Music

Karma Tree: Always Near

A ‘Karma Tree’ is springing up, and it offers a lot of goodies. Swedish band Karma Tree is serving us up a plateful of tunes (really, a stunning 13 tracks) via its latest release, Always Near. They’re keeping it fairly simple with a squeaky-clean brand of experimental pop-rock — both accessible and eclectic at the same time.

The Wyld: Abstract EP

Stop whatever you’re doing and listen to The Wyld‘s Abstract EP released last October. The Wyld creates a new wave of sound by fusing opposing genres of hip-hop, ambient, and rock. This produces a body-shifting, almost spiritual music experience. With six tracks ready for download, this sampler is a great treat for those seeking a new kind of high.

Cableknit

Cableknit‘s latest self-titled release is an ode to weekends, good friends, and impulsive road trips. The album features ten tracks of the New York-based band’s signature blend of blues, rock, funk, and jazz. Cableknit consists of Savannah Sturgeon (vocals), Benjamin Carbone (lead guitar), Allegra Lombardi (rhytm guitar), Peter Gambino (bass), Aki Kawasaki (drums), Nathan Miranda (alto sax/keyboard), and Alex Keyes (sax).

March of the Real Fly: March of the Real Fly EP

Get those ukuleles up in the air, ‘cause we’re going with the ‘march of the real fly’! The Sydney-based band, who upholds their music as folk and punk, are put to the litmus test in their second, self-titled effort. Bringing a whole lot of attitude, organ-playing, raw drums, and plain trippiness, we can safely say that March of the Real Fly is a bonafide mix of fun.

Derek Clegg: Stop The Line

Singer-songwriter Derek Clegg serenades the alt folk country community with Stop The Line. Brimming with fourteen tracks, the Chicago native plays with rhythmic structure, deep emotions, and a whole lot of guitar lovin’.

Caleb Groh: Down, Dakota!

Teeming with sweet folk goodness, Down, Dakota! is Galeb Groh‘s October 2011 release. The collection features four tracks that define Caleb as a melodic folk musician. He won the Boston Music Award for Folk Artist of the Year 2012.

Stewart Villain: No Manners

Stewart Villain’s fervent rap style is bursting with risky shifts and sharp metaphors untamed as a wild animal. Keeping No Manners appealing from the first to the last track is his lyrical adroitness. This clever rapper can spit words in a minute and can amazingly turn it into a musical masterwork. No Manners is a 12-track project full of hard-hitting beats and reckless lyricism.