The Fall Mix

By: Sean Kayden

Family of the Year – “St. Croix”

“St. Croix” is the perfect jam for this fall season. Warm and upbeat, there’s no denying the magic. This is the ideal song to transition from the summer season into the autumn season. Songs like this make me believe how cool indie rock really just is. I can’t get enough of this joyous and indelible tune that is so light and breezy, it’d be a crime not to find it appealing in some way. “St. Croix”, which appears on Family of the Year’s latest EP album with the same name, is an ebullient tune that you really can’t go wrong with this fall season. Your ears will thank you and yes, you’re welcome.

St. Croix by Family of the Year

Heavenly Beat – “Desire”

“Desire” is the first song from bassist John Peña of the group, Beach Fossils. “Desire” is slightly reminiscent of the classic Beach Fossils sound, but much more polished and rhythmic. Despite its short duration (2:18), the song goes through a number of tempo changes. Silky smooth vocals, infectious drum beats and a delicate arrangement, “Desire” is the latest hidden gem of the season. It’s hard to imagine something more eloquent, pristine, and striking as this subtle and pensive tune is.

Heavenly Beat - Desire by lauralasmane

Weekend – “Hazel”

“Hazel” is a new song off Weekend’s EP album, “Red”. It’s the follow-up from their debut record, “Sports”. Hazel provides all the goodies—gush bass chords, clamorous guitar hooks and a flawless melody that would have most pop bands foaming at the mouth. This track is wall-to-wall reverb central that supplies the ideal amount of aggression, abrasiveness and boisterous sound to make it a must hear. Heavy on tempo, dark undertones and just all around badass, “Hazel” will have you hooked faster than heroin. The same euphoric feeling, but with none of the side effects. So, what are you waiting for?

Weekend - Hazel by Slumberland Records

Surfer Blood – “I’m Not Ready”

The aforementioned track comes off Surfer Blood’s upcoming EP, “Tarot Classics”. It’s undeniably catchy is a ridiculous understatement. This is a well-crafted tune that follows in the footsteps of Surfer Blood’s debut album, but far more laid-back. The 90s inspired indie rock act seems to be in top form with “I’m Not Ready”. It’s definitely an indication Surfer Blood is continuing down the right path. “I’m Not Ready” is a heavily guitar driven tune that’s as piercing as it is zealous. The song may be called “I’m Not Ready”, but I’m absolutely ready for some more Surfer Blood.

Surfer Blood - I'm Not Ready (Live from DC) by theaudioperv

Big Troubles – “You’ll Be Laughing”

This retro-pop treasure comes off the Big Troubles recent sophomore album, “Romantic Comedy”. Light on comedy, heavy on romantics, “You’ll Be Laughing” is a dreamy, 80s inspired tune that’s polished and divine. It will move you, tantalize all your senses and put you in a state of utter bliss. Saturated with autumn vibrations and flourishing, swooping hooks, “You’ll Be Laughing” is the cure to your post-summer blues. If you fall in love with this track, just wait until you hear the entire album.

Big Troubles, You'll Be Laughing by danceyrselfclean28

Published on October 15th, 2011 by Mountain Views News
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