In The Beatings’ press kit it says “Recommended if you like: Thermals, Broken Social Scene, Built to Spill.” While the band isn’t quite like any of those others, on first listen it’s clear they have a very familiar sound that you absolutely know. Is it overdone? Is it old hat? Is it stale? Yes, yes… Continue reading I’ve heard The Beatings’ sound before, but I’m so OK with that
Month: August 2009
Little Red: Indie Doo Wop from Australia
This one comes as a recommendation from one of our Australian readers, Jeremy, and is definitely a bit of a different style than what you may be used to from us (half the fun of having a blog is writing about whatever the hell you want). And what better time to stray from the norm… Continue reading Little Red: Indie Doo Wop from Australia
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Having a few brews with Obama, were we?? We meaning you. Meaning that cop and professor. Meaning nobody really had beer with the President. Except them. Well whoever it was, they certainly weren’t reading Knox Road at the time. This one’s for you! Monday: Arran Arctic oozes passion. Not as gross as it sounds. Patton… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Akudama drops free August EP, “Barbershop”
Our Akudama friends keep churning ’em out – they haven’t once flaked on the whole monthly free EP thing yet. Impressive stuff. Also, they’re starting to add more shows to their bill (Pianos in NYC Sept. 8, 15, and 22 + Boston’s Middle East Upstairs this Thursday, 8/6) and are gaining increasing popularity. Here’s to… Continue reading Akudama drops free August EP, “Barbershop”