With the exception of Kid Cudi, I have been listening to folky, lo-fi tracks almost exclusively recently. The Loom has been close to my heart since the fall because of their ingenious use of hand claps and ukelele in Song for the Winter Sun. They are able to create so much depth and primal feeling from such basic ingredients, simply amazing. Mr. Bear also features some deft ukelele work as well as some happy horns, snaps and lo-fi vocals. The Ex Lovers hail from the UK and show that the Brits can also produce some pop-folk goodness. While not as deep or woodsy as the Loom or Mr. Bear, Just a Silouette is warm pop gem that takes full advantage of its airy male and female vocals. Well-crafted and enjoyable songs such as these are so very integral in surviving the long winter.
The Loom - Song for the Winter Sun (YSI) (filesavr)
Mr. Bear - Disaster, Be the Matchmaker (YSI) (filesavr)
Ex Lovers - Just a Silouette (YSI) (filesavr)
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