Daily Jam - Mr. November

It's probably not a popular opinion, by i think, that for the most part, the music of indie rock darlings The National is unbearably boring.  That being said, they do have a couple of tracks that manage to get me to change my mind.  Here's one of those non-boring ones.  Listen to "Mr. November" below, our Daily Jam.

Hayden

It seems i always forget about Canadian indie rock/folk artist Hayden for a few years until he resurfaces with new music.  This has been going on for over 25 years now.  His songs are just as melancholy as ever, as evidenced by new track "East Coast."  The track was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner and is out now on Arts & Crafts.  Listen below.

Daily Jam - Karen

I've never been the biggest fan of The National, but my affinity for the band's 2005 track "Karen" remains unwavering.  There is something about the loungey vibe of the song that got under my skin years ago and just stayed there.  Check it out below, our Daily Jam.

Clogs

Clogs are a collective of musicians crafting a mix of folk and psychedelia (among other things).  Members have included The National's Bryce Dessner, My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, and more.  "The Sundown Song" EP is their latest offering, and the title track's whispered folk paired with choir comes off like an early Leonard Cohen jam.  Great stuff.  Listen below and grab the EP here.