Just another music blog, with some songs of the day, ten-lines reviews and instant crushes on non-pitchfork bands. Expect pop-music and dreamy riffs. Hosted by your very own Veee.
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Song Of The Day : Prawn - Nightmares
Yeah, it’s been a while. Just saw Prawn tonight, in a basement, they’re mindblowing, thank you post-rock, thank you hardcore, thank you emocore, thank you Topshelf records.
Check them out or you’ll regret it.
Song Of The Day : Clock Opera - For Once and For All
I’ve been meaning to write about Clock Opera for ages. Their album “Ways To Forget” will probably end up in my albums of the year list. Anyway.
For Once and For All is the album opener. Intense, powerful, sad and full of hope at the same time. Just like life.
Plus, the video is beautiful.
Song Of The Day : The Para-medics - Dukakis
Do you like Math-rock? Heavy riffs? Complex yet funky structures? Young and hugely talented bands?
The Para-medics are for you then.
Song Of The Day : XO - Death
You know it’s good when guitars buzz and when you feel all dizzy with the sound and atmosphere of a track. XO is powered by Jeff & Jake Turner of Say Anything fame. Loving the Health vibe on this track. Enjoy
Song Of The Day : Moving Mountains - Sol Solis (live)
Taken last night during their first Parisian show ever. Powerful mix of post-rock and emo. Think Thursday, Brand New and Explosions in The Sky.
Enough of bad music journo comparisons now, just listen and enjoy.
Song Of The Day : Say Anything - Say Anything
the punk/pop combo is back in Europe this week and here at Futile Attempts there’s no other choice than celebrating.
Happy Say Anything Day!
Song Of The Day : Dowsing - And That’s Why You Always Leave A Note!
90’s emo at its best, yet this band is pretty new (and good). They’re signed on TopShelf rds, which means usual greatness, melodies and raspy guitars. in 1m55 they manage to build one of the most brilliant bridges ever. No kidding. Chicago bands 4 lyf, some might say.
Song Of The Day : Molly Gene One Whoaman Band- Stickshift
Blues can be sung by a woman AND be brutal. What did you expect. Amazing and raw voice, and she’s only 25. Welcome to the American South, folks.
Song Of The Day : Dirty Ghosts - Rope That Way
Sometimes listening to a Canadian radio station at 2 am can lead to wonderful things. Dirty Ghosts, Canadian outfit, dancey, sassy, definitely a tune. Your new favourite song for sure.
Song Of The Day : The Computers - Group Identity
Think The Hives mixed with some hardcore and some British charm, and you get The Computers. Major “gig of the year” material. This band is a killer on stage.
