If the picture above doesn't raise a glimmer of a smile on your face either you're really not a mondays person or you haven't yet watched the Flight of the Conchords. The second season documenting the life and times of New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo is out on DVD today and has accordingly launched its way straight to the top of my 'things to buy when I have the money list'. For the uninitiated there's even a compilation box set of both series so far.
Music however, remains free on myspace and spotify at least. Therefore, you have no reason to check out both Lanterns on the Lake and Mumford and Sons two equally brilliant folk based bands operating on a slightly more serious basis.
Starting with the more established Mumford, a further addition to the decent bands associated with Laura Marling list, if can ignore the comical qualities of extensive banjo abuse then you'll no doubt become quickly absorbed in their mix of heart on sleeves lyrics and tender harmonies.
Lanterns are much lesser known affair, I only discovered them by chance after giving their promo a spin whilst on work experience. Their Misfortunes & Minor Victories EP not only surpassed my lowely expectations but stole a small piece of my heart. I defy you not to listen to A Kingdom and not have your socks charmed straight off.
Starting with the more established Mumford, a further addition to the decent bands associated with Laura Marling list, if can ignore the comical qualities of extensive banjo abuse then you'll no doubt become quickly absorbed in their mix of heart on sleeves lyrics and tender harmonies.
Lanterns are much lesser known affair, I only discovered them by chance after giving their promo a spin whilst on work experience. Their Misfortunes & Minor Victories EP not only surpassed my lowely expectations but stole a small piece of my heart. I defy you not to listen to A Kingdom and not have your socks charmed straight off.
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