Top 5 Songs of 2015: #1 – “Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Originally appeared on the Music Court. I think it is reasonable to say most music written is about love. Love is an emotion that has such imperceptible power, it could carve a Grand Canyon into anyone’s heart. Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson wrote his newest album in the wake of a relationship’s dissolution, though the falling out is not with his wife.Multi Love is an autobiographical … Continue reading Top 5 Songs of 2015: #1 – “Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Bells Atlas, Pegasus Warning, and Mark de Clive-Lowe

sngshows: Originally appeared on the Music Court. Last Friday, June 26th, was a big day. Yesterday I dedicated a medley to the Supreme Court ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges, but with that my day was only just getting started. That night, I also saw Bells Atlas give a life-affirming performance at the Lyric Theater. The warm up act was something to behold. At times, I … Continue reading Bells Atlas, Pegasus Warning, and Mark de Clive-Lowe

Top 5 Songs of 2015 – #2 “Here in Iowa” by Korallreven

Originally appeared on the Music Court. “Here in Iowa” is an objectively great song. The samples are all over the place, but it’s the story behind the song that makes it so special. This is a farewell song, and every part of it contributes to the legacy of Korallreven. Perhaps I’m being too dramatic. Korallreven are a Swedish duo, comprised of Marcus Joons and Daniel … Continue reading Top 5 Songs of 2015 – #2 “Here in Iowa” by Korallreven

iheartmoosiq: On top of fresh seasonal tunes and new heart warming covers, this time of year also brings us re-hashes of prior years’ holiday themed music. It’s a delight when this happens, because we get to re-visit some fantastic songs that often never see the light of day during the rest of the year. Los Angeles based psych pop singer songwriter Dent May dropped a … Continue reading