Category: Artist Profiles

Tiger Waves

Tiger Waves, technically based out of Austin, is a duo (James and Reid) that began their music by sharing sounds across the internet. James was in Austin and Reid was in Chicago. As we’ve seen before, more bands are attempting this technique of cross-country, or even international, music making, and why not? Yes, there’s something… Continue reading Tiger Waves

[MP3] Oulipo: “Offer Me”

This Is What I Said (And I Dove Into The Water), the experimental debut EP from five-man Oulipo, out of Raleigh, North Carolina, will be released August 16 on cassette by DiggUp Tapes. Heavily lo fi and highly harmonic, This Is What I Said… is a promising start to Oulipo’s career. Oulipo – “Offer Me” [MP3] Oulipo… Continue reading [MP3] Oulipo: “Offer Me”

New mp3s from Jenn Mierau, including a Cure cover

Cool, frosty, distant…graceful. All adjectives that define Jenn Mierau’s entrancing electro pop sound. Mierau, out of Montreal, is a dazzling force. Her voice is look-but-don’t-touch, teasing listeners into her fantastical world of evil. She’s dressed as a princess but her heart’s full of ice. And it’s oh so stimulating. Jenn Mierau – “Hush” [MP3] Jenn… Continue reading New mp3s from Jenn Mierau, including a Cure cover

Black Polygons tease ears with three-song EP

Warm and crackling reverberations coupled with bassy thuds transport one to an almost guitarless, shoegazy planet on this self-titled EP. Inspired by the likes of Dntel and MBV, Parisian brainchild Cyril Rampal barely wets the listener’s whistle when his third and final track comes to an end. Standout tune “Reverse” clocks in at a miniscule 1:36,… Continue reading Black Polygons tease ears with three-song EP

Sundress

As a rule, never take your eye off Texas. There’s always something happening there and typically it’s worth your attention. If I remember correctly Sundress were covered in buzz after their SXSW performance earlier this year. After listening to “Derelict,” it seems the hype is well deserved. Hailing from Denton, TX, Sundress weave a ’90s… Continue reading Sundress

[MP3] John Ralston: “Love Will Come Around”

I didn’t know how I felt about this song when I first pressed play, but as it continued I found myself liking it more and more. I guess you could say it “came around” on me. Bad joke. Ralston comes out with a burst of energy from the very start, and when the chorus hits… Continue reading [MP3] John Ralston: “Love Will Come Around”

Boxes: “Throw Your Stones”

Do you remember several months ago when Ben Gibbard was making noise about the new Death Cab for Cutie album being heavy on keyboards and possibly giving a nod to Brian Eno’s Another Green World? When I heard Codes and Keys I had to wonder what happened to that album. Good news! I seem to… Continue reading Boxes: “Throw Your Stones”

[MP3] Kites With Lights: “Cosmonauts”

Kites With Lights is back with the deliciously electro pop, 80s-influenced “Cosmonauts,” the title track to his newest album, out August 9 via 24 Hour Service Station. Pre-orders and streaming are currently available on Bandcamp. This is the type of sound I want to party to. Not too cheesy, but retro enough to smirk a… Continue reading [MP3] Kites With Lights: “Cosmonauts”

Colossal Gospel

Yes, you may have heard similar sounding folk tunes before. No, the familiarity does not take away from the music. Colossal Gospel, out of Alabama and entirely non-religious, is a duo with striking harmonies and a southern folk flair. Without the ability to afford studio time, the fellas shacked up in the closets (see photo… Continue reading Colossal Gospel