The other night we went out to see Atlas Genius and they had two entertaining openers: Half the Animal and Magic Giant. MG had a couple songs already on my radar for possible MI placement, but I wasn't at all expecting the vibrance and energy coming off the stage. They were like Dave Matthews Band meets Rainbow Kitten Surprise meets John Lennon but styled like Steven Tyler. Anyway, if you're in need of some banjo/fiddle + orchestral drum + hippie love find your way to a MG show STAT, or at least put their debut album In the Wind on rotation.
RIYL: Run River North, Lumineers, Andrew McMahon, The Head and the Heart, Mumford & Sons
Dreambeaches - Trademark
Listening to their sunny, beachy sound, you'd probably never guess that Dreambeaches are from chilly Buffalo New York. Here's a pleasant track from their most recent EP for your Sunday morning and afternoon pleasures.
RIYL: Rooney, Walter Etc., Nada Surf, Ben Kweller
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DMA's - Dawning
This new track from Sydney-based indie outfit DMA's might be a bit (what I like to call) Dawson's Creek, but I've been really enjoying it. I'll leave it up to you to figure out what I mean by that, so have a listen and enjoy a pleasant start to your Monday.
RIYL: Circa Waves, City Calm Down, Woodlock, Blaenavon