# More Recent Releases from DIY Artists Quixotism, Slow Buildings, Whaki, Har-di-Har, Romulus Rues - Link: https://indierockcafe.com/2012/12/more-recent-releases-from-diy-artists-quixotism-slow-buildings-whaki-har-di-har-romulus-rues/ - Published: 2012-12-30T09:26:38-05:00 - Author: Max Hammer [[ **Wyatt Baer** is the one-man bedroom producer and musician behind the ambient synth pop, drone, dance and R&B textures of the DIY EP, _Faustian Plea_, self-released on November 27th, under the moniker **Quixotism**. Living in **Burbank**, California, Quixotism is a project that is only a little more than one year old, inspired by his love of artists like Burial, Drake, Holy Other, Flying Lotus, Animal Collective, and James Blake, all of which are influences that are clearly noticeable in a range of his tracks. While the track, “I Wanted,” is one of his more accessible tracks, Baer also rises to the occasion on the second track, “Douse,” which is included as a contrast to the afore-mentioned track. The song, “Sooner,” from Quixotism’s debut LP, _Conduit_– released a little less than two months prior (on Oct. 1st) to _Faustian Plea_ – is a spacious, free-flowing electro pop track with quirky sound effects and samples from **Frou Frou**. Listen to more of Quixotism’s songs [via Bandcamp](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/quixotism.bandcamp.com). “Douse” – **Quixotism** from _Faustian Plea_ – Nov. 27th “I Wanted” – **Quixotism** from _Faustian Plea_ **Bonus Track**: “Sooner” – **Quixotism** from _Conduit_ – Oct. 1st In his submission to IRC, Baer wrote about his endeavor: “No label, no studio, no producers, no formal music or production training or schooling of any kind (other than high school show choir). It’s just me…I do it because I love it and because I have to. It keeps me sane.” #### New Jersey Singer/Songwriter Slow Buildings Drops New EP In 2005, **New Jersey** singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist **Jason Legacy** released the debut LP, _Good Things Happen_ with his band, **Slow Buildings**. He played all the instruments, recorded, produced and released the LP DIY style, followed by his sophomore release, _Everything Like This_, dropped in 2008. Both albums feature a combination of edgy, melodic indie pop, indie rock and elements of punk and alternative rock. Last year, Slow Buildings’ third album, _This Is Dead Aesthetic Junk_, was released to enthusiastic reviews. Related Post:  Top DIY Releases of the Week, Sept. 25th - Dizzy Bats, Slunq, Defy The Ocean, High Pines, Arioc, Faithless Town, The Shallows On December 18th, Slow Buildings dropped their debut EP, _Glass Joe_, featuring the two singles below. Contributors include his brother, **Ted Legacy**, drummers** Zee** and **Rich Meehan**, guitarist **Oce Dytioco** and Christopher Basile on bass. Slow Buildings has opened for **The Fearless** and considers among their top musical influences **The Beatles, The Kinks, The Soft Boys**, early **Weezer**, and **The Misfits**. “Glass Joe (remix)” – **Slow Buildings** from _Glass Joe_ EP – Dec. 18th “Secrets Kept, Secrets Lost” – **Slow Buildings** from _Glass Joe_ EP [Slow Buildings Facebook Page](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/SlowBuildings) #### Portland DIY Genre-Bending Band Whaki **Portland** DIY electro fazz junk band **Whaki** has been experimenting with a melange of sounds since their beginning in a **Cleveland** basement in 1999. With wild ideas and creative imaginings unbound by convention, **Judd Higgins** & **Zakk Kuzda** began to uncover the roots of a story. While Higgins now resides in **Savannah**, Georgia, and Kuzda in Portland, WHAKi and their exploration of all things absurd continues. Reunited in 2005, WHAKi released their eponymous first album, a combination of their first tunes along with new improvisational jams. Last month, they released a unique album called One Minute Soundtracks (aka, OMS), from which they sent in two tracks to share with IRC readers. “OMS #30 [Hub Numm]” – **Whaki** from _OMS_ (One Minute Soundtracks) – Nov. 26th “OMS #31 [Something in the Air]” – **Whaki** from _OMS_ (One Minute Soundtracks) [Whaki on Facebook](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/whaki) ![hardihar](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/feudal-kind-ep-cover.jpg? w=1200) #### Cedar Falls Har-di-Har, Romulus Rues From Cedar Falls, Iowa, Har-di-Har is the DIY duo of Andrew and Julie Thoreen whose indie-pop/psych-folk Americana sound took shape in December of 2011, following years of playing in other bands. Since January 2012, they have toured across Iowa, Colorado, and Minnesota for two-months straight, during which time they released two EPs – _Words of Whim_ in July, and _Feudal Kind_, this December. The duo plan to release two additional EPs in 2013. Andrew sings and plays drums, guitar and bass, while Julie, also a vocalist and drummer, performs on keyboards. The duo described Indie rock as “the inner-connection of self-expression and the collective ideals of a creative culture…and at mercy of the usage of the populous (fortunately and unfortunately). Related Post:  DIY Albums, EPs and Singles from The Directionals, Daylight Fireworks, Remember Your Dead, Morning Harvey, Adam George “Campaign” – **Har-di-Har** from_ Feudal Kind_ EP – Dec. 11th “Losing You” – **Har-di-Har** from_ Feudal Kind_ EP **Romulus Rues** is a DIY folk rock musician based in **Hyde Park**, New York, who originally released small music projects as **Fine Troubled Prince** and **Pictures in the Clouds**. His songwriting always starts with a phrase, word, or name, and he continues to work from that foundation until he has a song that he is satisfied with. On his new solo debut, _Who Knew Forever Could Be So Short?_, Rues is a one- man band – writing, singing, playing all of the instruments, recording and mixing. [“The Fall”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/Romulus%20Rues%20-%20Who%20Knew%20Forever%20Could%20Be%20So%20Short-%20-%2006%20The%20Fall.mp3)–** Romulus Rues** from _Who Knew Forever Could Be So Short?_ – Dec. 13th [“Evangeling”](https://indierockcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/Romulus%20Rues%20-%20Who%20Knew%20Forever%20Could%20Be%20So%20Short-%20-%2008%20Evangeline.mp3)–** Romulus Rues** from _Who Knew Forever Could Be So Short?_