I just picked up Megafaun's album Gather, Form & Fly. Their band is formed from former members of DeYarmond Edison - a band that included songwriter Justin Vernon of Bon Iver notoriety. It's a 2 year old album, but I just came across it, and it's definitely worth mentioning. I bought it last night, listened to the whole thing, and now I'm finishing up my third listen today here at work. Here's their performance of the song "The Longest Day" live on HearYa.com:

 

Just as an FYI - all five band members of The National are Cincinnati natives. Lead singer Matt Berninger actually graduated from Cincinnati St. X with a friend of mine. I had a chance to meet him and drummer Bryan Devendorf once. They're both really down to earth and likable guys.

 

They're a band I've been meaning to dive into. I've enjoyed what I've heard in the past but just never bought any of their stuff.

 

I'm loving the new Fleet Foxes record.

They're a band I've been meaning to dive into. I've enjoyed what I've heard in the past but just never bought any of their stuff.

 

I'm loving the new Fleet Foxes record.

 

In all honesty, I was always kind of "mehh" about most of the stuff I heard by The National. I didn't think their first couple of albums were much of anything special, and their third album, Alligator, was the first one that really impressed me to any degree. The album after that, Boxer, had some good songs, but I was a bigger fan of Alligator. Their latest album High Violet is really good though - REALLY good. I would rank it in the top ten released in 2010.

 

I need to go pick up the Fleet Foxes album though. I totally let that one slip my mind somehow, and I've been waiting for that one to drop since I heard about it in early winter.

This set gives me hope that Ryan isn't yet washed up. Give 'er a listen:

 

Ryan Adams showed up unannounced to open for Emmylou Harris at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles

I came across Head and the Heart today for the first time. I like their sound.

 

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-head-and-the-heart-bliss-out-on-harmony-soaked-debut-20110512

I'm a big Radiohead fan... They were rumored to be one of the Bonnaroo bands this year, which probably would've pushed me over the edge to going. But I'm going to stick with Lollapalooza and hope for the best.

 

Can't go wrong with some Radiohead.

Holy Cross

 

Is there a guy named Wagner in the group?

Is there a guy named Wagner in the group?

 

Yep. Nate Wagner's the drummer. Really good guy...and a fantastic drummer, for what it's worth.

I have been listening to "The Belle Brigade".

 

Not really the type of music I listen to typically, but I enjoy their sound.

Any R&B listeners (if they exist on BGP) need to listen The Weeknd.

 

And I will be in Gulf Shores, Alabama for the Hangout Music Festival next week seeing tons of shows, including Portugal. The Man.

 

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Yep. Nate Wagner's the drummer. Really good guy...and a fantastic drummer, for what it's worth.

 

I know Nate.

Any R&B listeners (if they exist on BGP) need to listen The Weeknd.

 

 

I don't dig a lot of today's R&B. I love old school R&B.

 

In addition the girl in the pic needs to eat something and develop her booty.

Mumford and Sons, Grace Potter, and Neil Young new album is good.

Mumford and Sons, Grace Potter, and Neil Young new album is good.

 

I'm a big fan of all three.