Other Lives
For 12 Other Lives have this surreal, ethereal sound to them that is parlayed into their most recent released single ‘For 12.’ The single in question comes from their forthcoming album ‘Tamer Animals‘ which is slated to release May 17th on tbd records. The song sounds as though it comes
Callers
words by: Courtney Leigh Allen Heartbeat (the Wire Cover) Life of Love Brooklyn-based trio Callers mesmerized the crowd opening for Wye Oak at the Middle East Upstairs Tuesday night. If you’ve never heard of Callers, their sound is familiar, yet distinct. Sara Lucas plays guitar, but her main instrument
Man Man
Life Fantastic Philadelphia based 5-piece Man Man have been churning out some rockin’ experimental tracks for some time now. Check out a brand new song ‘Life Fantastic’ a prodding vaudevillian sounding song that breaks out with a shredder of a solo. Life Fantastic is out 5/10
Beg Scream & Shout!
Beg, Scream & Shout! I’m so absolutely pleased to get the scoop on this. A really good friend of mine is extremely excited about his 60’s soul project he’s been working on for a while now. Beg Scream & Shout is a pet project of my friend,
Manchester Orchestra
Manchester Orchestra debuted their video for single & album title ‘Simple Math.’ The album which hits stores May 10th is highly anticipated follow up to their fantastic ‘Mean Everything to Nothing’ sophomore album which was released back in ’09. Check out the video, and prepare for the May 10th release
My Morning Jacket
Circuital Jim (I refuse to call him Yim) James and the bunch are just about to release a brand new album titled ‘Circuital.’ The album track was released for download today and it is per usual, reverb-soaked sound with a Jim’s angelic voice over warm and crunchy guitars, and
Callers
Holy Holy Civilian words by: Courtney Leigh Allen It seems that as of late, everyone has been talking about the boy-girl duo Wye Oak. The Baltimore pair will play at the Middle East Upstairs Tuesday April 13 with Callers and Jaggery opening. Wye Oak released their third full-length album Civilian
Jeremy Lee Given
Jeremy Lee Given – Arapaima Funny how things happen but last week I had been on an interview with Local Music 101 (podcast) and we were talking about local acts that I was excited about. One of which I spoke of is Jeremy Lee Given, who is also a member of
tennis
It might not be on the Cape Dory, but this video for Tennis’ Take Me Somewhere is about as close as you are going to get to taking the trip with the husband and wife duo. Enjoy some great footage & a great song. Buy Cape Dory
High Highs
Horses Finally got around to posting this song, its a dreamy little folk pop song from New York (by way of Australia) band High Highs. It provides a steady heartbeat-like rhythm with tenderly strummed acoustics and dream-like vocals. Its a soaring thru heaven kind of sound. Find more at their
Dirty Gold
California Sunrise Now that the sun has shown its beautiful face and it’s warming up, I can finally talk about this (my winter hibernation is over). Back in January, San Diego’s Dirty Gold, released one fantastic track ‘California Sunrise.’ Certain to be on everyone’s summer playlist Dirty
W.Travis
Caroline Check out W. Travis of Fairfield, Iowa. His EP album is a collaborative senior project (graduating from MUM) combining music, film and web. The part I’m loving here is the music on his track (video below) Caroline. It sounds like a Postal Service / Death Cab influence; a totally
