There’s some good music to be found on the intertubes lately. For example:
“Paper Planes” by I’m from Barcelona–IfB is a Swedish musical collective with a big, sweeping sound. Think Polyphonic Spree, only not as saccharine. This is probably one of those songs that you either adore or detest. But it makes me smile every time I hear it.
“Acid Tongue” by Jenny Lewis–The lead singer of Rilo Kiley has always had some country in her. But there isn’t a hint of twang to be found in this spare, aching arrangement. I’m thinking that Jenny Lewis and Neko Case should start touring together.
“Paris” by Friendly Fires–Nobody will remember this song in five years, but it’s a fun mix of rock and electronica with a soaring, shiny chorus. It opens with the line “One day we’re gonna live in Paris, I promise” and it doesn’t get any less earnest from there, but somehow it works.
I’m not sure what to think of the new I’m From Barcelona album. I gave it a couple listens and it didn’t really grab me. It wasn’t bad, but it’s nowhere near as good as the last album, which was one of my favorites of 2007.