The great and virtually unknown Bill Callahan and his take on America:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39HT67ExukA[/youtube]
Bill Callahan: “America!”
Philly’s Own:
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/26117149[/vimeo]
The War On Drugs: “Baby Missiles”
A totally gorgeous sound wash:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KrmxavLIRM[/youtube]
Bon Iver: “Calgary”
There’s a reason why this is everywhere. The song of the summer:
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/19529550[/vimeo]
Foster the People: “Pumped-Up Kicks”
Depressed and a bit depressing. Catch him while he’s still with us:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOcnITphyjk[/youtube]
Cass McCombs: “County Line”
Old-school soul from this artist’s brand new debut album:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTy7ugrSFz4[/youtube]
Charles Bradley: “The World (Is Going Up In Flames)”
This one gives me chills. Maybe it’s nostalgia for a childhood I never had, I don’t know:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-aGkuzC9aw[/youtube]
Angus & Julia Stone: “Santa Monica Dream”
Goodbye ’til next time, when I do an all-local edition. Send me your suggestions now!