Annuals – Confessor.mp3

Confessor is the first single off of Annuals‘ upcoming sophomore album Such Fun. The track is all that you might expect from previous Annuals experiences: layered orchestration supporting catchy indie-pop hooks and vocal harmonies. One thing that did catch me by surprise was the elegant bridge transition starting at 1:40. Jacquire King’s influence as producer has really stepped up Annuals’ game, musically. Confessor is available for purchase from Amazon on August 19th and Such Fun will debut on October 7th.
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Lewis & Clarke – Before It Breaks You.mp3

Creating a perfect blend of folk and atmospheric sound Lewis & Clarke utilize nylon-string guitar, harp, keyboard, horns, strings, and drums to create a relaxing foundation for Lou Rogai’s crafted lyrics. Blast of Holy Birth has been out since May of 2007 (where have I been?), so we might hear new things from these guys soon. Listen to the whole album at 160k after the jump.
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