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
Pyyramids
Following the Halloween release of their debut EP, Human Beings, LA-based duo PYYRAMIDS have shared their first music video. The Subterranean Homesick Blues-like video with literal lyrics with a bit of a twist as they’ve incorporated the psychedelic visual style. The lofi sound and reverby vocals give this track
Telekinesis
Telekinesis just released the video for their track “Country Lane” off their 2011 album 12 Desperate Straight Lines. Its not a secret that I’m a huge fan of Michael and his band (who doesn’t love a drummer that sings). The album was released back in early 2011 and
Devon Sproule
Devon Sproule – Now’s the Time Canadian born, Devon Sproule is about to release her new full-length titled, I Love You, Go Easy, tomorrow. Her free-spirited, easy going music feels a bit Young-ian as it ambles along with twangy goodness. And lucky for us, she’ll be touring through our
Michael Kiwanuka
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wgj6vJDfjY[/youtube] I posted Michael’s fantastic single “I’m Getting Ready,” a few weeks back, and I couldn’t help but post the video for the song. Its becoming one of my favorite songs of the year. His voice reminiscent of Otis
Leisure
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzETypnRjn8[/youtube] Check out Boston band Leisure and their video for shimmering single “Green Light.” Its one of those songs that seems to slow time down. Its densely layered hypnotic feel goes along great with the “double-vision” look to the video. Its a
Caitlin Rose
Caitlin Rose – Shanghai Cigarettes Tonight opening for Hayes Carll is Nashville TN’s Caitlin Rose. She’s an up and coming alt country / folk songstress who is still extremely young (24) and just released her debut full-length in March. Her songs are naive, vulnerable and honest. She writes in a
Breathe Owl Breathe
Breathe Owl Breathe – The Listeners A playful vibe, and a child jump in on Breathe Owl Breathe’s new one, “The Listeners.” Its this playful curiosity to their music that drew me in on this one. This one actually feels like it could be a Noah and the Whale track.
Three Metre Day
Three Metre Day – I’m Like an Oak Check out modern roots trio Three Metre Day’s new cut “I’m Like an Oak,” from their new album Coasting Notes. The gentle nature of Michelle Willis’ voice and the combination of the subtle jazz, folk elements create an intimate and
Crystal Stilts
Crystal Stilts – Dark Eyes Check out the handclap laced Dark Eyes, a track from indie Rockers Crystal Stilts. They are about to release a new EP, Radiant Door, on Sacred Bones records. Its an interesting sound, the vocals feel extremely far away, and the reverb drenched sound bounces off what