Idiot Glee [Don't Go Out Tonight, Small Plates Records]

Blog favorite, Idiot Glee, has a new 7'' single which will be released on Small Plate Records. The song "Don't Go Out Tonight" is a beauty; James Friley's voice is golden on this soft doo-wop track which will definitely take one back in time. Listen below to the single and check here for his live cover performance  of "Ain't No Sunshine". The record will ship May 17th and can be picked up here.

Don't Go Out Tonight

Idiot Glee [All Packed Up, Daytrotter Session]

Very happy yesterday afternoon to see that Lexington Kentucky's Idiot Glee got the Daytrotter treatment. I have been a huge fan of James Friley's work since that video I posted a few months back for his cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" recorded by Ian Perlman. The bio on Daytrotter compares Friley's vocal sound to those of soul singers from the past and I would have to agree. There is definitely something unique to the electronic conducting artist's vocal style that sets him apart from many of the artists of our time. The music feels a bit vintage yet satisfies the contemporary and modern craving.

All Packed Up

A digital EP can be found here, the "All Packed Up" 7'' to be released October 4th here and cassette here.

Idiot Glee [Ain't No Sunshine, Live Clip]

The latest live shot from Ian Perlman featuring a new artist called Idiot Glee. The song is a electronic cover of Bill Wither's "Ain't No Sunshine" shot at the Glassland Gallery in Brooklyn New York.