To start this brand new year, I wanted to mention my early January crush, a Philippine band that I listened a lot lately : Ourselves the elves. Yes, that's explain the title, isn't it ?
I don't remember exactly how I discovered the beautiful soundtrack of a short film directed by Petersen Vargas, Lisyun qng Geografia (Trailer right below).
However, I immediately fell for the eponymous album Geography Lessons which is led by a beautiful voice and perfectly structured by drums and guitar melodies. The last track of their album, Cincinnati Clocks is a pure wonder ! But you can judge by yourselves, you little elves, down here :
The musicians from Manila released two years before an EP called It'll Be Alright. The sound is not that clean than in their latest release but the same spirit is at work in those four songs. As always, you can check it in their bandcamp site.
Moreover, I really recommend their tumblr where you can follow their adventures, videos of their shows, etc... => http://ourselvestheelves.tumblr.com/about
Keep listening dear fellows !!