Songs for Wednesday // The Lighthouse and The Whaler and The Antlers and more

Words // Adam Sharp

'Venice'- The Lighthouse and The Whaler
You need a song for a summer mix? Here it is.
Website: http://thelighthouseandthewhaler.com/

'The Park'- These United States
People should really be talking about this song more- it's one of the finest I've heard this year.
Website: http://www.theseunitedstates.net/

'Drift Dive'- The Antlers
Dreamy and hazy, sure, but also light and refreshing. Like sitting in the heat and drinking a cold beer.
Website: http://antlersmusic.com/

'Welfare'- Tom Eddy
Tropical vibes, finger snaps and falsetto crooning sound so damn tremendous during the dog days of summer.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Eddy/157745187623506

'Knives'- Lemolo
Guys and girls: this new Lemolo album is one of the best I've heard this year. You need it in your ears.
Website: http://lemolomusic.com/
bandcamp: http://lemolomusic.bandcamp.com/track/knives

'July 4, 2004'- Jason Anderson
This is my favorite song I've ever 'found' on the internet. By far.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jason-Anderson/64170803880

Songs for Wednesday // These United States, Japandroids and more

Words // Adam Sharp

‘Human Cannonball (for Halfway House Sessions)’- Cadillac Sky
It's a bummer to hear a great song for the first time well after a band has broken up (though I'd rather hear it now than never have it exist at all).
Website: http://cadillacsky.net/

'Fire's Highway'- Japandroids
A rock and roll song played how rock and roll should be played: loud, fast, sweaty and (probably) drunk.
Website: http://japandroids.com/

Fire's Highway - Japandroids

'Amawalk'- Port St. Willow
A song that starts hollow and frail and just adds layers until suddenly you've got a full-bodied jam that's got everything (including horns).
Website: http://portstwillow.tumblr.com/

'The Angel's Share'- These United States
I'd like to take a long road trip and I would like this song to play on repeat while doing so.
Website: http://www.theseunitedstates.net/

'May This Be Love (Waterfall) (Jimi Hendrix cover)'- Michael Kiwanuka
This is perfect. Absolutely perfect.
Website: http://michaelkiwanuka.com/

Songs for Wednesday: The Lumineers, Wake Owl and more

Words // Adam Sharp

The Lumineers - "Ho Hey"
For the last year or so this had been at the top of my 'Songs I’ve Seen Awesome Videos Of But That Aren’t Yet Properly Released’ list.  I'm pretty happy it's off that list.  (website)

Wake Owl - "Gold"
It's pretty simple: this is an absolutely great song. You need to hear it.  (website)

Wake Owl - Gold 

These United States - "A Day To Float The Bahnar Boat"
There are songs that sound like lazy days. This is one of them.

These United States - A Day To Float The Bahnar Boat  

Blind Pilot - "Half Moon" (for Yourstru.ly)
I wish every band would go into a studio for a day, rework an already great song, and then film it, cause the finished product here is just phenomenal.  (website)

John Heart Jackie - "Working Titles" (Damien Jurado cover)
Jennie and Peter of John Heart Jackie were so moved by Damien Jurado 'Working Titles' on first listen that they quickly laid down this absolutely gorgeous, simple cover of it before it was properly released this week. It's fun to know bands you like are fans just like you.  (website)