Sufjan Stevens New Album

Sufjan Stevens is releasing his first full length album in 5 years on October 12th. The album entitled The Age of Adz has been said to have more electronics and less banjo. He released a new song yesterday, I walked, and it definitely has the electro-vibe but with the same touching Sufjan lyrics we know and love. This song is actually quite similar to the sound of Dalton M.

Stevens is set to tour on October 12th for two months. If you are interested in seeing him live, you should act fast because some shows are already sold-out.

For tour dates and to download his new song visit his here.

By Michelle Manetti

Dalton M.

The synthesizer has had an increase in popularity during the 21st century. It can, at times, be overused and the instrument can loose its unique ability. However, when done properly it can produce wonders such as Dalton M.

A musician from the Connecticut area, Dalton M. brings a sound similar to that of The Magnetic Fields, but with more of an electro vibe. Songs such as Goodbye 50’s (inspired by rock‘n’roll from the era) and Such Fools So Cruel bring a rare combination to the table of honest lyrics and whimsical melodies. What may be even more impressive than the songs themselves, is that only one man is responsible for this indie/soulful sound: Alex Marans.

Alex Marans, as they say, is Dalton M. After splitting from well known Connecticut band The Smyrk, Marans has been working on his EP, entitled: The Flashlight, EP which is in its final stages. Every rhythm, melody and chord is produce from the hands, lungs and imagination of Marans solely. His surrealist sound screams individuality and is something worth checking-out. You can listen to all of Dalton M’s latest musical endeavors, as well as keep up with his EP release and tour dates at Myspace.com/thedaltonm or follow him: Twitter.com/hidaltonmhere.

By Michelle Manetti