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October 30, 2012
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WNSC Playlist for 10/30/12

The Sifting Pan is live every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. E/T on WNSC, UCF’s Student Run Radio Station. Tune in HERE during my time slot for some pretty darn great indie/alternative jams.

Artist – Track ; Album

The Killers – A Matter Of Time; Battleborn
The Temper Trap – Never Again; The Temper Trap
Walk The Moon – Jenny; Walk The Moon
Dappled Cities – Work In The Mould; Lake Air
Cold War Kids – Hang Me Up To Dry; Robbers & Cowards
Elbow – The Longwar Shuffle; Dead In The Boot
The Jezabels – Unmarked Helicopters; The Man Is Dead
The Kooks – Sway; Konk
Alt-J – Fitzpleasure; An Awesome Wave
Santigold – The Keepers; Master of My Make-Believe
Shiny Toy Guns – Somewhere To Hide; III
Breton – Electrician; Other People’s Problems
Passion Pit – Carried Away; Gossamer
The Walkmen – Heaven; Heaven

Full Playlist On Spotfiy

April 12, 2012
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Reverend and the Makers – [Bassline]

British indie rockers Reverend and the Makers come out of hiding with a 'true' banger

Reverend and the Makers – Bassline:

Download Bassline Here (Directly from the band’s website)

Hope you brought your smart phone and dancing shoes because Reverend and the Makers are back and have revamped themselves accordingly for our modern times. The head bopping indie electro tack Bassline is the first single off the band’s third and up coming album titled @Reverend_Makers. I really don’t think much else could describe 2012 better then a pseudo club hit and the ‘@’ symbol. Also, I’m pretty sure their new album and twitter account share the same name. While it seems Reverend the Makers are expanding heavily into their electronic side, I have no doubts that the band’s British indie rock roots will come into play on the new album. These guys have a solid track record when it comes to music that simply f—ing rocks and gets you riled up to take your aggression out on the nearest dance floor. Their new album @Reverend_Makers will see a proper release next month, May the 7th. Until then, B-b-b-bassline!

Show these mates some support by heading on over to Reverend and the Makers’ Facebook Page and giving them a Like!

Or listen to Reverend And The Makers on Spotify!

April 8, 2012
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Dappled Cities – [Run With The Wind]

The Australian experimental indie rockers, known as Dappled Cites, are back from hibernation

Dappled Cities – Run With The Wind:

Download Run With The Wind Here (Directly from the band’s Facebook Page)

Almost three painstakingly long years now. That’s how long I have been waiting so patiently for a follow up to Dappled Cities 2009 absolutely astonishing art rock/epic indie pop album Zounds. Now it seems as though my prayers have been answered and the knowledge of a new Dappled Cities album has been bestowed upon me. And not just new album knowledge but a full fledged single has surfaced so my level of excitement is quickly reaching critical mass! Run With The Wind is set to be the first single off the forthcoming album, currently only known as LP 4, and gives us some huge insight as to what to expect this time around. You can still hear the same rich multiple layers of progressive sounds that made Zounds so impressive, and from first listen of Run With The Wind it seems the band is willing to experiment even more with artful distortions and purposeful delays. Those signature falsetto vocals one can so easily match with Dappled Cities have found themselves incorporated once again along side finally crafted lyrics of methodological metaphoric madness. I have never been more ready for a new Dappled Cities album in my life and I eagerly await official news of a release date. Expect to hear more about these guys from me in the near future.

You should show some support and head over to Dappled Cities’ Facebook Page and give them a Like!

Or listen to Dappled Cities on Spotify!

March 13, 2012
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American Royalty – [Matchstick] + [I’ve Been Fighting For You]

American Royalty are Los Angeleos based psychedelic-blues rockers

American Royalty – Matchstick:

I guess I should tell you upfront that this track has a bit of a build up, sixty seconds of ongoing pleasant piano riffs, but if you can handle then your ears surely will be rewarded with the wonderful changing of pace. That change of pace is the psychedelic electronic frenzy that seems to play a huge influence on the brand of alternative rock made by American Royalty. It’s true that I could sit here all day trying to list genres that this unique band might encompass, but if I were to pick two from the crowd they’d have to be electronic and blues. Makes for a hell-of-a combination as is clearly evident by the head spinning Matchstick. (I mean come on! Did you hear that breakdown?!) However, this is far from the only note worthy track made by American Royalty. I’d easily recommend any of the three songs found on the band’s latest record Matchstick EP. I know three doesn’t seem like much but we’re talking about three completely solid individual jams, and at $1 a piece that sounds like a steal. American Royalty know how to set the bar real high and I can not wait until I can see what these guys do with a full album. I also highly recommend giving the bonus track I’ve Been Fighting For You a listen.

BONUS: American Royalty – I’ve Been Fighting For You:

Don’t forget to support American Royalty by heading over to their Facebook Page and give them a Like!

Or listen to American Royalty on Spotify!

December 28, 2011
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Top 10 Albums of 2011! #4 Velociraptor!

Kasabian has done it again with the alternative rock powerhouse of an album; Velociraptor!.

I’ve always been very perplexed with the band Kasabian’s popularity in the states. Here’s a band that simply knows how to play rock n’ roll. Never mind the fact that they’re from Britain, or that they’re landscapers of the alternative scene there, these guys just need to be acknowledged for their creative and talented approach to rocking out. I’m left to assume that the states simply can’t handle the ferocious beast that is Velociraptor!. Their fourth album is a very solid addition to their already amazing discography. Track for track, this might be the most complete album so far. I mean, seriously, these guys crammed so many great tracks into this one album they actually had to put out some amazing b-sides early. This was definitely an album I had no second guesses about ordering online and has seen many spins in my car this year. Kasabain’s other albums may still hold a special place in my heart (Because they’re f***ing awesome), but Velociraptor! is sure as sunrise going to be a CD future me is going to play a lot.

“Switchblade Smiles” – Kasabian

Switchblade Smiles is the only song Kasabian is allowing to be shared on Soundcloud. Not that I don’t really enjoy this song I just strongly believe that Velociraptor! has so many stronger tracks to offer. Yet this is still the same signature scatterbrained alternative rock I would so easily associate with the band, and enjoy hearing from them. New comers might not fare as well with this particular track. Feel free to browse the Youtube links below for a greater variety of choices. Might I suggest one of my favorites Let’s Roll Like We Used To as a starting point.