Last October I wrote about New York's Beat Radio and while many things in my life are a bit different now, the greatness of their songs remains the same. My words from six months ago were:
A few days ago I got an email that began, "This is Brian from an NYC based band called Beat Radio." While I'm a little late with this one (I usually am) I think they deserve some praise. Beat Radio is using technology to their advantage. News of the "next big thing" spreads like wildfire on MP3 blogs and the internet and by promoting themselves to everyone that might be interested they are getting their name out. DIY + technology + talent = Good things to come. While they aren't breaking a lot of new gound, their upbeat indie rock definately caught my ears.
I listened to some of their stuff last night and they immediately reminded me of another band that (at the time) I couldn't place. A wonderful mix of jangly but slightly fuzzed-out guitars and wavering vocals that are backed by good heart-felt lyrics. After much listening (especially to "Treetops") I finally figured out who they reminded me of: The Weakerthans. There is a hint of Americana that bleeds through their songs and makes them feel warm and familiar. When their upcoming EP is released, I suggest you check it out.
I'll stand behind those words and add that "Treetops" is/was easily one of the best songs of 2005/2006. I mean, I got the copy of the Ecstatic EP that Brian from Beat Radio sent on Saturday and on my drive to work today I just listened to it over and over and over. There is also a quirky sincerity about the band that (according to my wife) recalls the late Troubled Hubble. The songs are so good and have an almost timeless sound as warm as the late afternoon sun.
A band this good can't go unnoticed forever, so seriously folks, pick up your own copy of the EP here. You (and your ears) will be better off because of it.
MP3 | Beat Radio - Treetops Ecstatic EP
MP3 | Beat Radio - Mexico Ecstatic EP
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Hey Eric,
I've been holding back for awhile waiting to see how things worked out. I'm really happy your daughter is home now and they finally got to the bottom of the problem. I hope all goes well from here. I have a 3 year old and can relate to what you must have been going through.
Thank you for turning me onto Wilderness. I can't wait to hear the new album.
Best wishes,
Boot 66
(24slices.blogspot.com) I will be back
So it might end up being 24slicesof.blogspot.com.
My blog got highjacked by an add.
I've contacted the help email a few times and at one point it looked like I wuld get my blog back.
Now it seems that that was just a dream.
Check me out in a week or so.
Peace
Boot 66
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