junip

Junip - In Every Direction
Junip - Always
José González - Far Away (Red Dead Redemption)

Junip is the trio headed by José González (singer, guitar) accompanied by Elias Araya (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ, synth).  Their CD/LP titled “Fields” released in 2010, and I just can’t stop listening.  Junip has a completely unique sound, one that I am thanking the stars to have found.  These three songs are some of my favorites (the third one will be a little more difficult to find).  I felt like I needed to share them, as Junip has quickly found a place in my top ten favorite artists.

Junip describes their sound as “a hazy, organic, melodic and hypnotic musical environment that leans on an unconventional blend of influences, from John Martyn’s folk-jazz to Richie Havens’ psychedelic soul via the more motorik elements of so-called ‘krautrock’.”  As being one whom does not boast musical expertise, that description sounds about right to me, but I’d add that José is pretty wicked with a geetawr…