Lost in the Trees - "Red"

Ever since discovering North Carolina orchestral pop group Lost in the Trees last year via their amazing NPR Tiny Desk concert, I've essentially been looking forward to the release of their brand new album they've been constantly alluding to. Much like 2010's All Alone in An Empty House was inspired by songwriter Ari Picker's, troubled childhood, the new album A Church That Fits Our Needs finds a similar source of seemingly dark inspiration. The new album is Picker's tribute to his late mother who took her own life back in 2009. If the first single devastatingly beautiful "Red" is anything to go of, A Church That Fits Our Needs will be as equally resonant, if not more. The track features the lush orchestration and rich melodies the band is known for with Emma Nadeau's wordless vocalise providing a veritable cascade of emotion.



A Church That Fits Our Needs is out March 20th.

Now Streaming: NPR unveils 24 hour music channel.

So NPR continues to be awesome by introducing the All Songs 24/7 Music Channel. I've only been listening for about an hour by I've already experience quite an eclectic blend of music. My first foray into the station was "Common People" by William Shatner followed by "Section 1" by The Polyphonic Spree. Where else can you hear that sort of mash up? Nowhere, really. Since then there has been songs from artists such as Beirut, Santigold, Salif Keita, and Gang of Four. I was introduced to some artists I haven't heard of before but were linked to other I did know about by good music and good timing. Listen to NPR's 24 hour music station here.