About: Jess Alatorre

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I don't know where I'm from; Depending on my mood I'll say I'm Peruvian, Mexican, British or American. I went to college in the woods of Vermont, and now I work in Washington D.C. raising awareness about global hunger. I have a not-so-secret love of music and [modern] art and I like to keep those things in my life, in my spare time. Hence, I’m here!

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Hellogoodbye
When We First Met

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By  |  December 2nd, 2009
Filed under: indie pop, pop, hellogoodbye

Sounds like: Fanfarlo, I’m from Barcelona, Jens Lekman

Hellogoodbye’s newest song sounds a lot like everything I love listening to: it’s damn catchy, full of foot-tapping melodies with fun quirky lyrics. On their EP When We First Met,…keep reading →


James Yuill
Turning Down Water For Air

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By  |  November 23rd, 2009
Filed under: Electronic, indie pop, folktronica

Sounds like: Jose Gonzalez, Broadcast 2000, Postal Service, The Books

This is a one-man attempt at electronica, and he’s nailed it. James Yuill has been on my playlist for months, but, as a sign that he’s not a one-week wonder…keep reading →


The Drums
Summertime!

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By  |  October 21st, 2009
Filed under: indie pop, post-punk, surf rock

Sounds like: Beach Boys, Vampire Weekend

The Drums’ website sums up their sound as, “We only write about two feelings: one is the first day of summer when you and all of your friends are standing…keep reading →


Port O'Brien
Threadbare

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By  |  October 20th, 2009
Filed under: indie rock, folk, acoustic

Sounds like: The Dodos, Deer Tick, Man Man

This is punchy, sometimes soft and haunting, other times edgy and choral driven, and always beautiful. Port O’Brien’s last album, All We Could Do Was Sing, was already high on…keep reading →


Kings of Convenience
Declaration of Dependence

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By  |  October 17th, 2009
Filed under: folk, acoustic, kings of convenience

Sounds like: Simon and Garfunkel, Jens Lenkman, Jose Gonzalez, Whitest Boy Alive

Two songs immediately reminded me why we should love the delicate sounds Kings of Convenience: “Mrs. Cold” and “Boat Behind” are brilliant acoustic folk songs with just a touch of…keep reading →


Fanfarlo
Reservoir

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By  |  October 15th, 2009
Filed under: indie pop, folk, freelance whales

Sounds like: Noah and the Whale, Neutral Milk Hotel, Beirut, Freelance Whales

I’m in love with this self-released debut album. This is what we’ve all been looking for: some tapping, some smooth London-boy vocals, poetic lyrics… These songs sound like effort, patience…keep reading →


Land of Talk
Fun and Laughter

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By  |  October 14th, 2009
Filed under: indie rock, female vocalist, rock

Sounds like: Garbage, Feist, Cat Power, Metric

Land of Talk put out perfect indie rock. The gritty vocals of lead singer and guitarist Elizabeth Powell compliment the carefully thought out drums and bass. Front woman, Powell, has…keep reading →


Oh No Oh My
Dmitrij Dmitrij

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By  |  September 28th, 2009
Filed under: indie pop, alternative, oh no oh my

Sounds like: Of Montreal, Bishop Allen, The Shins

I’m a fan of Au Revoire Simone and so a while ago, when I saw that Au Revoire was touring with a band called Oh No Oh My, I looked…keep reading →



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