Listen to Grass Widow because they’re good. New album soon. This one’s doing the trick today.

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This song’s doing the trick at the moment.

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A number of beardy, williamsburgy white guys have put out indie-tinged bedroom R&B albums in the last few years. Cerulean, by Baths, is probably the best one I’ve heard. The song (and video) ‘Lovely Bloodflow’ is especially good. Spotify.

A number of beardy, williamsburgy white guys have put out indie-tinged bedroom R&B albums in the last few years. Cerulean, by Baths, is probably the best one I’ve heard. The song (and video) ‘Lovely Bloodflow’ is especially good. Spotify.

Obscure Alternatives

A friend of mine runs this Tumblr, heavy on the Glam, Bowie, and Awesome. Follow up!

Tradi-Mods vs Rockers on Spotify Congotronics re-imagined. Indie and alternative bands play with, cover, re-mix and ponder Konono No1. It’s an incredible album, much better than most compilations and tributes. There’s a lot of really inspired material here. Includes Deerhoof, Animal Collective, Tussle, Juana Molina, and a ton of others.

Tradi-Mods vs Rockers on Spotify

Congotronics re-imagined. Indie and alternative bands play with, cover, re-mix and ponder Konono No1. It’s an incredible album, much better than most compilations and tributes. There’s a lot of really inspired material here. Includes Deerhoof, Animal Collective, Tussle, Juana Molina, and a ton of others.

Adrian Orange And Her Band on Spotify

Adrian Orange And Her Band on Spotify

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My Bloody Valentine covering the Wire song “Map Ref. 41N 93W”

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Looks like James Joyce’s Ulysses has gone into the public domain! That gives me an excuse to post some music I recorded a while back. It’s called James Joyce. 

Thank You Friends

Well, the Holiday and new year brought a lot of new followers, likes, and re-blogs. I’d like to say hello and thank all of you for taking an interest. Feel free to say something, ask questions, etc. 

Also, thanks to those who have been clicking over to have a listen on Soundcloud, and to those who’ve clicked over to like the Bearded Seals Facebook page.  It is greatly appreciated!

—Ashley

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It’s not that Drummer Boy, but it’s a Drummer Boy, so enjoy.

Issue Project Room Shares 2011 Recordings.

Today The Issue Project Room in NYC generously shared recordings from some of the best shows they put on in 2011. Free to download and share via The Free Music Archive. This Starlicker set is my favorite.

… a style of music (and musicians) once beloved for its outsider ethos and ‘authenticity’ … has been characterized as, variously, ‘dad rock,’ ‘for sale next to the register at Starbucks’ or, even … ‘NPR Muzak,’

Has ‘Indie’ Become ‘Adult Contemporary’? : The Record : NPR

Home by Elephant Parade (by elephantp)

Elephant Parade (Ido and Estelle) are friends of Bearded Seals, and they’re good. This is a nice video for their nice song, Home. 

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