I heard this song recently and knew I had to post it. It is a great, fun, super-catchy song that I have been humming since I first heard it a week or two ago. Give it a listen!!
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| Rockin out. Me likey. |
Listen to those horns! The piano! And is that an accordion in the background? Amazing! I love the R&B vibes combined with the indie-pop sound. The whole EP is worth a listen, really. Matt Duncan, based in Kentucky, released his six-song EP entitled Beacon, winter of 2010. I can't find out too much about him, other than the facts I already mentioned (from Kentucky, male, young, makes music) but his music is happy-making.
I love the lyrics to the song, especially the first verse and chorus (I'm a sucker for songs that mention NY, for obvious reasons). It's funny, though, because I first thought that he was saying "Hold your head up, you're in Beacon"; Beacon is a artsy little town in upstate NY that I had *just* read an article about in the NY Times (read it here). But that's not what he is saying. Fortunately I like the real lyrics better than my imagined ones.
"I got friends in New York City
'Cause everyone I know left town
That's the place your day lit dreams go
Where you can't see the sun go down
Hold your head up, you're a beacon
You pull me northward in my car
You don't have to hit the big time, baby
We know who you are."
BUY HIS MUSIC HERE: Matt Duncan
If you liked this song, you might also check out:
Beirut
Jens Lekman
Elvis Costello
The Magnetic Fields
Over and out,
Anna
Hey Anna, thanks so much for the shout out! Really glad you enjoy the music.
ReplyDeleteI consider this post a good omen, because believe it or not, today I released a free single called "Summer Song." No kidding. The first original song I've put out since the EP. Crazy. So... here's to what remains of the Summer!
Thanks again,
Matt
Hey there--Thanks for commenting! I am honored that the artist himself found my little blog. That is awesome about the new single! Can't wait to give it a listen. What a funny coincidence about the name. Clearly I am psychic haha.
ReplyDeleteKeep making fantastic music and let me know if you come up to the DC area for a show!
Anna