band of skulls
Band of Skulls, are slated to release a sophomore album on Vagrant Records in February 2012, and we’re getting another taste from their upcoming album. Check out “Sweet Sour,” the title track off the upcoming album. “Sweet Sour,” a heavy riffed, blues rock drenched power ballad. This is exactly
Soft Swells
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/23889529[/vimeo] “Every Little Thing,” the first single off Soft Swells’ pop-friendly upcoming LP (out in February). Soft Swells is the collaborative effort of longtime indie songwriter Tim Williams and the talents of Brooklyn’s Phonograph, Matt Welsh. “Every Little Thing,” has a subtle California pop
Jack Wilson
Jack Wilson – Valhalla Austin’s folk-pop songwriter Jack Wilson is on the cusp of releasing his debut album on Fluff & Gravy Records. As of March 6, 2012, the record will release and it will contain the sweet little dreamy love song “Valhalla,” a tenderly strummed and warmly sung folk/
The Fort Frances
Fort Frances – The Lowlands Check out this new track from Chicago folk three piece Fort Frances. Maybe you missed it, but I posted on their absolutely gorgeous video and song “Cities in Dust.” At the time, they were giving away their album The Atlas (one which I enjoyed quite a
Carter Tanton
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/32488100[/vimeo] I really dug this song, and happily noticed it received video treatment. The single is from Tantons recent album, Freeclouds. The atmospheric haziness, and psychedelic and kaleidoscopic mirrored visuals are striking, and mesmerizing just like the song. Buy Freeclouds
Kurt Von Stetten
Kurt von Stetten – Codify Finishing his umpteenth album, multi-instrumentalist, bmx dude, and all around fantastic guy… Kurt von Stetten released Cyclops, the follow up to one of my favorite albums from last year Pyramid. It’s interesting to see the change album to album, and there is certainly one here.
Sad Baby Wolf
Sad Baby Wolf – 8th Level Sad Baby Wolf – Survival Guide Sad Baby Wolf is a new project from ex Shins’ keyboardist Marty Crandall. Along with former member Neal Langford and some friends, Sad Baby Wolf was created. The first licks from these guys, is 8th Level and Survival Guide. Two
Howlin Rain
Howlin Rain – Phantom In The Valley Howlin Rain is a San Franciscan quintet whose psychedelic and labyrinth-like rock music evokes a feeling of golden ages of rock. Its a classic feel, thats modernized and evolved thanks to the help of Rick Rubin who signed them to his label (American Recordings)
The Wooden Birds
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4sapR-6OwY[/youtube] Who doesn’t want to pay homage to Smokey & the Bandit? The Wooden Birds do so in the video for their track “Criminals Win,” off of their recent release Two Matchsticks. Buy Name Your Link
Diamond Rugs
Diamond Rugs – Christmas In A Chinese Restaurant I love christmas music. I really do. My love for all things John McCauley related as well has spurred posting this kind of hilarious yet poignant track from music collective Diamond Rugs. Diamond Rugs, if you haven’t noticed, is John McCauley (Deer
Casey Black
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm5sex9ryfs[/youtube] Tonight, get a chance to hear Brooklyn songwriter, Casey Black. He’s cranking up his Chinatown Bust Tour and he’s on tonight at 8pm. This Nashville born songwriter brings along his storytelling style & dark lyrics to our fair city.
Guards
Guards – Do It Again Tomorrow, Guards will release a new 7″ for “Do It Again” a brand new single from Richie Follin. The song is laced with powerpop fuzzed out guitars and a screaming chorus line. Check out the single off the 7″ and go out and buy the sucker
