Songs for Wednesday // Cold Specks, BOY and more

Words // Adam Sharp

'Blank Maps'- Cold Specks
This is an album more people need to be excited about (it comes out May 22nd, just so you know). It's crackling with unvarnished honesty and urgency.
Website: http://coldspecks.com/

'I Got You Babe'- Bahamas
Crunchy guitars and sun-soaked laments. This one does it all exactly right.
Website: http://bahamasmusic.net/

'Just For Me But I Thought of You'- Nathaniel Rateliff
A gorgeous and heartbreaking new song from Mr. Rateliff that, like most of his songs, sounds perfect in the springtime.
Website: http://nathanielrateliff.com/

'How Do I Know'- Here We Go Magic
This song is candy.
Website: http://herewegomagicband.tumblr.com/

Here We Go Magic - How Do I Know

'Little Numbers'- BOY
Good. Lord. This is a catchy jam.
Website: http://www.listentoboy.com/index2.php

Songs For Wednesday: M. Ward, Bahamas and more

Words // Adam Sharp

M.Ward - "The First Time I Ran Away"
If this smokey, perfect little number is any indication of what A Wasteland Companion, the new M.Ward album, is going to be like, we're all in for a treat. (website)

Bahamas - "Lost in the Light"
Equal parts campfire sing/clap along, hymn, and love song, this is the best song I've heard so far this young year. (website)

The Strange Boys - "Doueh"
This song has all the requirements of a nice, smooth little rock song - some grit, a little jangle, and a bit of wailing. (website)

The Strange Boys - Doueh

Megafaun - "Hope You Know" (from the Moog Sound Lab)
You probably heard this during a Super Bowl ad. You didn't hear this version, believe me. (website)

Hoots and Hellmouth - "I Don't Mind Your Cussin"
This is just a whole lot of comforting goodness. It's that simple. (website)