The Act of Estimating as Worthless - Amongst These Splintered Minds​/​/​Leaden Thoughts Sing Softly (2012)

I'm not a fan of their bandname or the albumname at all, as I personally find it way too pretentious. And it's not even post-rock! Decided to give it a try anyhow and I did not regret it at all. This album has a folksy, harmonic, relaxed and quiet sound to it with meaningful, heart-breaking lyrics that are sung by two soft voices that blend in with the music just fine. One male vocalist. One female vocalist. Amazing stuff, and free on their bandcamp with an option to donate!

Sample: "Bones"
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- Alessandro

Andrew Jackson Jihad - People Who Can Eat People Are The Luckiest People In The World (2007)

I'm sure a lot of our readers have already heard this album or this band, but for those who haven't:
Andrew Jackson Jihad is a manic depressive folk punk duo that sings about their depression, social commentary and what would make them happy. Sean Bonnette plays the guitar and does the vocals in the band, and Ben Gallaty plays the bass. 'People Who Can Eat People Are The Luckiest People In The World' is their most appreciated album, as far as I know, and it's for good reasons. Lots of great heartfelt stuff with catchy riffs and the freakin' awesome vocals provided by Sean Bonnette.

Sample: "People"

- Alessandro

Competor - Su (2012)

"Su" is an acoustic and minimalist ambient album by Competor. No harshness at all and great to just relax, study, work, sleep or think to. It's one of those things you need in your library for that one mood you have, where no music satisfies you except for this. The last.fm avatar of Competor is really great too so you should get it at least for that. But yeah, definitely worth checking out if you need one of those ambient albums that can just blend in with your passive thoughts without bothering you with weird shit at all. It's legally free to download, too!

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- Alessandro

Laura Mura & The Seven Dwarfs - My Bootleg (2012)

I guess I'll be the one doing the first post on this blog, then. Our gay playlist will start off with some relaxing and melodic music from Laura Mura & The Seven Dwarfs from Italy. "My Bootleg" is a big recommendation for the acoustic indie pop fans. Stay gay!

Sample: "I'll Never Trap Your Memory"

 - Alessandro