[INDIE/POP] Oh Land – “Speak Out Now”

Posted by on December 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Danish beauty Oh Land, fresh off her tour with Kate Perry, has just released the new single for the re-release of her self-titled sophomore album, “Speak Out Now.” The track is a beautiful mix of indie-pop and electronic music, a genre which has seen some phenomenal growth recently. Vocal syncopation and a head bobbing beat make “Speak Out Now” not only a staple Oh Land jam but also a perfect single to start off what will... Read More

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[INDIE/ROCK] The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio (Oh Land Cover)

Posted by on October 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I haven’t heard many remixes or covers of The National, but I’m glad I heard this one. I absolutely love Danish singer/songwriter Oh Land‘s vocals and simplistic, yet gorgeous arrangement of The National’s “Bloodbuzz Ohio.” The full on keyboards and popping synths are truly her style (see “Son Of A Gun” below) and you see it reflected here. Props to Oh Land for this one.   [wpaudio url="http://thesightsandsounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bloodbuzzohio.mp3"... Read More

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Indie Thursdays

Posted by on March 4, 2011 · 2 Comments 

Yes, Indie Thursdays on a Friday. I started and had every intention of finishing this post yesterday, but did not. And since I already have the header designed, I’m not going to change it now. So, here it is, Indie Thursdays on Friday. As much as I love dubstep, techno, house, and everything else; I still have to say that Indie music is my everyday listening mode. When I speak of the word “Indie,” I generalize it to a broad category... Read More

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