On the heals of Cavaliers of Fun, at least on my music calender, comes Alaska in Winter. Before this post I didn’t know anything about this band so just like anyone I hit up Google which inevitably took me to their Wiki page. I was surprised to find that it was full of great information. So, I’ll save you the trip. Here is what we know:
“Alaska in Winter is an American electronic band consisting of front man Brandon Bethancourt, who dropped out of art school in Albuquerque, New Mexico and reportedly, “spent a semester in a tiny cabin out in the middle of nowhere Alaska recording music on a laptop during the winter” and which later came to be known as the project, “Alaska in Winter”.”
Released November 18th 2008 on the album Holiday, “Speed Boat to Heaven” is a another great Summer tune that won’t get old. Enjoy this smile popper and then take a trip back in time for some Cavaliers of Fun and see if you can hear the similarities.
This new brand of freelance electronic music is starting to gain some momentum. It doesn’t remind me of anything in specific but there is no doubt it’s ancient past for someone like me – childhood. The rhythm and bass loop combination creates a carefree sound that will turn your frown upside down. It’s like that primary school rush that builds as you race towards the door for recess.
Enjoy! (downloads past the break)
Speed Boat to Heaven by Alaska in Winter
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