Jan 15th, 2010 · The band's newest EP, Black River Killer, has a country heart with electronic accessories; on it, boisterous folk is laced with whistling synthesizers. In spite of the buoyant arrangements, though, the songs come from the perspective of a murderer. Hear the band in a session on World Cafe.
Oct 19th, 2009 · Richard Powers' Generosity features a preternaturally buoyant Algerian refugee who is found to have a gene for happiness. Is joyousness catching? Reviewer Jane Ciabattari says it is.
May 28th, 2009 · Filmmaker Pete Docter's new movie is Pixar Studio's animated film Up. Docter discusses how his team of writers and animators struck a balance between the very adult themes in the film and the colorful and buoyant adventure story for kids.
May 12th, 2009 · When Michael Benjamin Lerner stopped by the KEXP studios with Telekinesis, his songs sparkled with buoyant melodies and catchy hooks that shone like little pop gems. He pounded away on the drums in a frenzy of intensity and joy while singing along without effort.
Apr 10th, 2009 · With Lennon, McCartney, and Brian Wilson cited among Peter Fedofsky's primary musical influences, it's no surprise that his second RPM Challenge album, Notes from the Shuttle is saturated with pleasant harmonies, buoyant melodies, and well-placed hand claps.
Apr 2nd, 2009 · Lean times force a fresh-out-of-college kid (Jesse Eisenberg) into a job at a local amusement park; Greg Mottola's comedy is a deeply felt coming-of-age movie and a delicately buoyant romance. (Recommended)
Feb 11th, 2009 · Though it may be tempting to categorize Chicago band Mazes as a twee band by the sound of its upbeat and melodic opening song, "Manual Systems," the melancholy lyrics that follow expose a darker side to this otherwise buoyant group, preventing the trio's self-titled debut album from becoming too saccharine. Rich, evocative images, like shattered dreams, long lines, exploding soda cans, black hearts, and dark forests, accompany jaunty guitar solos, upbeat piano interludes, and cheery duets to create an intriguing mix of lows and highs.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Bassist Milt Hinton, known as the "Judge," was considered to be the ultimate timekeeper. With his buoyant tempos and fat, booming sound, Hinton provided the rhythmic foundation for many jazz greats.