Israel Darling - Dinosaur Bones and Mechanical Hands - Engine Room Recordings - 8/4/2009

Lyrics: Concern disguised by brushfire drifting into reluctant nonchalance; resignation

Vocals: Modest Mouse finally started taking his medication; occasional relapses

Guitar: Always assumed that wire veiled hole was hollow, yet out grows black roses

Vibe: Shuffle, swing, slide, or shimmy your way to the bar for another whiskey

Prediction: February 2010 New England tour    Rating: 8/10

Myspace - Facebook - Engine Room Recordings - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

Apple's Acre by Nurses - Dead Oceans - Released 08/04/2009

Vocals: Harmonica signing; Lo-fi breeze with your wine.

Precussion: Undulating heartbeat; resting your head against a fantasy forest's chest.

Piano: Consoling drunkards from the upright in the corner of the saloon.

Vibe: Perfect for gypsy caravans and facial hair appreciation dinners.

Free Download: Technicolor

Prediction: Live show review Sept 2        Rating: 7.5/10

Artist Website - MySpace - Dead Oceans - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

The Ruminant Band by Fruit Bats - Sup Pop Records - Released 08/04/2009

Vocals: Pure, sincere; Folk melodies delivered by country roots.

Lyrics: Playful contemplation; latent morals of an illustrated children's book.

Guitar: Acoustics and slides not afraid to explore the upper register.

Vibe: Krautrock artist that wishes honky-tonk was still popular. 

Favorite line: "You'll always have smokes if you always give buckets of love."

Prediction: Early Wilco fans rejoice.         Rating: 7/10

Free Download: My Unusual Friend

Artist Website - Sub Pop - Myspace - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

Indiecater Records, one of my favorite indie labels right now, just announced their World Cup 2010 Soundtrack competition. Well I guess it is not a competition unless you make it one but either way it looks to provide some interesting inspiration for songwriters/soccer (er... football) fans. Now those who reside in the geographical area commonly referred to as the United States are not known for their fervent fanaticism for the most popular sport in the world but there has to be at least one gooooooooal loving, gum chewing, backwards cap wearing musician out their, right? Didn't the US team beat f'ing Spain like a few weeks ago?

I hope the Sealand team qualifies. I will totally write a song for them.

Right now there are only a few teams that have officially qualified for the tournament but that will be increasing soon. Check in regularly for updates. If you would like to submit a song click here.

Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

Person To Person by Foreign Born - Released 6/23/2009 - Secretly Canadian

Vocals: Insecure; wonderfully complementing the band's cheery confidence; Dylan, if Dylan could sing.

Instruments: Constantly staring; feeding off the other's energy.

Vibe: Garden State 2 soundtrack; rich, soul searching melodies.

Recommended Activity: Hitchhiking; train hopping; open fields and liberating scenery.

Highlight: Early Warnings

Prediction: Live show review on 7/30/2009                  Rating: 8.5/10

Artist Website - MySpace - Secretly Canadian - Booking - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

The Summer EP by The Very Most - Released 5/7/2009 - Indiecater Records

Arrangements: Distractingly simple; broke no new ground but made that cottage home.

Vocals: Casual flirtation; wooing passing bikinis with confidence and grace.

Recommended Dosage: Shuffle in summer playlist; supplement with large amounts of vitamin D.

Free Download: The Very Most – You’re In Love With The Sun

Prediction: Fall EP       Rating: 7.5/10

Official Website - Myspace - Indiecater Records - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

I Am Not A Sailor I Am The Captain - Father Abraham - Released 5/7/2009 - Independent

Vocals: Assertive; bombastic; occasionial rhythm crutch.

Lyrics: Vivid storytelling; never mind maybe not; where am I?

Quote: "Is he a bit dim or just light in the brain? A mad scientist or just slightly deranged"

Listening method: On 11 via expensive speakers.

Production: Lush with stoner Easter eggs.

Prediction: Signed by summer's end.        Rating 9/10

Artist Website - 52pickup.us - Myspace - Twitter - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

Home - Gavin Castleton - Released 4/7/2009 - Integers Only

Arrangements: Collage of familiar sounds presented in fertile light.

Vocals: Versatile expressions; dueling duet suffering chronic mood swings.

Story: Had it. Loved it. Lost it. Hate it. Redemption?

Where to listen: Lonely road trip returning from long distance relationship breakup.

Target Market: Square framed glasses wearing music geeks and theater majors.

Prediction: Dorm room comforting.          Rating: 9/10

Official Artist Website - Gavin's blog - Myspace - Integers Only - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

The Seven Seas by Elephant Stone - Released 6/2/09 - Indiecater Records

Vocals: Whispy contrails drifting from bliss to euphoria.

Lyrics: Happy times distracted me from caring.

Vibe: Zoloft smoked audibly; George Harrison's remake of Love (the band).

Musical Composition: Sitar riddled shell of a VW bus road tripping to Venice Beach.

Dance move: Animalistically around a festival bonfire with naked, nubile, longhaired women. (see The Doors [movie])

Prediction: Cult hippie following.           Rating: 8/10

Official Band Website - Myspace - Indiecater Records - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt

These Four Walls by We Were Promised Jetpacks - Released 7/7/09 - Fat Cat Records

Vocals: Refreshing Scottish mouth marble; lonely longing for harmonies.

Arrangements: Consistently pleasant; an alluring drama lacking plot twists.

Musical composition: Stored potential energy; talent screaming for a mushroom trip.

Vibe: Subdued emotions served over a warm hipster university dance party.

Highlight: "This Is My House, This Is My Home" A rarity not totally anchored in a driving rhythm section.

Prediction: Lollapalooza 2010.              Rating 7.5/10

Facebook - Myspace - Fat Cat Records - Written by Adam Nathaniel Waitt