[The Poet and the Muse - Poets of the Fall (as Old Gods of Asgard)] (2010)
Poets of the Fall is the name of a rock band from Finland and while they have some popularity in Europe, they really deserve more.
I happened to discover them through this song, which was made for a video game I haven’t played, but really want to: Alan Wake. Within the game, this song is said to be by a band named Old Gods of Asgard and this song acts as a clue. However, without knowing any of this and just hearing the song randomly, I instantly loved it so I’m guessing others can too. I could have chosen a song from their first album, which has many great tracks to choose from, but it might work better to show the one song that made me want to hear more. Enjoy!
[Stargazer - Roster McCabe] (2010)
Discovered these guys at Summerfest in Milwaukee two or three years ago. They were on a little Tiki Hut stage but deserved so much more. They describe themselves as “Funky Reggae Dance Rock,” but depending on the song, different elements stand out. Their first studio album was more jazz and reggae oriented while this song from their 2nd studio album is more rock with a hint of reggae. Depending on my mood, I like one sound/style more than the other.
