Flavor: Faye's Faves
I like a little of everything, from funk to alt-country, pop/rock to acoustic singer/songwriter, and everything in between. I would have to say my main love, though, is good old indie rock.
CHARMPARTICLES: Sit Down for Staying
Hooks and harmonies spread themselves over warm layers of astral sounds, alternately pillowy and pointed. Though often compared to My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Ride, these four keep things focused by taking a pop approach to their songwriting.
Recommended if you like Cocteau Twins, At the Drive-In, Ride, Swervedriver, Catherine Wheel, My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Slowdive.CD price: $7.99
METRIC: Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?
Metric's critically acclaimed 2003 debut. Includes "Combat Baby" and "Dead Disco." Produced by Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Inara George).
CD price: $12.97
MENOMENA: I Am The Fun Blame Monster!
"Oh l'amour... Broke my heart now I'm aching for you."
MP3 price: $12.00
DRIVE: Music for Interplanetary Travel
"...Confident, complex songs that skirt around the alt-rock field and into a less crowded territory where art meets music and morphs into an accessible sonic treat." -Richard Martin
Recommended if you like Radiohead, The Cranberries, Foo Fighters, The Cure, Jane's Addiction, Supergrass, The Dandy Warhols, Swervedriver, The Smashing Pumpkins, Death Cab for Cutie, Lush, The Sundays, Deathray, Charmparticles.MP3 price: $10.00
LITTLE SUE: The Long Goodbye
Country folk that accompanies your sitting on a roof at night listening to the stars. And also, you're drunk.
MP3 price: $15.00
JASMINE ASH: from grey to blue
singer/songwriter driven music that spans across different genres of pop and melodic rock. this record is great to make out to.
ROLLIE TUSSING: Blow Whistle Blow
Acoustic Blues/Slide Guitar with nods to Ry Cooder, Kelly Joe Phelps, and Leo Kottke
Recommended if you like Ry Cooder, Kelly Joe Phelps.
ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW: nights.not.end.
12 melodic and guitar-driven songs that span from dark, visceral rock on the edge to truly joyful and exuberant pop.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
DONNIE DARKO: Music from the Original Motion Picture Score by Michael Andrews
The hauntingly beautiful instrumental score to the cult classic film that includes the UK Christmas #1 "Mad World" featuring Gary Jules.
CD price: $14.00
DR. THEOPOLIS: The Voice of the Future
The Dean of Pimp U. The CEO of the Playa' Corporation. We've got the finest assets in the nation.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.00
JONAH: Safe Distance EP
Lush and anthemic guitar-pop with soaring melodies and artfully crafted songs.
Recommended if you like Radiohead, U2, Talking Heads, Travis, The Smiths, Jeff Buckley, Coldplay, Starsailor.CD price: $6.00 / MP3 price: $4.00
THE BELLA FAYES: The Truth In A Beautiful Lie
Sonic foundry of thick guitars and pounding rhythms set off by a straight-shooting lead vocal. These rock enthusiasts specialize in knock-down, drag-out shows, but this record houses some sensitive gems that make for a complete listening experience.
MP3 price: $10.00
EZRA HOLBROOK: Sympathy For Toys And Puppets
A sometimes snappy, sometimes dreamy album of Ben Folds meets a less popular version of John Mayer, and Coldplay, all after a bottle of wine, with that special little quirk and tweak that only Ezra can supply; bittersweet, poignant pop.
THE AMERICAN GIRLS: Fairweather Words for Four Letter Friends
Sugary Sweet Power Pop Rock... mmm mmm good.
Recommended if you like The Wonder Stuff.CD price: $7.00
CHARMPARTICLES: The Scenic EP
Swirly, melterrific guitars, super solid rhythms, and a guy/girl vocal exchange that may cause goosebumps. Shoegazer sounds with pop songwriting: very nice combination. Special hand-numbered limited edition.
MP3 price: $6.00