James Vincent McMorrow
If I Had a Boat I had the chance to listen to Dublin’s James Vincent McMorrow’s US debut album Early in the Morning for over a month now and have struggled admirably to put into words why I like it so damn much. One thing that comes to
The Strokes
Under the Cover of Darkness Just about ten years ago, The Strokes released their first album, an album that had turned the face of alt-rock in their direction for bringing the throwback rock & roll back into the mainstream. After a litany of solo tours and albums the band finally
Nicole Atkins
Vultures I was first exposed to Nicole Atkins last year when she had opened for the Avett Brothers on their winter tour. I wasn’t sure what I was getting in to but kept an open mind; she was opening for one of my favorite acts so I assumed the
J Mascis
Is It Done “Is It Done” is the second single from J Mascis’s forthcoming album ‘Several Shades Of Why.’ Best known as the songwriter for Dinosaur Jr., Mascis is releasing this acoustic collection on Subpop and will be available March 15. Mascis’ trademark raspy, dry voice is all over
Akron/Family
Silly Bears by Akron/Family from Secretly Jag on Vimeo. Check out the epic video for Akron/Family’s “Silly Bears.” Directed by Matt Brunson, the new video is filled with robots, stuffed bears, plastic horses, and a Rubik’s Cube element. This video may be exactly what you expect
The Rural Alberta Advantage
The Rural Alberta Advantage – Stamp from Saddle Creek on Vimeo. Check out the video for The Rural Alberta Advantage’s Stamp, from the album Departing, out March 1, 2011 on Saddle Creek. I really am excited to hear this album, Hometowns, was one of my favorite albums in ’09; and
Akron/Family
Silly Bears So It Goes Long strange album title aside, Akron / Family’s newest album is one of those albums that isn’t entirely definable. The music is experimental in nature, they use audio samples, psych-rock explosions, tribal beats (see silly bears), syncopated guitar and vocals… to put it simply,
Brian McGee
Hold Sway Brian McGee is an Americana Rock artist out of North Carolina. In October he released his a new album recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville. Getting his roots in the Pennsylvania Punk scene, his sophomore LP The Taking or the Leaving is a fusion of Americana and
James Vincent McMorrow
James Vincent McMorrow – This Old Dark Machine from Vagrant Records on Vimeo James Vincent McMorrow’s This Old Dark Machine from his album Early in the Morning, finally got a video treatment. This album has been picking up steam, and it seems as though the more times you listen to
Generationals
Greenleaf After releasing their ‘Trust EP’ in late 2010 Generationals were already putting the finishing touches on their next album, entitled Actor-Castor. This album is the summation of their recordings over the summer of 2010 and will be released next month (March 29). This new track, is a delightfully shiny,
The Seedy Seeds
Verb Noun The Seedy Seeds are a Cincinnati indie trio that elegantly combine pop, electronica and bluegrass. They have a similar sound to that of the Freelance Whales, but there is definitely a difference between the two. This track is a gorgeous blend of the aforementioned styles, it begins with
Hey Sholay
Dreamboat Bouncy, infectious and entirely singable Dreamboat is the first track I have heard from Sheffield (UK) rock outfit Hey Sholay. Its really one of the most catchy tracks I’ve heard in a while. Be prepared to play this a few times. Hey Sholay on the web: FB | Myspace