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Brooklyn’s Mobile Wash Unit Joins the Broadcast

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Jun 232010

artist: Mobile Wash Unit
genre: electronica | alternative
label: Astrea

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Jump Down :: September Was Winter

Mobile Wash Unit, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY, have issued their debut album, Tent, on Astrea Records. While nearly everything on it clicks, I strongly recommend two songs, “Jump Down” and “September Was Winter.” There’s nothing terribly complicated happening, but both songs are super catchy and go down easily.

“Jump Down” offers a pulsing, reggae-tinged electro-beat with a megaphone-effect vocal. “September Was Winter” has chiming guitars and an Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark feel especially when the chorus rolls around. “How can we convince you to stay?” implores singer Andy Snyder. Since you asked, I’ll tell you – create some more songs like these and I’m liable to ask if I can sleep on your couch for a week or two.

Check out Mobile Wash Unit – because every summer needs a soundtrack.

- Thurdeen

OuterSound :: May 2010

28-200, Cantalouper, I M Munroe, podcasts, Prophet-Z, Sickhoose, Sink To See, Sunset Records, Tenpenny Joke, The Breathing, The Wake, ThisOrder 2 Responses »

May 112010

The May episode of OuterSound showcases a variety of independent artists from around the world to include Australia, Italy, Korea, Canada, the UK and, of course, the US. Here’s who you’ll hear…

Prophet Z :: Brooklyn, NY
The Wake :: Rosignano Solvay, Italy
Sink to See :: Los Angeles, CA
28-200 :: Denver, CO
IM Munroe :: Vancouver, Canada
ThisOrder :: Rome, Italy
The Breathing :: Seoul, Korea
Cantalouper :: Columbia, MO
Sickhoose :: Ovingham, Great Britain
Tenpenny Joke :: Melbourne, Australia

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OuterSound – May 2010

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Double Down on Kirsten DeHaan

acoustic, featured artists, folk, Kirsten DeHaan, reviews, rock, SirLady Records 1 Response »

Feb 142010

genre: folk | rock
label: SirLady Records

Kirsten DeHaan

With her commanding yet earthy/folk voice, strong melodies and gift for writing incredibly honest lyrics you can’t help but like Kirsten DeHaan. What’s even better is that all of the aforementioned elements come together perfectly on her latest album entitled Thorns On a Crown. “I’m Coming Home“ is a prime example of all of DeHaan’s strengths on display. The intro starts with a delicate guitar solo, plucking each audible note all the while preparing the listener for what’s coming next…potent lyrics delivered so candidly that you can actually feel her heart ache as your own personal angst percolates to the surface along with it. “Double or Nothing” is an upbeat tune that will have you tapping your foot for the whole ride and by the second chorus you’ll find yourself singing along. For sure it’s pop, but DeHaan’s voice and guitar make it the perfect antidote to the formulaic dross sung by pre-packaged female artists that is currently being offered by the “mainstream” music industry these days. After listening to the other tracks on the album it’s apparent that everything one may have discerned about about DeHaan culminates with “1984″. Her voice (reminiscent of Stevie Nicks), guitar, bass and drums all blend beautifully together to create a compelling folk/rock sound.

Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Double or Nothing
1984
The Night Shift

- DMitch

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