Chris Budd is a music industry sales rep, former music publisher and the founder/owner/editor of Toronto-based music blog Indie Music Filter.
Who: The War On Drugs from Philadelphia.
What: Off the new album Wagonwheel Blues , check out a song that hits those Springsteeny and Dylany moments without getting caught up in all the nostalgia that comes along with taking cues from those dudes.
Song: Taking The Farm .
I’m excited. The Wolfe Island Music Festival just announced their ’08 lineup. Aug. 8th and 9th. Friday Aug 8th 2008: The Town Hall Hootenanny Returns! 8:30pm start featuring Carolyn Mark, Jenny Whiteley, Joey Wright, Luther Wright and friends The Abrams Brothers will be opening up the festivities. **NEW**Flying V Productions showcase at The General Wolfe […]
You’re with good friends with a couple of guitars. Campfire, some beer and rye. Learn Time Can Be Overcome by The Constantines (get it at Said The Gramophone). Tear that one up. Spending evenings in Kensington Heights. They’re at the Phoenix next week.
Who: The Little Ones from Los Angeles.
What: Indie pop with heavy doses of handclaps and tambourines. New EP out (Terry Tales & Fallen Gates ), currently on tour of the US with Ra Ra Riot .
Song: Lovers Who Uncover . Its an oldie but a goodie.
Who: The Kooks from Brighton (UK).
What: 4 piece currently working their 2nd studio album Konk . These kids have a knack for writing those chart and radio friendly pop songs. Produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, No Doubt ).
Song: Tick Of Time (via Stereogum )