First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit – Emmylou Sweden’s First Aid Kit are stopping by Boston tonight and will play the Paradise in support of their latest album The Lion’s Roar. The sisters, who have been accumulating well-deserved praise and new fans, have put together a sophomore album that sounds like
JBM
JBM – Winter Ghosts Brooklyn based recording artist Jesse Marchant (JBM) has released a second track off his upcoming album, Stray Ashes, out May 22 on Western Vinyl. His haunting, and lush harmonies exist on this track as they are accompanied by subtle drum and guitar loops. The track feels lonely
Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers – Where I’ll Be The fourth record titled, Cynic’s New Year, from Horse Feathers seems to already be shaping up to be a favorite of mine. Justin Ringle’s voice is solid gold, that of an angel, and their carefully crafted, simplistic folk music is both endearing
Jonny Corndawg
[SnapApp id=2] I’m putting another quick sweepstakes offer to win 2 tickets to see Jonny Corndawg this Sunday night at Great Scott in Boston. Its practically the show of the decade for me here, he’ll be backed up by Shovels and Rope and Robert Ellis, two acts
Beth Jeans Houghton
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82t0vx-U9d4[/youtube] Check out the beautiful video for Beth Jeans Houghton’s single “Atlas,” which will be released 4/24. The video was produced by friend Juan Iglesias in LA, was produced in black and white and features from nifty stop-motion
Dirty Dishes
Reptar – Orifice Origami The guys of Reptar released another track off of their upcoming debut album Body Faucet out May 1st on Vagrant. It’s called Orifice Origami and we’ve got it on repeat. It’s sure to be your jam of the week. Head over to And best
Desert Stars
Farewell Decade Boys I Like Falling in love with this 7″ from Brooklyn’s Desert Stars, a 5-piece shoe gaze band that is built upon creative and layered instrumentation, reverby atmospheres, and lush harmonies. There’s a pop sensibility to that tracks that keep them more grounded & rooted
Moonface
I posted about Moonface a few weeks back, but if you aren’t familiar with the project, Moonface, is Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade) and an ongoing series of changing collaborations. He is releasing an album, Heartbreaking Bravery, out April 17th was recorded with Finnish band Siinai. This is our second
Brunch Sessions
Here’s the important information: On Sunday, April 15th, two bands will be playing special acoustic sets while you enjoy a full complement of breakfasty foods prepared by the BS/Music Savage gang, as well as cocktails with spirits distilled by breweries, and a very special keg of Trillium beer.
Best Coast
It must be spring, we’ve got a brand new track from Best Coast. The sun drenched poppers are follwing up their debut album with The Only Place, which is due out 5/14 on Wichita Records. Check out the title track from the upcoming album. I already feel just
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – Man On Fire It has been a long time coming, but finally a track has surfaced for the highly anticipated followup to Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros’ debut album. The first track “Man on Fire,” is a folky, sing-along track that has
Aunt Martha
Ben Kweller – Mean to Me Me heading out of town tonight seems to be a total buzzkill. It seems as though all of Boston is going to be lit up with great shows this weekend. Tonight, marks the return of Ben Kweller to Boston at the Paradise. He has recently