Bearded Philadelphia duo Pattern Is Movement are hard at work on a new album to follow up 2008’s All Together, but in the meantime they’ll be offering up a limited EP as part of their soon-to-begin U.S. tour (which kicks off in D.C.! See dates below). On said EP is the wonderfully intricate and drum-… Continue reading [MP3] Pattern Is Movement: “Light of the World”
Month: February 2010
Friday Mile
I guess it would have been appropriate to wait until Friday to post Friday Mile but really I just couldn’t wait that long (correct, one day) to share them with you. This five-piece from Seattle comes from the folk vein, but don’t let that genre word limit your expectations of their music. They incorporate some… Continue reading Friday Mile
Coyote Clean Up
Detroit’s Coyote Clean Up is in the business of making soothing tripped-out synth tracks and what a great time to be in business. CCU’s songs are a little more house music-influenced than we’ve heard in some similar artists, and the track names are borderline ridiculous (“dumbassthings,” “no xxx 4 me,” “lackadaisical luv xxx f-u,” etc.).… Continue reading Coyote Clean Up
[MP3] Rachael Dadd: “Table”
On February 15th, Rachael Dadd will be releasing a mini-album of piano songs, titled Moth on the Motor, through Broken Sound Music. Cool! Also, the physical release will be limited to 300 10″ vinyls, all hand-painted by the songwriter herself. Cooler! Also, artists are being invited to send in their own sleeves, and all profits… Continue reading [MP3] Rachael Dadd: “Table”
New demo from Matt Kanelos
Matt Kanelos and his band The Smooth Maria (emphasis on “Mar” as in MARia) have been up to big things lately, including a feature spot on ABC’s Private Practice (with the song “What You’re Supposed To Do”). I actually received quite a few happy remarks from friends (including my sister!) after they heard the song… Continue reading New demo from Matt Kanelos
[MP3] Evan Voytas: “I Run With You, Spirit Animal”
It seems like spaced-out dreamy synth musicians are piling up higher than the snowfall in D.C. (terrifyingly untrue zing!). Evan Voytas seems to have quite a history already. According to his Myspace: “He grew a beard, moved to the desert, moved back, shaved the beard, played lead guitar for a few pop acts, toured the… Continue reading [MP3] Evan Voytas: “I Run With You, Spirit Animal”
Yeasayer brilliantly balances pop and experimental on Odd Blood
Just over a year ago, Animal Collective released an album that I noted was “a great balance between art and pop,” a trend that continued thoughout 2009, the year that experimental indie bands began to embrace pop sentiments and make amazing albums. Without missing a beat, Yeasayer gives their own brilliant take on experimental and… Continue reading Yeasayer brilliantly balances pop and experimental on Odd Blood
Massive Attack is inconsistent, but ultimately gratifying, on Heligoland
2010 is the year of the archipelago, it seems. Having already mentioned Shearwater’s upcoming The Golden Archipelago quite a few times, we can now dive into Massive Attack’s Heligoland, named after the German archipelago in the North Sea. What is it about archipelagos that makes us want to associate them with music? I suppose the… Continue reading Massive Attack is inconsistent, but ultimately gratifying, on Heligoland
[MP3] The Golden Filter: “Hide Me”
It seems like we’ve heard just about everything from The Golden Filter (remixes, stand-alone singles, music videos) except a full-length album. And that’s for a good reason–they haven’t released one yet. Details of their long overdue debut, Voluspa, surfaced last month, but the album’s first single, “Hide Me,” came out yesterday (don’t hate, we’re crippled by… Continue reading [MP3] The Golden Filter: “Hide Me”
Hot Chip gets serious, evolves on One Life Stand
Hey remember Hot Chip, that quirky electro dance band that always keeps it silly and fun? Well let me introduce you to Hot Chip, that quirky sometimes quirky electro dance electro dance-influenced indie band that always keeps it silly and fun sometimes keeps it silly and fun but suffers from heartbreak, just like the rest of… Continue reading Hot Chip gets serious, evolves on One Life Stand