Glen Hansard
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgG2rljJqH4[/youtube] Glen Hansard’s highly anticipated new record Rhythm and Repose may be a couple of months away, but we are getting a taste of his track “Love Don’t Leave Me Waiting,” a song that to me feels very Van Morrison-like.
Jonah Tolchin
Jonah Tolchin – Criminal Man I’ve been listening quite a bit to a musician by the name of Jonah Tolchin, a 19 year old kid that sings songs that are at times quite dazzling. I mention his age because you just won’t guess it. He sings with the soul
These United States
These United States – Born Young Today, These United States premiered “Born Young,” a brand new single from their eponymous new album, out on June 12th with United Interests. The track is the second from the album, a rambunctious melting pot of rock-and-roll, psych pop & southern rock. These United States
Andrew Combs
A few months ago, I mentioned Nashville’s Andrew Combs and his upcoming 7″. Well all of that has come to fruition. His new EP, Big Bad Love, is available on Bandcamp for a couple of bucks, and well it is definitely worth the price of a cheap beer. Heck,
Here We Go Magic
Here We Go Magic have released their second single off forthcoming album, A Different Ship, today. This song is instant earworm material, the simple guitar-vocal-drums combo layers atop ornate sounds as they layer atop bass, synths & percussions. Its really easy to instantly love this sunny track from the very
Gregory Alan Isakov
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/39392413[/vimeo] This video was just recorded last week, and well, I just love this version of Isakov’s “That Moon Song,” as if it weren’t a gorgeous enough song, this recording really does it great justice. If you don’t already own it, I
We Loyal
We Loyal – Arch Of Glass Back in February, We Loyal, released a Double A-Side single Arch Of Glass / Reprise (Hymns & Rituals). I’m myself, just finding it now and enjoying their sound. Having toured with Active Child in Europe previously, I can see why, their sound seems to fit
Heart-Sick Groans
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C1r68kCSzI[/youtube] Check out this delightful indie pop electro track from Sundsvall, Sweden’s Heart-Sick Groans, and its accompanying video. The simplistic animation seems to fit in so perfectly with the carefree, quirky and fun style of the song. Download the track on
deer tick
Deer Tick – Born At Zero Rhode Island’s Deer Tick really needs no introduction. They seem to never let up when it comes to releasing material. Their latest EP, Tim, which was named for probably Deer Tick’s biggest influence, the Replacements; released back in February. This cut, “Born At
The Great American Canyon Band
The Great American Canyon Band – Burn Chicago based husband and wife duo Paul and Krystal Jean Masson make up The Great American Canyon Band, and are about to release a self-recorded 7? from their debut album, which was recorded in a gutted house in Chicago. Their ethereal sound feels like
River City Extension
River City Extension – Welcome To Pittsburgh Make no mistake, I’m a big fan of New Jersey’s River City Extension and I’m extremely excited about their upcoming record, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger, blissfully, I opened my inbox to find that they’ve
Maps & Atlases
Maps & Atlases – Fever A second track from Barsuk Records’ Maps & Atlases released. The new single comes from their upcoming (April 17th release) album Beware & Be Grateful. Its a breezy track that resurfaces their elaborate melodies & polyrhythmic beats. The band will be also touring like crazy in
