Bodies of Water

BODIES OF WATER - I HEARD IT SOUND
from La Blogotheque

The Bodies of Water are quite a gem. The band includes two men and two women, all talented and using this seemingly rare combination to create great music. The group sings often all at once, creating a signature sound that is not easy to be found elsewhere. Varying styles keep their music fresh and continuously exciting. Keep an eye out for them on the December mixtape.

These Are The Eyes - Bodies of Water
I Guess I'll Forget the Sound I Guess I Guess - Bodies of Waer
Doves Circle The Sky - Bodies of Water

Links:
Official Site
Myspace
Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink @ Amazon.com

Tokyo Police Club

Tokyo Police Club consists of four talented Canadian boys. The lads progressed their band from garage status up into being an award-winning entity. Combining interesting electronic elements to punchy rock lyrics, TPC stands above the rest as a truly excellent and unique band. Destined for success, and after their success in Canada, the boys will hit the international mainstream before you know it.

Nature of the Experiment - Tokyo Police Club
Cheer It On - Tokyo Police Club

Tokyo Link Club
Official Website
Myspace
A Lesson In Crime on Amazon.com
Smith EP on Amazon.com [NEW!]

November Mixtape

This is the first of our monthly mixtapes. We hope to embody the spirit of each month with music that you can enjoy. Included will be 10 tracks available in both a .zip download and individual track downloads of each artist. If you would like to hear more of the artists please go to the links listed after each artist name.

Download Full Mixtape

1. I Summon You (Demo) - Spoon [site][myspace]
2. My Rights Versus Yours - The New Pornographers [site][myspace]
3. Swing Low Sweet Chariot - The Annuals [site][myspace]
4. Behold The River - The Snake The Cross The Crown [site][myspace]
5. The Soloist in the Living Room - Cold War Kids [site][myspace]
6. Mansard Roof - Vampire Weekend [site][myspace]
7. Diamonds In The Dark - The Mystery Jets [site][myspace]
8. Victim Card - Snowden [site][myspace]
9. Worst Trip - Dr.Dog [site][myspace]
10. Sightlines - Rogue Wave [site][myspace]

Perfect for a fall/early winter day.

The Annuals

The Annuals are easily one of my favorite Indie bands. This North Carolina talent has been getting attention for it's various excellent EPs and it's acclaimed Be He Me album. In the spirit of fall i decided to spotlight this band. It won't be the last you hear of them on spelunking, and i would count on them being on our November mix tape.

Tracks from their Myspace
Complete or Completing - The Annuals
Nah Keseyi - The Annuals
Swing Low Sweet Chariot - The Annuals
Brother- The Annuals

Links:
Official Website
Myspace
Be He Me on Amazon.com

The Apples In Stereo

The Apples In Stereo's sound has been evolving since 1992. Their older stuff is filled with gems, and some interesting abstract tracks as well. Their newest album, New Magnetic Wonder represents their hard work in motion, and shows their music at it's perfection. Interchanging band members have lead to some differences in their music but they've adapted miraculously.

I have the honor of gracing you all with two of their tracks:
Energy - The Apples In Stereo
Same Old Drag - The Apples In Stereo

Links:
Official Website
Myspace

Vampire Weekend

Well i was going to wait for the weekend but i thought if i could get this as close to Halloween as possible it'd seem more fitting. Vampire Weekend hails from New York, though you would most likely never guess this. Their music has distinct British and African roots. Some songs would likely classify as reggae similar to some of Sting's work. Other tracks may remind you of The Beatles or any other classic rock group from the 60s or 70s. Wherever their sound comes from, it doesn't matter since it comes together so harmoniously. This is some indie-rock you do not want to miss.

Lucky for you (and thanks to their MySpace) i have the first four tracks from their album.

Mansard Roof - Vampire Weekend
Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend
APunk - Vampire Weekend
Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa - Vampire Weekend

Weekend Links:
- Official Website
- Myspace
- Vampire Weekend's EP (it's hard to find the Blue CD-R album online)

Los Campesinos!

Los Campesinos! Are a (correct me if I'm wrong) 7 "man" band of an incredible variety of musicians. The seemingly random combination of these talents creates very pleasant compositions. The up-beat sound has gotten them some reasonable acknowledgement in the Indie scene, which is well-deserved in my opinion.

Don't Tell Me To Do The Math/s - Los Campesinos!
We Throw Parties You Throw Knives - Los Campesinos!

Linktacular:
Official Website
Myspace

(For the record I now have reliable track hosting and will post regularly)