Shoeshine Blue - EP - Tell Yourself It's Only The Weather PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jake Carlsen   
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:09

Shoeshine Blue

This review, like this EP, is going to be short and sweet. I have been hunting for something new, a band that would inspire me to sit and write, think, jump on my bike, go for a walk, or just kick back and enjoy a nice glass of whiskey. This EP, Tell Yourself It's Only The Weather, has done just that. Michael Apinyakul has put together a fantastic little collection of songs here, and I hope that he follows up with a full length album. You can check the EP out at Shoeshine Blue's Bandcamp site as well as download the EP for free. It looks like a performance at the Secret Society Ballroom is coming up soon as well. I hope to see some of you there.

This EP has handily earned itself our highest honor of:

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:25
 
Y La Bamba - Court the Storm PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jake Carlsen   
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 15:54

Portland Oregon's favorite Latin-Inspired-Chamber-Pop group, Y La Bamba, is back with their sophomore album, Court the Storm. Plenty has already been written all over the web about this great new album, but we wanted to join in in saying that we absolutely love it. Luzelena Mendoza, the lead singer and front-woman for the group, puts up an absolutely haunting performance on this album, and it can be seen that this band has grand places ahead of them if the quality of Court the Storm and their first album Lupon are any indicators. Click Here to get more info on the band and to buy this great album.

We at Live Music PDX give this album our highest marks, 5 Maple Bacon Bars.

Update:

The addition of Paul Cameron, with his vocals and guitar playing, are also great additions over Lupon. As with most good sophomore projects, the sound of this capable band has gotten more complex. If you haven't already, I highly recommend listening to Lupon and Court the Storm back to back so you can fully enjoy all the wonderful additions to the sound of the group. Happy listening!

-Jake-

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 March 2012 16:14
 
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