by Moheak Radio
Moheak Radio Spotlight: My Jerusalem
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My Jerusalem started out as a collective of sorts, a group of friends who had toured together, played around town, or just crossed paths somewhere in this huge musical universe. Somehow, despite being scattered all over the country, they recorded a gorgeously infectious album, Gone for Good, which earned them slots opening for the likes of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, White Arrows and the Avett Brothers as well as several slots on the European festival circuit.
Los Angeles trio Wildcat! Wildcat! may have only gotten together last year, but the three have known each other far longer than that. Jesse Taylor, Michael Wilson and Jesse Carmichael played together in various bands over the years and finally became their own unit. Jesse and Michael swap vocals over a sexy indie groove, creating sweet melodies and some serious harmonies over a synthy rock base. Moheak Radio dived in a little deeper with the guys to find out what’s coming up.
MPSO, or Mount Pleasant Sympathy Orchestra, is the side project of Toronto-based Daniel Gray of the dream pop band Memoryhouse. Self-described as “atmospheric, indie electronic, folk, minimalist-maximalist doom,” Gray’s work ranges from gentle musings to a smart cover of indie singer à la mode Lana Del Rey. In this, he demonstrates not only a diverse range but a certain niche-defining panache. Read the rest of this entry →
