Three On Thursday – Modest Mouse

  Formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, Modest Mouse are an awesome, American, Indie Rock Band. My favourite album is their most recent, their 2007 album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. There are a few things I really like about this album. Number one – it’s got a sort of nautical theme, with most of the songs being about the sea in one shape or another. Number two – Johnny Marr of the Smiths played guitar on…

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Three On Thursday – Ramona Falls

  Brent Knopf from Portland, Oregon was originally in the band Menomena. In 2009 he formed Ramona Falls as a project, then in 2011 he left Menomena to focus on Ramona Falls. Personally I think this was a great decision. I love how distinct their songs are and how unique their sound is. The first song below is the one that got me into Ramona Falls and also has an awesome video, which is filmed entirely on a DSLR not…

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Three On Thursday – Metric

  Metric are my favourite thing to come out of Canada since maple syrup and just like the ultimate pancake topping they’re tasty, sticky and delicious (I apologise for that slightly tedious and broken simile). I don’t know whether it’s just because they are female fronted and a bit grungy at times but they always remind me of Garbage – this is good. I first stumbled across Metric when trying to find out who wrote the song Black Sheep from…

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Three On Thursday – Bonobo

  Bonobo is a British DJ, musician and producer from Brighton. To be honest I hadn’t heard of him until I noticed his music in the background track of the Maverick Slacklining video I recently featured. I absolutely love his music and have been listening to him whilst blogging over the last few weeks. It’s the sort of music you can just chill out to in the background or listen to intently with headphones in the dark. Bonobo – Kiara…

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Three On Thursday – The National

  This week I’m embracing the dark, damp weather and have chosen a rather melancholy sounding indie rock band – The National. They are a fantastic band from Ohio (in the US of A). I would definitely include them in the same playlist as The Rural Alberta Advantage and The Decemberists because of their moody and earthy sound. I think they would be best enjoyed whilst taking a thoughtful, lone, winter stroll around some of Cornwall’s beautiful wilderness. The National…

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