M.Ward
EXT. STATE PRISON – EARLY MORNING Prison door opens. A man and guard step out into the sunshine filled walkway and head towards the exit gate. MUSIC BEGINS: M. WARD – Girl from Conejo Valley Camera pans left: Prisoners gather behind fence lined up in rows. Hands held to foreheads as if
Greyhounds
Austin duo Greyhounds are set to release their brand new album, Change of Pace, out April 1st via Ardent Music, and we have the video for the first single, “Devil’s Eyes,” to share with you fine folks. This is the second record on the legendary Memphis label, following the
Jagjaguwar
From out of the winter cold comes a single from 22-year-old Jagjaguwar artist Trevor Sensor that should warm you from the cockles of your heart on through to the toes in your shoes. Many MS followers will likely make an immediate connection to the Tallest Man On Earth
Frightened Rabbit
Super excited for the brand new release from Frightened Rabbit and I’m very happy to share with you the new single, “Death Dream.” The track is the opening number from the Scottish band’s forthcoming album, Painting of a Panic Attack, out April 8th via Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records.
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Two RayLand Baxter shows in 6 days? Twist my arm. This time, I was fortunate enough to catch RayLand and his new band (and a fuLL set from Margaret GLaspy!) about two hours and 30 minutes cLoser to my humbLe abode at Brighton Music HaLL. I arrived just as Margaret
eskimeaux
With Valentine’s day right around the corner, what’s better than a song that pecks at the frailty power we yield to those that we love. Isn’t that a romantic notion? Eskimeaux’s “Power” explores the subject, wrapped in a sleepy bedroom pop song, that’s nice on
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The house show is dead. Long live the house show! After 3 or 4 years of maybes and ifs, I was finally able to make it out to a Billsville House Concert this past weekend. After originating in Williamstown, MA (where the nickname Billsville comes from,) Doug Hacker and his
Islands
Islands will return this spring with new music, with not one but two new albums (remember when Guns N’ Roses did this with the Use Your Illusion Series?), all dropping on the same day. The two forthcoming albums, Taste and Should I remain Here At Sea? will be available May
Rayland Baxter
Here’s a new cut of Rayland Baxter’s single “Mr. Rodriguez” which will appear on a brand new EP, SOHO EP. It’s a sparse cut, of just Baxter some quiet solo guitar, and his words drenched in reverb. The EP was recorded at Dean St Studios in London
Operators
On a tip from a trusted friend, this new track from Operators fell into my lap. Operators is the new project from Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner, and is the single from their upcoming debut record, Blue Wave. “Cold Light,” is a melodic, synth driven pop number, that’s anthemic
A sparse but captivating collection of tunes from Mr. Wright. The best story telling heard of late. Mr. Wright says pay what you want for this Country-Folk-Americana gem. We say pay as much as you can. The only complaint is this album is too damn short. Bring on
Oscar
London musician Oscar Scheller, Oscar for short, has been steadily releasing one critically acclaimed single after the other and finding his way through the crowded British music scene. We were sent the first single, “Sometimes,” from his highly anticipated debut album, Cut and Paste, and I’m super excited to