Not just another Ben

As part of a free download from Starbucks, I came across the artist Ben Howard. His sound is appealing to those who have graduated from listening to Jack Johnson. So sit back, plug in your headphones and enjoy!

Sounds like: Brett Dennen, Jose Gonzalez, Bon Iver

Suggested track: Cloud Nine

Look what you've done now

I will admit....I've got kind of a crush now

My ears are loving this magical sound inside my headphones. I was browsing one of my favorite blogs The Cool Hunter and stumbled across the playful catchy music of 'Tim & Jean'. These young men are from Australia and have made quite a splash with their single 'Come Around'.

At the moment, they are currently unsigned, BUT they are the duo to watch out for in the upcoming months!

Sounds like: Passion Pit, Junior Boys

just washed out...

For the past two days it has been raining here in the Midwest and it does not look like the weather is perking up anytime soon. Ergo, I am featuring a one man project called 'Washed Out', started by 26-year old Ernest Greene from Georgia. His music is art... sounding like synthpop with a crazy fuzziness to it. Check out his blog... the images look like his music sounds...

Sounds like: Neon Indian, Memory Cassette, Real Estate

Favorite tracks: Feel it all around, You'll See It

"you came out and you were wasted you went home and turkey basted"

While taking a break from studying, I came across a "disco rock trio' called 'We Have Band'. This band that hails from London, England has a very unique sound. My favorite song of theirs is 'You Came Out"...Check out the music video.

sounds like: Bloc Party, Fischerspooner, Peter Bjorn and John, and Hot Chip

Ten songs to get your weekend going...

1. "Basic Space"- the XX
2. "Sweet Disposition"- The Temper Trap
3. "Fences"- Phoenix
4. "Let's Call It Off"-Peter Bjorn and John
5. "Gloomy Planets"-The Notwist
6. "Terminally Chill"-Neon Indian
7. "Animal"-Miike Snow
8. "Mrs. cold"-Kings of Convenience
9. "Seven Seventeen"-The Wooden Birds
10. "Next of Kin"- A.M. Architect

ABOUT 'SPIN THE SKY'

'Spin the Sky' is a music blog that I formed in November 2009 as a way to share new music and music which I am currently obsessed. My name is Marissa and I am the founder/editor/writer of this very exciting blog. I currently studying Architecture and Photography and I find a constant companion in music while I am working restlessly in studio.

My goal is to provide music fanatics with new music with (hopefully)daily updates. I will provide links to band sites, interviews and mp3s.

If you have any questions, suggestions and general wonderments please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for listening!

Marissa