Now that I've finally attained the time to make a quick post, I decided to write about Emanuel and the Fear's recently released self-titled EP. This is a band whose niche is "intertwining the modern day pop song with extravagant and complex composition."

I have to point out that "Jimme's Song" is pretty fantastic. Sounding like desperation for more than half the song, the track later turns into a dance-worthy, head bobbing tune. It's evident that Emanuel and the Fear know more than just a thing or two when it comes to making music. It wouldn't be too much of a stretch to say that this is an artist trying to take a shot at originality. The EP is pretty enjoyable to listen to, especially when you're hanging out with your friends in your room and playing music in the background.

Emanuel and the Fear seem like a smart band, and it looks like they might be heading somewhere. If I can recall correctly, they've landed a show with The New Pornographers, which is probably just swell for any upcoming artist. This EP is a great place to visit if you're looking for something new and unique to listen to. You will not be disappointed. It's ambitious, strong, and deserves attention. A

There's a lot of music at this time of year. While everyone has Merriweather Post Pavillion on heavy rotation, there's also some other good stuff like M. Ward's Hold Time. I hadn't realized I had it on my computer, but I just thought "Wow!" when I heard "For Beginners." He has such a gentle, soft voice. There are actually a lot of good songs on the album, but I haven't given it the thorough listen it definitely deserves just yet.

Speaking of Animal Collective, everyone just loves their new album. I'm not going to say that it's bad or that I didn't like it as much as everyone else did. In fact, I don't really want to say any of that sort because once again, this is another album I haven't listened to carefully. I've been doing a lot of other times, so time hasn't really permitted me to listen to all the new music out. But the one song that I enjoy a lot from MPP is "Summertime Clothes." This is one great song. It's even great to listen to during a cold, winter day. "My Girls" and "Brothersport" are the two other songs I like from the album, but the only problem I have with "Brothersport" is that it sounds a lot like El Guincho's "Kalise."

Another band that is worth the mention is Said The Whale. Their album, Howe Sounds/Taking Abalonia was released last year, but they'll be recording in the studio this February with some new material. Said The Whale is pretty much a band to look out for. Since we're on the subject of artists to watch, I've mentioned Emanuel and the Fear a few months ago. They've signed on with Paper Garden Records and also have an EP coming out on February 17. I think they're in luck, especially since Paper Garden Records have a partnership with Conor Oberst's label, Team Love. They actually have a show tonight at Webster Hall.

This is just a post for the sake of posting, to be honest. But of course, all the bands I spoke of are note-worthy!

Emanuel and the Fear, a band from Brooklyn, doesn't have many plays on Last.Fm. In fact, I'm actually one of their top listeners, and I haven't really given them much of a chance. But that is going to change, along with the number of plays they have. Emanuel and The Fear has recently released a live recording of their song "Dear Friend." This track reminds me of a musical production, which certainly adds a fun feel to the song. The orchestral flourishes of this song adds a nice touch, and overall, "Dear Friend" is actually a pretty spiffy song that I happened to stumble upon on. I suggest that you should check out both the live and demo version of the song, here on their MySpace. I'm sure if they keep it up like this, then people will certainly be interested want to listen to more. I hope they release an album soon.