Dark Dark Dark
[M]innesota’s Dark Dark Dark is about to release their second album, Who Needs Who, and they’ve released “Tell Me,” a stirring piano ballad full of raw emotion, that feels quite a bit like Other Lives’ “Tamer Animals,” a song that I certainly was in love with last
The Royal Concept
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVvSfgiyCG8[/youtube] [C]heck out the extremely catchy, Swedish band The Royal Concept and their new single “Gimme Twice.” At first listen, their sound is quite similar to Phoenix, the melodies are infectious, the energy is high, and the track is totally fun,
Matt & Kim
[M]att and Kim release “Let’s Go”, the first track off Lightning, their upcoming album out this fall on FADER Label. The single “Let’s Go,” is an energetic, uptempo pop track with an instant head bobbing beat, a sing-along “oooohs.” It’s a track you’re going to
Buffalo Killers
Buffalo Killers – Hey Girl [B]uffalo Killers are sharing up another track from their forthcoming record, Dig. Sow. Love. Grow., a slow burner of a track that lays somewhere between 70’s rock and a tab of acid. It’s a cool jam and its starting to feel like this
Stars
Stars – The Theory of Relativity [C]anadian indie – poppers, Stars have announced their new album, The North, which will be released September 4 on ATO Records. The North, was recorded in Montreal’s historic RCA Victor Studios and was produced by Stars, Graham Lessard and Marcus Paquin (Arcade Fire). The
Saint Motel
Saint Motel – Benny Goodman [A]nother track was released form Los Angeles’ Saint Motel’s upcoming record Voyeur (July 10th). “Benny Goodman,” a new single paying homage to Benny Goodman the “King of Swing.” The track spans genres today between modern pop / rock and Goodman’s big band era taking
Barna Howard
Barna Howard – Timber Nails And Tears [B]ack in January I featured Barna Howard, the Missouri native, ex-steamboat pilot, singer songwriter who sounds like he was cut straight from the Townes Van Zandt cloth. His simplistic voice and guitar strumming create a sincere, back yard sound that really enhances his
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Benjamin Francis Leftwich – With A Little Help From My Friends While on tour here in Boston, UK singer, Benjamin Francis Leftwich recorded this beautiful little cover of The Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends.” I’ve got a soft spot for a really well done cover, and I
Andy Hull
Right Away, Great Captain – I Am Aware Last week, Andy Hull released the third record / chapter by pen name Right Away, Great Captain, a songwriting tale began in ’06 on The Bitter End and on ’08’s The Eventually Home, about a sailor who “upon discovering his wife cheating on
Tallest Man on Earth
The Tallest Man on Earth – 1904 Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. That’s got to be Kristian Matsson’s formula for success. The raspy voiced singer has been compared to Dylan on many occasions and although those are huge shoes to fill, Matsson seems to be trying to carry a torch of
The Lighthouse and the Whaler
Lighthouse & the Whaler – Venice Digging this new track from Cleveland’s The Lighthouse and the Whaler, “Venice.” It’s a pop-infused rock track that feels a bit like it was influenced by Menomena, the soaring vocals, guitar & keyboard ornamentals, string arrangements and pounding drums make for a great
Eleni Mandell
Los Angeles songstress Eleni Mandell has definitely got the voice. Its sultry, warm, and oh so very sincere as she waxes poetic on this single off her upcoming record, I Can See the Future. “Never Have to Fall In Love Again,” seems to be a warning to lovers, or maybe
