HumFink http://humfink.com/blog don't get blogged down. only the best of indie songs videos news and goodness Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © HumFink 2011 linda@humfink.com (HumFink) linda@humfink.com (HumFink) http://humfink.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg HumFink http://humfink.com/blog 144 144 don't get blogged down. only the best of indie songs videos news and goodness HumFink HumFink linda@humfink.com no no song of the day http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/24/song-of-the-day-810/ http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/24/song-of-the-day-810/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000 humfink http://humfink.com/blog/?p=5872 Read more »]]> port st. willow – holiday – amawalk

brooklyn’s nick principe just released a new album last week and it’s a stunner. it’s track after track of gorgeous dreamscapes that will pull at any and all of your heartstrings. his elastic falsetto is honey for the soul. grab the album over at his bandcamp. do it. www.facebook.com/portstwillow

]]> http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/24/song-of-the-day-810/feed/ 0 song of the day http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/23/song-of-the-day-808/ http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/23/song-of-the-day-808/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:39 +0000 humfink http://humfink.com/blog/?p=5864 Read more »]]> the dig – midnight flowers – i already forgot everything you said

these brooklyn boys are releasing their sophomore album next week and their latest single should wet your appetite in anticipation of may 29th. this tune is drenched in reverb and perfect easy, dreamy listening for the hippest of the hip. www.thedigmusic.com

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seattle’s mike hadreas has been playing this tune in his lives sets for a couple of years and is a bonus track on his newest album, put your back n 2 it. lucky for us all, this gorgeous beaut of a song has been made available as a free download, so thank mr. hadreas for doing us all a solid. www.facebook.com/perfumegeniusofficial

]]> http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/22/song-of-the-day-807/feed/ 0 0:00:01 perfume genius – rusty chains seattle’s mike hadreas has been playing this tune in his lives sets for a couple of years and is a bonus track on his newest album, put your back n 2 it. lucky for us all, this gorgeous beaut of a song has b[...] perfume genius – rusty chains seattle’s mike hadreas has been playing this tune in his lives sets for a couple of years and is a bonus track on his newest album, put your back n 2 it. lucky for us all, this gorgeous beaut of a song has been made available as a free download, so thank mr. hadreas for doing us all a solid. www.facebook.com/perfumegeniusofficial linda@humfink.com no no song of the day http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/21/song-of-the-day-806/ http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/21/song-of-the-day-806/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:07 +0000 humfink http://humfink.com/blog/?p=5849 Read more »]]> ms mr – hurricane

this is the debut single from this new york duo who have recently joined marina & the diamonds on tour. heads and ears are turning. there’s a decidedly 90′s feel to the song, but it’s fresh still and features powerhouse vocals. it’s an instant favorite you should put on your rotation immediately. www.msmrsounds.com

]]> http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/21/song-of-the-day-806/feed/ 0 flashback of the week http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/20/flashback-of-the-week-86/ http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/20/flashback-of-the-week-86/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 23:40:10 +0000 humfink http://humfink.com/blog/?p=5858 Read more »]]> neko case – fox confessor brings the flood – hold on, hold on

it’s 2006. the virginia native, who also rendezvouses with the new pornographers, releases her fourth album. it had been four years since blacklisted, her previous solo effort. she is all-time classic americana music and about as country as i get. crazy good is crazy good, no matter the genre kids.

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one of the world’s favorite canadians took a break from her tour to film this street performance video for one of metals‘ prettier tracks, “cicadas and gulls”. she sings and strings her guitar in an alleyway whilst street dancers interpret her lyrics. the video is simple, yet the juxtaposition is pretty darn effective. it’s hard not to love the lady feist.

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the l.a. duo released their sophomore album last week and for those of you who gave the whole shebang a solid listen, you might agree the album’s real gem is “dreaming my life away”. it’s simple and straight forward without fancy tricks. it’s an easy diddy that’s sincere and ripe for sunday brunches. www.bestcoast.us

best coast – dreaming my life away

]]> http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/20/song-of-the-day-804/feed/ 0 song of the day http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/19/song-of-the-day-805/ http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/19/song-of-the-day-805/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 23:00:21 +0000 humfink http://humfink.com/blog/?p=5844 Read more »]]> cheers elephant – like wind blows fire – leaves

this philadelphia quartet just released a new album and like wind blows fire‘s best track is summer ready with excellent pop flare that’s refreshing and all kinds of feel-good. you may hear some peter, bjorn, and john influence, but in this case, it’s a good thing. open a window and enjoy a sweet beverage with this one. www.cheerselephant.com

]]> http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/19/song-of-the-day-805/feed/ 0 0:00:01 cheers elephant – like wind blows fire – leaves this philadelphia quartet just released a new album and like wind blows fire‘s best track is summer ready with excellent pop flare that’s refreshing and all kinds of feel-good. [...] cheers elephant – like wind blows fire – leaves this philadelphia quartet just released a new album and like wind blows fire‘s best track is summer ready with excellent pop flare that’s refreshing and all kinds of feel-good. you may hear some peter, bjorn, and john influence, but in this case, it’s a good thing. open a window and enjoy a sweet beverage with this one. www.cheerselephant.com linda@humfink.com no no song of the day http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/18/song-of-the-day-803/ http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/18/song-of-the-day-803/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:09 +0000 humfink http://humfink.com/blog/?p=5835 Read more »]]> naytronix – what have you done for me lately

nate brenner is the bassist for tune-yards and beep! and now he’s out on his own as naytronix. you can grab his debut ep at plug research for one groovy dance party. the ep features his cover of janet jackson’s “what have you done for me lately” and it’s extra funky and extra fun. covers don’t get much more fresh than this. www.naytronix.com

]]> http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/18/song-of-the-day-803/feed/ 0 song of the day http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/17/song-of-the-day-802/ http://humfink.com/blog/2012/05/17/song-of-the-day-802/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:58 +0000 humfink http://humfink.com/blog/?p=5831 Read more »]]> shadows on stars – out of my head

this portland duo just released their debut album, which you can grab for freesies here (i reccomend you do). their lead track is gritty and sexy and packs some mean energy. it’s a song dripping with cool, so deck your shades and strut the good stuff. www.shadowsonstars.com

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