Best Indieface of March

March was a long month. Musically, it seemed like a lot was either released or announced this month on the Indieface.

Bell X1, Handsome Furs, White Lies, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and The Decemberists all found themselves in my graces during the month. Several tunes produced from these new releases stuck in my head, found their way on my iPod, and resulted in me purchasing and downloading them. Always promote legal listening kids!

On a live music performance note, I was fortunate to see Tokyo Police Club, Ra Ra Riot, and Ruby Coast at The White Rabbit here in San Antonio. The highlight for me had to be Ra Ra Riot's unique brand of indie pop. Shown at right is lead singer, Wes Miles, and cellist, Alexandra Lawn. I look forward to seeing them again and reporting on more shows I attend in the future.

That's all for now! See you in April . . . .

Getting Irie With Bell X1

Learn the name: Bell X1. If your don't know Irish indie stalwarts Bell X1, you need to insert them into your indie music catalog. They're back with a supercharged sound to accompany some past personal favorites in the popular, more subtle singles "Rocky Took A Lover" and "Eve, The Apple of My Eye" off 2004's Music In Mouth.

Bell X1 have a new synth-infused album, Blue Lights on the Runway, out today that'll make you bounce ("The Ribs of a Broken Umbrella"), groove out ("Amelia" and "The Great Defector"), and reminisce about 80's pop ("A Better Band") and 90's alt-rock ("Breastfed") all at the same time! They also show vast range in the hauntingly sweet ballad, "Light Catches Your Face". All ten tracks on the disc can be considered semi- to all-out epic, but not in a way that distracts the ears from the song's intent. Get the new stuff and enjoy the happiness you will feel all throughout your body.

Overall Rating: 8 out of 10

Follow this link to enjoy all the tracks from Blue Lights on the Runway on your listening device of choice.