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Ra Ra Riot: The Orchard
Barsuk
Syracuse’s chamber outfit returns with ten beautiful, dynamic songs that emphasize the pop side of indie-pop. Conceived at a farm house in an orchard with fruit hanging heavy on the trees, Ra Ra Riot’s sophomore effort is ripe with sweeping instrumentation, swells of emotion and soaring harmonies. Mixed by Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla, save for one number mixed by Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij, there are trace elements from both bands, but songs like “Too Dramatic”— featuring Alexandra Lawn’s cello, Rebecca Zeller’s violin, Gabriel Duquette’s crisp drums and Wes Miles’ high-register vocals—find a band working firmly within its own framework. Though these are modern pop nuggets, don’t mistake them for being simple. This album will move your heart, your mind and your feet.
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Golden Bloom stopped by Relix to perform a tune from their latest EP No Day Like Today.
The Chapin Sisters "Crying in the Rain"
The Chapin Sisters share an tune from their new album A Date With the Everly Brothers.
Night Moves "Country Queens"
Minneapolis-based Night Moves share a song from their record, Colored Emotions, live at Relix.
The Giving Tree Band "Brown Eyed Women"
The Giving Tree Band enjoy a spring day on the Relix rooftop, while performing a classic Grateful Dead tune.
Hayden "Blurry Nights"
Canadian singer-songwriter Hayden performs a duet with his sister-in-law Lou Canon. The song appears on Us Alone his first record on Broken Social Scene’s Arts & Crafts Productions.
The Milk Carton Kids "Hope of a Lifetime"
The Milk Carton Kids share the first song from their new album, The Ash & Clay.
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Here is the new video from Serbian guitar ace Ana Popovic. “Object Of Obsession” appears on her latest album Can You Stand The Heat.
Ron Sexsmith "Nowhere To Go"
Ron Sexsmith visits the Relix office to perform a tune from his latest record Forever Endeavor.
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