Music of My Mind

I do not know much about this band, but boy have they captured my attention! My bet is that it won’t be long before their modest 800,000 plays on last.fm explodes to 2 million or more within the next few months, because this album is just that good.

Delorean is their name, and they recently came out with a new ablum titled “Subiza.”

If you liked Animal Collective’s “Strawberry Jam,” chances are that you’ll like Delorean as well.

Catchy beats, unique synth melodies, and smooth harmonies are all put together in this fantastic piece of indie electronic work. Pitchfork.com actually reviewed this album. They thought it was good.

Here’s a good one, called “Stay Close”

Get your hands on this album! you won’t be disappointed! Download the mp3 version here.

Keep Listening, friends!
Chris Varela

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Two of my friends came over a few nights ago. We spent a good hour catching up and talking about life, all while listening to a wonderful artist named Juana Molina.

(That’s her!)
I gave her one listen and I was sold. What’s not to like about this woman’s music? She’s from Argentina, has a beautiful voice, and plays super low-key music that is so easily absorbed.
I don’t want to confine her style to a specific genre, but if I had to describe it, I would say that it’s a combo of the folk-like Simon and Garfunkel and subtle hints of electronic effects.
Last.fm puts her under the tag Folktronica, but don’t let that deter you! Explore her album called “Segundo,” have I ever led you astray?

Her most recent release is titled “Un Dia,” but I have yet to listen to it. Sad day.

FIND HER! NOW!

(She’s bilingual!)

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HEY. This is the first post of chrisvarela.org. I hope you’re stoked for the awesome posts that are to come.

In case you were wondering, this is the process by which posts will be created:

1. I find music that I think I’d like.

Note on finding music- There are several ways of stumbling across new music. Some of the easiest ways are from Last.fm’s “Similar Artists” or iTunes’ “Listeners Also Bought” section on an album page, or from suggestions from other people.

2. I add that music to my ever-growing music library.
3. I listen to the music.
4. I write posts about the music I’m listening to.

Pretty simple. Check out an example post from my old blog.
I’ll be writing posts similar to that one on a whole bunch of different bands. Check back probably like once a week and there should be a new post.

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