Warm Ghost is a project by Paul Duncan which threads his love of 70’s disco and synth pop covered in a cold net of electronic noise. Having collaborated with many other Indie Rock stalwarts such as Grizzly Bear and Bear in Heaven, Duncan’s new project finds him mishmash multiple style’s from the 80’s while leaving their 1st single “Open the Wormhole in your heart” open to a number of multiple remixers. After releasing an EP in early 2011, the band is currently in the studio recording the upcoming ful llength. – Read Simon Heggie’s Q&A with the band here.

When Sara Lucas, Ryan Seaton and Don Godwin finally reconvened in Brooklyn, the three-piece band brought together style, intrigue and complex simplicity to create their latest full-length album, “Life of Love.” Lucas’ soulful vocals guide the intricately laid tracks, while the boys bring on a multitude of musical mastery, making each song unique and mesmerizing to the listener. Understated and yet extremely powerful, this band’s tunes play like a stripped down version of your favorite ‘90s rock album, consisting of serious guitar and percussion mastery while channeling a voice somewhat reminiscent of Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries. With a diverse background and a passion to challenge their musical creativity, the Callers are sure to bring inventive music and dazzling vocal command to wherever their travels take them. See Callers at Union Pool with Talk Normal on June 23. Callers debut was Deli CD of the month back in 2008. Read Christina Morelli’s interview with the band here.

Son Lux must have experienced profound loss. It is clear from "All The Right Things," the single off his sophomore album We Are Rising. "It’s not your fault/no it doesn’t have to be," he repeats over and over, as if to convince whoever he’s addressing that he’s taking the blame, which judging by the haunting atmosphere of the track, is a heavy cross to bear. Reminiscent of The Shins, Autolux and perhaps some early Of Montreal (that underwater-y vocal effect especially), Son Lux presents a dreamy and melodic soundscape, all the more impressive for its recording time (only a month) and the fact that NPR was tracking his every move. We Are Rising was released June 14th, and Son Lux will be hitting Public Assembly on June 28 with his album release show. – allison levin

 

Well finding a band name is always a horrible struggle (we have all been there) and literal names can be good at times…. but this Brooklyn based duo of Floridians could have made a little effort in that department. Worst name ever after Buke & Gass?
Anyhoo, names are not that important if the music is good – and it is in this circumnstance. TPPM create instrumental, atmospheric post-rock tunes with ambient, trip hop, lounge and occasional dub influences. Of course, electronics and samples abound in their tunes, streamlined and organized by Sean Sullivan’s eclectic drum style, which anchors the band’s music in the rock genre.
Two People Playing Music will play at Pianos on every Thursday in July.