The Oedipus Project
The monthly offer continues at Spin with a free download of 12 tracks from the October issue, including a number of artists heard here previously like Blitzen Trapper, Dum Dum Girls, Mates of State, Neon Indian and Wild Flag.
Also featured is Zola Jesus (Nika Rosa Danilova). She’s only 22 but there is such mature dark beauty in her voice.
“Vessel” is from her third album Conatus.
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American Goldwing is the name of the forthcoming Blitzen Trapper album.
There is more of a country feel on this, their sixth album, as compared to last year’s Destroyer of the Void as heard here and here.
Mid-September is the slated release date by the Portland, Oregon quintet.
In the meantime, Sub Pop has a free download of the title track.
“American Goldwing”
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Blitzen Trapper, a Portland, Oregon folk/rock band, has been featured here in the past. We previewed “Heaven and Earth” from the new album Destroyer of the Void; and now that it has been officially released, here is another track. “Dragon’s Song” is the Song of the Day.
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“Dragon’s Song” by Blitzen Trapper
I was first introduced to Blitzen Trapper through a Christmas song from their first album in 2003. Of the many Christmas songs released every year, rare is the one worthy of repeat plays and or one that stands the test of time. Blitzen Trapper’s does just that but we’ll wait until the holiday to feature it. Today, two tracks here from this folk rock sextet from Portland, Oregon. Continue reading
