The Folded Records

Here’s an interesting little playlist we put together. We chose a little of Local Natives and Yo La Tengo in honour of both of their new albums being released recently. In addition, we’ve added a few electronically synchronous ones that are by all means sonically interesting. In other words, there’s a little Grimes and Liars in there for you too. Comments and Suggestions can be forwarded to our Twitter or to thefoldedrecords@gmail.com

Interesting new album covers… We really enjoy posting fascinating or perhaps bizarre album covers. The last crazy one we looked at was Toro Y Moi’s “Beneath The Pine”, this time around we’ve got Grizzly Bear’s newest album (September 2012): “Shields”. Thoughts?

Apr 26

AMERICAN EXPRESS: UNSTAGED with Jack White

Fans, do not miss this! Brought to you by American Express, YouTube and VEVO and directed by Gary Oldman, Jack White will be playing a show at Webster Hall tomorrow night live for everyone to tune into. Watch the preview below and make sure you tune in tomorrow night April 27th for the live show via YouTube.

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Apr 15

SNL sees Andy Samberg Parodying Gotye

Spinner Canada has a great article and accompanying videos for what happened last night on Saturday Night Live with musical guest Gotye. Gotye’s painted-self in the video “Somebody That I Used to Know” became fodder for comedy last night as Andy Samberg ripped off all of his clothes and painted himself up in the same artwork featured in the video. See Spinner Canada’s article below for all of the details.

Apr 14

Review from MRU’s Reflector: John K. Samson’s Provincial

Frontman John K. Samson breaks from the folds of his Winnipeg folk-rock band The Weakerthans to produce this nostalgic and intimate look at growing up and surviving in Canada with his new album. Provincial is mostly filled with the same upbeat and twangy guitar sound that The Weakerthans are known for in the recollections of their Winnipeg roots, but Samson paints a picture for his listeners that is much more intimate and mellowed out. The sounds Samson creates in his rather sombre tune “Grace General” are born out of a slow-string quartet framed with the heart of a whining brass section. Samson’s album combines cooler and more frigid imagery of the Canadian winter with strong drum accords and guitar licks. These give the album an interesting blend of strength and vulnerability. At times the album recollects the same-old Canadian stories that are brought forth from The Rural Alberta Advantage’s Departed.

Previously published in the February 2012 Edition of Mount Royal University’s The Reflector. See the link below for published webpage review.

http://www.thereflector.ca/2012/02/18/noise-101-cd-reviews-for-feb-16/

Stream New Wild Everywhere by The Great Lake Swimmers

Yes, we are aware that the new album by The Great Lake Swimmers called New Wild Everywhere was released on April 3rd. However, there are probably those of you out there who are strapped for cash or maybe aren’t ready to purchase the album. So, we’ve decided to provide you with a steam via Exclaim!.ca where you can listen to the album in its entirety for free.

Aren’t they generous! If you love the melodic folksy sounds of this Toronto-based indie band then you really should not miss this album. This album is again lovely, banjoic, pleasant and nature inspired. What the Swimmers had begun in their past four albums has begun to blossom completely with this, their fifth album release.

We do not own any of the rights to this music. The Great Lake Swimmers’s music has rights held by Nettwerk music.

Upcoming Shows YYC: Said The Whale and Chains of Love

Get your tickets soon for Thursday April 26th! Vancouver Indie-Pop band Said The Whale will be returning to Calgary to play the MacEwen Ballroom at University of Calgary with guests Chains of Love. You can get tickets via the link below from Prime Box Office here in YYC. Said the Whale has not hesitated to add Calgary to its touring list over the past 5 or 6 years and with the release of their new album Little Mountain their return will bring new songs soaked with plenty of catchy new riffs, soft tinkling xylophone melodies and surely a fierce blend of vocals via Jacelyn (keyboardist) and Tyler Bancroft (lead vocals).

Although often placed in the folk category, in their previous albums: vis-a-vis Howe Sounds, their (Said the Whale’s) music is undoubtedly rather more upbeat but sweet pop blending with innocent and honest Vancouver memories. This band is all about nostalgia, sleepy rhythms and ironically strong guitar riffs transposed with the sounds of triangles and other quirky addictive sounds.

And here is a preview of “This City’s A Mess” from Said the Whale’s album Howe Sounds

Feb 22

Jan 03

What We’re Psyched About Right Now:

Neon Indian is returning to YYC on May 1st with their brand of electro-synth dance pop. The one man band comprising of Texas native Alan Palomo brings with him some fantastic beats worthy of spending a night out dancing to. If you’re interested you can purchase your tickets at “The Union” (the link is posted below). Listen below for a popular track by Neon Indian. Palomo will be playing at Republik.

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Sep 07

Stream the new Wild Flag album

Guess what? NPR has provided the new Wild Flag album entitled Wild Flag for streaming on their website. You pretty much will not be sitting while listening to this album, it forces you onto your feet. Check out the link below:

New Wilco: “I Might”

Though we’re a bit late on this one, this is the new track by Wilco entitled “I Might” just released as a single back in July. Have a listen. Tell us what you think by clicking on the “Ask Me” link above.

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And yet another strange album cover, only this time by artist Stephin Meritt. The album is entitled Obscurities. We are getting quite good at discovering some interesting album art. Our latest was Four Tet’s most recent album. Seems as though independent artists are taking to aquatic themed or octopi themed album covers.