Carl Jordan, the main ingredient of LA's The Western States Motel , released a new EP this past September called Painted Birds Flying In The Orange Mirror Sun. That pastoral title sums up the feeling Jordan weaves together with his unassuming vocals, light pawn shop organs, and strummed guitars. A tamer Jason Falkner perhaps, but definitely a solid opo soundtrack for some sunny California dre...
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This is from thier new EP, 5 songs but all of them are sick!
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More by popular demand.. I like this one a lot
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It remains to be seen whether or not "MP3 Monday" will be a recurring feature, or if it will just be "MP3 [Insert Day Here]." Either way, enjoy not one, not two, but THREE free tunes. ---------------------- -------------- This first song is from a relatively new band called The Western States Motel, which only features one actual band member, Carl Jordan. Jordan's music is full of sunny key...
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Frequently characterized as quintessentially Californian, The Western States Motel have been demarcated in name and sound by the regional associations of founder Carl Jordan. Yet, the cruising pace and contemplative vocals of Jordan's increasingly complex pop compositions maintain a universal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the MCMB website for full links, free music, great videos...
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Who : The Western States Motel from sunny Cali. What : Carl Jordan is at it again giving us a taste of the upcoming EP Painted Birds Flying in the Orange Mirror Sun . Has a feel of Elliot Smith and Earlimart , on my mixtape right next to Little Joy . Currently they're doing shows [...]
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We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines. And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark...
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Carl Jordan, the man behind California imprint, The Western States Motel is set to release a brand new EP, Painted Birds Flying in the Orange Mirror Sun. Relying on a similar range of garage sale guitars and thrift store keyboards that colored his debut, this new 5-song EP was recorded in the comfortable confines of Jordan's Los Angeles home. Take a listen to lead single:"Oh World" | download...
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There's something to be said for a song that ends decisively:The Western States Motel: Oh World.mp3The Western States Motel recently performed at CMJ and have a new single called 'The Cliff' coming soon.In this older interview, lead singer Carl Jordan talks about his love for the desert, which most Californians develop after a while (we all think we're Stevie Nicks), and a line from the blues ...
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