s. carey at rough trade

s. carey thrills rough trade nyc with new music on thursday night

shar rocks the drums

i'm really digging these npr music quizzes.  i've already blogged about sole of the band.  on the drum fill quiz, i got a perfect score! maybe guest quiz master s. carey and i are just drumming sweethearts.

j versus s

okay am i the only one who was kinda underwhelmed by bon iver's self-titled follow-up to for emma, forever ago.  i have to say that stripped down dueling piano between justin and sean is my cup of tea.  making me take a second look at the album.  no auto-tune needed, just lovely tickling keys and two great voices.  sean, i heart you!  no need to sing "i can't make you love me if you don't".  loved it all the same.  ;)

first listen: s.carey's all we grow

perfect soundtrack for the grey and wet london morning. wish i was in my flat listening to this on vinyl. will get mine come 24 august. you can preorder here.