Little Comets
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlDUCaumm-k[/youtube] Indie Popper’s Little Comets released “Worry,” off an upcoming EP, an afrobeat vibe with a great hook. The crunchy guitar noodling, and bouncy rhythm section intermixed with near poetic lyrics make this one a stand out. Its got a distinct
Shovels and Rope
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1XMhdAGDgc[/youtube] For a long time it seems I’ve been a fan of just about everything related to Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, I excitedly caught a set of theirs when they were in town opening for Butch Walker last month.
Mwahaha
Mwahaha – Love w/ Merrrill Garbus Oakland’s psychedelic 4 piece Mwahaha is about to release their debut full length self titled album Mwahaha. The band teamed up with Merrill Garbus of Tune Yards (yea i’m typing it my way) for this psych track with a bit of afro beat
Anna Vogelzang
A Boston area native, Anna Vogelzang, who recently transplanted herself to Madison WI is about to release a new album Canary in a Coal Mine (out 2/28), and this is the first track I’ve heard of hers. It was immediately striking to me because of her voice which
The Black Keys
The Black Keys – Run Right Back [LBYB] 2 Guys that really need no introduction are going to release arguably the most wanted album this year (and its out in december). What’s awesome, is how they just dropped the bomb on us about this album no more than a month
Barr Brothers
App loading… Please enable javascript. We recently ran a review of the Barr Brothers’ self titled album. Needless to say we are huge fans and we’d like to extend a quick little sweepstakes for the month. We’re giving away a set of tickets as well as a copy
Devin
Devin – You’re Mine Next week, Devin, will make his Frenchkiss debut releasing a three song EP titled You’re Mine. I’m sharing the title track here because its pure energy and I’m loving it. The Iggy references will definitely come out after you hear this one, the
tennis
The much anticipated second album from Denver-based Tennis, Young and Old, is set for release February 14, 2012 on Fat Possum Records. What better day to fall in love with this band all over again. You’ve heard the praise for their breezy pop songs again and again. For good
Buffalo Killers
Buffalo Killers – Oh My Word Cincinnati’s Buffalo Killers blues rock twang draws comparisons to an early Black Crowes sound. They’ve been on tour with them, so it just seems to fit, they released a fantastic album earlier this year titled “3.” And now, they are giving away a
Monument Valley
Monument Valley is the musical project of Londoner Ned Younger. His first track from his debut release, the Tongues EP (out Nov 28), is “Round and Round.” The album concept is quite fun actually. Younger collected nameless photographs at random garage sales and markets and amassed an extensive collection of
Brick + Mortar
Brick + Mortar – Heatstroke Check out Asbury Park, NJ’s Brick + Mortar, a two piece indie rock from Brandon Asraf & John Tacon who fusr indiepop and anthemic rock sounds with D&B. “Heatstroke,” an anthemic quick witted single that has some awesome pounding drums that overpower the jangly guitar
Carter Tanton
Carter Tanton – Fake Pretend (ft. Marissa Nadler) Carter Tanton – Murderous Joy Carter Tanton’s “Fake Pretend” is a shoegaze(y) / nuwave(y) gem that weaves tragically emotional feelings with eclectic samples. It feels a bit Simple Minds-y with its nu wave style. Its a perfect song for the fall, with
