Category Archives: Music

This is My Hand

Posted on September 8, 2014 by mjbutterworth

Ethereal, cinematic, other-worldly. With This is My Hand Shara Worden proves that everything she touches is gold. Listen to My Brightest Diamond’s new album on NPR First Listen for the next week. 

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Chvrches – The Bones of What You Believe

Posted on September 18, 2013 by mjbutterworth

Glaswegian synth-pop band Chvrches’s debut LP, The Bones of What You Believe, is coming out September 24, which is 6 days before my 26th birthday. It would make a pretty good present for your favorite blogger/barista.

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Paracosm by Washed Out

Posted on August 19, 2013 by mjbutterworth

I’ve really been enjoying Washed Out’s new album, Paracosm. It’s features WO’s trademark slow, dream-like vibe with a decided Continental easy-listening/jazz twist. I plan on wearing this record out at work.

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Romulus

Posted on August 3, 2013 by mjbutterworth

Very few Sufjan covers do the original justice. This one does.

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The Tallest Man on Earth live in Louisville

Posted on June 11, 2013 by mjbutterworth

“I played in Louisville before. It’s been five years.”  Kristian Matsson, The Tallest Man on Earth, said after playing opening song “King of Spain” for an enthusiastic audience at Headliners Music Hall.  TTMOE has played hundred of shows all over … Continue reading →

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Modern Vampires of the City

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mjbutterworth

There’s been an abundance of great new albums this spring, and Vampire Weekend’s latest release, Modern Vampires of the City, is certainly one of them. The entire album is solid, but “Ya Hey” stands out as a particularly provocative track.

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Trouble Will Find Me by The National

Posted on May 22, 2013 by mjbutterworth

The National’s new album, Trouble Will Find Me, is stunning. “I Need My Girl” is my favorite track after the first couple of listens. It features everything I love about The National: Matt Berninger’s forlorn baritone, moaning cryptic, evocative lyrics while … Continue reading →

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Random Access Memories

Posted on May 17, 2013 by mjbutterworth

I’ve been streaming Random Access Memories by Daft Punk incessantly. Counting the days until it drops… I can feel a dance party coming on soon.

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Hummingbird

Posted on February 1, 2013 by mjbutterworth

Local Natives‘ new album Hummingbird is stunning. It’s the best thing I’ve heard in 2013.  

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My Five Favorite Albums of 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by mjbutterworth

Choosing a top five was really difficult for me this year, but the post-Christmas lethargy brought on by too much stuffed cabbage is keeping me from mustering enough energy for a top ten. So here goes my best shot: 5. … Continue reading →

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