Django Django
Check out the super-catchy, “Storm,” the second single off of Django Django’s self titled record. It’s a bit of a psychedlic pop stomper, with the plodding bassline, the sort of monotone vocal delivery and distant percussions create an adventurous sound that is really interesting and makes the song
Yellow Ostrich
Yellow Ostrich – The Shakedown Yellow Ostrich is releasing another fantastic single off their upcoming album, Strange Land, titled “the Shakedown.” The track is sonically guitar-heavy, and inspired by Neil Young, says singer guitarist Alex Schaff. Their upcoming record takes them on the road with a huge tour (listing below) and
Cultfever
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/36380083[/vimeo] Check out the video Brooklyn’s Cultfever put out for their track “Collector,” a synthy, pop track that pounds the drums and fizzles and pops while the video’s narrative is a sort of modern day frankenstein. Check it out, and grab their fantastic
The Shins
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoLTPcD1S4Q[/youtube] Check out the new video for the Shins’ single “Simple Song,” which puts an interesting (very Wes Anderson like) narrative albeit dark spin on the single. It features Mercer dying and giving his kids the home to whomever finds the deed,
The Great American Canyon Band
The Great American Canyon Band – Tumbleweed 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
Islands
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czi0F_Ovaws#![/youtube] Check out the video for Islands’ new single, “Hallways” from their new album ‘A Sleep & A Forgetting,’ which out now. The video, Directed by Lex Halaby & Toben Seymour features frontman Nick Thorburn as he leads a band of
Reptar
Download Sebastian Reptar has just announced that their debut full-length album, Body Faucet, will be released May 1st via Vagrant. Produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley, Washed Out), the new record is the follow up to the group’s debut EP Oblangle Fizz Y’all. Give the first
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires
Lee Bains II & the Glory Fires – Centreville Sometimes a fella just needs some rock and roll. Irreverant, loud music that transports you into a more rebellious sense, the kind of radical rock and roll the Stooges played. Alabama’s Lee Bains III & THe Glory Fire have swagger, and
dr. dog
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7wMiWyj5pY[/youtube] If you haven’t grabbed Dr. Dog’s new album Be the Void, I’d accept buying it now as an apology. As far as checking out this video, and giving their song “Warrior Man,” a listen and a view. Dr.
The Young
The Young – Livin’ Free Recently signing on with Matador Records, Austin four-piece called the Young are releasing their sophomore album, Dub Egg, and the first track “Livin’ Free,” is the LP’s opening track. “Livin’ Free,” is a heavy and distortion heavy guitar-centric track that floats through the soundscape pretty
Soft Swells
Soft Swells – Put It On The Line Soft Swells is the collaborative effort of longtime indie songwriter Tim Williams and the talents of Brooklyn’s Phonograph, Matt Welsh. Check out their delicious pop single “Put It On the Line,” a tastefully synth-pop track, that is balanced with guitar & percussion
Michael Kiwanuka
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRKdpR1E6Q[/youtube] If you are previously unaware of Michael Kiwanuka, you’ve probably not seen my incessant posts about him. His warm voice lights this song up, and its one that you can listen to on repeat for days. Enough said. I couldn’
