Diamond Rings

Helloooo,

I am about to begin finals but I figured I'd share a new song right before I fully engulf myself in calculus and existentialist philosophy for two days. Diamond Rings is the solo project of John O'Regan, a Canadian indie musician from a band called The D'Urbervilles, who I have yet to check out. I have been really feeling his solo stuff I have found on the internet, particularly the song, "It's Not My Party." Although this song is very synth-pop-esque, guitar work is very every in Diamond Ring's other indie hit, "All Yr Songs," which is my second favorite. Both "All Yr Songs" and "It's Not My Party" appear on Diamond Rings' debut album, Sepcial Affects, released back in October. O'Regan channeled his inner Ziggy Stardust for the album and has already been compared to the great Bowie himself. He's also fresh off touring with Robyn and playing at SXSW this week, so hopefully he'll gain even more exposure.

Stay golden,

Brian

Seapony

Hello again,

One song has been on stuck in my brain the last 48 hours since I first heard it. Seapony's "Dreaming" has already led to comparisons to Best Coast and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart. The Seattle band takes the fuzz-pop sound and make it their own and don't sound too similar to any one band. Pitchfork actually called this one back in November when they reviewed the single. Their fuzz sound never gets in the way of the catchy guitar riff and lead guitar work. I now can't wait to see them live as they visit Santa Cruz on May 28th and San Francisco on May 29th. You can find "Dreaming" and "Late Summer" on Itunes as free downloads when searching Seapony. Also, check out "So Low" as that is another one of my favorites. Seapony presents a sound that exudes a sense of mellowness and bliss and this sound is the reason I have fallen in love with them.

Stay golden,

Brian