Some Sweet Songs for Your Sweet Ads
On to this weeks featured artist, Sorta, the winner of the Best Act Overall in the 2006 Dallas Observer Awards. This mellow rock meets country outfit sounds just like they describe themselves. A little Wilco, a little Elliot Smith, and a dash of Dylan. I couldn't describe it any better if I tried, so I won't.
In August, they will be releasing Strange and Sad, but True, which they very Web 2 .0ishly pre-released on MySpace for free, 4 songs at a time, all downloadable. Although, they recently split from their previous label, Summer Break Records, we're all keeping our fingers crossed that they'll find someone new so they can pull off a timely release.
So, I recommend you hit up their MySpace site, start with 'Tell Me A Story', lay back on your couch, and prepare to be blown away with the niceties of true musical craftsman. You'll notice the careful nature of their songs, like they've been cared for and nurtured. They ebb and flow, and ultimately build into colored explosions.
If you head over to the home site, give '85 feet' a spin second, and I guarantee you'll be hooked. And if you are, just send me your address and I'll be sure to pass along the entire album, since it's not releasing for awhile. Hopefully, they will be ok with that, but from the pre-release, it sounds to me that they're more concerned with getting the most ears, rather than the most dollars at this point. You just have to make one promise; If you like it, you have to buy it when it comes out. Fair?
Perfect for: Top-Down rides in the country, Wry smiles