"Rain" Bishop Allen

Let the rain fall down
And wash this world away
Or let the sky be gray
Because if it’s ever gonna get any better
It’s gotta get worse for a day

This one's for you, Vancouver...

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"A Sunday Smile" Beirut

Zach Condon, who records under the name Beirut, made one of my favorite records of last year; the Balkan brass indie folk mutant, Gulag Orkestar. Now, at the ripe old age of 21, the New Mexico native has completed his softmore effort, The Flying Club Cup, due out October 9th.

Here's a song he's pre-released on his website. If you dream of living in an Emir Kusturica movie like I do, this one's for you.

"A Sunday Smile" Beirut
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