-back-of-a-truck feeling will calm your nerves as it blooms nascent visions of summer in your mind.
Aqueduct- “Or Give Me Death”
For the more angsty listener, the beautifully whiny vocals of David Terry practically coin the term “Indie Pop” in the cool, indolently expressed passion. The heartbreaking lyricism and hard hitting, synthetically created beats have proved addictive. An added bonus- the song “As You Wish” is based on the beloved, nineties classic movie “The Princess Bride”.
Go to:
Sabine’s Café
Cozied up right next to Antigone book store on 4th Avenue is a hip, native, energetic coffee joint- perfect for studying, chatting, or simply a delicious non-fat latte. I highly recommend stopping by and supporting a local business, while at the same time dabbling in some good coffee and an eclectic environment.
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