a+b=c, but a≠b≠c. math? wtf.... no, music!

well it's been awhile since i've posted anything new. ran into thanksgiving, a birthday and what feels like a busy last couple weeks, but i really couldn't tell you what that was filled with. anyways, as such i guess i'll get back in the swing of things with three, that's right 3, bands that i've come to like quite a bit lately, and wuddyaknow, they tie in together quite nicely. not so much musically, at all really, but i like diversity; the american public schools raised me that way. and on the days i actually showed up for class they also taught me some nifty math skills which i will now utilize. the three bands are as follows: horse feathers, dinosaur bones, dinosaur feathers. a+b=c, but a≠b≠c. see what i did there? i thought you might like that. although, that really wasn't mathematical in anyway... shit. i'm sorry mrs. heffernan. :(  anyways check 'em out after the jump.

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horse feathers -

variable a, these guys are local to portland, which is always a good start. heavy on the acoustic vibes, they definitely draw from folk and bluegrass influences. utilizing a wide variety of instruments and lovely use of layering, at times i'm reminded of sufjan stevens, but the songwriting is not so eccentric. mellow and soothing, talented and polished - definitely worth a listen.

honest doubters -

dinosaur bones -

part b of our equation is dinosaur bones. coming from the land up north out of toronto, these guys are bringing the canadian fire. fire? uh wrong direction, that's mexico... shit. canadian frost? that may be sort of accurate here. these guys exude of cold and melancholic pop vibe. rhythm-driven and guitar-laden, these guys are certainly worth chilling out to for a moment.

royalty -

dinosaur feathers -

feathers. dinosaurs. solve for c. we can finally solve this musical equation, and what a solution it is. dinosaur feathers is on my short list of favorite new bands this year. it sounds like what animal collective might have come up with if they were short on electronic equipment and wanted to create an indie rock band. with vocals that remind of fleet foxes for their lovely fidelity and melodic delivery, this band delivers a sound much sunnier than thoughts of their hometown brooklyn would inspire. sure to start making waves in 2010 on many people's springtime playlists, jump the gun and warm up now with dinosaur feathers.

early morning risers -