A Constant Soundtrack

Just days before Halloween, I arrived at Costume and Display to find a bustling parking lot. The lot that once seemed abandoned months ago was flooded with people looking for that last bit of red goopy makeup to finish their look. I was listening to "Goodbye East, Goodbye West" by Madagascar. When a song so beautiful hits my ears (and it happens to be 28 minutes in length), I have a hard time leaving. So I sat to finish it. During this time, the parking space in front of me has cleared and a young couple pulled up in their fancy energy smart car. They walk in rhythm with the music. Perfect. Yet, they are solemn and quiet. They were in the store only shortly, and as they leave another car pulls into their place while the song changes to "You Could See Halley's Comet". This time, a single man with a full tummy and a diesel truck stumbles out of his ride. A much more comical scene, a smile was brought to my face. A constant soundtrack was my only reasoning for loitering in such a place. Walking into the store the music still rang in my ears. Perfect.

I encourage all to check out Madagascar and their two albums, Forced March (2005) and Goodbye East, Goodbye West (2007) on the Western Vinyl label.

Thanks for listening, Leah

Waaaaaade in the Water

Everyone loves music that can be danced to, sung to, and felt. The Hands, hailing from Seattle, is just that band. They have a great range of feeling that can be felt in your toes and in your soul. "Wade in the Water" was the first of their songs I heard and will always be my favorite.
Similar to The Hands are The Blakes, also from Seattle. With polished garage rock sounds, what's not to love about the genuine noise?
Here's "Don't Bother Me" by the Blakes, an infamous crowd pleaser.

Check out both local bands! The Hands & The Blakes
Thanks for listening, Leah