REVIEW: Conveyor - Conveyor

Conveyor - Conveyor

There are a lot of bands residing in Brooklyn, but there aren’t too many that stick out like Conveyor. After an EP and a handful of singles, the New York quartet just released their eponymous debut album. It’s the sound of bedroom pop having a playdate with worldbeat as Grandaddy and Animal Collective records spin in the background. More simply, it’s a fun and adventurous affair.

SEE & HEAR: Conveyor - "Mukraker" (You Must Watch This Video)

Mixtape alums Conveyor recently released a new single entitled "Mukraker," which, for some odd reason, I hoped had some connection to "Moonraker" (it doesn't). What it is though is a rather spellbinding track that capitalizes on the band's ability to craft gentle yet powerful songs -- songs that, despite their perceived mood, tend to feel like reliable pick-me-ups.

DOWNLOAD: The 'Happy Birthday' Mixtape, Celebrating 5 Years of Mixtape Muse

2011, surprisingly enough, marks the 5th anniversary of Mixtape Muse. For something that started as a place to post the playlists for my little 'ol college radio program, this site has grown into something I could have never imagined. To celebrate, I've created a mixtape featuring artists that have been favorites over the past five years/are friends or are simply new artists I've just recently discovered. When I began selecting tracks, I soon heard a sonic theme that sort of matched the cover art (above) -- which I, oddly enough, happened to pick out before I had even started curating the mix.

As a thank you to all you readers and supporters of Mixtape Muse, please accept this mixtape as a token of my gratitude. Download it (for free) and enjoy!