if you have the patience et fortitude to wade through the overwhelming amount of new music that is available via sites like bandcamp, generally from "unsigned" bands {like that really even matters now}, then you will generally be rewarded with some remarkable indie gems, it is a process akin to wading through jam-packed vinyl bargain bins in the hope of gleaning some amazing discovery you've been after or hadn't counted on, this is what keeps things interesting et allows musical tastes/styles to evolve or be challenged, this next track/artist is one such blurry eyed discovery, The Center of Information from LA-based ambient/indie pop artist Universe {Hunter John Skowron} off his stunning new "The Center of Information" EP (2011).
"1,2,3,4,5 / I'm still alive"
The Center of Information is a yearning, glistening, 80s-tinged indie pop gem, reverb-shimmering guitars cut through the maudlin keyboards et woozy hazy drone, like a ray of sunlight forcing its way through the overcast gloom, a glimmer of hope et lightness to combat the oppressive weight of ennui. Skowron's listless vocals have a unrehearsed, stream-of-conscious, self-exploratory feel to them, i have a vision of Skowron lying on his back gazing up at night sky filled with an infinity of dazzling stars, inspired by the vastness et the uncertainty of it all, he sings into the starry void in an attempt to make sense of it all. The Center of Information is drenched in youthful, existential melancholy, yet Skowron manages to craft an uplifting et inspiring pop song by astutely injecting both a sense of wonder et a feeling of world weariness into the mix. lie back et let this splendorous track wash over you, enjoy!
recommended for fans of Her Space Holiday!
MP3: The Center of Information
if you like what you hear then i would recommend getting hold of the fantastic "The Center of Information" EP, it is currently only available for streaming on the Universe bandcamp, but there is an album in the works!
you can find Universe here: myspace | lastfm | facebook | universe
this is just delicious! Love your blog dude, i dont have rapidshare so my soundcloud and youtube have been goin apeshit just to listen to these tunes that your posting ~ so good! Thanks man :-)
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